New Octavia RS Vs. Old RS?

sam_b · 29-08-2005, 20:41

Has anyone seen the new Octavia RS? What would you prefer the new one or the old RS and why?

Octygone · 29-08-2005, 20:56

Deffinately want the new Vrs estate in blue ...............but it has GOT to be a diesel

WRCSixtyThree · 29-08-2005, 22:59

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Originally Posted by sam_b

Has anyone seen the new Octavia RS? What would you prefer the new one or the old RS and why?

I'll stick with my old one thanks.

the new one just looks too... well... 'nancy-boy' is the only way I can describe it. It's just not hard enough. And what's the deal with separate fog-lights? Talk about a retrograde step. Nice low lights with expensive glass to get smashed a-la-Furby.

And the back end just looks like the Sport bodykit.

day tripper · 29-08-2005, 23:12

I agree, the new rs looks like an old mans car whos having a midlife crisis.

The old one looks alot more hardcore.

Dr Zoidberg · 29-08-2005, 23:19

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Originally Posted by WRCSixtyThree

I'll stick with my old one thanks.

the new one just looks too... well... 'nancy-boy' is the only way I can describe it. It's just not hard enough.

Not wanting to offend anyone, but the "old" VRS isn't really all that different from the other models to look at either.
It has a bit sportier front and rear bumpers , a small spoiler and different alloys.

That's not a huge transformation from the standard car

day tripper · 30-08-2005, 00:00

I guess its down to personal opinion.

If you look at a standard octavia mk1 next to a vrs octavia mk1, then look at a standard octavia mk2, next to the new vrs then its easily noticible that the new vrs looks soft. I think the old vrs looks miles better than the standard one. The front spoiler changes the entire appearance of the car, whereas the new vrs looks like its had a few extras stuck on from the accessory catalogue.

The old vrs had a hint of hardcore rally styling. The new one looks like a retirement car to take to Skegness on a rainy day. Sorry but it fails to get my heart racing solely based on styling.

MisterGT · 30-08-2005, 00:05

I reserve my judgement until I see on in the flesh

steve · 30-08-2005, 00:23

Not a fan of the New Octy, from what i've seen of the New RS i would'nt trade mine for it..................Look forward to 'Spanking' a few though

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Steve

**delcac** · 30-08-2005, 08:14

I think the old Octavia looked good even without the RS bodykit, certainly better than the new looks. The RS kit just made it look even better and lower.

thephm · 30-08-2005, 09:09

I'd have to say the old VRS. It has a very subtle "old Skool" look, it kinda gives me the same feelings as the old VW Corrado did (BTW to me this is a good thing, and on another note why not put a stonking 2.7l V6 in the vRS like they used to in the Corrado's rather than this pansy 2.0 T). Where as the new one looks pug, I mean look at the big bit of black plastic that is being used for the bumper grill.

WRCSixtyThree · 30-08-2005, 11:09

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Originally Posted by Dr zoidberg

Not wanting to offend anyone, but the "old" VRS isn't really all that different from the other models to look at either.
It has a bit sportier front and rear bumpers , a small spoiler and different alloys.

That's not a huge transformation from the standard car

True, but the standard car looked a lot harder than the Octy II does in any form.

And the differences on the old one, IMHO, made a lot more difference than you realise at first glance... putting two side by side makes it very obvious to me.

Jimmy · 30-08-2005, 11:21

Mk1 Octavia - Old Skool Cool!!!

Nuff said

kenny · 30-08-2005, 11:50

yip definately the old vRS, just looked alot meaner. subtle as the changes were, they really worked!

will reserve full judgement till ive seen one in real life

gavbs · 30-08-2005, 13:21

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Originally Posted by Jimmy

Mk1 Octavia - Old Skool Cool!!!

Nuff said

*ding*

Goochie · 30-08-2005, 13:30

I think the new one will grow on us all.

thephm · 30-08-2005, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Goochie

I think the new one will grow on us all.

Yeah but so does athletes foot.

Mil · 30-08-2005, 14:38

Old Octavia vRS looks real beasty.

New one...looks alright...very family-car looking, but I'm sure with time, like Goochie says, it will grow on everyone.

vibrio · 30-08-2005, 14:47

new one is quite soft looking nothing sticks out - it does not look sporty

Ic3man · 31-08-2005, 07:01

Old VRS looks the nuts. New one looks plain in comparison. I do prefer the interior of the new one tho.

