skoda octvia VRS's

[Lew_C]

going to see one tonight have recently took a real liking to them.. has anyone ever been in one or know anyone that owns one? for the price there is so much car for your money just insurance is well.... enough being a group 16 and me being 19 lol :D

[craig180]

I have one. Great car for the money.

[Lew_C]

I have one. Great car for the money.

seems to be plenty of bang for your buck as they say. look fairly easily tuneable too.
how do they cope with mileage if looked after?

[tez1990]

i think they have vw engines in that is what i have heard dont know how true it is

[VTRelite]

i think they have vw engines in that is what i have heard dont know how true it is

they have the 20VT that you find in Audis, VWs, Seats and Skoda's.

[Lew_C]

i think they have vw engines in that is what i have heard dont know how true it is

yep they do. 1.8 20v turbo ;)

[tez1990]

Introduced in 2003, the Fabia vRS, while not the first diesel hot hatch, was the first exclusively diesel hot hatch, having no petrol equivalent. The engine is Volkswagen Group's 1.9 litre Pumpe-Düse Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engine, producing 130 metric horsepower (96 kW) and 310 N·m (230 lb·ft) at 1900 rpm, with a six speed manual gearbox. It was named the "Diesel Car of the Year 2003" in the Scottish Car of the Year Awards. It also falls in a low tax band (Band C) in the UK, further increasing its cost benefits over its (chiefly petrol-powered) counterparts.
Official figures state 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 9.5 seconds, but several motoring magazines and websites have measured faster times (around the 7.0-7.5 seconds range) (Autocar: 7.1 seconds,[1] Auto Express: 8.1 seconds,[2] and FastHatchbacks.com: 8.5 seconds[3]). The in gear acceleration times are 50-70 mph in 5.6 seconds, quicker than BMW's 330i which takes 6.0 seconds. 20-40 mph in 2.4 seconds is as quick as the Lotus Elise 111R. Despite this the Fabia vRS can achieve better than 5.4 L/100 km (52 mpg-imp; 44 mpg-US). If driven carefully some drivers have experienced MPG rates of 65-70 mpg over long periods. The Fabia VRS has a top speed of approximately 130 mph (210 km/h).

[Lew_C]

Introduced in 2003, the Fabia vRS, while not the first diesel hot hatch, was the first exclusively diesel hot hatch, having no petrol equivalent. The engine is Volkswagen Group's 1.9 litre Pumpe-Düse Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engine, producing 130 metric horsepower (96 kW) and 310 N·m (230 lb·ft) at 1900 rpm, with a six speed manual gearbox. It was named the "Diesel Car of the Year 2003" in the Scottish Car of the Year Awards. It also falls in a low tax band (Band C) in the UK, further increasing its cost benefits over its (chiefly petrol-powered) counterparts.
Official figures state 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 9.5 seconds, but several motoring magazines and websites have measured faster times (around the 7.0-7.5 seconds range) (Autocar: 7.1 seconds,[1] Auto Express: 8.1 seconds,[2] and FastHatchbacks.com: 8.5 seconds[3]). The in gear acceleration times are 50-70 mph in 5.6 seconds, quicker than BMW's 330i which takes 6.0 seconds. 20-40 mph in 2.4 seconds is as quick as the Lotus Elise 111R. Despite this the Fabia vRS can achieve better than 5.4 L/100 km (52 mpg-imp; 44 mpg-US). If driven carefully some drivers have experienced MPG rates of 65-70 mpg over long periods. The Fabia VRS has a top speed of approximately 130 mph (210 km/h).

no mate, Octavia not fabia lol

[Fulch]

Get a Fabia VRs, much better

[Kev_Vtec]

i love all the VRs great cars.
like the fabia vrs more tho

[craig180]

Get a Fabia VRs, much better

Hardly!

[Viper]

cocks car

[Lew_C]

Hardly!

i just test drove one, had 140k on but was bargain priced. so luxuroius. engine was so smooth through rev range but a little tappy at idle sounded as if it was from the bottom pulley. saxo 180 mind if i pm you to talk about them a little more?

