Skoda Not just a name

GymHulk · 16-06-2007, 15:25

Hi, i'm seriously looking at P/E my MINI Cooper for a VRS but the whole skoda brand is holding me back... you know the sort of jokes which were flying around when i was back at school. but after my test drive yesterday i dont care... its a great care... pulls like a train, feels quicker than the mini and MPG!!! hello :-) lol i suppose i'm looking for some support... SKODA VRS... Is it me? and is it for my age group (i'm 23) ???

TDi Vrs · 16-06-2007, 15:28

well im 20 and i got a fabia vrs and i work for bmw/mini and all i can say is the build quality ona skoda is far better than a mini.

Nemeliza · 16-06-2007, 15:36

Im 22, test driving one tomorrow so i'll let you know then.

I know someone who p/e his Cooper-S for a vRS

Makefish · 16-06-2007, 15:39

I know how you feel

When I finally took the plunge and bought one it was a nerve racking experience as there was still a niggling doubt and was nervous of putting pen to paper, but that as they say is history and am about to take delivery of my third Skoda vRS

Go for it, you won't be dissapointed

sharkrider · 16-06-2007, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by GymHulk

Hi, i'm seriously looking at P/E my MINI Cooper for a VRS but the whole skoda brand is holding me back... you know the sort of jokes which were flying around when i was back at school. but after my test drive yesterday i dont care... its a great care... pulls like a train, feels quicker than the mini and MPG!!! hello :-) lol i suppose i'm looking for some support... SKODA VRS... Is it me? and is it for my age group (i'm 23) ???

seriously?? I'm a driving instructor, and most of my 17 yo students who learned in the vRS were all of the like "isn't this the car that beat the mini cooper round the racetrack on top gear AND fifth gear ?!"......... and any brand used by the police to chase the BMW's down the motorway has to have respect

besides when you pull away from the mini coopers up the motorway slip roads, you'll have a smile on your face

Joff · 16-06-2007, 15:41

GymHulk, if you're that concious about the reaction of your peers then Skoda probably isn't for you.

Drive the car and I'm sure you'll be sold.

mlister5500 · 16-06-2007, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by GymHulk

Hi, i'm seriously looking at P/E my MINI Cooper for a VRS but the whole skoda brand is holding me back... you know the sort of jokes which were flying around when i was back at school. but after my test drive yesterday i dont care... its a great care... pulls like a train, feels quicker than the mini and MPG!!! hello :-) lol i suppose i'm looking for some support... SKODA VRS... Is it me? and is it for my age group (i'm 23) ???

exactly what i was worried about, until i drove it the forcourt , am 25 and i am already buttering up th swmbo for another

scary_leary · 16-06-2007, 16:49

I took the plunge after driving my dads vrs
being 36 i really do remember the skodas of old, but the vrs does have a good image..

GymHulk · 16-06-2007, 16:55

OK cool!!! thank you for your comments! i'm gonna spend some time doing the figures.... i wonder if anyone can help??

how much does it cost to fill up? also how many miles do you get on average to a tank?? thank you in advance

Parsko · 16-06-2007, 16:58

I can honestly say that nobody has ever taken the mick out of me driving a Skoda.
Good Luck.
PAArsko (with a centre parting, wearing green flares and a purple and lime tank top).

stu-wrc · 16-06-2007, 17:00

i'm only 19....and the vrs is ACE!!!!!!!!!!!!
i got it at the start of the year, and i still have a browse for new cars that might take my fancy...but i don't want any, cause every time i look for new cars they just remind me that i've got a goodun already!!

stu.

chris_newell41 · 16-06-2007, 17:31

about 42 litres to fill up when the display says 0 miles! so thats

94.9p x 42litres = 39.85

if I drive without thinking about driving economically and sometimes making alot of progress, not motorway miles in and out of time you can easily get 400 miles from the tank maybe more.

I think some have claimed 500+

tax is £115 (i think) I am 23 3yrs no claims and I pay £560 with protected no claims so it is cheap to insure. servicing was about £140 for first service (10k miles intervals and i'm not sure of second service costs)

tyres are about £50-60 a corner and fronts last about 15k miles for me(no motorway miles) which is 5k more than my clio 1.2's tyres! same driving style.

hope thats enough info. Plus my mates didi give me loads of stick before they drove it / have been in it! and now are very very impressed!

shep1984 · 16-06-2007, 17:34

Hello,

Well i am also 23 and i have no issue with the image. Anyone in the know is aware that it is a VAG car. There is nothing wrong with the Skoda badge - it is building a good name.

As far as fuel comsumption, i put in about £35-£38 and get between 370 and 450 miles depending on driving etc.

Decron · 16-06-2007, 17:49

Are you talking about a Mini or that plastic travisty of a BMW copy?

JMC · 16-06-2007, 18:00

25 year old here!

The only downside of the Vrs are the bloody white seats! Oh and the stutter if you get a 06+ one

The best part of the Skoda badge is watching all of those badge snobs dissapear in your rear view mirror.

myfatcow · 16-06-2007, 18:22

im 21 and love the car but do get a rear anti roll bar from jabbasport about £200 but worth every penny of it

HC1001 · 16-06-2007, 21:42

Twenty six and loving the vrs...........Best move Ever!!

