Octy Scout Vs Subaru Forester in AutoExpress

OctaviaT81 · 20-06-2007, 14:15

As the title, in today's Autoexpress. Octy gives the Scooby a good drubbing which is £2k more expensive but looks cheaper inside and out

simonsheil · 20-06-2007, 18:30

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Originally Posted by OctaviaT81

As the title, in today's Autoexpress. Octy gives the Scooby a good drubbing which is £2k more expensive but looks cheaper inside and out

Forrester is an old car now, however does have a far superior 4x4 set up and i suspect better build quality.

L-Y-K · 20-06-2007, 21:06

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Originally Posted by simonsheil

Forrester is an old car now, however does have a far superior 4x4 set up and i suspect better build quality.

in a subaru! haha

VRS195 · 20-06-2007, 23:07

The write-up actually said the Ocatvia had the better quility cabin

pittVRS · 20-06-2007, 23:17

Subaru aren't exactlt renowned for their cabin quality. Good mechanicals though.

simonsheil · 21-06-2007, 21:27

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Originally Posted by VRS195

The write-up actually said the Ocatvia had the better quility cabin

I said build qaulity not cabin quality. I would expext the octavia to have nicer materials as its not japanese. However, I expect the subaru will not leak, the air-con compressor will not die as standard after 3 years, the front suspension will not disentegrate etc.

ScoobyChris · 21-06-2007, 21:36

I'd take the Forester

Chris

Organist · 22-06-2007, 12:11

I'd take the Skoda and save the 2,000 quid.

Ohh, and the insurance, and the running costs.

auroan · 22-06-2007, 12:17

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Originally Posted by simonsheil

I expect the subaru will not leak, the air-con compressor will not die as standard after 3 years, the front suspension will not disentegrate etc.

All these probs have been fixed on the A5 chassis Octy. What your talking about is the old Mk1 issues.

dilly · 22-06-2007, 13:14

I couldn't work out where to put the tow hook on the Skode. There seems to be a skid plate in the way.
the dill

Niall · 22-06-2007, 14:46

I was quite disappointed to see that Skoda weren't at the Royal Highland Show yesterday showing off the Scout to the masses of rural car buyers from all over Scotland.

All the other "cross overs" of the moment were there. Volvo with the new XC70, Subaru with the trusty Forrester, Fiat and the Sedici, Nissan with the Qashqai, Citroen with the C-Crosser and Mitsubishi with the Outlander (the same car bar the front). Yet no Scout.

An opportunity wasted.

I'm sure I'll see one eventually......

Niall

simonsheil · 22-06-2007, 19:27

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Originally Posted by auroan

All these probs have been fixed on the A5 chassis Octy. What your talking about is the old Mk1 issues.

I have read enough faults on here to determine that while they do some to have avctually detailed the cars correctly now the build quality still aint up to japanesse standards.

Borderspeed · 22-06-2007, 19:48

Has to be said the my father has run a Subaru Forester from new and has changed the brake pads once and usual oil and filter changes,that's it nothing else has needed doing in 75,000 miles. admit interior is nothing special but its never let him down and he has never kept a car so long, always changed due to reliability issues. He was considering the Scout but now that Subaru are bringing out a diesel version he will be buying another Forester.

regards,
Steve

auroan · 23-06-2007, 14:06

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Originally Posted by simonsheil

I have read enough faults on here to determine that while they do some to have avctually detailed the cars correctly now the build quality still aint up to japanesse standards.

hmmmm I'd like to see a list of common A5 Octy faults ?

nickrees · 02-07-2007, 13:52

The Scout will be hard pushed to beat the Forester in the reliability stakes and the Forester has more ground clearance and a low range gearbox so it won't be able to beat it off-road either. I found the Forester very good to drive though it needed plenty of revs. The 30 mpg or less of the current model is a bit of a killer and it remains to be seen how the new boxer diesel performs but what fixed the contest for me was the lack of upper back support in the seats of the Forester - but then I have a long back unlike most Japanese. The same problem stopped me buying a Nissan Qashqai.

stram · 04-07-2007, 10:36

I've just changed to a 2.0 TDI Octavia estate from a 2001 Forester 2.0L petrol turbo in which I did 90000 miles. On the upside the Forester was robust and capable, sure-footed, fast and comfortable. On the downside I found the Forester v. expensive to own - 24mpg and high servicing costs c.£500 for a full service plus v.high costs for a few minor faults as the engine in particular is difficult to work on. Found dealer knowledge not brilliant and dealer network is sparse and my nearest dealer was always v. busy so long leadtimes on booking work in. Am looking forward to halving my fuel bill and other savings in respect of service costs & general hassle.

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dilly Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 56 Members Car: Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octy Scout Vs Subaru Forester in AutoExpress I couldn't work out where to put the tow hook on the Skode. There seems to be a skid plate in the way. the dill

22-06-2007, 14:46	#11
Niall Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 127 Members Car: Octavia TDi Scout Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Octy Scout Vs Subaru Forester in AutoExpress I was quite disappointed to see that Skoda weren't at the Royal Highland Show yesterday showing off the Scout to the masses of rural car buyers from all over Scotland. All the other "cross overs" of the moment were there. Volvo with the new XC70, Subaru with the trusty Forrester, Fiat and the Sedici, Nissan with the Qashqai, Citroen with the C-Crosser and Mitsubishi with the Outlander (the same car bar the front). Yet no Scout. An opportunity wasted. I'm sure I'll see one eventually...... Niall

22-06-2007, 19:48	#13
Borderspeed I am the Law! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 177 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Octy Scout Vs Subaru Forester in AutoExpress Has to be said the my father has run a Subaru Forester from new and has changed the brake pads once and usual oil and filter changes,that's it nothing else has needed doing in 75,000 miles. admit interior is nothing special but its never let him down and he has never kept a car so long, always changed due to reliability issues. He was considering the Scout but now that Subaru are bringing out a diesel version he will be buying another Forester. regards, Steve __________________ NO PLAN SURVIVES CONTACT WITH REALITY!!

02-07-2007, 13:52	#15
nickrees Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Darlington Posts: 35 Members Car: Octavia Scout Tdi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octy Scout Vs Subaru Forester in AutoExpress The Scout will be hard pushed to beat the Forester in the reliability stakes and the Forester has more ground clearance and a low range gearbox so it won't be able to beat it off-road either. I found the Forester very good to drive though it needed plenty of revs. The 30 mpg or less of the current model is a bit of a killer and it remains to be seen how the new boxer diesel performs but what fixed the contest for me was the lack of upper back support in the seats of the Forester - but then I have a long back unlike most Japanese. The same problem stopped me buying a Nissan Qashqai.

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stram Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertford Posts: 1 Members Car: Octavia II Estate 2.0 TDI 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octy Scout Vs Subaru Forester in AutoExpress I've just changed to a 2.0 TDI Octavia estate from a 2001 Forester 2.0L petrol turbo in which I did 90000 miles. On the upside the Forester was robust and capable, sure-footed, fast and comfortable. On the downside I found the Forester v. expensive to own - 24mpg and high servicing costs c.£500 for a full service plus v.high costs for a few minor faults as the engine in particular is difficult to work on. Found dealer knowledge not brilliant and dealer network is sparse and my nearest dealer was always v. busy so long leadtimes on booking work in. Am looking forward to halving my fuel bill and other savings in respect of service costs & general hassle.

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