[KINGVTS]

i have a Fabia VRS

2 x the torque of a vtr lol

[Cammy]

Had seen a euro fabia VRS

must say, after seeing that one - i wanted one

[Lew_C]

Had seen a euro fabia VRS

must say, after seeing that one - i wanted one

funnily enough i was thinking an octavia would look amazing with some borbet a's on it

[tweedie]

i have a Fabia VRS

2 x the torque of a vtr lol

Do you have pics of this? Need proof when it comes to what you say

[CraigLovelock]

Im getting a fabia vrs in a few months.

Really like the octavias too.

Get a black on and hang around mcd's ;)

[KINGVTS]

Do you have pics of this? Need proof when it comes to what you say

LOL i dont have to proove myself to you, its upto you if you want to believe me, do you get worked up about everyone you dont actually know who uses the internet

[KINGVTS]

Im getting a fabia vrs in a few months.

Really like the octavias too.

Get a black on and hang around mcd's ;)

was that you i was talking too the other night mate?

Did you see me broken down too?

[Cammy]

funnily enough i was thinking an octavia would look amazing with some borbet a's on it

Suppose it would, the fabia i seen was a nice gunmetal/silvery colour, slammed down, absolutly everything smoothed, and down on a silver lip and gold BBS LM euro wheels and massive brakes, and thats when they had just came out, it used to go about Aberdeen now and again

[daz_zz_er]

"Its a skoda, Honest" ;)

[sparky771]

LOL i dont have to proove myself to you, its upto you if you want to believe me, do you get worked up about everyone you dont actually know who uses the internet

you kinda do cause with your track record we dont believe you :P

id like to see it have you done anythin to it fella?

[daz_zz_er]

i have a Fabia VRS

2 x the torque of a vtr lol

Lol ive been looking out for a standard Fabia, Like a 1.4 or something down hedgend Lol atleast i know to look out for a VRS now haha :)

[adamm]

LOL i dont have to proove myself to you, its upto you if you want to believe me, do you get worked up about everyone you dont actually know who uses the internet

maybe some people would be interested to see the car itself i wouldnt mind seeing a picture is it standard? why do you have to be a cock rarther than just getting along with people

[stinkycheese]

I really hope these don't become the "in" car to have like the cliosports were a few months ago.

[adamm]

I really hope these don't become the "in" car to have like the cliosports were a few months ago.

will they fuck!! i personally wouldnt have one but i dont think there bad looking motors and as said im sure there well worth the money

[0rang3peel]

They look & seem very decent cars but I would never own one.

[werdna]

My leon shares the same engine which is the 180bhp auq.

Very easy to get more power from the engine but they do eat coil packs and maf sensor's so much so that i have a spare set of coils in the car at all times.

Simple remap see's you with 220bhp.

Octavia's do represent good value for money at the moment that's for sure.

[craig180]

I'll get some pics of euro vrs's up tomorrow when I'm not in mobile.

They look just like standard ones! I've found it's very difficult to make the octavia stand out in the looks department but it's amazing what a set if wheels and a serious drop can do for it ;)

[Silver2000saxo]

Yep, ive got 1:y: Had it for 6mts not 1 problem:cool: Just stick 2 low mileage and full service history cant go wrong mate.
Insurance ant bad, Im 24 1ync £1800. I was payn £1200 for the VTR lol

[Silver2000saxo]

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss109/ccarl06/DODO%20VRS/100_3508.jpg

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss109/ccarl06/Skoda%20VRS/100_3446.jpg

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss109/ccarl06/Skoda%20VRS/100_3454.jpg

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss109/ccarl06/Skoda%20VRS/100_3455.jpg

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss109/ccarl06/Skoda%20VRS/100_3461.jpg

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss109/ccarl06/Skoda%20VRS/100_3463.jpg

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss109/ccarl06/Skoda%20VRS/100_3468.jpg

[VTR-Chris]

not to my taste but each to there own :y:

[Jaytee]

I'm goin having a test drive in one next week as I just want something reasonably quick and very comfortable and preferably turbo'd

[Mieran]

I rather have the Ibiza cupra with the same engine

[sparky771]

Id have one of um but would rather have a Passat or an A4 but they are more expensive soo..... For the price there aint no comparison IMO

[french_baguette]

Horrid looking cars imo and skoda's just scream taxi, each to there own. i'd much prefer the 20vt in the ibiza or polo gti.

