Race Blue 2013 Octavia vRS Estate
Race Blue 2013 Octavia vRS Estate
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LaneDiesel

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170 posts

123 months

Saturday 20th August 2016
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Hunted high and low, driven the DSG and manual gearboxes, and made a deal at my local Skoda garage. I have gone for a 2013 Octavia VRS Estate in Race Blue with the manual gearbox.

It has 55k on the clock with a full Skoda service history and comes with a 12 month Skoda warranty also. It has one previous owner and is Skoda used approved. In an ideal world I would have liked the black pack, nav and the grey alloys but this was the bes option financially and practically for me. I must admit that the 18" Pictoris wheels are growing on me. Here are a few dealer photos:









I love the Race Blue and I'm very excited to pick her up in a weeks time. The dealership are completing their vehicle checks and making me up some number plates so I can put my own plate straight on. In terms of plans for it, I'm thinking maybe minor enhancements to replicate the "black pack" look, maybe have the wheels painted and putting a Brodit phone mount on the dash to sort out the lack of nav issue. I will also be fitting my dashcam (Transcend DrivePro 200) to the front and may get another for the rear. A rubber boot protector is also a must to stop the pooch ruining the carpets!

I will of course get some decent pictures when I pick her up smile

Barchettaman

7,250 posts

161 months

Saturday 20th August 2016
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Looks like a very nice example indeed!

Understated fast estates have a lot going for them.

liner33

10,861 posts

231 months

Sunday 21st August 2016
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I have a 2015 one like that !

Petrol or Diesel ?

I'm really happy with mine 18 months on

LaneDiesel

Original Poster:

170 posts

123 months

Sunday 21st August 2016
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Diesel mate smile

stumpage

2,209 posts

255 months

Sunday 21st August 2016
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We have one in the same wheel/ colour combo as yours. Ours is the Petrol Manual and so far it's been a great 'do it all' car.

Enjoy.

liner33

10,861 posts

231 months

Sunday 21st August 2016
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LaneDiesel said:
Diesel mate smile
I think the diesel is better suited to the manual over the dsg

LaneDiesel

Original Poster:

170 posts

123 months

Sunday 21st August 2016
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liner33 said:
I think the diesel is better suited to the manual over the dsg
I think the same. The DSG was nice but the manual just felt more "racey" and spirited.

LaneDiesel

Original Poster:

170 posts

123 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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A couple of pictures of her having collected from the dealer:





Decided to tidy up the back, using some dental floss, AG Tar Remover and some T-Cut:



Got a couple of Briskoda stickers in the post, and I have put my PH smiley in a subtle place:



One thing is for sure, she needs a good cleean!

Moley RUFC

3,670 posts

218 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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Looking good. Very similar to mine. Found mine to run too high though so had Simpsons Skoda put some Eibachs on and much prefer it now.



Highway Star

3,615 posts

260 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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Looks like she's in good hands.

I've got a diesel manual VRS - I've done 12k since the end of last year in it and been very pleased with it as an all-round daily driver. I took a view of spending 20k on an almost brand new car to do me on an everyday level for the next 10 years or so, these do a lot very well.

LaneDiesel

Original Poster:

170 posts

123 months

Sunday 11th September 2016
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Bit of an update.

Seen as my vRS didn't come with the "Black Pack", I bought the bits (£86 from Skoda) and fitted the gloss black grill surround and and mirror covers. In my opinion it looks much better smile


Max M4X WW

5,027 posts

211 months

Sunday 11th September 2016
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Looks great! How much is the grille separately? I may be getting a non vRS Octavia and it would save me painting the chrome!

grenpayne

2,082 posts

191 months

Sunday 11th September 2016
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Agreed, looks great with the black pack.

ManicMunky

702 posts

149 months

Sunday 11th September 2016
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I do like the chrome on Skoda grills, I must admit I am in the minority though.

LaneDiesel

Original Poster:

170 posts

123 months

Wednesday 14th September 2016
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Max M4X WW said:
Looks great! How much is the grille separately? I may be getting a non vRS Octavia and it would save me painting the chrome!
£42 mate, part number is 5E0853761AFR9.

Loving how the car looks at the moment, and really enjoying the driving smile