| Skoda cars have an excellent reputation
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| | the perfect partner for this car as the
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| for producing quality cars at a fair
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| | fuel economy even in town is in the high
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| price. In Ireland Skodas are a very
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| | 50's and the torque is amazing in this
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| popular car for business users and family
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| | small car making it seriously quick,
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| drivers alike.
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| | surprising a few Fiesta and Corsa
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| Gone are the days of the Skoda jokes,
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| | drivers!
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| where Skoda was classed with Lada and
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| | The Skoda Fabia is a real Pocket Rocket!
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| Polski Fiat. Skoda is now part of the
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| | The steering is brilliant - very light
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| Volkswagen group and the cars are well
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| | when you need it in parking spaces, but
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| designed and look great.
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| | it weight's up nicely when out on the
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| There are only three basic models, Fabia,
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| | open road.
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| Octavia and Superb.
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| | The Skoda Fabia estate is an amazing
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| The models have been designed to fit in
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| | package of space and economy. The 1.2 16v
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| between the conventional size classes,
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| | engine delivers far more power than any
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| for example the Fabia is between a Fiesta
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| | small estate car driver has the right to
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| and a Focus in size. The engines are
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| | expect
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| quiet, but provide all the power that 99%
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| | Seats appear to be too uncomfortable at
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| of motorists ever need. Inside the cars
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| | the start as they are very hard, but they
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| are spacious and comfortable, with a high
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| | soften up and become very comfortable
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| driver satisfaction rating.
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| | after 10 minutes and you appreciate this
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| The diesel engined Skoda Octavia has
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| | in a long drive and it is far better than
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| brilliant fuel economy at around 700
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| | it's rivals!
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| miles/1100 kilometres a tank full and
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| | The ride is wonderful! Very supple for
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| it's still a decent performer too.
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| | long distance cruising and a great
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| Rear legroom isn't brilliant,
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| | handler. Amazing!
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| compensation for a big boot, but plenty
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| | Loaded with kit for the money and you'll
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| big enough for a family and occasional
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| | save money with it's excellent fuel
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| adults
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| | economy.
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| As for handling the Skoda Octavia beats
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| | Nowhere else will you find a value for
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| the equivalent Volkswagens due to it's
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| | money car like the Skoda Superb. The
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| stiffer and better ride that's needed for
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| | Superb has features that are generally
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| rough Czech (and Irish)roads compared to
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| | only found in cars costing half as much
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| the smooth German ones of Volkswagen.
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| | again. A test drive in the Skoda Superb
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| Comfortable on long distances, but the
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| | is a totally different world from a test
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| road noise level is noticeable.
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| | drive in the very competent Skoda
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| The Skoda Octavia Estate car just goes on
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| | Octavia. The two cars may look very
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| and on. The loading platform seems
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| | similar outside, but inside and for
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| endless. This estate car is also one of
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| | driving pleasure the Superb wins hands
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| the most pleasant to drive that I have
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| | down.
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| ever come across
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| | The Skoda Superb really does live up to
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| The New Octavia car is even better value
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| | its name. It is superb in every way -
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| than the older model. The differences on
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| | good handling, excellent drive, full of
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| the outside are subtle, but inside is
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| | features such as tip-tronic transmission
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| different story, with redesigned seats
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| | and electric seat c/w memory, spacious
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| and instrument panel. You know you are in
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| | cabin, comfortable ride and powerful
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| a different Skoda Octavia.
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| | engine (turbo). The boot is cavernous!
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| The Skoda Fabia is quiet at all speeds.
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| | Its actual rear leg-room is even larger
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| Great steering, brakes, and taut body
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| | than a Mercedes E class.
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| control. Amazingly frugal engine keeps
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| | The top of the range Skoda Superb is a
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| getting better as it matures, averaging
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| | very high quality, well put together and
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| over 65mpg on daily country commutes.
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| | extremely spacious, luxury family car.
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| Beautiful Skoda gearbox with very smooth
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| | Great engine, smooth auto gearbox,
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| changes.
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| | wonderful overtaking ability, relaxed
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| Skoda's super efficient air-con does not
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| | cruising and very economical.
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| affect the Fabia's performance or fuel
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| | Coupled with great features and
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| consumption. Heated seats are perfect for
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| | reasonable price, the Skoda Superb really
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| winter. Rock solid construction enhances
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| | is value-for-money. It's money well
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| passenger safety.
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| | spent!
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| I think that the skoda diesel engine is
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