Hi all, new on the block.

soldatov · 18-11-2007, 17:18

Hi
Seems we may have caught the Skoda bug, as we are about to take possession of one. Must admit never thought we would be looking forward to this day coming, a new car yes !! but dare I say it a Skoda, not really. Not that we have ever even owned a new car, most have been 4 or more years old, last being a Nissan that has kept us safe for over 240000 km and has been totally reliable , and we will still keep it , as it deserves just the odd potter around. I have seen that many of you have previously owned Nissans, yet have changed to Skoda's, so what is it that drives us to that same decision ?,Is it that Skoda as in the words of one ad campaign says " finished its growing up period" literal translation. So what car have we decided upon ?? well we have been driving a company 2006 1.9td Octavia Tor estate for the last 20,000 km in just over 5months, that is to say my wife's company car, and me sharing the driving, with our black retriever occupying the kennel section at the rear. So our understanding of the Octavia's virtues have been well oiled , and so we now have decided to lease one ourselves as our personal vehicle the Nissan is really not up for the 40000 + km we do every year . Ours will be the 1.9 td Ambiente 4x4 estate, so we hope to share with you our early days getting to know this car , and dare I ask being new to the forum, some tips on the running in required. We believe this handing over day will be within this week, so we will be keeping you posted. Thank you again for your welcome, and should I say the more than helpful advise we have read on this forum that helped us decide on leasing this Skoda.
Jo

postmanpat · 18-11-2007, 17:33

welcome to Brisky, I'll notify the escape commitee of your arrival

Vix · 18-11-2007, 19:00

Welcome

oilburninnut · 18-11-2007, 21:25

welcome to briskoda

Fezboy · 18-11-2007, 21:47

Welcome

mattandy · 18-11-2007, 21:47

Welcome!

swedishskoda · 19-11-2007, 08:31

Hi and welcome says another former Nissan owner

soldatov · 19-11-2007, 11:17

Thank you all for the warm welcome, its snowing here so to radiate warmth is very handy. Its count down week on the new car, so hope the snow stays around.

vrs jamez27 · 19-11-2007, 11:30

Hello and welcome, i am also a Nissan owner , sparkley 350z. Skoda and Nissan ... the way to go.

Goochie · 24-11-2007, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by vrs jamez27

Hello and welcome, i am also a Nissan owner , sparkley 350z. Skoda and Nissan ... the way to go.

I used to be like that - until the 350 broke again, and again, and again, and again.........

Have you had a gearbox rebuilt yet? Or maybe even an entire new box?

westyRS · 24-11-2007, 19:57

Welcome to Briskoda

Skoda's Rule

Captain Scarlet · 24-11-2007, 22:15

Hello and welcome.

18-11-2007, 17:18	#1
soldatov Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 245 Thanks: 40 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Hi all, new on the block. Hi Seems we may have caught the Skoda bug, as we are about to take possession of one. Must admit never thought we would be looking forward to this day coming, a new car yes !! but dare I say it a Skoda, not really. Not that we have ever even owned a new car, most have been 4 or more years old, last being a Nissan that has kept us safe for over 240000 km and has been totally reliable , and we will still keep it , as it deserves just the odd potter around. I have seen that many of you have previously owned Nissans, yet have changed to Skoda's, so what is it that drives us to that same decision ?,Is it that Skoda as in the words of one ad campaign says " finished its growing up period" literal translation. So what car have we decided upon ?? well we have been driving a company 2006 1.9td Octavia Tor estate for the last 20,000 km in just over 5months, that is to say my wife's company car, and me sharing the driving, with our black retriever occupying the kennel section at the rear. So our understanding of the Octavia's virtues have been well oiled , and so we now have decided to lease one ourselves as our personal vehicle the Nissan is really not up for the 40000 + km we do every year . Ours will be the 1.9 td Ambiente 4x4 estate, so we hope to share with you our early days getting to know this car , and dare I ask being new to the forum, some tips on the running in required. We believe this handing over day will be within this week, so we will be keeping you posted. Thank you again for your welcome, and should I say the more than helpful advise we have read on this forum that helped us decide on leasing this Skoda. Jo

18-11-2007, 19:00	#3
Vix Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 15 Thanked 64 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Hi all, new on the block. Welcome

18-11-2007, 21:25	#4
oilburninnut Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,512 Thanks: 147 Thanked 130 Times in 122 Posts	Re: Hi all, new on the block. welcome to briskoda __________________ Gary www.dogboxmedia.co.uk

18-11-2007, 21:47	#5
Fezboy Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Watford Posts: 2,323 Thanks: 19 Thanked 112 Times in 106 Posts	Re: Hi all, new on the block. Welcome __________________ Octavia VRS A standard looking car with a twist of Impossible Performance Herts South Mimms Meet 30.10.2008

18-11-2007, 21:47	#6
mattandy Wolfboy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemel - Home of sub-standard roads Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 66 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Hi all, new on the block. Welcome! __________________ Matt - Standard Fabis vRS - 134bhp - 244lb/ft Next Herts / North London Meet (Last Thurs of every month)

19-11-2007, 08:31	#7
swedishskoda Briskadoodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 44 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Hi all, new on the block. Hi and welcome says another former Nissan owner

19-11-2007, 11:17	#8
soldatov Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 245 Thanks: 40 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Hi all, new on the block. Thank you all for the warm welcome, its snowing here so to radiate warmth is very handy. Its count down week on the new car, so hope the snow stays around.

19-11-2007, 11:30	#9
vrs jamez27 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northampton (home) or Cheltenham (Uni) Posts: 422 Thanks: 17 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Hi all, new on the block. Hello and welcome, i am also a Nissan owner , sparkley 350z. Skoda and Nissan ... the way to go. __________________ Furby's gone ... but never forgotten! Been replaced with Terri the Premier Ed Civic Type R. Now using new Mums Octy vRS diesal estate ... having trouble convincing her to take to Jabba! Help needed. I still wave at Furby vRS owners in my Type R and I sure they think Im retarded.

24-11-2007, 19:57	#11
westyRS Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 274 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Hi all, new on the block. Welcome to Briskoda Skoda's Rule

24-11-2007, 22:15	#12
Captain Scarlet Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carlisle Posts: 2,546 Thanks: 94 Thanked 128 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Hi all, new on the block. Hello and welcome.

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