Thoughts on the Skoda Octavia VRS
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Very happy with mine, a 2010 model but effectively the same car underneath as you're looking at.
No significant issues, great performance, loads of space, cheap as chips to buy. I'll be ordering a new one in a few months.
BTW I have all of my running costs in my blog (under my profile).
HTH.
No significant issues, great performance, loads of space, cheap as chips to buy. I'll be ordering a new one in a few months.
BTW I have all of my running costs in my blog (under my profile).
HTH.
rob.e said:
Very happy with mine, a 2010 model but effectively the same car underneath as you're looking at.
No significant issues, great performance, loads of space, cheap as chips to buy. I'll be ordering a new one in a few months.
BTW I have all of my running costs in my blog (under my profile).
HTH.
2K on tyres? wow!No significant issues, great performance, loads of space, cheap as chips to buy. I'll be ordering a new one in a few months.
BTW I have all of my running costs in my blog (under my profile).
HTH.
kambites said:
Anyone know where I can get a cheap air con compressor for a mk2 Octavia VRS? 
It's recommended on the Honest John website that you get an aircon specialist to fit a Sanden air con compressor. It bypasses the original problem and is cheaper.http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/skoda/octavia...
I had the diesel (PD, not CR) and loved it. But it wasn't very economical around town (all I ever do).
How does the petrol VRS compare on MPG? What would I expect on B roads and around town. Mostly 40mph, short journeys. Out 1.6 Civic is doing about 38-40 mpg currently. The diesel VRS was about the same, but fuel costs considerably more!
How does the petrol VRS compare on MPG? What would I expect on B roads and around town. Mostly 40mph, short journeys. Out 1.6 Civic is doing about 38-40 mpg currently. The diesel VRS was about the same, but fuel costs considerably more!
This thread is about the Skoda Octavia VRS petrol previous mark, in the age bracket 2004-2007; Just a reminder as 90% of comments don't relate.
Chuck in my 2p. The only people that think it is a 'fast' car don't know any better. Standard they are pretty ordinary family cars. Once suitably modded and mapped they make a nippy little car. The later generation is far more sophisticated.
You can end up with some massive bills come MOT time as well. Skoda may have been a cheap brand once, but parts and servicing are well up with the best now.
Chuck in my 2p. The only people that think it is a 'fast' car don't know any better. Standard they are pretty ordinary family cars. Once suitably modded and mapped they make a nippy little car. The later generation is far more sophisticated.
You can end up with some massive bills come MOT time as well. Skoda may have been a cheap brand once, but parts and servicing are well up with the best now.
Mr GrimNasty said:
You can end up with some massive bills come MOT time as well. Skoda may have been a cheap brand once, but parts and servicing are well up with the best now.
I disagree with you about servicing. Any car can give you big bills if you're unfortunate but labour isn't too bad because parts aren't located in silly places in order to push up the labour bill. (Google "Renault Megane headlights" if you want an example of what I'm talking about here.) Granted, parts aren't the cheapest... but if they don't go wrong as often and you don't have to pay for 2 hours extra labour putting them in then you'll save money in the end.Things don't go wrong often and a good independent VAG specialist can do a better, cheaper job than a Skoda main dealer.
I totally agree that 18" wheels make the ride very fidgety but they ride like a jag compared to my a2 sport.
Little tip with servicing - skoda recommended shell helix on the early cars. shell helix is without doubt the only oil you should run it on unless you are clinically insane or very rich and can stretch to something like Mobil 1 - vw will tell you castrol is best but this advice is bulls
t - id rather vomit in my filler cap than fill up with castrol.
Good shout on the v-power/momentum comment earlier in the thread - the fsi lumps like quality fuels. Standard supermarket fuel will eat your lambda sensor for breakfast
Little tip with servicing - skoda recommended shell helix on the early cars. shell helix is without doubt the only oil you should run it on unless you are clinically insane or very rich and can stretch to something like Mobil 1 - vw will tell you castrol is best but this advice is bulls
t - id rather vomit in my filler cap than fill up with castrol.Good shout on the v-power/momentum comment earlier in the thread - the fsi lumps like quality fuels. Standard supermarket fuel will eat your lambda sensor for breakfast
Hi i have an 2006 early mk2.
I have had no real problems and its on 58k.
Fuel economy wise it really prefers better fuels.I tried morrisons unleaded and it dropped the mpg down by about 4 mpg. On a run taking it easy i get about 35/36mpg.Thats mainly motorway.
Its one of the best cars i've had
I have had no real problems and its on 58k.
Fuel economy wise it really prefers better fuels.I tried morrisons unleaded and it dropped the mpg down by about 4 mpg. On a run taking it easy i get about 35/36mpg.Thats mainly motorway.
Its one of the best cars i've had
I've had my Octavia Vrs tfsi now for 4 years.
Its a 2007 model hatch with the 18inch alloys.
Got it with 19k on the clock and now has 112k with no major problems.
The engine,gear box and clutch still feel tight and free of play.
Returning late twenties mpg around town to 32-37mpg in general driving.
On a 2am drive to work and driving like miss daisy I can see nearly 45 mpg,but that's rare and takes patience,and eventually I get bored.
The car is as practical as they come. Its got a massive boot and great seats with plenty of support and they have worn well. The drivers seat is hard to keep clean with the white suede material showing dirt easily.
The engine is very sweet with power across the whole rev range and is smooth and generally quiet,tho it doesn't have the sportiest of notes.
Handling is great with plenty of grip with the stability control keeping things in check
Could do with a bit more feedback through the steering,I think that's where a hold gti has it licked,as I have driven both and a gti is generally a bit tighter in the bends,but not by much.
As I said,reliability is top notch,tho the only problems I have had has been the common ones posted which include the rear wash wiper failing and washer jet not squirting water.
Also the Abs sensor failed,however I did get this replaced free of charge due to the dealer acknowledging it as a manufacturer common fault.
Now the Abs,traction control light has come on along with tyre pressure monitor light,so the dash is lit up like a xmas tree. I've been told its some sort of magnetic hub failing which is not cheap. So,Yeh,run away if you're up against one with the Abs light on.
But apart from that the car has been fantastic and never let me down and would highly recommend it.
Its a 2007 model hatch with the 18inch alloys.
Got it with 19k on the clock and now has 112k with no major problems.
The engine,gear box and clutch still feel tight and free of play.
Returning late twenties mpg around town to 32-37mpg in general driving.
On a 2am drive to work and driving like miss daisy I can see nearly 45 mpg,but that's rare and takes patience,and eventually I get bored.
The car is as practical as they come. Its got a massive boot and great seats with plenty of support and they have worn well. The drivers seat is hard to keep clean with the white suede material showing dirt easily.
The engine is very sweet with power across the whole rev range and is smooth and generally quiet,tho it doesn't have the sportiest of notes.
Handling is great with plenty of grip with the stability control keeping things in check
Could do with a bit more feedback through the steering,I think that's where a hold gti has it licked,as I have driven both and a gti is generally a bit tighter in the bends,but not by much.
As I said,reliability is top notch,tho the only problems I have had has been the common ones posted which include the rear wash wiper failing and washer jet not squirting water.
Also the Abs sensor failed,however I did get this replaced free of charge due to the dealer acknowledging it as a manufacturer common fault.
Now the Abs,traction control light has come on along with tyre pressure monitor light,so the dash is lit up like a xmas tree. I've been told its some sort of magnetic hub failing which is not cheap. So,Yeh,run away if you're up against one with the Abs light on.
But apart from that the car has been fantastic and never let me down and would highly recommend it.
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