Reynard
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Well, I've booked a test drive for the Rapid and I'll take it from there.
The Skoda Thread
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Richard A Thackeray
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I like Scouts, I'd have one
As SWMBO is insisting on an automatic, however, finding one is an issue
Sadly, Skoda GB won't sell them to the public anymore, they're a '999 only' order
IF, I could find a 2.0Tdi, in the right colour (petrol blue), & sadly, an automatic, I'd possibly chase round the country for it
This colour
Reynard
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Test drives driven this afternoon and some other side-by-side comparisons done between the Rapid Spaceback and a 67-plate Fabia Estate that I was also considering.
We had a hands-down winner.
Deposit paid, and I pick her up in a week and a bit. Gives me time to sort the insurance. Interior will swallow cat carriers, bicycles and crates of fruit with ease.
We had a hands-down winner.
Deposit paid, and I pick her up in a week and a bit. Gives me time to sort the insurance. Interior will swallow cat carriers, bicycles and crates of fruit with ease.
Jameshow
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More golf sized than polo I think.
its based on a modified Mk5 Polo platform
Reynard
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Surprisingly, it's roughly the same size as the Fabia Estate. The boot is a bit smaller, but as a result, there's more room in the cabin. It's a little taller than the Fabia as well, so all-round visibility is better.
Engine is smooth, the 6-speed box is really slick, the ride is firm but not harsh, and it just seems to go where you point it without much fuss.
Jameshow
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I found the Fabia a bit narrow, rapid must be a bit wider.
Reynard
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It's not. The Rapid is actually a gnat's todger narrower than the Fabia, but then again, I'm only 4ft 11 and eight and a half stone wet through, so it's not something I'd really notice.
Is it the 1.0 3 cylinder petrol?
Reynard
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Nope, the 4-pot 1.2 Tsi.
Gwylan
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CitiGo and Bike racks.
We have a new VW Up, it's identical to the Skoda CitiGo. It replaces a CitiGo that has been withdrawn.
The question is - does anyone have experience of a rear mounted bike rack?
Two bikes.
We never had one on the Skoda but would like one now we are a single car family.
I'm too old to manage putting bikes on the roof.
We have a new VW Up, it's identical to the Skoda CitiGo. It replaces a CitiGo that has been withdrawn.
The question is - does anyone have experience of a rear mounted bike rack?
Two bikes.
We never had one on the Skoda but would like one now we are a single car family.
I'm too old to manage putting bikes on the roof.
Reynard
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Can't help with that one.
But that's part of why I went for the Rapid, as I can just chuck a bike onto the back seat. Having said that, my bikes are tiddly, which doesn't apply to everyone else on this thread
But that's part of why I went for the Rapid, as I can just chuck a bike onto the back seat. Having said that, my bikes are tiddly, which doesn't apply to everyone else on this thread
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Richard A Thackeray
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Wednesday 9th
Oh dear!
(Advisory Note)
Oh dear!
(Advisory Note)
Jameshow
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I'd remove as could easily be cloned...
Doesn’t say the colour
