New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia

afe · 24-05-2007, 20:21

Hi guys!

I hope you don't mind a Swede posting here, but I recently found this forum in a link from a Swedish Skoda forum.

I'm an Octavia owner since March 2000 (Octavia SLXi), and got a new Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG Elegance estate two weeks ago (kept the old one for my wife and oldest son

).

There seem to be some differences in the models we have in Sweden compared to the UK, but I've already found lots of useful information here anyway.

Here's my new car anyway - nothing special, but I like it alot:

/afe

Dr Zoidberg · 24-05-2007, 20:41

I don't think we have many Swedes here , though plenty of other Europeans and those from further afield.
You are most welcome here anyway , and it's a nice looking car you've bought. The wheels they have on your Elegance are much nicer than the six spoke ones we have here in the UK.

I just had a look round the Sweedish Skoda website and while I can't understand much of your language other than "Ikea" they do seem to have a few differences in what's on sale - no "classic" trim levels for a start.

gadgetman · 24-05-2007, 20:44

hi,

Nice car. Not seen those wheels in the UK before. I guess they must be specific to some EU countries like yours.

Wonder what differences you have spec wise?

mdk1 · 24-05-2007, 20:48

Hi and welcome, that is a lovely looking car you have.

VRS195 · 24-05-2007, 20:49

With english as good as yours, your are more than welcome here (makes a change from the txt speak or keyboard failures seen on some forums

)

Nice artistic photo as well.

tandk1234 · 24-05-2007, 20:55

Afe
Hi and welcome to the forum. What a superb photo of your car. I really like the alloy wheels. Hope you continue to find the information usefull

dstev2000 · 24-05-2007, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRS195

With english as good as yours, your are more than welcome here (makes a change from the txt speak or keyboard failures seen on some forums

)

Nice artistic photo as well.

wotS Wrng' Wiv, Txt Spk???

afe · 24-05-2007, 21:18

Thanks for the warm welcome

Here's another shot from another angle at same place (Uppsala Castle):

dstev2000 · 24-05-2007, 21:19

Your headlamps are different to the UK design, no projector lens

afe · 24-05-2007, 21:29

And here's my old Octavia SLXi (still going strong) in Oban, waiting for the ferry:

**VRStu** · 24-05-2007, 21:38

Hello and welcome.

Niall · 24-05-2007, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Not seen those wheels in the UK before. I guess they must be specific to some EU countries like yours.

Apparently not.....

"Sirius" Alloy Wheels, yours for £115 ea if you want them from Skoda UK

Niall

VRS195 · 24-05-2007, 23:00

Now that last photo REALLY looks like it should be in an advert or brochure

runboy · 25-05-2007, 00:03

Welcome and I hope you enjoy your new Octy!

afe · 25-05-2007, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRS195

Now that last photo REALLY looks like it should be in an advert or brochure

Hehe, that's a nice advert you made with my photo

dstev2000 · 25-05-2007, 07:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRS195

Now that last photo REALLY looks like it should be in an advert or brochure

Exhausted · 25-05-2007, 08:58

afe - A wonderful set of pictures. I hope I am just as pleased as you when my car (same spec) arrives in 8 weeks, though with UK spec wheels. I must say that I prefer the look of the car better with your wheels.

VRS195 - Most impressed by your vision in spotting that it would make an advert and also in the execution of same.

Derek but still Exhausted

gadgetman · 25-05-2007, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niall

Apparently not.....

