New north east member from Newcastle.

Ab_uk · 14-05-2006, 16:11

Hi all,

Found this site whilst looking with interest at Octavia vRS's and thought i'd come and say Hi prior to asking stupid learner questions which I hope you will be able to answer.

I come from Volvo land, having had 3 T5's and a D5 and after 4 yrs have decided to move to something else which has better handling and is a bit pokier bottom end.

I'm just looking for opinions really on whether an Octavia would be a good match power wise even though as standard they are 180bhp 1.8T (I'm not a number cruncher, and view real world driving more than statistics on paper).

Look forward to the replys.

Andy

shorty · 15-05-2006, 13:17

Hi from another North East member, Durham.

Not sure how the octy I vrs compares to your volvos (I drive its little fabia brother) but I reckon with a remap it'd be a very quick and practical car. I'm sure some octy vrs owners will be along to give more meaningful advice.

heresmo · 19-05-2006, 02:58

Hello Ab_uk

Just to say hello. I drive a Fabia and I think all the Octavia owners will be asleep now (as it's 3 am).

Hmmm... no rest for the wicked eh?

Welcome
Mo

gillywibble · 19-05-2006, 07:51

Welcome to Briskoda

carly2237 · 19-05-2006, 07:57

Hi and welcome to Briskoda ... another North East member just down the road from you in sunny South Shields!!

Afraid cant help with the Octavia question but know plenty of people will be able to. You'll find the site really useful on a wide variety of subjects.

14-05-2006, 16:11	#1
Ab_uk Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New north east member from Newcastle. Hi all, Found this site whilst looking with interest at Octavia vRS's and thought i'd come and say Hi prior to asking stupid learner questions which I hope you will be able to answer. I come from Volvo land, having had 3 T5's and a D5 and after 4 yrs have decided to move to something else which has better handling and is a bit pokier bottom end. I'm just looking for opinions really on whether an Octavia would be a good match power wise even though as standard they are 180bhp 1.8T (I'm not a number cruncher, and view real world driving more than statistics on paper). Look forward to the replys. Andy

15-05-2006, 13:17	#2
shorty Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Durham Posts: 160 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New north east member from Newcastle. Hi from another North East member, Durham. Not sure how the octy I vrs compares to your volvos (I drive its little fabia brother) but I reckon with a remap it'd be a very quick and practical car. I'm sure some octy vrs owners will be along to give more meaningful advice. __________________ Paul Octy II Sport 2.0tdi Black Magic Fabia vrs - now gone

19-05-2006, 02:58	#3
heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,384 Thanks: 37 Thanked 129 Times in 109 Posts	Re: New north east member from Newcastle. Hello Ab_uk Just to say hello. I drive a Fabia and I think all the Octavia owners will be asleep now (as it's 3 am). Hmmm... no rest for the wicked eh? Welcome Mo __________________

19-05-2006, 07:51	#4
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 6,287 Thanks: 223 Thanked 214 Times in 177 Posts	Re: New north east member from Newcastle. Welcome to Briskoda __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

19-05-2006, 07:57	#5
carly2237 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North East UK Posts: 146 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: New north east member from Newcastle. Hi and welcome to Briskoda ... another North East member just down the road from you in sunny South Shields!! Afraid cant help with the Octavia question but know plenty of people will be able to. You'll find the site really useful on a wide variety of subjects.

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