new vrs owner...soon

saintjames · 08-01-2007, 18:28

Hi to everyone!

I'm not exactly new to the forum as I've been registered for a while, reading up etc. but I've finally managed to sell my 172 so this week I'll hopefully get my hands on an octavia vrs

and probably do a few more posts!
oh, if anyone is selling there's, let me know, got about 6k to spend.

one I'm thinking of looking at is a black 51 plate with a chip from somewhere (not sure who did it yet) 18" TT wheels and 55k on the clock. Seller wants £6250 for it which I think is maybe a little high, what do you guys think??

cheers
James

mluton · 08-01-2007, 20:16

Welcome to Briskoda James
What is the Plate on the car, 2001/51 or 2002/51 ??????

Below is a parkers and glass's price on the motor in question for a 2002/51 plate (?)

Parker's
Parkers Price
Skoda Octavia vRS (01-05)
1.8T vRS Hatchback 5d 2002/51
Average mileage 40,000 miles
Private Good £5,535

Vauxhall - Error
Glass's Price
Skoda Octavia vRS (01-05)
1.8T vRS Hatchback 5d 2002/51
Mileage 55,000 miles
Excellent condition: £4680

I would only pay couple of hundred more for the map and 18's on top of the Price above.
I think the price they are asking is high IMHO.

sneeks · 08-01-2007, 21:58

I just made the same move from a Clio 172 to a Octavia VRS

Well worth doing and so much nicer to drive. Welcome.

saintjames · 09-01-2007, 12:26

thanks for the reply's guys, as I suspected, he's being a bit greedy!

not sad to see the clio go to be honest, quick car and everything but didn't make up for crap build quality, rubbish dealers and overpriced parts!

Babs · 09-01-2007, 12:34

welcome

sneeks · 09-01-2007, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by saintjames

thanks for the reply's guys, as I suspected, he's being a bit greedy!

not sad to see the clio go to be honest, quick car and everything but didn't make up for crap build quality, rubbish dealers and overpriced parts!

That's exactly why I sold my 172 for the VRS. Great car but far to many rattles and reliability issues.

I paid £7495 for a 2003 plate VRS with 59k miles, full service history, new brakes all round, 2 new front tyres, timing belt replaced, 12 month Skoda warranty and AA cover.

saintjames · 09-01-2007, 16:46

drove my first vrs today and have to say I'm very impressed although the ASR doesn't seem to do much

it instantly feels like a quality product compared to the clio and I suspect not really any slower. The power delivery is very different though, very flat, infact the clio feels like the one with the turbo!
Anyway, my mind is definately made up now, and I can't wait to get behind the wheel again!

sneeks · 09-01-2007, 17:16

I found the complete opposite. The VRS felt far quicker and pulled stronger than my 172 ever did. Best of all though is the lack of rattles from the interior

saintjames · 10-01-2007, 11:06

yeah I don't think there's much in it to be honest, the vrs probably feels quicker because the of the greater torque but they're probably about the same in reality. Like you say though, the build quality is a real plus after owning a renault!

sneeks · 10-01-2007, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by saintjames

yeah I don't think there's much in it to be honest, the vrs probably feels quicker because the of the greater torque but they're probably about the same in reality. Like you say though, the build quality is a real plus after owning a renault!

My thoughts exactly

You'll love it when you buy one. I can honestly say it's the best car of the 9 I've owned.

08-01-2007, 18:28	#1
saintjames Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 38 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new vrs owner...soon Hi to everyone! I'm not exactly new to the forum as I've been registered for a while, reading up etc. but I've finally managed to sell my 172 so this week I'll hopefully get my hands on an octavia vrs and probably do a few more posts! oh, if anyone is selling there's, let me know, got about 6k to spend. one I'm thinking of looking at is a black 51 plate with a chip from somewhere (not sure who did it yet) 18" TT wheels and 55k on the clock. Seller wants £6250 for it which I think is maybe a little high, what do you guys think?? cheers James

08-01-2007, 20:16	#2
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,406 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 45 Thanked 225 Times in 200 Posts	Re: new vrs owner...soon Welcome to Briskoda James What is the Plate on the car, 2001/51 or 2002/51 ?????? Below is a parkers and glass's price on the motor in question for a 2002/51 plate (?) Parker's Parkers Price Skoda Octavia vRS (01-05) 1.8T vRS Hatchback 5d 2002/51 Average mileage 40,000 miles Private Good £5,535 Vauxhall - Error Glass's Price Skoda Octavia vRS (01-05) 1.8T vRS Hatchback 5d 2002/51 Mileage 55,000 miles Excellent condition: £4680 I would only pay couple of hundred more for the map and 18's on top of the Price above. I think the price they are asking is high IMHO. __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------* Last edited by mluton; 08-01-2007 at 20:27.

08-01-2007, 21:58	#3
sneeks Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 169 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: new vrs owner...soon I just made the same move from a Clio 172 to a Octavia VRS Well worth doing and so much nicer to drive. Welcome.

09-01-2007, 12:26	#4
saintjames Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 38 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: new vrs owner...soon thanks for the reply's guys, as I suspected, he's being a bit greedy! not sad to see the clio go to be honest, quick car and everything but didn't make up for crap build quality, rubbish dealers and overpriced parts!

09-01-2007, 12:34	#5
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Preston Posts: 4,227 Members Car: Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v Comfort Thanks: 221 Thanked 141 Times in 125 Posts	Re: new vrs owner...soon welcome __________________ - Andrew In need of a new car, post your suggestions here!

09-01-2007, 16:46	#7
saintjames Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 38 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: new vrs owner...soon drove my first vrs today and have to say I'm very impressed although the ASR doesn't seem to do much it instantly feels like a quality product compared to the clio and I suspect not really any slower. The power delivery is very different though, very flat, infact the clio feels like the one with the turbo! Anyway, my mind is definately made up now, and I can't wait to get behind the wheel again!

09-01-2007, 17:16	#8
sneeks Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 169 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: new vrs owner...soon I found the complete opposite. The VRS felt far quicker and pulled stronger than my 172 ever did. Best of all though is the lack of rattles from the interior

10-01-2007, 11:06	#9
saintjames Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 38 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: new vrs owner...soon yeah I don't think there's much in it to be honest, the vrs probably feels quicker because the of the greater torque but they're probably about the same in reality. Like you say though, the build quality is a real plus after owning a renault!

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