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SKODA OCTAVIA (1998-2004)小轿车octavia(1998-2004)

What?s the best way to rumble someone who knows nothing about cars?什么?收盘最佳隆隆有人知道车? Wait until they crack a joke about Skodas.等到敲碎skodas笑话. Whereas once Skodas were a byword for automotive catastrophe, these days buying a Skoda marks its driver down as Someone Who Knows About Cars.而一旦被skodas代名词汽车灾难这几天买了小轿车,它标志着人知道司机下来车. What goes around comes around, and Skodas are now amongst the most sought after used car buys around.什么绕开过来,skodas现全球最抢手左右用于购买汽车. The car that firmly put the Czech concern on the map is the Octavia.捷克汽车,坚定不移地关心的是在地图octavia. Despite the ?three-box?尽管?三箱? body, the Octavia is in fact a five-door hatchback.身体,其实就是octavia5门hatchback. An estate version was subsequently launched, and the Octavias were so far ahead of the competition that the only thing they had to fear were VW group siblings such as the SEAT Toledo and VW Bora.地产随后推出的版本,到目前为止,被提前octavias比赛,他们唯一害怕被64+15兄弟集团等座位托莱多宝来、64+15.

HISTORY历史
Since 1991, when Volkswagen took a stake in Skoda, the Czech company?s progress has been incredible.自1991年建成投产乘坐小轿车股权,捷克公司?收盘取得不可思议. Alongside Audi it is now the most profitable company in the Volkswagen Group with 70% of its production exported worldwide.现在是并肩奥迪公司最赚钱的大众集团全球70%的生产出口. It is on target to soon build 500,00 vehicles annually.它的目标是尽快建立以车辆5万元左右. The Octavia represents the first of the ?next generation?octavia的第一代的?下一代呢? Skodas.skodas. Launched in 1998, the Octavia had a bitty, fragmented product roll out with each product line being introduced as and when it became available.发起于1998年进行了octavia片断,支离破碎产品推出各自的产品线,并在引进成为刊物. The estate versions were launched months after the hatchbacks, and engine choices appeared and disappeared.地产个版本推出后厢型车、引擎选择夜间出没.

The original range consisted of 1.6 litre cars, in LX 75bhp, GLXi and GLXi Estate 101bhp variants, and 1.8 turbo cars, introduced in October 1999.原来射程由1.6公升汽车,在lx75bhp,并glxiglxi地产101bhp变种、1.8涡轮轿车,1999年10月推出. The 1.8 is the familiar 1.8T turbo unit as seen in the Golf, Passat, Audi A3 and many others, and replaced a normally aspirated 1.8 unit.1801/2汽轮发电机组是从熟悉的高尔夫、帕萨特、奥迪A3和其他许多人一样,8月1日股取代了正常送气. The 2.0 litre cars were introduced at the same time in GLXi or SLXi trim, hatchback or estate.2.0公升的汽车被同时引进或在glxislxi笔挺,hatchback或遗产. Three different 1.9 litre diesel engined cars were available.九月一日公升柴油引擎轿车三种选择. A 64bhp SDi hatch proped up the line-up.出了64bhp的SDI舱口proped云集. The 90bhp GLX TDi in hatchback or estate version followed, and the range topping 110 bhp SLX TDi was similarly available in both body styles.天然的90bhpTDI的地产版或hatchback随后以及射程超过110BHP公司TDI的舒体风格同样兼备. The diesel-engined models proved very popular with UK buyers, with the 90bhp unit selling in the biggest volumes.柴油引擎型号同英国十分流行的买家,随着90bhp股卖出量最大.

In October 2000, a revised range appeared with new Classic, Ambiente, Elegance and Laurin&Klement trim derivations.2000年10月,新修订的幅度似乎与古典、与环境、优雅劳林&klement笔挺导. There were minor interior and exterior styling changes, price reductions and specification improvements.室内及室外造型有轻微变化,降价和规格改进. A 1.4-litre entry-level hatch version was introduced and a 150bhp 1.8T petrol 4x4 estate followed in January 2001.一个1.4升入门级舱口和150bhp版推出4-41/2汽油地产遵循2001年1月. In February 2001, a flagship 180bhp 1.8T RS hatch was launched, the first really sporty Skoda.2001年2月,一名旗舰180bhp1/2遥感发射舱口,第一真潇洒小轿车. Late 2001 saw the introduction of the 150bhp 4x4 hatch version.2001年末看到引进版的150bhp4-4舱口. In winter 2002, the RS was renamed the vRS and an estate version was made available.冬季2002年更名村、遥感地产版本可供. A TDI 130 diesel followed in the spring of 2003 and summer 2004 saw the second generation Octavia arrive.其次是TDI的柴油130、2003年春夏季2004年第二代octavia到达.

