New VRS real life running costs

[Aspman]

Hey all,

Stumbled across this site looking for info on the new VRS.
I've been hunting about for a new car for a while but I've gotten a bit excited over one of the current deals on the new VRS. £5k down and £200 a month for 3 years. Ok there is a balloon at the end but I change my cars about every 3yr anyway and I couldn't get a Diesel Vectra for £200 a month.

I'm kind of hesitant because my current car is so cheap to run, I don't like it much but it is cheap.

I've got a 53 Clio DCi with 100bhp. I get 55mpg, costs me £200 to insure and £35 to tax. Due a service and probably needs new rear disks which I'm keen not to pay for if I can. It'll probably get about £4k as a trade in.

The VRS will obviously cost more to insure and tax. The stated mpg is about 36 (good for a 2.0T) but I've read user reviews saying they get anything from below 25mpg to above 40mpg in normal driving. What do you get?

Also if you've got a new one what was the lead time on delivery?

I'm still unsure on this (not even driven it yet) I could go for the 170bhp TDI but I'm only doing 10k miles a year and it's probably not worth getting an oil burner.

The deal runs until 30/06 so I've a little while to think (off to Poland for the weekend ) but I'll need to look into it seriously soon.

TIA

[andy2407]

Unless you specifically want something bigger than the Clio, why not look at the Fabia vRS. I would think that is closer in size to what you have now, and would be a lot lower to purchase and to run than the Octy vRS (petrol or diesel).

[RobA]

Hi and welcome.

I have had my petrol VRS for about 7 weeks now, and over 1300 miles have averaged about 31mpg @ 32mph (according to the trip computer). This is mainly on rural roads that have a 40 - 50 mph limit.

I have yet to du any serious motorway mileage, so am looking forward to seeing what the consumption will be then.

Lead-time was about 12 weeks - but that was for a factory order and I delayed taking delivery so I got an '07 plate.

Although it is not a 'cheap' car to run, fuel consumption-wise, it is not hugely different to a VW Bora 1.6 - so I am very happy about that.

In essence, I am very happy with mine and would recommend taking one for a test drive - it will leave you coming away with lots of smiles!

[Jonno VRs]

I wouldn't bank on getting over 30 mpg, but then I have a heavy right foot

The fabia VRs may be a better option for you but I don't think you can get them new anymore as there's a new model out shortly but I may be wrong.

[apd007]

Coming from an Octy MkI diesel I expected my Mk II vRS to be scary on the fuel. I've been pleasantly surprised as to how good it is, normal driving across the city is giving me around 30- mpg, often slightly more. The engine is also supposed to get more economical as it loosens up.

Phone around for insurance, I doubt it would be £200 to insure but my increase from my previous car to my current one was only about £80.

Lead time from order to delivery was about 6 or 7 weeks, but that was a factory order.

As stated though, maybe worth looking at the Fabia vRS, if you can get one.

[Aspman]

Getting a bigger car is one of the main reasons for the change so a Fabia wouldn't be an option.

Insurance for me (just about to turn 30 )will be in the 400-450 region, which isn't too bad.

Fuel consumption doesn't seem too bad for what it is, it's just a shock to the system after 6 years of diesels at 50+ mpg. My old Astra 1.6 used to get about 38 and a 2.0T Vectra (170) gets 32 (on paper so 27 maybe).

I might try to test the both the 2.0 petrol and 2.0 (170) diesel.

[cheezemonkhai]

Try a 2.0 PD140 perhaps with the sports suspension option if you desire a sportier drive?

[Mater]

Ive had my 2.0 TFSi vRS for about a month now and have done 2450miles (i live in germany and have been back to uk twice)

I drive around 2.5 miles to work everyday and 2.5 back again. On this run i usually get around 26-28mpg depending on traffic.

On a motorway run sticking at around 80-90mph i average around 36mpg. If i drop down to 70-80mph this goes up and the best i have had so far is 38.7mpg from rotterdam to osnabruck (about 200 miles) sticking at 70 - 80 due to traffic.

I orderd my car in january and i picked it up on the 24th of March. It all depends on what options you want and the colour. I had to wait an extra 3 weeks to get it in race blue.

IMHO it is by far the best car i have ever owned and ive had Fords, BMW, Vauxhall and Mercedes. So it is definatley worth a look.

One thing i will warn against tho is the Finance with a balloon payment after 3 years. I once had one of those and after the 3 years i owed more than the car was worth so just be careful as you dont want to land yourself in a situation of what they call Negative Equity. You could probably get the same sort of payment if you went for conventional finance over 4 or 5 years (dependant upon APR rate).

Also arrange a test drive of one of the cars then you decide if you want one

Hope this helps

Carl

[Aspman]

Thanks for all your replies.

I'll be driving 60 miles a day 2-3 times a week (I car share) some days on 60mph single carriageway 'A' roads and sometimes on dual carriageways.

I just tempted by the free equipment upgrade offer than is posted elsewhere. I spotted that on the Skoda website and realised I could afford the VRS.