16-06-2007, 15:25	#1
GymHulk Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Skoda Not just a name Hi, i'm seriously looking at P/E my MINI Cooper for a VRS but the whole skoda brand is holding me back... you know the sort of jokes which were flying around when i was back at school. but after my test drive yesterday i dont care... its a great care... pulls like a train, feels quicker than the mini and MPG!!! hello :-) lol i suppose i'm looking for some support... SKODA VRS... Is it me? and is it for my age group (i'm 23) ???

16-06-2007, 15:28	#2
TDi Vrs Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: HEREFORD Posts: 348 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Skoda Not just a name well im 20 and i got a fabia vrs and i work for bmw/mini and all i can say is the build quality ona skoda is far better than a mini. __________________ 07 Fabia vRS,/// Cruise Control, De-Bump striped, Seat Leon Front Splitter, Seat Sport Front Strut Brace, PD160 Air Intake and Green Cotton Air Filter, Cage mod, Uprated indicator Bulbs and Headlight Bulbs, LED sidelights, Ipod Interface, Jabba Sport ARB, Turbo back, and SportCat Milltek Exhaust, JABBA Sport Custom Remap! 312mm Brakes, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs Privacy tints all round, and Anthracite Octy 17" Spiders and sticky Toyo Proxes T1R rubber! To come Leather retrim, Forge FMIC!

16-06-2007, 15:36	#3
Nemeliza Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LDN Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Not just a name Im 22, test driving one tomorrow so i'll let you know then. I know someone who p/e his Cooper-S for a vRS

16-06-2007, 15:39	#4
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,165 Thanks: 172 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: Skoda Not just a name I know how you feel When I finally took the plunge and bought one it was a nerve racking experience as there was still a niggling doubt and was nervous of putting pen to paper, but that as they say is history and am about to take delivery of my third Skoda vRS Go for it, you won't be dissapointed __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

16-06-2007, 15:41	#6
Joff Dervlova Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cloud cuckoo land Posts: 1,161 Thanks: 56 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Skoda Not just a name GymHulk, if you're that concious about the reaction of your peers then Skoda probably isn't for you. Drive the car and I'm sure you'll be sold. __________________ A kitten is killed every time you don't use the search

16-06-2007, 16:49	#8
scary_leary Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Blackburn Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Skoda Not just a name I took the plunge after driving my dads vrs being 36 i really do remember the skodas of old, but the vrs does have a good image.. __________________

16-06-2007, 16:55	#9
GymHulk Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Not just a name OK cool!!! thank you for your comments! i'm gonna spend some time doing the figures.... i wonder if anyone can help?? how much does it cost to fill up? also how many miles do you get on average to a tank?? thank you in advance

16-06-2007, 16:58	#10
Parsko Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 522 Thanks: 14 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Skoda Not just a name I can honestly say that nobody has ever taken the mick out of me driving a Skoda. Good Luck. PAArsko (with a centre parting, wearing green flares and a purple and lime tank top).

16-06-2007, 17:00	#11
stu-wrc Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: aberdeen(shire) Posts: 86 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Skoda Not just a name i'm only 19....and the vrs is ACE!!!!!!!!!!!! i got it at the start of the year, and i still have a browse for new cars that might take my fancy...but i don't want any, cause every time i look for new cars they just remind me that i've got a goodun already!! stu.

16-06-2007, 17:31	#12
chris_newell41 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Skoda Not just a name about 42 litres to fill up when the display says 0 miles! so thats 94.9p x 42litres = 39.85 if I drive without thinking about driving economically and sometimes making alot of progress, not motorway miles in and out of time you can easily get 400 miles from the tank maybe more. I think some have claimed 500+ tax is £115 (i think) I am 23 3yrs no claims and I pay £560 with protected no claims so it is cheap to insure. servicing was about £140 for first service (10k miles intervals and i'm not sure of second service costs) tyres are about £50-60 a corner and fronts last about 15k miles for me(no motorway miles) which is 5k more than my clio 1.2's tyres! same driving style. hope thats enough info. Plus my mates didi give me loads of stick before they drove it / have been in it! and now are very very impressed! __________________ Fabia Vrs Blackmagic! Xenons, Cruise Control, Heated Seats and ESP Wednesday 12th may 2006 was my VRS day

16-06-2007, 17:34	#13
shep1984 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newport Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Skoda Not just a name Hello, Well i am also 23 and i have no issue with the image. Anyone in the know is aware that it is a VAG car. There is nothing wrong with the Skoda badge - it is building a good name. As far as fuel comsumption, i put in about £35-£38 and get between 370 and 450 miles depending on driving etc.

16-06-2007, 17:49	#14
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,364 Thanks: 57 Thanked 212 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Skoda Not just a name Are you talking about a Mini or that plastic travisty of a BMW copy?

16-06-2007, 18:00	#15
JMC Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 269 Thanks: 13 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Skoda Not just a name 25 year old here! The only downside of the Vrs are the bloody white seats! Oh and the stutter if you get a 06+ one The best part of the Skoda badge is watching all of those badge snobs dissapear in your rear view mirror.

16-06-2007, 18:22	#16
myfatcow Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kent Posts: 573 Thanks: 25 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Skoda Not just a name im 21 and love the car but do get a rear anti roll bar from jabbasport about £200 but worth every penny of it __________________ Andy

16-06-2007, 21:42	#17
HC1001 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wigan Posts: 184 Thanks: 17 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Skoda Not just a name Twenty six and loving the vrs...........Best move Ever!! __________________ Silver Fab VRS. BriSkoda Sticker in window. The past is only the future with the lights on!!

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