[Lew_C]

I'm goin having a test drive in one next week as I just want something reasonably quick and very comfortable and preferably turbo'd

id really advise it, amazing cars. i want something sorta different, quick, highly specced, fairly decent on fuel and just tidy looking with potential for more.

at the end of the day good enough for undercover police good enough for me.

and i will add the ride is completely stunning and handle brilliantly. a perfect compromise imo. ive completely fell in love with them!

[Jamie]

I like them but I'd never own one, by the time I'd feel old enough to drive one I'll be after something more BMW/ect

They are good cars though,good for performance and great if you have kids im sure!

[Lew_C]

Yep, ive got 1:y: Had it for 6mts not 1 problem:cool: Just stick 2 low mileage and full service history cant go wrong mate.
Insurance ant bad, Im 24 1ync £1800. I was payn £1200 for the VTR lol

your car looks stunning mate, could you advise a good forum?
its a lot for me.. wouldnt like to disclose it on here haha! :)

[KINGVTS]

id really advise it, amazing cars

mines not amazing, its just a generic cheap family car that is a little quicker than your normal model lol

[Jaytee]

Yours is a fabia though. We are talking about octavia's

[KINGVTS]

Yours is a fabia though. We are talking about octavia's

this is true, but the fabia is being mentioned here

Ive not driven the octavia VRS, maybe it is amazin!

[Lew_C]

this is true, but the fabia is being mentioned here

Ive not driven the octavia VRS, maybe it is amazin!

if we have a little read of my original post there is nothing mentioned of fabias howver your input has been as helpful as ever.

[Manu]

I'm definitely looking at either that or bmw 330d as my next car. Good torque, great mpg and comfort.


i have a Fabia VRS

2 x the torque of a vtr lol



http://www.kimeiko.net/images/macros/cluepon.gif

Yours is a fabia though. We are talking about octavia's

I reckon he's got a big box of lego, and he gets his cars from there. All he needs to do is imagine which one it is.










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[Lew_C]

I'm definitely looking at either that or bmw 330d as my next car. Good torque, great mpg and comfort.


http://www.kimeiko.net/images/macros/cluepon.gif



I reckon he's got a big box of lego, and he gets his cars from there. All he needs to do is imagine which one it is.



lmao, very true :)
i like them 330d's but think they are a little more expensive to run/insure for a little'un like me. I was really surprised by the comfort and pull of the car

[Manu]

lmao, very true :)
i like them 330d's but think they are a little more expensive to run/insure for a little'un like me. I was really surprised by the comfort and pull of the car

well it's group 15, same as a VTS. And it does pull indeed.

[Lew_C]

well it's group 15, same as a VTS. And it does pull indeed.

very true mate, a group lower than octi but for some reason they are arsey about insuring a 19 year old on a 3 litre.. why ever would that be lol but also purchase price etc is higer. Think id prefer a skoda for the skoda factor, map it to 210 bhp... its a skoda that will surprise a few people :homme:

[Manu]

very true mate, a group lower than octi but for some reason they are arsey about insuring a 19 year old on a 3 litre.. why ever would that be lol but also purchase price etc is higer.

Don't want to sound arsey either mate, but to be honest... If I was an insurer, I wouldn't insure a 19 year old on a 330d :P

[Lew_C]

Don't want to sound arsey either mate, but to be honest... If I was an insurer, I wouldn't insure a 19 year old on a 330d :P

haha obviously I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole.
but still looking at circa £3k for insurance on the octi..