[NeilS]

The Octavia vRS TFSI is IMHO a completely different car to the Fabia vRS - having owned both and finances permitting, I'd go for a petrol Octavia vRS every time. Very well sorted car, great engine, good brakes, great chassis none of which the Fabia has. (Head down anticipating vociferous responses from the Fabia clan) 2 big downsides are of course fuel consumption (97p a litre for VPower) and insurance. I get 27mpg out of my TFSi and used to get 43mpg out of the Fabia. I drive the Octavia a fair bit faster with much more confidence than the Fabia.

[allan1888]

the road tax also went up on petrol vrs to £205 which is a small price to pay .. i would deffo buy another vrs after this one loving the car

[Conshine]

Originally Posted by Jonno VRs

I wouldn't bank on getting over 30 mpg, but then I have a heavy right foot

The fabia VRs may be a better option for you but I don't think you can get them new anymore as there's a new model out shortly but I may be wrong.

You can still order a limited edition one at the moment and you could probably get a nearly new one.

I have a 54 plate Fabia vRs and it regularly gets 50 mpg, Tax is £110 (now £115).

Does around 400 - 450 miles to a tank (40 liters), depends upon how you drive.

I'm 26, full NCD and the insurance is £400.

Most off all, for a small car it's pretty fast and fun to drive.

Just thought I'd let you know.

[Arg]

Don't forget the oil! 1 litre every 6000 miles, £14 per litre. Done 30000 miles, hasn't calmed down yet.

[Aspman]

Just working off paper over 3yr the petrol and diesel actually cost a very similar amount to run on the mileage I do.

I got to drive the 170 diesel yesterday and was very impressed, not just with the power but with the car as a whole. Dealer was so laid back I had to keep reminding him he was supposed to be selling me a car.

I'm having real problems getting a petrol VRS to test. No one in the whole NE of Scotland has one. Fairweather Motors in Dundee might be getting one in at the end of this week. Not sure what I'll do if they don't. Time is getting tight to order a car if it has to come from the factory.

Everyone has a Diesel though.

[Shifty]

Originally Posted by Arg

Don't forget the oil! 1 litre every 6000 miles, £14 per litre. Done 30000 miles, hasn't calmed down yet.

You are fortunate. Mine does 1L every 3k.

Rear brake pads - 6 sets in 30k.

Front brakes pads - 4 sets in 30k.

Rear tyres lasted 10k - by which time the inner edges were worn.

Clearly if you commute in traffic, these things won't be a consideration, but just thought i'd add my tuppence worth.

Driven hard yes - but never in my life have i used so many rear brake discs, or so much uber expensive oil.

Hence it is now in the autotrader. I stick with the Fabia, it's more fun, cheaper to run, and it makes me smile

And the rear discs and pads on the Fabia have lasted 40k, with 30 laps of the ring, and other track days.

[Aspman]

Finally found one to test.

60 bleedin miles away in Stirling. Ho hum never mind.
If I like it it'll just be a matter of playing the game with a few dealers for the best price then ordering in the next couple of weeks

[Arg]

Originally Posted by Shifty

You are fortunate. Mine does 1L every 3k.

Rear brake pads - 6 sets in 30k.

Front brakes pads - 4 sets in 30k.

Rear tyres lasted 10k - by which time the inner edges were worn.

Clearly if you commute in traffic, these things won't be a consideration, but just thought i'd add my tuppence worth.

Driven hard yes - but never in my life have i used so many rear brake discs, or so much uber expensive oil.

Hence it is now in the autotrader. I stick with the Fabia, it's more fun, cheaper to run, and it makes me smile

And the rear discs and pads on the Fabia have lasted 40k, with 30 laps of the ring, and other track days.

The vRS was designed as a family car with a bit of extra go and bling. Actually using the performance around a track probably wasn't what they had in mind. I think it is too heavy for track use and the suspension too soft.

Why not use that extra power to pull a trailer instead? Then buy a Westfield track car to go on the trailer for track use. The Westfield will handle, stop and go better.

[macRS]

I have a petrol RS and i have to say the fuel economy is very sensitive. Ive tried and tested several different driving styles and the got around 27mpg on a long hard drive.
On a good eco run i got around 45 but i kept a close i on revs and listened to the engine more than normal.
So my opinion is that your driving style reflects on your fuel economy.

[EwenS]

Hi
Had my Octy II vRS for 12 months now and nearly 12000 miles. Fuel consumption is generally 28-29mpg with a mix of motorway, A road and town driving. Best I've had was 36mpg on a run down from Aviemore with the family at 50-60mph all the way. Worst 24mpg on a fast motorway run.

Its the oil consumption that gets me. 1L every 5-6000 miles. Never had to put so much oil in a car this young ever! Usually I find careful running in keeps the oil consumption down. Not in this case.

Still - great car!

[Aspman]

heh, just put down a deposit on a 2.0T VRS this afternoon.
Race Blue.