Buying a vRS

Octavia vRS · 20-08-2005, 15:34

I'm looking to buy an Octavia vRS in the next 4 weeks and i'mlooking at some info on what to look out for. I'm looking to spend arround 8k as the car will be our second car. theres a few going now with 90k on the clock but the mileage on them is a bit too high

I'm looking to get a sub 50k in yellow or black. I'v heard about the coil pack problem but is there anything else to look out for? and how many miles can the trusted 1.8T do before any real problems start to appear. thanks in advance for any help or info offered

Darren

Octavia vRS · 21-08-2005, 18:48

Is there anybody with advise please

33 views and no help

I wont buy a second hand car if i dont know the problems to look for. so any advise would be usefull as the Octavia meets the familys needs perfectly.

Darren

Fasterbaby · 21-08-2005, 19:50

Well they appear to be pretty reliable on the whole. As you say coil packs can be a problem, but most should be sorted now. MAF's can also be a problem. I wouldn't worry too much about reliability as these engines are pretty much tried and tested. You could always buy my Yellow one with 22K miles on

plumsoul · 21-08-2005, 20:05

Only problem I've had with mine in 2 years is a noisy cold start problem, cured by replacement secondary air filter under warranty. No other problems at all. (Touch wood) It's a great car but don't pay too much for a second hand one - I was only offered £8k trade in recently when I enquired about a new Octy vrs. Sometimes there are some for sale on this site - have a look in the For Sale forum,

hth
cheers
derek

Lummox · 21-08-2005, 20:17

Wonder who sorted that out Derek?

plumsoul · 21-08-2005, 20:42

Yeah, I wonder. No more kit kats for you now eh? You're dieting.

Lummox · 21-08-2005, 20:46

Indeed

mjs · 22-08-2005, 12:49

I am considerering selling my 2004 (o4 plate) Octavia VRS in Black with Cruise Control, I have had it from new. I would need £9750 to part with it.

Pimpster · 22-08-2005, 17:15

Check your PM Octavia vRS

Octavia vRS · 22-08-2005, 19:19

pm sent pimpster.

Darren

20-08-2005, 15:34	#1
Octavia vRS Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Buying a vRS I'm looking to buy an Octavia vRS in the next 4 weeks and i'mlooking at some info on what to look out for. I'm looking to spend arround 8k as the car will be our second car. theres a few going now with 90k on the clock but the mileage on them is a bit too high I'm looking to get a sub 50k in yellow or black. I'v heard about the coil pack problem but is there anything else to look out for? and how many miles can the trusted 1.8T do before any real problems start to appear. thanks in advance for any help or info offered Darren

21-08-2005, 19:50	#3
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well they appear to be pretty reliable on the whole. As you say coil packs can be a problem, but most should be sorted now. MAF's can also be a problem. I wouldn't worry too much about reliability as these engines are pretty much tried and tested. You could always buy my Yellow one with 22K miles on __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

21-08-2005, 20:05	#4
plumsoul Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 654 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Only problem I've had with mine in 2 years is a noisy cold start problem, cured by replacement secondary air filter under warranty. No other problems at all. (Touch wood) It's a great car but don't pay too much for a second hand one - I was only offered £8k trade in recently when I enquired about a new Octy vrs. Sometimes there are some for sale on this site - have a look in the For Sale forum, hth cheers derek __________________ Derek

21-08-2005, 20:17	#5
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,137 Thanks: 18 Thanked 537 Times in 469 Posts	Wonder who sorted that out Derek? __________________ MK2 Golf GTi - APX 225bhp 1.8T - Emerald K3 - Quaife ATB - VR6 Widetrack - VR6 brakes front and rear - Neuspeed ARBs - Speedline alloys - H+R coilovers - Powerflex bushes - Helix clutch G60 flywheel - Adjustable solid top mounts - Custom engine bay - Tornado Motorsport MSA cage - and lots lots more.

21-08-2005, 20:42	#6
plumsoul Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 654 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah, I wonder. No more kit kats for you now eh? You're dieting. __________________ Derek

21-08-2005, 18:48	#2
Octavia vRS Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is there anybody with advise please 33 views and no help I wont buy a second hand car if i dont know the problems to look for. so any advise would be usefull as the Octavia meets the familys needs perfectly. Darren

21-08-2005, 20:46	#7
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,137 Thanks: 18 Thanked 537 Times in 469 Posts	Indeed __________________ MK2 Golf GTi - APX 225bhp 1.8T - Emerald K3 - Quaife ATB - VR6 Widetrack - VR6 brakes front and rear - Neuspeed ARBs - Speedline alloys - H+R coilovers - Powerflex bushes - Helix clutch G60 flywheel - Adjustable solid top mounts - Custom engine bay - Tornado Motorsport MSA cage - and lots lots more.

22-08-2005, 12:49	#8
mjs Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Selling my VRS I am considerering selling my 2004 (o4 plate) Octavia VRS in Black with Cruise Control, I have had it from new. I would need £9750 to part with it.

22-08-2005, 17:15	#9
Pimpster Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Leicester Posts: 428 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Check your PM Octavia vRS __________________ --------- Pimpster Ex-Skoda Owner

22-08-2005, 19:19	#10
Octavia vRS Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	pm sent pimpster. Darren

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