[KINGVTS]

if we have a little read of my original post there is nothing mentioned of fabias howver your input has been as helpful as ever.


blah blah blah, you sound like a child

"i didnt mention it, so dont talk about it" hahahaha

its been mentioned by other members of the forum, not you, deal with it puppet

[KINGVTS]

http://www.kimeiko.net/images/macros/cluepon.gif




Saxo VTR 100 lb/ft
Fabia VRS 228 lb/ft

your point is?

[Manu]

haha obviously I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole.
but still looking at circa £3k for insurance on the octi..

Just stick to the saxo for about 2 more years I suppose...

Saxo VTR 100 lb/ft
Fabia VRS 228 lb/ft

your point is?

My point? Go play with your lego. Soon, you will have hair growing in funny places.

http://www.glassprison.com/kelly/misc%20pics/Troll_spray.jpg

[dankzy]

its just a taxi, looks rubbish as well, get a passat, look nicer and basically the same car

[23carragold]

*sigh*

FFS people give it a rest. Bashing KINGVTS every time he posts is getting boring.

If he says something retarded, then fine. But from what I have seen he hasn't really. I've seen FAR worse so get off his back.

[Lew_C]

Just stick to the saxo for about 2 more years I suppose...



My point? Go play with your lego. Soon, you will have hair growing in funny places.

http://www.glassprison.com/kelly/misc%20pics/Troll_spray.jpg

nahhh going to get one by september! ;)

[adamm]

3k aint bad tbh for a 19 year old on a 3 litre
my mate at 18 got a 1.6 rover and he was paying 2800 with no years no claims

[craig180]

its just a taxi, looks rubbish as well, get a passat, look nicer and basically the same car

Wrong. The octavia is based on the mk4 golf floorplan with Audi tt 2wd front running gear and golf/bora rear

It shares absolutely no parts with the passat ;)

[Lew_C]

Wrong. The octavia is based on the mk4 golf floorplan with Audi tt 2wd front running gear and golf/bora rear

It shares absolutely no parts with the passat ;)

Thanks for clearing that up lol, fed up with people saying that.
anyway, 4 Grand later and ive got one.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201028363449929/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/5000/model/octavia/make/skoda/postcode/cv67et/quicksearch/true/radius/40/page/2?logcode=p

should be picking it up in a few weeks.

[23carragold]

Thanks for clearing that up lol, fed up with people saying that.
anyway, 4 Grand later and ive got one.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201028363449929/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/5000/model/octavia/make/skoda/postcode/cv67et/quicksearch/true/radius/40/page/2?logcode=p

should be picking it up in a few weeks.

Petrol?!

Diesel is the winner version..

[Lew_C]

Petrol?!

Diesel is the winner version..

all mk1 VRS's are petrol 20VT .. ;)

[23carragold]

all mk1 VRS's are petrol 20VT .. ;)

Right you are.

Still though, for me my next car HAS to be a diesel lol.

I'm getting increasingly jealous and annoyed at how powerful and economical a couple of my friends car's are.

[Lew_C]

Right you are.

Still though, for me my next car HAS to be a diesel lol.

I'm getting increasingly jealous and annoyed at how powerful and economical a couple of my friends car's are.

mate tell me about it! Feel so much better than them french tinnies dont they.
Well even these 20VT's are capable on a run of about 45 mpg if treated well.

test drive a mint fabia VRS but it was just a bit too slow for me, maybe a different animal after it had been mapped but it really wasnt for me. however 130 (ish.. iirc dont quote me on that lol) bhp standard and 50-60 mpg, can't moan can you :)

[23carragold]

mate tell me about it! Feel so much better than them french tinnies dont they.
Well even these 20VT's are capable on a run of about 45 mpg if treated well.

test drive a mint fabia VRS but it was just a bit too slow for me, maybe a different animal after it had been mapped but it really wasnt for me. however 130 (ish.. iirc dont quote me on that lol) bhp standard and 50-60 mpg, can't moan can you :)

I know. The remap potential of a lot of these new VAG engines and other diesel engines pisses me off. They can have increased torque and power, and still have superb economy. A mate of mine moaned to me "oh man my economy was shit I drove like a bastard and it's gone down to 45 mpg.."

