should I trade my octavia VRS in for..........
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I have the mk2 octavia vrs 2.0 Tfsi, had it 3 months its a bit big for me.
Should I keep it and mod it a bit to make it more driveable or should I trade it for a Megane 230 R26, Fn2 civic type r or maybe even a mk1 focus RS but that is less likely.
so Re-cap
Mk2 octavia VRS
megane 230
civic type r FN2
what would you guys do an why?
Cheers
Steve
Should I keep it and mod it a bit to make it more driveable or should I trade it for a Megane 230 R26, Fn2 civic type r or maybe even a mk1 focus RS but that is less likely.
so Re-cap
Mk2 octavia VRS
megane 230
civic type r FN2
what would you guys do an why?
Cheers
Steve
Confusing post as has been pointed out. I can only assume that as you have mentioned the size of the vehicle and modding it that you mean it doesn't feel fast enough because you feel that you are sitting in a slightly larger car.
Either way, I've owned a mKII VRS TFSI for a few years (it never felt that larger vehicle to me, in fact it felt quite nimble) - once remapped and with an uprated rear anti-roll bar fitted it is a marvellous thing. Very quick, direct and good fun. I drove an R26 at the same time, and whilst faster than a standard VRS, I preferred my modded VRS. Performance wise there is little/no noticeable difference between the 2 (with the VRS being remapped).
The FN2 is different entirely - I've owned Type R's both before and after the VRS and both offer a completely different driving experience. You get used to the low torque of a turbo which isn't available in any Type R, you have to work them harder but are in my opinion more rewarding.
You really need to drive all 3, but personally I would remap the VRS and it'll do you proud for years - especially as you have only just bought it!
Either way, I've owned a mKII VRS TFSI for a few years (it never felt that larger vehicle to me, in fact it felt quite nimble) - once remapped and with an uprated rear anti-roll bar fitted it is a marvellous thing. Very quick, direct and good fun. I drove an R26 at the same time, and whilst faster than a standard VRS, I preferred my modded VRS. Performance wise there is little/no noticeable difference between the 2 (with the VRS being remapped).
The FN2 is different entirely - I've owned Type R's both before and after the VRS and both offer a completely different driving experience. You get used to the low torque of a turbo which isn't available in any Type R, you have to work them harder but are in my opinion more rewarding.
You really need to drive all 3, but personally I would remap the VRS and it'll do you proud for years - especially as you have only just bought it!
Well thanks for being soooo helpful!
Yes I can mod it to make it smaller I'm going take the gringer straight through the boot
You know what I mean it feels too big, lumpy and boat like. Not direct, light and responsive. The only megane I've riven until now was the R26.R which is a completely different kettle of fish.
I have read that the vrs can be a great car, but in its standard form it feels a bit dull compared to the hot hatches I'm used too. And my mini.
Yes I can mod it to make it smaller I'm going take the gringer straight through the boot
You know what I mean it feels too big, lumpy and boat like. Not direct, light and responsive. The only megane I've riven until now was the R26.R which is a completely different kettle of fish.
I have read that the vrs can be a great car, but in its standard form it feels a bit dull compared to the hot hatches I'm used too. And my mini.
daemon said:
+1
And has it got bigger since the test drive before he bought it?
Jyour a rude fellow aren't you, my first post on this forum and I get hostillity like this instead of advice. Seems like a nice forum.And has it got bigger since the test drive before he bought it?
You need at least a week driving car to know if you really like it, how many test drives have you been on that last a week.
Also how do you know why I bought it!!!
The idea was to be a fast family car and I can't afford an rs6 avant! Lol
But I've decide the family will have to put up with a smaller car
Edited by steble on Friday 7th November 22:34
Zyp said:
Can you mod it to make it smaller?
No amount of modding will make it any less 'big', which seems to be your issue with it.
Big as in it feels like a barge. No amount of modding will make it any less 'big', which seems to be your issue with it.
Megane, focus, civic are not really any smaller. But they don't feel like big german tanks
Edited by steble on Friday 7th November 22:32
steble said:
daemon said:
+1
And has it got bigger since the test drive before he bought it?
Jyour a rude fellow aren't you, my first post on this forum and I get hostillity like this instead of advice. Seems like a nice forum.And has it got bigger since the test drive before he bought it?
