I want to upgrade my Skoda...

I want to upgrade my Skoda...

I have a 151 Skoda Fabia Ambition 1.2 TSI 90 with 40,000km on the clock. I think this should be worth somewhere around 12k. But after having a baby, I want to upgrade to a bigger Skoda (either a Rapid or Octavia) - ideally without spending more than 4k. I will probably drive about 15k per year. What are my best options in terms of car? Also - what are my best options for trading in?

Our answer:

Hi Declan,

I think you’ll find your Fabia is going to be closer to around €10,000 as a trade-in, possibly even a bit less. The Octavia is the one to go for for the upgrade though — it’s bigger, safer, nicer to drive, higher quality and barely any more expensive than the Rapid, which is a bit of a built-down-to-a-price car. Get the 1.2 TSI petrol engine with your mileage, it’s cracking to drive and very frugal too.

Shane O'Donoghue

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