A karate chop to the neck sorted him out.

[Silver2000saxo]

Thanks for clearing that up lol, fed up with people saying that.
anyway, 4 Grand later and ive got one.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201028363449929/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/5000/model/octavia/make/skoda/postcode/cv67et/quicksearch/true/radius/40/page/2?logcode=p

should be picking it up in a few weeks.





Looks nice but you cud get better for less. Try the Skoda Forum site, lots of VRS's for sale that haven't been ragged. :A:

http://briskoda.net :geek:

[Lew_C]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201028363449929/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/5000/model/octavia/make/skoda/postcode/cv67et/quicksearch/true/radius/40/page/2?logcode=p

should be picking it up in a few weeks.


Looks nice but you cud get better for less. Try the Skoda Forum site, lots of VRS's for sale that haven't been ragged. :A:

http://briskoda.net :geek:[/QUOTE]

hi mate im on briskoda, got offered a nice one for £4k with lovely mods but was just too modified. This is compeltely standard and thats fine by me' I'll be getting it re-mapped and also probably a DV

[craig180]

Have a mooch in briskoda and keep an eye out for craig180 :D

Come and say hi!

[Lew_C]

Have a mooch in briskoda and keep an eye out for craig180 :D

Come and say hi!

i'll add you if you'd like? Break me in gently ;)

[Woody91]

Very nice looking car. Think the Octavias are a great car, my dads having his 2nd one delivered soon as its been fantastic only problem he's had has been one of the sensors in the exhaust broke thats it so very good for the money.

[Lew_C]

Very nice looking car. Think the Octavias are a great car, my dads having his 2nd one delivered soon as its been fantastic only problem he's had has been one of the sensors in the exhaust broke thats it so very good for the money.

yea the only really problems i have read are sensors going and gunking up bits that need a clean.

[Silver2000saxo]

Have a mooch in briskoda and keep an eye out for craig180 :D

Come and say hi!

Wat u doing to ur VRS? Judging by the work you put into the Saxo im quite interested;)

[Predator_R32]

Gotto say i loved the ride in 180s vrs, lovely cars ad powers there when you need it but serisouly at your age get some quotes first

[Lew_C]

Gotto say i loved the ride in 180s vrs, lovely cars ad powers there when you need it but serisouly at your age get some quotes first

i've had a few, unable to insure, unable to insure, unable to insure, £4500, £2900.. i'll settle for the £2900 ;) and that was with brentacre. Chris knott wouldn't touch me, which is gay

The ride is lovely, and like you said the power is great but linear

[Silver2000saxo]

i've had a few, unable to insure, unable to insure, unable to insure, £4500, £2900.. i'll settle for the £2900 ;) and that was with brentacre. Chris knott wouldn't touch me, which is gay

The ride is lovely, and like you said the power is great but linear

Have you try'd the obvious Confused.com/GoCompare.com/Flux.... etc. Im with E-car, always the cheapest by far for me.

n

[craig180]

Wat u doing to ur VRS? Judging by the work you put into the Saxo im quite interested;)

Click on my sig below (ringmuncher180) ;)

So far just done suspension but I have new brakes to go on, new wheels, and planning a few minor tweaks to the bodywork :p

[Lew_C]

Have you try'd the obvious Confused.com/GoCompare.com/Flux.... etc. Im with E-car, always the cheapest by far for me.

n

just seems the letters vrs, 180 horsepower and 19 year old lads don't go.. ill still give them a go like ;) thanks for all the tips. im surprised this many members like them was expecting everyone to be taking the piss lol not that it bothers me

[Robbie1984]

I had the 2litre diesel VRS as a company car last year, have to say I was actually very impressed with it!!!

