More new blood.

Kandy · 20-07-2006, 23:23

Hi all.

Haven't driven for a couple of years (financial reasons) but recently bought a 2003 Octavia L&K TDi (PD 130). 79k on the clock but seems to drive quite well. No history since 60k but phoned supplying dealer about cambelt and they had it in a few months ago for full cambelt/water pump so lucky there. Honest of the garage too (Clarion cars Worthing) could have just taken my money. So a main service soon and it should be set for a while.

My brother is a taxi driver and has the 110hp version, was generally quite impressed so joined the club. His is only on about 85k but it has cost a small fortune in repairs. Hope I'm luckier.

Last car was a cavalier 4x4 turbo I had for ages, so perhaps a vrs would have been a more logical choice but more bothered about mpg than speed these days.

The roads have changed a lot in the interim. Noticably busier, more nutters (+1 for me anyway), lower speed limits on all my favourite roads - luckily it was only a SID i triggered this time.

devonutopia · 20-07-2006, 23:28

Hullo! Good choice of car. Nice engine.

SkodaLover · 20-07-2006, 23:32

Welcome to the forum!

Sounds as though it's been more than a couple of years to me, I wouldn't say much has changed in the 7 years I've been motoring, other than fuel prices...

gillywibble · 20-07-2006, 23:45

Hi, and welcome

KenONeill · 21-07-2006, 12:44

Hi there, and doubt you'll actually notice much difference in acceleration between between the 130PD and a Cav 4x4, if you keep the revs between 2 and 3 thousand, up to 4th gear, and run out to 4000 in 4th (for overtaking purposes only of course).

Thirdtimeluck · 21-07-2006, 12:46

Hello and welcome. Are you gonna remap that beast?

Kandy · 21-07-2006, 13:52

Thanks for the friendly replies - I signed up without needing a question answered (yet

).

Devonutopia - thanks, its was more luck than judgement, I thought it was a 110 at first

.

Skodalover - probably not as bad in your area, I'm SE/South Coast, as the daily mail says today (must be true

) 'biggest wave of migrants in history'. I do remember getting upset when super hit 70p/l though.

Gillywibble - thanks, nice name, the mind boggles.

KenONeill - yes, I wasn't as disappointed with the acceleration as I was expecting, and they've both got a six-speed box in common!

Thirdtimeluck - I think my boy racer days are behind me, but if I get bored, never say never .......

Glos VRS · 21-07-2006, 15:00

Welcome from a fellow newb

**VRStu** · 21-07-2006, 15:07

Welcome to Briskoda.

I'm sure you'll love the car and it should be much cheaper to run than a ch@valier.

20-07-2006, 23:23	#1
Kandy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 543 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	More new blood. Hi all. Haven't driven for a couple of years (financial reasons) but recently bought a 2003 Octavia L&K TDi (PD 130). 79k on the clock but seems to drive quite well. No history since 60k but phoned supplying dealer about cambelt and they had it in a few months ago for full cambelt/water pump so lucky there. Honest of the garage too (Clarion cars Worthing) could have just taken my money. So a main service soon and it should be set for a while. My brother is a taxi driver and has the 110hp version, was generally quite impressed so joined the club. His is only on about 85k but it has cost a small fortune in repairs. Hope I'm luckier. Last car was a cavalier 4x4 turbo I had for ages, so perhaps a vrs would have been a more logical choice but more bothered about mpg than speed these days. The roads have changed a lot in the interim. Noticably busier, more nutters (+1 for me anyway), lower speed limits on all my favourite roads - luckily it was only a SID i triggered this time.

20-07-2006, 23:28	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,478 Thanks: 60 Thanked 305 Times in 250 Posts	Re: More new blood. Hullo! Good choice of car. Nice engine. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

20-07-2006, 23:32	#3
SkodaLover Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Essex & Norfolk Posts: 1,363 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: More new blood. Welcome to the forum! Sounds as though it's been more than a couple of years to me, I wouldn't say much has changed in the 7 years I've been motoring, other than fuel prices... __________________ Presently a JDM Honda Integra Type R (Pre-Facelift Championship White, Red Recaros + C Pack) Formally a Fabia vRS owner

20-07-2006, 23:45	#4
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21-07-2006, 12:44	#5
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 10,264 Thanks: 55 Thanked 479 Times in 471 Posts	Re: More new blood. Hi there, and doubt you'll actually notice much difference in acceleration between between the 130PD and a Cav 4x4, if you keep the revs between 2 and 3 thousand, up to 4th gear, and run out to 4000 in 4th (for overtaking purposes only of course).

21-07-2006, 12:46	#6
Thirdtimeluck Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oxford/London Posts: 802 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: More new blood. Hello and welcome. Are you gonna remap that beast? __________________ 2.0 (mustang slayer ) Furby

21-07-2006, 13:52	#7
Kandy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 543 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Re: More new blood. Thanks for the friendly replies - I signed up without needing a question answered (yet ). Devonutopia - thanks, its was more luck than judgement, I thought it was a 110 at first . Skodalover - probably not as bad in your area, I'm SE/South Coast, as the daily mail says today (must be true ) 'biggest wave of migrants in history'. I do remember getting upset when super hit 70p/l though. Gillywibble - thanks, nice name, the mind boggles. KenONeill - yes, I wasn't as disappointed with the acceleration as I was expecting, and they've both got a six-speed box in common! Thirdtimeluck - I think my boy racer days are behind me, but if I get bored, never say never .......

21-07-2006, 15:00	#8
Glos VRS Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: More new blood. Welcome from a fellow newb __________________ Fabia vRS 04 , Diamond Silver , 190BHP - 287lbs/ft TomTom300 with external ariel Cruise Control BRISKODA Sticker x 3!!!

21-07-2006, 15:07	#9
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,407 Thanks: 113 Thanked 918 Times in 825 Posts	Re: More new blood. Welcome to Briskoda. I'm sure you'll love the car and it should be much cheaper to run than a ch@valier. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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