Downgrade From vRS?

SteVRs · 10-01-2007, 15:35

With all the posts\arguments on here about how fast the vRS is, I've noticed the ex-owners tend side against it. I just wondered how many consider the move to be an upgrade or a downgrade?

Dmac1969 · 10-01-2007, 15:44

I suppose it depends what you are moving to/from.

Chrispy · 10-01-2007, 15:56

Why would you want anything slower after having power? There's no real MPG advantage worth speaking of and the bog standard Fabia's look naff in comparison IMO. Unless you really need to save a few £ on insurance etc I don't see why you'd want to. But then again, I'm fairly into my cars. The thought of driving a 1.2 12v thingy does not appeal in the slightest.....

Johnwg · 10-01-2007, 16:11

Used to have a Fabia VRS, currently in a MkV Golf 1.9TDI (105bhp).

What do you think?

thegavsters · 10-01-2007, 16:18

I had a fabia vrs and had an audi a3 2.0 tdi as a loan car until my new one arrived.

that felt like a downgrade which might suprise a few people.

Now my honda civic 2.2 ctdi has arrived and it's certainly an upgrade. More spacious, lots of toys, very comfortable and quicker then my standard fabia vrs was and still being run in too.

ScoobyChris · 10-01-2007, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegavsters

quicker then my standard fabia vrs

Chris

tippo1983 · 10-01-2007, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Chris

vRSLen · 10-01-2007, 16:37

Here we go again.....

des_pd_ tdi · 10-01-2007, 16:42

Well I'm moving to an Audi A4 130 tdi, so the same engine, don't know if I'd class it as an upgrade or downgrade.

I'm test driving on Saturday so I'll let you know what I think. I'm certainly not bothered about the performance of the thing, just need the additional space.

Des

walkie · 10-01-2007, 17:16

Skoda Fabia vRS - BMW 120D M-Sport

Upgrade, no question.

Tom_vRS · 10-01-2007, 17:20

I downgraded to a Corsa CDTI - definite and deliberate downgrade.

Now I own a Focus TDCI, certainly atleast on a par with the Fabia vRS overall, but both better than each other on different things.

I'll upgrade soon too.

To be honest though, I simply try to stay realistic about the Fabia vRS - just as I was when I owned it.

des_pd_ tdi · 10-01-2007, 17:25

Tom, thought you were going to keep you Focus, after that other thread?

Difference with my car change is that it won't cost me anything to change my car, the Audi I'm looking at is costing me £7495. The extension on my bungalow, oh and conservatory don't help much neither, so that's where my car fund is going then, I'm beginiing to think that I'll never get that Karmann Ghia I've longed after

Des

Dave_Fox · 10-01-2007, 17:31

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Originally Posted by des_pd_ tdi

Well I'm moving to an Audi A4 130 tdi, so the same engine, don't know if I'd class it as an upgrade or downgrade.

Des

Definately an upgrade!!

chris_newell41 · 10-01-2007, 18:11

upgrade from a clio dynamique 1.2 16v but sometimes feels like a down grade when it rains as my wipers don't start automatically and also my lights don't

Other than that upgrade for v.similar running costs

Dmac1969 · 10-01-2007, 19:12

Well I downgraded in power and image from a Lancer Evolution II GSR (260PS) to my 68PS Fabia 1.4 Comfort. However , apart from the power , I'm not missing the Lancer as much as I thought I would , I dont miss services every 3000 miles , I dont miss group 20 insurance , and £120 a year for a tracker , I dont miss having to buy SUL , and I definately dont miss 10-25MPG fuel 'economy'. I especially dont miss having to spend £3000 on repairs in 18 months to keep the thing on the road , but then again it was a 94 L reg car , so I got what i deserved I suppose. I do miss going out for a spin 'just for the hell of it ' though , theres not much pose value in a blue fabia with wheeltrims , windy up back windows and a cassette player!

Fluffmeister · 10-01-2007, 19:32

Fab vRS to Mk2 Octy vRS, I would consider that an upgrade

~~****~~ · 10-01-2007, 19:42

Well I went from a vRS to a 1.2 12v anf not found it too bad. Mind you I was sick to death of the agro I had the vRS.

53FabiaVRS · 10-01-2007, 21:39

I went from a Focus RS to the VRS and dont consider it a down grade. I think my bank balance has considered it an upgrade. I can pass things quicker in my VRS than my FRS on the pure fact of having the power where its needed and not having to wait for the turbo lag. But I think its each to there own, i do high mileage and this car was ideal for me. Cheap to buy, holds its value and cheap to run!

ChrisRs · 10-01-2007, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_newell41

upgrade from a clio dynamique 1.2 16v but sometimes feels like a down grade when it rains as my wipers don't start automatically and also my lights don't

Other than that upgrade for v.similar running costs

The wiper switch is on the right stalk and the lights turn on with a switch on the right facia!!

cheezemonkhai · 10-01-2007, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Chris

Got a PD170 mobile? .....

10-01-2007, 15:35	#1
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,063 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Downgrade From vRS? With all the posts\arguments on here about how fast the vRS is, I've noticed the ex-owners tend side against it. I just wondered how many consider the move to be an upgrade or a downgrade?