[KINGVTS]

oh look, the people who gave me abuse, have not apologised or retracted their abuse after lolling at the fact i said a fabia vrs has 2 x the torque of a vtr

This always happens on here, lame

[Lew_C]

oh look, the people who gave me abuse, have not apologised or retracted their abuse after lolling at the fact i said a fabia vrs has 2 x the torque of a vtr

This always happens on here, lame

i didnt deny it dude

[beermonstah]

i would rather shallow fry my testicals than own a skoda, no doubt some of them have power, but imo there all ugly as fuck

[craig180]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/saxo180/vRS/SDC11857-1.jpg

[Silver2000saxo]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/saxo180/vRS/SDC11857-1.jpg

Very nice:y: How can people say these cars are ugly??? :wacko: A few touches make a BIG difference :A:

[Lew_C]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/saxo180/vRS/SDC11857-1.jpg

wow thats sexy as fuck! looks quite similar to the one im getting, what has been done to it?
can someone please tell me where to get a single din head unit thing from, a fascia plate? lol

[Luke]

Hi mate,

I'm sure I seen your post over on Briskoda - there is a LOT of useful information over there.

Here is a picture of mine...

http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz206/PerformanceTorque/IMG_0052.jpg
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http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz206/PerformanceTorque/IMG_0054.jpg

Awesome cars IMO.

People who don't like them are badge snobs! The 20vT engine is a gem, really tuneable with the correct mods etc. Mine is an '04 plate with 37k on the clock and paid a smidge over £5000 for it which IMO is cheap.

Average MPG around town is 29 - 33mpg depending on what kind of journey it is and traffic etc. Long journies I seen 450 miles from £65 or 360 - 380 miles around town I think.

Insurance is a killer on these, I'm paying £800 Fully Comprehensive at 22 with 5yrs protected NCB, unlimited mods and with a BHP limit of 190bhp.

It's standard at moment, but is having £1500 worth of work doing on it when I get back from holiday. Both Craig and I are taking them to the Nurburgring in September too which will be interesting I'm sure.

Any questions, drop us a PM.

Luke

[Lew_C]

wow thanks for the pics luke. looks like there will be a few owners of black octi vrs's lol.

if you think 800 is a lot try being me. lol @ 19 with 1 years ncb living in a shit hole its 1045 deposit and 10 months of 220, my ring is bleedin yo haha.

[23carragold]

Luke..that is one seriously stunning example of a Skoda.

It makes me want to get one now lol. The interior looks so solidly built and luxurious to sit in compared to the Mondeo ST 155 I've been thinking about.

[tom130691]

Insurance is a killer on these, I'm paying £800 Fully Comprehensive at 22 with 5yrs protected NCB, unlimited mods and with a BHP limit of 190bhp.

It's standard at moment, but is having £1500 worth of work doing on it when I get back from holiday. Both Craig and I are taking them to the Nurburgring in September too which will be interesting I'm sure.

Any questions, drop us a PM.

Luke


who is that policy with mate? i want unlimited mods!

[werdna]

What insurance group is the octy vrs?

I have the leon cupra with the same 20vt auq engine and only pay £370 to insure mine fully comp.

I must be getting old :(

[MiniGibbo]

Look like taxis with sagging springs....

[craig180]

Look like taxis with sagging springs....

They were used as fleet taxis for very good reason. Probably the same reason most if the dodgy taxi companies round our way all use r and s reg beemer 3 series' ;)

[MiniGibbo]

Built well and are realiable but gags just don't float my boat they bore me to sleep literally I'm always falling asleep in the skoda taxis on Sunday morning ;)

[Lew_C]

What insurance group is the octy vrs?

I have the leon cupra with the same 20vt auq engine and only pay £370 to insure mine fully comp.

I must be getting old :(

16D iirc, around £3000 for me to insure on an any mod policy with agreed hp limit

[CHIP]

They are smart car's and i can imagine can be very fun... Although, as Luke said, there are badge snob's... And i'm not sure if i'm one of them. As i'm not sure i could live with a Skoda key?? Lol.