You need at least a week driving car to know if you really like it, how many test drives have you been on that last a week.
steble said:
daemon said:
+1
And has it got bigger since the test drive before he bought it?
Jyour a rude fellow aren't you, my first post on this forum and I get hostillity like this instead of advice. Seems like a nice forum.And has it got bigger since the test drive before he bought it?
You need at least a week driving car to know if you really like it, how many test drives have you been on that last a week.
I think I know what you're saying about the VRS - You've realised since purchase that it is not as nimble as "insert hot hatch here" so you fancy a change, that's fair enough the VRS is a great bit of kit for the price but maybe it's a bit too family car for you?
No need to be an arse when people reply to your posts, though...
Riknos said:
That's rude? Wow, what a sheltered life you must have led... You were asked a very good question and you think it's rude?
I think I know what you're saying about the VRS - You've realised since purchase that it is not as nimble as "insert hot hatch here" so you fancy a change, that's fair enough the VRS is a great bit of kit for the price but maybe it's a bit too family car for you?
No need to be an arse when people reply to your posts, though...
I'm the one being an arse?! Really!!! I just don't like people being rude. I think I know what you're saying about the VRS - You've realised since purchase that it is not as nimble as "insert hot hatch here" so you fancy a change, that's fair enough the VRS is a great bit of kit for the price but maybe it's a bit too family car for you?
No need to be an arse when people reply to your posts, though...
What a welcolming this is lol
steble said:
I'm the one being an arse?! Really!!! I just don't like people being rude.
What a welcolming this is lol
Hey, apologies if you felt my post was rude.What a welcolming this is lol
It was meant as tongue in cheek.
Great cars VRS's and it was a good choice. Good advice on here too, but you might need a thick skin at times
Changing a car to make it more to your taste is invariably more expensive and doesn't work out as well as getting a car you love in the first place.
Take your time, drive plenty of cars, pick the one that suits you.
Forums can be useful for ideas of cars you may have overlooked but asking people what they'd choose from a list only tells you what they think. There is no global right answer, only what's right for you.
ETA: I don't think any of the cars you list will compare well to an R26.R if that's the sort of feel you're looking for. It's very raw and focused by comparison with anything mainstream.
Take your time, drive plenty of cars, pick the one that suits you.
Forums can be useful for ideas of cars you may have overlooked but asking people what they'd choose from a list only tells you what they think. There is no global right answer, only what's right for you.
ETA: I don't think any of the cars you list will compare well to an R26.R if that's the sort of feel you're looking for. It's very raw and focused by comparison with anything mainstream.
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 8th November 10:19
Cheers guys
Update on this I test drove an r26 on Saturday and thought it was dreadful, may have been a bad one. A few months back I test drove a lotus elise I have always wanted one, but I thought it was crap. Completely destroyed me i'd waited years to be able to buy one. I then went 3 months without a car because I couldn't find anything I liked. Then I bought the skoda, only thing I drove that I remotey liked at the time.
Think the vrs is best for me as a daily drive, and yes definately getting a rear anti roll bar. I do like like it, itisa great car it just needs to be a bit stiffer.
Its fine my mini will be back on the road in the spring and then I'll be fine
Update on this I test drove an r26 on Saturday and thought it was dreadful, may have been a bad one. A few months back I test drove a lotus elise I have always wanted one, but I thought it was crap. Completely destroyed me i'd waited years to be able to buy one. I then went 3 months without a car because I couldn't find anything I liked. Then I bought the skoda, only thing I drove that I remotey liked at the time.
Think the vrs is best for me as a daily drive, and yes definately getting a rear anti roll bar. I do like like it, itisa great car it just needs to be a bit stiffer.
Its fine my mini will be back on the road in the spring and then I'll be fine
I had a mk2 Octavia. Thought it was a pretty good car. Then I fitted coilovers and in terms of handling it absolutely transformed the car. Around North Wales on A and B roads it was fantastic. When I sold it I took the coilovers off and driving it on standard suspension again was horrific - it was like driving a boat.
For the sake of £400 for some decent AP coilovers, it might be worth a go? That said, I'd absolutely love an FN2.
For the sake of £400 for some decent AP coilovers, it might be worth a go? That said, I'd absolutely love an FN2.
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