Couldn't agree more. Another thing that really impresses me about my superb is the solidity of the beast, it is very well made and after two years there is not a single rattle in the cabin. As a man who has had many cars I can safely say that is a genuine first. I have had a few fords and they are notorious for it, Vauxhalls are nothing more than a large, mobile maraca and even my merc and my Dads jag rattled; but not the Skoda. I think that speaks volumes about the quality of the manufacturing process and the company ethos.
Like it, smart looking motor, looks like a VW Karman Ghia. Heres a nice article, bit of a puff piece but informative non the less. https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/motorsport/skoda-motorsport-success-built-on-tradition/
THat's the puppy, also a smart looking motor. Which cam first? I suspect an engineer may have been peeking over the fence...
Skoda have a long and illustrious history of vehicle manufacture - the longest continuous production of any car manufacturer in the world, in fact. Currently part of the VAG (so basically VW). A good quality product, and good value for money. As an aside - the three versions of VAG's sub-compact, the VW Up, Seat Mii and Skoda Citigo, are all made by Skoda in their Bratislava factory...