10-01-2007, 15:44	#2
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland , The Northernmost Town in England , home of the mighty 'Dream Team' , Berwick Rangers FC! Also home of 'The Barrels Alehouse' purveyor of Staropramen Czech Beer , I wouldnt give a xxxx for anything else!! ;) Posts: 2,400 Thanks: 18 Thanked 55 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? I suppose it depends what you are moving to/from. __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

10-01-2007, 15:56	#3
Chrispy I said HOT DAMN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Normanton, West Yorks Posts: 1,714 Thanks: 28 Thanked 65 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? Why would you want anything slower after having power? There's no real MPG advantage worth speaking of and the bog standard Fabia's look naff in comparison IMO. Unless you really need to save a few £ on insurance etc I don't see why you'd want to. But then again, I'm fairly into my cars. The thought of driving a 1.2 12v thingy does not appeal in the slightest..... __________________ Silver '04 Fabia vRS. Jabba Custom Remap, Seat Surgeons Leather interior, Whiteline RARB, Cupra Console Bushes

10-01-2007, 16:11	#4
Johnwg Turkish Delight Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1,940 Thanks: 54 Thanked 38 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? Used to have a Fabia VRS, currently in a MkV Golf 1.9TDI (105bhp). What do you think?

10-01-2007, 16:18	#5
thegavsters Monkey Butler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bedford Posts: 1,399 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? I had a fabia vrs and had an audi a3 2.0 tdi as a loan car until my new one arrived. that felt like a downgrade which might suprise a few people. Now my honda civic 2.2 ctdi has arrived and it's certainly an upgrade. More spacious, lots of toys, very comfortable and quicker then my standard fabia vrs was and still being run in too. __________________ Get your own Gamercard Sig.

10-01-2007, 16:37	#8
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,625 Thanks: 169 Thanked 161 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? Here we go again..... __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

10-01-2007, 16:42	#9
des_pd_ tdi Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ruislip, Middlesex Posts: 716 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? Well I'm moving to an Audi A4 130 tdi, so the same engine, don't know if I'd class it as an upgrade or downgrade. I'm test driving on Saturday so I'll let you know what I think. I'm certainly not bothered about the performance of the thing, just need the additional space. Des __________________ Tiguan Sport Auto Gone but not forgotten, Roomster Scout, Fabia VRs.

10-01-2007, 17:16	#10
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10-01-2007, 17:20	#11
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,786 Thanks: 573 Thanked 362 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? I downgraded to a Corsa CDTI - definite and deliberate downgrade. Now I own a Focus TDCI, certainly atleast on a par with the Fabia vRS overall, but both better than each other on different things. I'll upgrade soon too. To be honest though, I simply try to stay realistic about the Fabia vRS - just as I was when I owned it. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal

10-01-2007, 17:25	#12
des_pd_ tdi Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ruislip, Middlesex Posts: 716 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? Tom, thought you were going to keep you Focus, after that other thread? Difference with my car change is that it won't cost me anything to change my car, the Audi I'm looking at is costing me £7495. The extension on my bungalow, oh and conservatory don't help much neither, so that's where my car fund is going then, I'm beginiing to think that I'll never get that Karmann Ghia I've longed after Des __________________ Tiguan Sport Auto Gone but not forgotten, Roomster Scout, Fabia VRs.

10-01-2007, 18:11	#14
chris_newell41 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,489 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? upgrade from a clio dynamique 1.2 16v but sometimes feels like a down grade when it rains as my wipers don't start automatically and also my lights don't Other than that upgrade for v.similar running costs __________________ Fabia Vrs Blackmagic! Xenons, Cruise Control, Heated Seats and ESP Wednesday 12th may 2006 was my VRS day

10-01-2007, 19:12	#15
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland , The Northernmost Town in England , home of the mighty 'Dream Team' , Berwick Rangers FC! Also home of 'The Barrels Alehouse' purveyor of Staropramen Czech Beer , I wouldnt give a xxxx for anything else!! ;) Posts: 2,400 Thanks: 18 Thanked 55 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? Well I downgraded in power and image from a Lancer Evolution II GSR (260PS) to my 68PS Fabia 1.4 Comfort. However , apart from the power , I'm not missing the Lancer as much as I thought I would , I dont miss services every 3000 miles , I dont miss group 20 insurance , and £120 a year for a tracker , I dont miss having to buy SUL , and I definately dont miss 10-25MPG fuel 'economy'. I especially dont miss having to spend £3000 on repairs in 18 months to keep the thing on the road , but then again it was a 94 L reg car , so I got what i deserved I suppose. I do miss going out for a spin 'just for the hell of it ' though , theres not much pose value in a blue fabia with wheeltrims , windy up back windows and a cassette player! __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

10-01-2007, 19:32	#16
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~~****~~ Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: --\|\|\|\|-- Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? Well I went from a vRS to a 1.2 12v anf not found it too bad. Mind you I was sick to death of the agro I had the vRS.

10-01-2007, 21:39	#18
53FabiaVRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newark, Notts Posts: 259 Thanks: 29 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Downgrade From vRS? I went from a Focus RS to the VRS and dont consider it a down grade. I think my bank balance has considered it an upgrade. I can pass things quicker in my VRS than my FRS on the pure fact of having the power where its needed and not having to wait for the turbo lag. But I think its each to there own, i do high mileage and this car was ideal for me. Cheap to buy, holds its value and cheap to run!

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