busterbuster1969 313 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) Just sold my old car and I'm thinking of buying a Skoda Octavia Scout the 4x4 version, I'm no hard core off roader and need a dual usage car as I travel 60 miles to work and back each day so needs to be economical the car also needs to be big enough in the boot to fit the dogs and kit in the back with some room for the passengers at the weekends Anyone had one, or can comment what they are like ? Edited May 30, 2016 by busterbuster1969 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicepix 5,650 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Can't speak for the 4x4 ability. But we've had an Octavia II estate for over four years and can recommend the accommodation aspect. Huge boot, plenty of leg room and a nice car to drive. The only real problem we have had is water ingress to the EMU in really bad downpours. They are prone to the drainage from the windscreen area blocking up. Every so often you will need to take off the front inner wheel arch covers and de-crud them to allow water to escape and not build up and flood the EMU. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Archi 46 Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I have the VW Passat Alltrack which I think is basically the same car On a 28 mile daily round trip to work does 45/gallon 2litre diesel Goes well and is comfy with all the gadgets Wouldn't fancy serious off road work but it suits my needs as and when needed Might be worth consideration for you as well 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 2,337 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Dacia Duster! Cheaper! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis 277 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 My mate has brought one recently and he loves it! He says it's very economical plenty of space and as you say if your not wanting to do serious off reading it's a good fit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
busterbuster1969 313 Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks for the feedback guys, I'm picking it up later today so hopefully it will suit me for both work and the dogs with the occasion mooching across some rough tracks and fields . Cheers again all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Dacia Duster! Cheaper! You been inside one? I have and it was like being in a Lego car. Lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 2,337 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Dacia Duster! Cheaper! You been inside one? I have and it was like being in a Lego car. LolGot one, I like Lego. Lego is simple. After owing two jimneys for the last ten years it feels like fancy Lego! Lego is cheap, important for some of us?. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
busterbuster1969 313 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) I picked it up and it's spot on to be honest, good on fuel, massive boots, 4x4 cruises on the motorway easily at a decent speed, and inside is basically the same components as vw Audi so fancy Lego it is then What you driving Gaz ??? Edited June 12, 2016 by busterbuster1969 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pirate pack 109 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Looks nice car,would worry going down farm tracks looks very low hope it suits your needs and good luck with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I picked it up and it's spot on to be honest, good on fuel, massive boots, 4x4 cruises on the motorway easily at a decent speed, and inside is basically the same components as vw Audi so fancy Lego it is then What you driving Gaz ??? image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg I was referring to the Dacia Duster being built like Lego fella. Someone suggested one above. I've got a Vectra estate. Torn between getting one of these 4x4 estates (probably the Audi all road) and going down the MPV route (zafira or vw Touran). I really like the touran and the extra headroom would come in handy, especially as I will fit a dog cage to the back. I like the skodas. Would want the octavia VRS myself but that is smart what you've had. I imagine the 4 wheel drive will have its uses. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Looks nice car,would worry going down farm tracks looks very low hope it suits your needs and good luck with it. Should manage most tracks I would think. I'm sure them scouts are raised 50mm compared to the standard motors? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
treecreeper 1,136 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 If it's the same as an allroad you can jack it up on a button. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,589 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I picked it up and it's spot on to be honest, good on fuel, massive boots, 4x4 cruises on the motorway easily at a decent speed, and inside is basically the same components as vw Audi so fancy Lego it is then What you driving Gaz ??? image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg I was referring to the Dacia Duster being built like Lego fella. Someone suggested one above. I've got a Vectra estate. Torn between getting one of these 4x4 estates (probably the Audi all road) and going down the MPV route (zafira or vw Touran). I really like the touran and the extra headroom would come in handy, especially as I will fit a dog cage to the back. I like the skodas. Would want the octavia VRS myself but that is smart what you've had. I imagine the 4 wheel drive will have its uses. we had a 11 plate touran for 3 years never have another,Done my head in. I prefer the berlingo we got now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I picked it up and it's spot on to be honest, good on fuel, massive boots, 4x4 cruises on the motorway easily at a decent speed, and inside is basically the same components as vw Audi so fancy Lego it is then What you driving Gaz ??? image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg I was referring to the Dacia Duster being built like Lego fella. Someone suggested one above. I've got a Vectra estate. Torn between getting one of these 4x4 estates (probably the Audi all road) and going down the MPV route (zafira or vw Touran). I really like the touran and the extra headroom would come in handy, especially as I will fit a dog cage to the back. I like the skodas. Would want the octavia VRS myself but that is smart what you've had. I imagine the 4 wheel drive will have its uses. we had a 11 plate touran for 3 years never have another,Done my head in. I prefer the berlingo we got now. What didn't you like about it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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