What do we think about the Skoda Octavia mk1 1.8T 20V 2004? I want it as my first car but I’m unsure (read body) (pic for refference, with an added WRX wing (pretty sure it’s an WRX wing, feel free to correct that))

Sooo, my stepfather told me to not get an Octavia 1.8T, even if it's the same engine as an Audi A3, TT, and VW Golf4. But he said it's just the block, and basically everything else is just cheap parts from other manufacturers that just gonna break down. He also told me about an old friend oh his that had that exact Skoda (maybe not year model, but still mk1) and it broke down almost immedietly, but he also told me it was starting to leak oil and THEN the camshaft broke down. So I guess he didn't do an oil change cus it kinda sounds like it?

Anyways, tell me what y'all think, because I'm unsure if I want the car anymore, even though I really really want it! Thanks!