WHAT YOU GET  什么才叫
The Octavia looks distinguished in the kind of way that Lancias once did.看来尊敬的octavia在那种方式lancias一样. With its prominent grille and conservative front end, there?s a gravitas to the Octavia that has carried over into the Fabia, becoming a Skoda family look.其突出的前端格栅和保守,?收盘了庄严的入octavia已结转斯柯达,成为斯家看看. Designed to target the Far Eastern companies at the bottom of the medium range sector such as Daewoo, Proton and Hyundai, the Octavia was probably too successful for its own good.设计目标在远东公司的中期底部等部门大宇质子和现代,大概太成功octavia自己好. Not only did it beat these rivals on almost every subjective criterion you could imagine, it also ate into the sales of VW group rivals from allegedly more prestigious brands.这不仅击败对手,几乎在每主观标准你能想象,它也吃进集团销售64+15据称来自竞争对手更多名牌.

That said, the fact that it is the VW Groups bargain brand is perceptible, especially on the inside.不过,事实上,它是64+15团体讨价还价品牌明显,特别是在使馆内. The interiors are solidly built, but lack the wry detailing of Volkswagens and the urban chic of Audis.有坚固的腹地,但缺乏详细的歪volkswagens和市花鸟画奥迪. Despite protest from Skoda engineers to the contrary, the feel is 100% German.尽管抗议小轿车工程师相反,德国是100%感觉. It really is a toss-up between the 1.8 litre turbocharged models and the TDI 110 versions as to which is the most impressive.真是丢了180公升之间增压TDI的型号和110型号为哪个最可观. Lately, however, Skodas privileged market position has come under threat by the release of the similarly priced but jauntier SEAT Leon.近来,skodas特权地位受到威胁,市场释放了同样的价钱但利昂jauntier席位.

Best to go for late 1999 and on cars, especially the SLX models which swapped a sunroof for electronic climate control and a single CD player.最好在去年底展开,汽车、尤其舒模式掉换天窗电子控制气候和单一影音播放. Equipment lists are par for the course, with all models apart from the base LXi getting ABS.设备清单相提并论的历程,与所有型号除获得LXI的ABS的基础. GLXi, SLXi and SLX TDi models were all fitted with EDL traction control systems, should the urge to emulate a Skoda works rally driver overcome you.glxi,slxiTDI的型号和部位肌肉都装有牵引控制系统、要督促学习作品凝聚了小轿车司机战胜你.

WHAT YOU PAY  您付出
Prices start at around £3,000 for a 1998 R LXi.英镑的价格从3000元左右1998LXI的住宅. Should you require a bit more power and a few more bells and whistles, pay £3,200 for an R-registered 1.6 GLXi with the 101bhp engine.一旦你需要多一点多钟,以及电力、笛、付了3200英镑的R与注册1月6日glxi101bhp发动机. The estate version is worth around £300 more.地产版是300元左右英镑以上. The discontinued normally aspirated 1.8 litre cars start at £3,600 for the 20v SLXi hatch on a 1998 R plate.8月1日中断了正常送气公升轿车开始为3600英镑20V条slxi舱口就1998住宅板块. The turbo option, introduced a year later starts at £5,200.涡轮的选择,推出了5200英镑,一年后开始.

The trusty diesels start at just under £3,000 for an S registered 1999 SDi LX.在刚开始的信柴油为3000英镑收盘在1999年注册的SDIlx. This only boasts 64bhp, and a more prudent direction for a bit more money is a 1998 R plate TDi GLX.这只夸耀64bhp,而更谨慎的方向是一点金钱1998TDI的天然住宅板块. With 90bhp under the bonnet, the driving experience is transformed.同90bhp头盖下,驾驶经验转化. For a 110bhp model, expect to see prices kicking off at £4,600 for a 1998 R registered TDi SLX hatchback.为110bhp模式,期望看到价格为4600英镑,陶醉于1998年注册的住宅TDI的部位hatchback.

The 2.0 models are start at £4,500 should secure you a 99V GLX.该模型从2.0英镑4500应该取得您99v天然. It?s all a long way from the days when buying a used Skoda prompted a "What, they paid you?"?一切从漫长的日子里买了小轿车,用来促使"什么,他们付你?" response.回应.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR  寻找什么
Ask a Skoda dealer what goes wrong with Octavias and you?re likely to have a short, if slightly dull, conversation.问一个经销商小轿车与octavias什么乱子,你呢?再有可能短,若稍有沉闷,交谈. In the words of one dealer, Octavias are ?bulletproof?.在用一位交易员说,octavias?防弹?. Certainly, they?re every bit as well put together as a VW Polo or a Golf ?当然,他们?每一点也重新整理成一个高尔夫球或马球64+15? a fact confirmed by VW Group in-house surveys.事实证实64+15集团的内部调查. Still, check for wear to loading floors on the estate models and make sure that servicing has been properly carried out.还有,支票装穿到地板的地产模式,使服务已做好.

