New Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TDI CR - should I buy one?
Discussion
Sorry, I know this comes on the heels of another vRS thread, but this is a different car.
Thinking seriously about buying one the these brand new. Some fantastic offers at the moment (no VAT + more discount). I drove one last week, it was very good, and that is coming from a Mercedes/BMW driver, oh, and I am not a badge snob!. I am seriously tempted as I need a reliable, economical, comfortable, sporty car for my needs over the next two years. The car seems to be high quality on the build front and looks fantastic in vRS trim, the engine is very willing and the kit is pretty good. Can't think of anything else that represents such decent value - £16K with discounts. Thoughts? I love them in white!
Thinking seriously about buying one the these brand new. Some fantastic offers at the moment (no VAT + more discount). I drove one last week, it was very good, and that is coming from a Mercedes/BMW driver, oh, and I am not a badge snob!. I am seriously tempted as I need a reliable, economical, comfortable, sporty car for my needs over the next two years. The car seems to be high quality on the build front and looks fantastic in vRS trim, the engine is very willing and the kit is pretty good. Can't think of anything else that represents such decent value - £16K with discounts. Thoughts? I love them in white!
My old man has the 2.0 TFSI petrol and its a superb car, well specced, massively practical (the boot is bigger than my Volvo estate's), beautifully put together, comfy -
His is the pre-facelift model and I can't help thinking they've really ruined the looks of the latest model I'm not keen on the rounded looks and I think the old alloys are far nicer - the older car has far more street presence:
Old
New
His is the pre-facelift model and I can't help thinking they've really ruined the looks of the latest model I'm not keen on the rounded looks and I think the old alloys are far nicer - the older car has far more street presence:
Old
New
Edited by morgrp on Monday 15th February 18:42
I tried to buy one. Went in and left salesman in no doubt I was ready to buy. Absolutely no deal offered at all. Derisory p/x and not a penny discount. That, combined with the barmy decision not to offer a MFSW unless you buy the DSG, sealed it. I really wanted one. That salesman put me off owning the brand completely. (Still like them though)
Elroy Blue said:
I tried to buy one. Went in and left salesman in no doubt I was ready to buy. Absolutely no deal offered at all. Derisory p/x and not a penny discount. That, combined with the barmy decision not to offer a MFSW unless you buy the DSG, sealed it. I really wanted one. That salesman put me off owning the brand completely. (Still like them though)
Perhaps you weren't as clear as you thought? What's MFSW and DSG mean?M.
I like them a lot. You get all the expensive interior bits from a Golf dash, but in a huge and stylish car. If I needed to munch miles daily I'd definitely be after an Octavia or even the Superb (and I would choose one over a 3/5 series or an Audi). The rear styling of the Octavia is nicer though.
Personally I'd want 50mpg at 85-90mph, not sure if these cars can quite hit that yet.
Personally I'd want 50mpg at 85-90mph, not sure if these cars can quite hit that yet.
Targarama said:
I like them a lot. You get all the expensive interior bits from a Golf dash, but in a huge and stylish car.
They're not really any bigger than a Golf where it matters though, are they...The boot is (because the Golf doesn't have one), but otherwise they're the same between the wheels as a Golf, unless the Mk2 is very different to the Mk1.
marcosgt said:
Targarama said:
I like them a lot. You get all the expensive interior bits from a Golf dash, but in a huge and stylish car.
They're not really any bigger than a Golf where it matters though, are they...The boot is (because the Golf doesn't have one), but otherwise they're the same between the wheels as a Golf, unless the Mk2 is very different to the Mk1.
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