If not the vRS than what?

Carjacked Mike · 08-04-2007, 18:45

Spent the day washing and polishing the vRS (Mark 1)...Looks good odd chip here and there but after 3 and a half years and 32 K its held up well.

Brakes are now the problem, they passed the MOT but the disks are badly worn. Doing some deep thinking:-

Replace Disks+re-map+new Tyres
Buy NEW vRS
Or seek new car other than Skoda?

Skoda are good, not Jap standard but good, but Skoda not offering DSG has upset me...Some what. The vRS is NOT a bargin any more either. That leaves the "Rebuild" option or look else where.

Noticed the Pug 207 GTI, 175 bhp (more on super leaded as am told the engine has a knock senser) Pugs build Q is not that great, but the car is built in Easten Euroland and mosty from BMW parts built HERE.

The Engine is the new light weight compact Mini-cooper unit, duel scroll turbo, 180 flbs @ 1700 rpm! Better news is that in 3rd, 4th,5th it makes 195 flbs! Am told a 200 bhp kit will be ready soon. Even with out its over 200 Kgs lighter than the vRS.

Price seems good, list is £15 K but discounts will bring that down to £14 ish......nice seats, great engine.......not a bad looking car!

Bit of a good buy me thinks.
Mike

Dor · 08-04-2007, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carjacked Mike

Spent the day washing and polishing the vRS (Mark 1)...Looks good odd chip here and there but after 3 and a half years and 32 K its held up well.

Brakes are now the problem, they passed the MOT but the disks are badly worn. Doing some deep thinking:-

Replace Disks+re-map+new Tyres
Buy NEW vRS
Or seek new car other than Skoda?

Skoda are good, not Jap standard but good, but Skoda not offering DSG has upset me...Some what. The vRS is NOT a bargin any more either. That leaves the "Rebuild" option or look else where.

Noticed the Pug 207 GTI, 175 bhp (more on super leaded as am told the engine has a knock senser) Pugs build Q is not that great, but the car is built in Easten Euroland and mosty from BMW parts built HERE.

The Engine is the new light weight compact Mini-cooper unit, duel scroll turbo, 180 flbs @ 1700 rpm! Better news is that in 3rd, 4th,5th it makes 195 flbs! Am told a 200 bhp kit will be ready soon. Even with out its over 200 Kgs lighter than the vRS.

Price seems good, list is £15 K but discounts will bring that down to £14 ish......nice seats, great engine.......not a bad looking car!

Bit of a good buy me thinks.
Mike

Surely its not in the same class Mike? The 207 replaced the 206, which quite frankly was smaller in boot space then my Ibiza....

The Occy 2 with decent discount still beats the hell out of alot of what else is on offer...

200Kg....makes you think that they are still made out of tin-foil...

Rgs

Dor.

Carjacked Mike · 08-04-2007, 19:23

YouTube - Peugeot 207 RC : caradisiac.tv

Good looking, good crash tests, BMW engine (state of the Art Turbo)
Nope, looks good.
Mike

Jonno VRs · 08-04-2007, 19:26

One of either Golf GTi (checkout Motorpoint - £16.5K), Golf GTi ED30, or Golf R32 (MP £21.5K) would be my choice if I didn't need the practicality of the Octavia.

There's a lot to be said for the Focus ST but it's not for me. Alternatively the Megane 230 is well rated at the moment as is the new Civic Type R.

It really depends on what your requirements and your budget are really.

On the subject of the VRs being a 'bargain' I've never seen it as such although it speaks for itself when it undercuts the equivalent Golf GTi by £4K+.

Dor · 08-04-2007, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carjacked Mike

YouTube - Peugeot 207 RC : caradisiac.tv

Good looking, good crash tests, BMW engine (state of the Art Turbo)
Nope, looks good.
Mike

Yup, its nice looking. Still don't think its that practical though.

The video was in French? What does RC stand for?

If you think its got all you need, then thats the acid test

Dor.

Jonno VRs · 08-04-2007, 19:45

The new Impreza is due out later this year and it's a hatchback. The WRX come with 225bhp and of course 4WD.

There'll be no DSG though before you ask.

Steve vRS · 08-04-2007, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonno VRs

The new Impreza is due out later this year and it's a hatchback. The WRX come with 225bhp and of course 4WD.

There'll be no DSG though before you ask.

Have you seen the new Impreza? It's an abomination! And I like Imprezas. It apparently will not be sold with a WRX trim due to CO2 emissions. It will have base models and STi's in order that the average CO2 output accross the range meets the new EC standard.

Don't dismiss the new vRS. I had a mk1 and have now had my TDi vRS for a few days and am blown away by the quality of the package. It's not a hot hatch - far too big for that tag, but it's a refined and complete package. I will need an exciting weekend car to go beside it but for everyday 90% of car usage, it's excellent!

Steve

Jonno VRs · 08-04-2007, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve vRS

Have you seen the new Impreza? It's an abomination! Steve

It's just different. Are you referring to the Autoexpress pictures?

Max Damage · 08-04-2007, 20:42

The new Imprezza is absolutely awfull to look at. With £20 in pocket for a second car it is a second hand EVO all the way for me.

Jonno VRs · 08-04-2007, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Damage

The new Imprezza is absolutely awfull to look at. With £20 in pocket for a second car it is a second hand EVO all the way for me.

And the Octavia is a style icon right?

PS I'm not sure you'll get one for £20.

Max Damage · 08-04-2007, 20:52

lol's £20k

Performance of course doesn't need style but that new Imprezza is simply taking the mickey.

Dor · 08-04-2007, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonno VRs

And the Octavia is a style icon right?

