I really like he look of Octavia’s but which one? I know I want an estate as this matches my cycling/camping lifestyle better. We have had diesels for many years and so are drawn this way.

 

Much of our driving, except the weekly shop and one trip to mother in laws will be of at least an hour at motorway speeds. When we go away on cycle touring, at least one weekend a month in summer, we will have two bikes and luggage on board. We also plan on going to Europe in the car once a year (Alps etc) Still have kids of the age that they need occasional house moves.  
 

My first choice was 2.0 diesel because the 1.6 has been reported as having injector issues. How common is this? 2.0 are hard to find in our price bracket. My sister has the 1.0 petrol and thinks it’s good but would it have the power I need.

any views most welcome.

I took a 1.4TSI estate to France several times with a roofbox and never felt it lacked performance or hill climbing ability.

1 hour ago, PetrolDave said:

I took a 1.4TSI estate to France several times with a roofbox and never felt it lacked performance or hill climbing ability.

Interesting. Will keep an eye. Thanks

>My first choice was 2.0 diesel because the >1.6 has been reported as having injector >issues. How common is this? 2.0 are hard >to find in our price bracket. My sister has >the 1.0 petrol and thinks it’s good but >would it have the power I need.

 

A 2.0 TDI will be best and most relaxed for longer journeys. If power isn't your thing, then a TDI150 is perfect. Suggest a car with an EVO150 engine (post 2018/2019) as they are better engines.

 

There are usually loads of Combi's /Estates with this combination. Especially in SE or SE-L specification.