Hello!

drlargepants · 08-05-2006, 21:04

Hello!

After 6 months of derv tedium, I want a 1.8 20vt car again (I miss my Leon Cupra), so a vRS Octavia seems a really good buy at the moment.

Any good to meet you all

Sean

Lady Elanore · 08-05-2006, 21:36

Hello drlargepants

and welcome. I’m a DERV person, but feel sure a petrolhead will be along shortly to help you.

Lummox · 08-05-2006, 21:39

I know how you feel mate. Im going 10v to start with, but soon going to 20VT if all works out

mattbeef · 08-05-2006, 22:13

hey im still only on 8v

and im desperately after the 1.8T never mind the extra 12 valves

oh yea welcome to the forums

fatbob · 08-05-2006, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by drlargepants

Hello!

After 6 months of derv tedium, I want a 1.8 20vt car again (I miss my Leon Cupra), so a vRS Octavia seems a really good buy at the moment.

Any good to meet you all

Sean

Derv tedium? It can't be a Fabia vRS then! absolutely no tedium there, just lots of Fun.

SkodaLover · 08-05-2006, 22:23

Welcome Sean

jonny boy · 08-05-2006, 22:31

Welcome matey !

devonutopia · 08-05-2006, 22:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

I know how you feel mate. Im going 10v to start with, but soon going to 20VT if all works out

Toledo sleeper eh?

texasjohn · 08-05-2006, 23:20

Hi there Dr Largepants.

What a fantastic username too, here have some

It aint no taxi · 08-05-2006, 23:41

Hi Doc, Welcome

From a fellow 1.8T 20V optimax drinking Octy owner

drlargepants · 08-07-2006, 17:15

Hi, finally bought a VRS today, high milleage but drives like its brand new. Nice turbo whistle as well !

Fabia 12v · 08-07-2006, 18:27

Welcome... congrats on your purchase

drlargepants · 09-07-2006, 01:11

yeah thanks ! Went on a mad test drive (one hour!) we got lost !! Still, the car is great, feels rocks solid even after so many miles, not a rattle to be heard. Gearbox is a bit notchy for my likeing though, and its a bit weird not having a 6th gear. I actually went to look at an estate vrs, but it had a towbar and looked a bit rough (was also 3k more expensive). Dealership is very nice as well, met the MD had a few drinks (water!) and had a good chat. Much nice than the SEAT dealers! Nice to be back in the VAG world!

Fabia 12v · 09-07-2006, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by drlargepants

yeah thanks ! Went on a mad test drive (one hour!) we got lost !! Still, the car is great, feels rocks solid even after so many miles, not a rattle to be heard. Gearbox is a bit notchy for my likeing though, and its a bit weird not having a 6th gear. I actually went to look at an estate vrs, but it had a towbar and looked a bit rough (was also 3k more expensive). Dealership is very nice as well, met the MD had a few drinks (water!) and had a good chat. Much nice than the SEAT dealers! Nice to be back in the VAG world!

good good.

Well if you buy a high miler gearbox might be a bit worn, but they're usually as solid as a rock... problems occur take it back and have it fixed, but its more than likely your just not used to it yet... i mean comparing the gear boxes between our three they are soooo different and compared to octy my golf's is bloody awful! What your used to really.

Enjoy the drives!

mdk1 · 09-07-2006, 11:41

Welcome to Briskoda, glad you like your new car.

Dr Zoidberg · 09-07-2006, 11:46

Hiya. Glad you like the new toy.

Can anyone explain why Dr Largepants is showing posts:2 when there are clearly three posts in this thread alone?

drlargepants · 10-07-2006, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia 12v

good good.
Well if you buy a high miler gearbox might be a bit worn, but they're usually as solid as a rock... problems occur take it back and have it fixed, but its more than likely your just not used to it yet... i mean comparing the gear boxes between our three they are soooo different and compared to octy my golf's is bloody awful! What your used to really.
Enjoy the drives!

Thats what I thought tbh. 1st seems to be way further over to the left than on my Alfa and I kept putting it in 3rd at junctions.

The box does feel very different to a Leon. Preferend the Leon tbh, but on the other hand the clutch is much easier on the Octavia

drlargepants · 15-07-2006, 20:59

I pulled out of the deal in the end. Was concerned about the miles and the gearbox. Also was basically too expensive.

Still, put a deposit down on an 02 VRS today in Manchester, which is absolutly perfect, not a mark on or in it, and drives like new. Bit more expensive, but well worth it imo. Plus it has a sunroof !

08-05-2006, 21:04	#1
drlargepants Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello! Hello! After 6 months of derv tedium, I want a 1.8 20vt car again (I miss my Leon Cupra), so a vRS Octavia seems a really good buy at the moment. Any good to meet you all Sean __________________ Dougal: "God, I've heard about those cults Ted. People dressing up in black and saying Our Lord's going to come back and save us all." Ted: "No, Dougal, that's us. That's Catholicism."

08-05-2006, 21:36	#2
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08-05-2006, 21:39	#3
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08-05-2006, 23:41	#10
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08-07-2006, 17:15	#11
drlargepants Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello! Hi, finally bought a VRS today, high milleage but drives like its brand new. Nice turbo whistle as well ! __________________ Dougal: "God, I've heard about those cults Ted. People dressing up in black and saying Our Lord's going to come back and save us all." Ted: "No, Dougal, that's us. That's Catholicism."

08-07-2006, 18:27	#12
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09-07-2006, 01:11	#13
drlargepants Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello! yeah thanks ! Went on a mad test drive (one hour!) we got lost !! Still, the car is great, feels rocks solid even after so many miles, not a rattle to be heard. Gearbox is a bit notchy for my likeing though, and its a bit weird not having a 6th gear. I actually went to look at an estate vrs, but it had a towbar and looked a bit rough (was also 3k more expensive). Dealership is very nice as well, met the MD had a few drinks (water!) and had a good chat. Much nice than the SEAT dealers! Nice to be back in the VAG world! __________________ Dougal: "God, I've heard about those cults Ted. People dressing up in black and saying Our Lord's going to come back and save us all." Ted: "No, Dougal, that's us. That's Catholicism."

09-07-2006, 11:41	#15
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Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,518 Thanks: 21 Thanked 186 Times in 137 Posts	Re: Hello! Hiya. Glad you like the new toy. Can anyone explain why Dr Largepants is showing posts:2 when there are clearly three posts in this thread alone? __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

15-07-2006, 20:59	#18
drlargepants Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello! I pulled out of the deal in the end. Was concerned about the miles and the gearbox. Also was basically too expensive. Still, put a deposit down on an 02 VRS today in Manchester, which is absolutly perfect, not a mark on or in it, and drives like new. Bit more expensive, but well worth it imo. Plus it has a sunroof ! __________________ Dougal: "God, I've heard about those cults Ted. People dressing up in black and saying Our Lord's going to come back and save us all." Ted: "No, Dougal, that's us. That's Catholicism."

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