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•28w

Hi, I am thinking of buying a used 2018 Octavia vRS 230. It has run 55,000 km and is a second-owner car. However, I am a bit sceptical about owning it and managing its maintenance expenses. I can save ₹20,000 per month for maintenance (₹2.4 lakh per year). Should I still go ahead and buy it? My running per month would be around 1,000 km.

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•27w
It really depends on the price you’re paying and the condition of the car. For a 2018 Skoda Octavia RS (vRS 230) that’s clocked 55,000 km and is a second-owner example, you shouldn’t be paying more than Rs 20-22 lakh, assuming it’s in excellent condition with a full and verifiable service history.
The bigger concern with a used RS is how it’s been driven and maintained. At 55,000 km, it’s a fair amount of use for a performance sedan, so pay close attention to the suspension, wheels, and tyres, as these take quite a beating on our roads. Make sure you get a comprehensive service record, and if it has been serviced outside an authorised Skoda workshop or by unqualified tuners, it’s best to steer clear.
If the car is mechanically sound and has been well cared for, it can still give you several years of enjoyable ownership. With your estimated maintenance budget of around Rs 2.4 lakh per year, you should be able to keep it running reliably, provided there are no major mechanical surprises.
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