2008 Skoda Octavia RS review
February 2, 2008 by Karl Peskett
However, step inside, and the boy-racer image comes across a bit louder. The seats are a little haphazard in their materials choice (4 different textures), but are still very comfortable. The bolstering is enough to show the car’s intent, but not so squeezy for larger people. Plus the logo is stitched into the alcantara tastefully, without being too over-the-top.
Rear seats are big enough too, however the padding really does need to be a little softer. Not everyone wants to sit on the equivalent of an ironing board. Still, the fun is actually in driving this car, not being carried in it, so the sooner you can offload your cargo, the better.
DDP^^^^
AlfaRomeo EVERY single time, class, history, pedigee, looks etc etc
Need i go on?
Cheers,
F-0
DDP Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
The Skoda’s only downfall is back up (at present, move are afoot to do it through VW as well though that can still be limiting) Passat would come into the frame for me, but value for money and equipment levels I couldn’t go pass Mondeo Hatch. Especially now as teh MB is being released, the MA diesels are great buying. 527litre boot space in a Hatch opening is great and although the badge snobs would rule it out because of the blue oval, it is on equal footing with Passat, Laguna and C5 in Europe. $10K less than an equivalent Passat, a little less power but a little better economy.
Alfa will give you a grin whilst driving but kill your back as stated above.
All the cars are good so happy hunting ;)
Frugalone and Frontman.
Alfa – what a joke. They keep breaking down. Unreliable. Resales are horrendous. Overpriced wogg wankcar. Knew a guy with a GTA 147, transmission just ripped off and Ateco would’nt fix it under warranty. Have to change their timing belts every 40k! Selena oil every 5k, and it costs a bomb to fix and service.
FORD? Full Of Rust and Dents! Just wait for the recalls like the explorer. Was at my mechanics and this guy had to replace his front suspension twice! they just collapse! Not even covered by recall/warranty. Yank garbage.
A nice looking car, I really want to take one for a test drive and now that ive been told its got a VW GTI engine inside ill be taking that test drive very soon! I think its also a great looking family car; Its got the right shape and body and looks very sporty if you ask me!. Great work skoda – I hope it performs aswell as it looks!!! :)