[Lew_C]

They are smart car's and i can imagine can be very fun... Although, as Luke said, there are badge snob's... And i'm not sure if i'm one of them. As i'm not sure i could live with a Skoda key?? Lol.

give it a try, you'll never know until you try. I did and was pleasantly surprised so much so i've already put money down on one lol

[Luke]

wow thanks for the pics luke. looks like there will be a few owners of black octi vrs's lol.

if you think 800 is a lot try being me. lol @ 19 with 1 years ncb living in a shit hole its 1045 deposit and 10 months of 220, my ring is bleedin yo haha.

No worries mate, I will update more once it's been to AwesomeGTi for some work doing when I get back from holiday.

Luke..that is one seriously stunning example of a Skoda.

It makes me want to get one now lol. The interior looks so solidly built and luxurious to sit in compared to the Mondeo ST 155 I've been thinking about.

Cheers mate.

Yes it's very nice interior, although my seats need a serious shampoo! Spending a few hundred on cleaning stuff when I get back from holiday.

Will be at Trax too, but will be on my own stand.

who is that policy with mate? i want unlimited mods!

What insurance group is the octy vrs?

I have the leon cupra with the same 20vt auq engine and only pay £370 to insure mine fully comp.

I must be getting old :(

It's 16D for the Octavia.

It's the same engine type yeah.

They are smart car's and i can imagine can be very fun... Although, as Luke said, there are badge snob's... And i'm not sure if i'm one of them. As i'm not sure i could live with a Skoda key?? Lol.

Change it to a VW badge if it bothers you lol!

I really like Skodas, already decided I'm having a MK3 Octavia vRS next with a DSG box.

give it a try, you'll never know until you try. I did and was pleasantly surprised so much so i've already put money down on one lol

Details of your new one?

[Lew_C]

Details of your new one?

Black, 53 plate on 2004 reg, full Skoda service history, just had cambelt water pump changed 10k miles ago, new contisport tires all round and rear brake pads, 83k miles on clock with 3 owners from new, spare alloy with new tire. Paid a little high imo at £4000 but the engine was so quiet and smooth compared to the others I seen i thought i'd rather pay over the odds than pay for a rebuild lol few little things need sorting though cd changer needs cleaning out, air con needs re-gassing.. you can tell its working just not 'ice' cold and also theres 2 stone chips on one wing and a tiny scratch on the boot. Interior is mint and it drives like new!

[craig180]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4941020806_a5328f566d_z.jpg

[Jay_]

You picked up yours yet mate??

[Chrisvsx]

I drove my mates and loved it, pretty quick and nice car all round :-)

[Lew_C]

You picked up yours yet mate??

Yes mate, loving it loads thanks :y:

[Lew_C]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4941020806_a5328f566d_z.jpg

so yeah i ermmm, had a little crisis :oops::homme:

[Jay_]

Yes mate, loving it loads thanks :y:


Pics or GTFO!

[Lew_C]

Pics or GTFO!

don't have any good ones, can assure you im not lying haha
gotta get it spankling before pics.

can assure you also, it is a completely different world to a saxo, it doesn't even feel fast but the speedo just swings past the ton like the saxo did at 60 lol! (on the autobahn! :afro:)

[craig180]

so yeah i ermmm, had a little crisis :oops::homme:

Haha cheers man. Looking at buying another for the mrs in red

[Lew_C]

Haha cheers man. Looking at buying another for the mrs in red

Red is nice too, I properly wanted a yellow one, bet liked this one too much. defo gonna get it mapped.

[Bickerton]

I'm tempted to jump on this band wagon

[Lew_C]

I'm tempted to jump on this band wagon

If you ever wanna go for a spin i'll take you out mate you aren't far I enjoy driving it that much seriously!, dunno if you've been in one or not :y:

best car I've owned but that's not saying much at all lol

[Bickerton]

If you ever wanna go for a spin i'll take you out mate you aren't far I enjoy driving it that much seriously!, dunno if you've been in one or not :y:

best car I've owned but that's not saying much at all lol

They seem to be buyable for cheap and don't seem t have too many common faults

[Lew_C]

They seem to be buyable for cheap and don't seem t have too many common faults

nah pretty good and solid on the whole. Diagnostic electrical gremlins, ARB's failing, and waterpump impellers made of cheese seem to be the general.