PS I'm not sure you'll get one for £20.

I got an occy for 20 quid. Trouble is you have to be about 2 inches tall and if you want to seriousy go anywhere as the cost of track is huge. Mind you, the scale speed is massive

Dor.

Snoopie · 08-04-2007, 20:57

That's been said about all the Impreza's...... And each time they've been brought out. They sell pretty well! I like the new Impreza.

Steve vRS · 08-04-2007, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonno VRs

It's just different. Are you referring to the Autoexpress pictures?

No, the official pictures here

You are wrong

. It is an ugly BMW 1 series, Kia hybrid!

Steve

Dor · 08-04-2007, 21:01

I quite like the new impreza (if thats what its going to look like). Not sure abotu the hooooge rear spoiler though.

Dor.

Jonno VRs · 08-04-2007, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve vRS

No, the official pictures here

You are wrong

. It is an ugly BMW 1 series, Kia hybrid!

Steve

Looks like the AE pictures:

This week's Auto Express | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express

AE also states there will be a WRX...

Steve vRS · 08-04-2007, 21:12

But AE is the daily Star of the motoring press!

Steve

Jonno VRs · 08-04-2007, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve vRS

But AE is the daily Star of the motoring press!

Steve

Interesting, so does that therefore mean the fact that the Octavia came No.1 in their driver power survey is not credable?

Wardy · 08-04-2007, 21:42

For me, AE is credible for reviews, but perhaps not always for news of new models, and what they'll look like!

Steve

Jonno VRs · 08-04-2007, 21:47

I must admit their sneak previews of what new models will look like is often wrong. I remember the pictures they released claiming to be of the new TT and they blatently didn't look anything like it turned out to be!

08-04-2007, 18:45	#1
Carjacked Mike Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Magull Liverpool Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	If not the vRS than what? Spent the day washing and polishing the vRS (Mark 1)...Looks good odd chip here and there but after 3 and a half years and 32 K its held up well. Brakes are now the problem, they passed the MOT but the disks are badly worn. Doing some deep thinking:- Replace Disks+re-map+new Tyres Buy NEW vRS Or seek new car other than Skoda? Skoda are good, not Jap standard but good, but Skoda not offering DSG has upset me...Some what. The vRS is NOT a bargin any more either. That leaves the "Rebuild" option or look else where. Noticed the Pug 207 GTI, 175 bhp (more on super leaded as am told the engine has a knock senser) Pugs build Q is not that great, but the car is built in Easten Euroland and mosty from BMW parts built HERE. The Engine is the new light weight compact Mini-cooper unit, duel scroll turbo, 180 flbs @ 1700 rpm! Better news is that in 3rd, 4th,5th it makes 195 flbs! Am told a 200 bhp kit will be ready soon. Even with out its over 200 Kgs lighter than the vRS. Price seems good, list is £15 K but discounts will bring that down to £14 ish......nice seats, great engine.......not a bad looking car! Bit of a good buy me thinks. Mike

08-04-2007, 19:23	#3
Carjacked Mike Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Magull Liverpool Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: If not the vRS than what? YouTube - Peugeot 207 RC : caradisiac.tv Good looking, good crash tests, BMW engine (state of the Art Turbo) Nope, looks good. Mike

08-04-2007, 19:26	#4
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,170 Thanks: 9 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts	Re: If not the vRS than what? One of either Golf GTi (checkout Motorpoint - £16.5K), Golf GTi ED30, or Golf R32 (MP £21.5K) would be my choice if I didn't need the practicality of the Octavia. There's a lot to be said for the Focus ST but it's not for me. Alternatively the Megane 230 is well rated at the moment as is the new Civic Type R. It really depends on what your requirements and your budget are really. On the subject of the VRs being a 'bargain' I've never seen it as such although it speaks for itself when it undercuts the equivalent Golf GTi by £4K+. __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

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Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,170 Thanks: 9 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts	Re: If not the vRS than what? The new Impreza is due out later this year and it's a hatchback. The WRX come with 225bhp and of course 4WD. There'll be no DSG though before you ask. __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

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Max Damage Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oldham Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: If not the vRS than what? The new Imprezza is absolutely awfull to look at. With £20 in pocket for a second car it is a second hand EVO all the way for me.

08-04-2007, 20:52	#11
Max Damage Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oldham Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: If not the vRS than what? lol's £20k Performance of course doesn't need style but that new Imprezza is simply taking the mickey.

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Snoopie left briskoda.net Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Buckingham Palace Car Park Posts: 4,462 Thanks: 86 Thanked 85 Times in 52 Posts	Re: If not the vRS than what? That's been said about all the Impreza's...... And each time they've been brought out. They sell pretty well! I like the new Impreza.

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Dor Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warminster Posts: 261 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: If not the vRS than what? I quite like the new impreza (if thats what its going to look like). Not sure abotu the hooooge rear spoiler though. Dor.

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Steve vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumbria and Cheshire Posts: 1,143 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: If not the vRS than what? But AE is the daily Star of the motoring press! Steve __________________ From Tavia vRS 230bhp to Impreza WRX STi Version V Type R to Clio 182 Cup and now a vRS TDi Octy II in Lightning McQueen Red

08-04-2007, 21:42	#19
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,519 Thanks: 363 Thanked 253 Times in 242 Posts	Re: If not the vRS than what? For me, AE is credible for reviews, but perhaps not always for news of new models, and what they'll look like! Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

08-04-2007, 21:47	#20
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,170 Thanks: 9 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts	Re: If not the vRS than what? I must admit their sneak previews of what new models will look like is often wrong. I remember the pictures they released claiming to be of the new TT and they blatently didn't look anything like it turned out to be! __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

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