10 years & 55,000 km with my Skoda Rapid 1.6L Petrol

Over the past decade, nothing major has gone wrong, aside from a few minor issues.

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It’s been 3705 days - or 10 years and some weeks - since we brought home our 1.6 MPI Cappuccino Beige European gem. With barely 55,000 kilometers on the odo, this understated beauty remained a garage queen for the longest time.

Apart from our two beloved Ford Ikons, this was the only car that shaped my childhood passion for automobiles. It’s been a journey of a lifetime.

It’s also been ages since I posted about this car, so here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Yesterday, I replaced the 5-year-old Philips RacingVision bulbs with Osram Rally 100/90W’s after the driver-side low beam went out.

Over the past decade, nothing major has gone wrong, aside from a few minor issues. It’s still far from my dream of being a proper sleeper, mainly due to its minimal usage by me; it remains a family sedan for now.

Lastly, when Mom suggested selling the Rapid in favor of using our arguably more equipped Ecosport daily, both Dad and I quickly shut down the idea. It's a no-brainer, really; as good as the Ecosport is, its poor brakes don't inspire confidence, especially after a close call my dad had on the highway.

It seems like the whole world wants me to get rid of her, doesn’t it?

I don’t see myself letting go of the Rapid anytime soon, and I plan to do some tasteful modifications in the years to come.

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