Lummox · 31-08-2005, 07:08

I'll give it six months personally before they are just about everywhere and everyone wants one on here.

OK maybe a slight exageration but when a new model is launched the stalwart fans of the old one will allways pick fault. Golf owners are a good example. MK1 owners hated the MK2, MK2 Owners hated the MK3 etc. But all of them sold very well in thier own right and now have many fans. People dont like change and in the case of the New Octavia vRS something that will devalue thier pride and joy.

As for why they didnt stick a Corrada (2.9) VR6 engine in as as mentioned, the 2.0T has more power std than the 2.9 and will meet modern emission standards. Also being an FSi its prett god n fuel for the power it produces.

29-08-2005, 20:41	#1
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Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,679 Thanks: 180 Thanked 107 Times in 67 Posts	Deffinately want the new Vrs estate in blue ...............but it has GOT to be a diesel __________________

30-08-2005, 08:14	#9
delcac Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,260 Thanks: 16 Thanked 69 Times in 54 Posts	I think the old Octavia looked good even without the RS bodykit, certainly better than the new looks. The RS kit just made it look even better and lower. __________________ The Red Devil

30-08-2005, 11:50	#13
kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	yip definately the old vRS, just looked alot meaner. subtle as the changes were, they really worked! will reserve full judgement till ive seen one in real life __________________ Ive seen a lot of good things die and im in an over emotional way So please hand me the bottle I think im lonely now, and please give me direction I think the hurt has set in, and I don’t feel nothing

30-08-2005, 14:38	#17
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Old Octavia vRS looks real beasty. New one...looks alright...very family-car looking, but I'm sure with time, like Goochie says, it will grow on everyone. __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

29-08-2005, 23:12	#4
day tripper Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,717 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree, the new rs looks like an old mans car whos having a midlife crisis. The old one looks alot more hardcore.

30-08-2005, 00:00	#6
day tripper Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,717 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I guess its down to personal opinion. If you look at a standard octavia mk1 next to a vrs octavia mk1, then look at a standard octavia mk2, next to the new vrs then its easily noticible that the new vrs looks soft. I think the old vrs looks miles better than the standard one. The front spoiler changes the entire appearance of the car, whereas the new vrs looks like its had a few extras stuck on from the accessory catalogue. The old vrs had a hint of hardcore rally styling. The new one looks like a retirement car to take to Skegness on a rainy day. Sorry but it fails to get my heart racing solely based on styling.

30-08-2005, 00:05	#7
MisterGT Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Okehampton Posts: 768 Thanks: 15 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I reserve my judgement until I see on in the flesh

30-08-2005, 00:23	#8
steve Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not a fan of the New Octy, from what i've seen of the New RS i would'nt trade mine for it..................Look forward to 'Spanking' a few though . Steve

30-08-2005, 09:09	#10
thephm Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Livingston Posts: 203 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	I'd have to say the old VRS. It has a very subtle "old Skool" look, it kinda gives me the same feelings as the old VW Corrado did (BTW to me this is a good thing, and on another note why not put a stonking 2.7l V6 in the vRS like they used to in the Corrado's rather than this pansy 2.0 T). Where as the new one looks pug, I mean look at the big bit of black plastic that is being used for the bumper grill.

30-08-2005, 11:21	#12
Jimmy Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: North East Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mk1 Octavia - Old Skool Cool!!! Nuff said

30-08-2005, 13:30	#15
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,376 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	I think the new one will grow on us all.

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vibrio Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new one is quite soft looking nothing sticks out - it does not look sporty __________________ Automotive Imagery

31-08-2005, 07:01	#19
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Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,762 Thanks: 22 Thanked 636 Times in 545 Posts	I'll give it six months personally before they are just about everywhere and everyone wants one on here. OK maybe a slight exageration but when a new model is launched the stalwart fans of the old one will allways pick fault. Golf owners are a good example. MK1 owners hated the MK2, MK2 Owners hated the MK3 etc. But all of them sold very well in thier own right and now have many fans. People dont like change and in the case of the New Octavia vRS something that will devalue thier pride and joy. As for why they didnt stick a Corrada (2.9) VR6 engine in as as mentioned, the 2.0T has more power std than the 2.9 and will meet modern emission standards. Also being an FSi its prett god n fuel for the power it produces. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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