REPLACEMENT PARTS  替换零件
(Estimated prices, based on a 1998 Octavia LXi 1.6) The old joke about doubling the value of a used Skoda by filling it with fuel has long gone.(估计价格基于LXI的1998octavia1.6)老笑话了价值约2010小轿车,用它填燃料早已远去. These days you won?t halve a Skoda?s value, but you can knock great chunks off an Octavia?s residuals by selling it on with a dodgy alternator.这些日子,你赢了?2015笔了小轿车?收盘值但你可以击败过一个伟大橛octavia?收盘残值出售它与地方法院发电机. With a retail price of over £450, make sure your prospective purchase?s alternator is present and correct.以零售价格超过450英镑,使你的准购?收盘发电机是当前和正确的. A clutch assembly is around £215, making these parts of the Skoda ownership experience as upmarket as Volkswagen claim.离合器装配了约215英镑,使这些地方的经验作为高档小轿车所有权作为福士索赔. Front brake pads are a reassuring £40 a pair, whilst somebody must have employed a pre-VW Skoda accountant when radiators were priced at £90.前刹车皮是40英镑一双安心、虽然有人要聘请前64+15斯当会计师散热器售价分别英镑90. A starter motor is around £135, whilst a replacement headlamp is just over £100.起动电机大约有135英镑,而更换前照灯只有100英镑.

ON THE ROAD  在路上
Whilst not recommended, if you were to close your eyes whilst driving an Octavia you?d think you were in a Volkswagen.虽然不推荐,如果你要关闭你的眼睛虽然开着octavia你?四觉得你是一个福士. Golf, Bora maybe even a Passat, and when you did crash, the Skoda offers similarly good protection.高尔夫、宝来甚至帕萨特了,当你坠机,小轿车提供同样保护好. Behind the wheel, the Octavia offers a more solid and confidence inspiring drive than many of its rivals.后面的车轮,octavia提供了更坚实的信心和鼓舞径比许多竞争对手. The body shell feel stiff and the ride is fairly firm.壳牌感觉身体比较僵硬,安然公司. Refinement is good, although the smaller diesel engines can become intrusive when worked hard.细化是好的,虽然柴油引擎小型侵扰时能够成为辛勤. The gearboxes are the usual VW Group fare, slick and easy to use.变速箱的票价是平日64+15集团、光滑、易于使用.

The best Octavia for keen drivers are the 1.8T models.最激烈的司机octavia型号的1/2. With a 0-60 time of only 8.5 seconds, there?s plenty of opportunity to let a BMW Z3 2.0 get a good view of your boot badge as, conditions permitting, the Octavia runs to its 134mph maximum.5月8日止,以0~60秒的时间,?收盘很多机会让宝马Z3井2.0鉴于你有个好靴徽章作为,条件许可,它134mph的最高octavia挤提. Despite Skoda?s image rehabilitation the brand is still not a magnet for keen drivers.尽管斯?收盘康复品牌形象还不磁铁激烈驾驶.

The TDi 90 is good enough for most, with a reasonably sedate acceleration figure but a far more salient 43mpg in urban conditions.1990年的TDI的受用最多以合理的稳重人物,而是一个更突出加快城市43mpg条件. On a run expect the high fifties.开办了预期高50. All Octavias come with a three year/45,000 mile service and maintenance package in addition to a three year unlimited mileage warranty, so buy nearly new and this could all be yours.所有octavias开了3000英里year/45一揽子服务和维修除了无限里程保修3年,所以买新的,这几乎可以全部给你.

OVERALL  总体
Trying to think of a more prudent used buy than the Skoda Octavia is hard work.想尝试用更谨慎购买小轿车,比octavia很辛苦. Build quality is superb, and with new prices that competitive, the choice for used buyers is wide and represents good value.建立质量精湛、新价格竞争选择使用广泛,是很好的买家值. As word of Skoda?s excellence spreads, prices may well begin to firm.正如斯言?收盘英才差,价格可能开始回稳. It?s only a matter of time before buyers realise that this is almost a Passat for Polo money.?收盘前,买方只是时间明白这是一个几乎帕萨特为马球钱.