"Sirius" Alloy Wheels, yours for £115 ea if you want them from Skoda UK

Niall

Still prefer the 17" pegasis myself

rhys57 · 25-05-2007, 16:41

welcome,nice car.

afe · 25-05-2007, 22:16

VRS195 - you have to remake the ad - I've edited out the ugly lamppost behind the car now

/afe

Edit: for some reason the edited version doesn't show up here yet - I suppose there's some caching on the forum server. The new image can be found here

Edit: and now it's updated - oh well

24-05-2007, 20:21	#1
afe Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia Hi guys! I hope you don't mind a Swede posting here, but I recently found this forum in a link from a Swedish Skoda forum. I'm an Octavia owner since March 2000 (Octavia SLXi), and got a new Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG Elegance estate two weeks ago (kept the old one for my wife and oldest son ). There seem to be some differences in the models we have in Sweden compared to the UK, but I've already found lots of useful information here anyway. Here's my new car anyway - nothing special, but I like it alot: /afe Last edited by afe; 24-05-2007 at 21:11.

24-05-2007, 20:41	#2
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,538 Thanks: 23 Thanked 186 Times in 137 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia I don't think we have many Swedes here , though plenty of other Europeans and those from further afield. You are most welcome here anyway , and it's a nice looking car you've bought. The wheels they have on your Elegance are much nicer than the six spoke ones we have here in the UK. I just had a look round the Sweedish Skoda website and while I can't understand much of your language other than "Ikea" they do seem to have a few differences in what's on sale - no "classic" trim levels for a start. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

24-05-2007, 20:44	#3
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,904 Thanks: 150 Thanked 91 Times in 84 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia hi, Nice car. Not seen those wheels in the UK before. I guess they must be specific to some EU countries like yours. Wonder what differences you have spec wise?

24-05-2007, 20:48	#4
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,935 Thanks: 132 Thanked 120 Times in 104 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia Hi and welcome, that is a lovely looking car you have. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

24-05-2007, 20:49	#5
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 803 Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia With english as good as yours, your are more than welcome here (makes a change from the txt speak or keyboard failures seen on some forums ) Nice artistic photo as well. __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

24-05-2007, 20:55	#6
tandk1234 Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Yorks Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia Afe Hi and welcome to the forum. What a superb photo of your car. I really like the alloy wheels. Hope you continue to find the information usefull __________________ 2.0 Tdi Octavia2 Estate , 1.4 Fabia & now 1.4Tdi Fabia3

24-05-2007, 21:18	#8
afe Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia Thanks for the warm welcome Here's another shot from another angle at same place (Uppsala Castle): Last edited by afe; 25-05-2007 at 22:14.

24-05-2007, 21:19	#9
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 3,842 Thanks: 38 Thanked 152 Times in 138 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia Your headlamps are different to the UK design, no projector lens __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

24-05-2007, 21:29	#10
afe Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia And here's my old Octavia SLXi (still going strong) in Oban, waiting for the ferry:

24-05-2007, 21:38	#11
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,433 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia Hello and welcome. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

24-05-2007, 23:00	#13
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 803 Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia Now that last photo REALLY looks like it should be in an advert or brochure __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

25-05-2007, 00:03	#14
runboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 538 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia Welcome and I hope you enjoy your new Octy! __________________ 2007 Octavia Hatchback, 2.0TDI DSG L&K in Black Magic.

25-05-2007, 08:58	#17
Exhausted Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 79 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia afe - A wonderful set of pictures. I hope I am just as pleased as you when my car (same spec) arrives in 8 weeks, though with UK spec wheels. I must say that I prefer the look of the car better with your wheels. VRS195 - Most impressed by your vision in spotting that it would make an advert and also in the execution of same. Derek but still Exhausted

25-05-2007, 16:41	#19
rhys57 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 268 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia welcome,nice car. __________________ SILVER X5 4.4 SPORT 286BHP. MY OLD OCT VRS 32MPG X5 22 MPG. SOLD JAP INTEGRA TYPE R, DC2, NOW GOT A 4X4 PAJERO......

25-05-2007, 22:16	#20
afe Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New @ BRISKODA and new Octavia VRS195 - you have to remake the ad - I've edited out the ugly lamppost behind the car now /afe Edit: for some reason the edited version doesn't show up here yet - I suppose there's some caching on the forum server. The new image can be found here Edit: and now it's updated - oh well Last edited by afe; 25-05-2007 at 22:53.

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