1987 Skoda 105L L 1.0 cc
Summary:
Not as bad as was always suggested
Faults:
The previous owner maintained his car rather well, and changed for instance shock absorbers and brake parts. The car was therefore in a technically good condition when I bought it.
I only had to improve the seats with some covers and did some extra finishing touches on the in- and outside of the car.
The car is although sensitive to small and sometimes irritating problems. For instance electrical problems, door-hinges, lack of interior quality and above all slow starting procedure during the mornings.
General Comments:
The car offers a good driving position for tall people (6 ft. 6).
Steering is extremely easy and brakes are quick and reliable.
Although relatively well sold in the Netherlands, the car is now very rare on the road. It attracts a lot of attention from other people on the streets.
The design, and features like the rear-engine and front luggage space, makes most people's heads turn.
The car is easy to maintain and repairs are cheap and simply to do. Corrosion is still almost undetectable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th October, 2003
8th Jun 2021, 14:24
I remember seeing many of these as a kid growing up in the UK in the 80's and early 90's. They seemed to be more reliable than the Lada Riva which was the other car that people drive that did not care about cars. Good to know there were good ones out there. Probably as reliable as any car (from the time period) if looked after. Funny that people laughed at them back in the day, but now when you see any old car they get respect just for soldiering on for SO long; swear I seen one not long ago for the first time in years, probably dry stored for years and out and about for summer cruising.