Octavia vRS, What next?

[flynntech]

Anyone of you have put much thought into your next change of car coming from an Octavia vRS?

Been finding myself looking around at other cars on the road lately even though its not even time for a change!

Hypothetically speaking if you had another few quid to spend come car change time what would you get?

Another Octavia vRS or what?

[Flanno]

Probably an audi a5 2.7tdi, but would need a fair few more quids to get that

[flynntech]

No. It needs to be 4 door, big enough boot and look well. Has to have 17"-18" wheels and sporty styling.

[Lance]

I sold my Octavia vRS in May and got this........and IMO it's a great car, I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

[robb06210]

Another vRS for me I think

Furby or Octy, but will depend on:

A) How much money I have
B) Depending if a new Furby vRS appears!

[Shifty]

Originally Posted by flynntech

No. It needs to be 4 door, big enough boot and look well. Has to have 17"-18" wheels and sporty styling.

Saab, Volvo, BMW.......

[Dr Zoidberg]

Originally Posted by Lance

I sold my Octavia vRS in May and got this........and IMO it's a great car, I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

They are on my list for my next car , along with a few other convertibles
It wouldn't be a new one and would be a diesel.

[Dodgy]

Good timing this thread! For some reason, I've recently found myself contemplating what will be my next car, not sure why, I'm still really enjoying my vRS.
When I bought my current car, I was considering a Mazda 6 MPS, but bottled it in the end due to running cost worries! For my next car I'm looking for:

• 'Q' car looks - must be much faster than my vRS, but not look it if you know what I mean.
• 4 door practicality
• decent boot space for bicycles etc
• Excellent reliability
• Great dealer attitude and support
• Fair running costs (circa 25 - 35mpg or better if possible!)

At the moment, I'd say the 6 MPS would still be a good fit.

Dave.

[Jonno VRs]

Originally Posted by Flanno

Probably an audi a5 2.7tdi, but would need a fair few more quids to get that

Thought you could only get the 3.0D in the A5 (aside from the petrol engines)

[Josip]

BMW 335i e90

A BMW is the only car I would buy other then a Skoda.....

and Ferrari, but thats not a car, its a SUPERCAR !!!!!

[flynntech]

What do people think of the new A4 ......?

[Flanno]

An RS4 then, but they are nearly 100k in Ireland

[Arg]

Suposedly the new Mazda 6 will get the 170 bhp 2.2 diesel peugeot citroen engine next summer. This engine is alot quieter and smoother than the vw version, plus I want a change from vw group cars.

So assuming the 2.2 version does make an appearance, it will probably be a Mazda 6 Mk2 estate TS2 with leather.

I was thinking about a Audi A4 convertible but this is being updated next year so the price will go up, above my band on our company car list.

[Lance]

Originally Posted by Dodgy

At the moment, I'd say the 6 MPS would still be a good fit.

Dave.

6 MPS was my other choice but decided on the Saab..........must admit I do regret not buying the 6 when I'm at the 'Ring'.

[Lance]

Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

They are on my list for my next car , along with a few other convertibles
It wouldn't be a new one and would be a diesel.

If it's of any help, the Saab is a much more refined drive than the Octavia vRS, feeling a much classier car. Mine's a 2.0t Vector and performance wise it's similar to the vRS. I have no regrets!!

Biggest problem is having to listen to the 'hairdresser/Vectra' bores. You know, the same type that have issues with the Skoda badge...............water off a ducks back to me though.

[ColinD]

I too discounted a 6mps, mainly as there are not many about and I seem to hit on limited production run cars

Currently thinking over a wide spectrum; which makes narrowing it down really hard. Thinking of a few years slow and cost effective in order to go nuts in a few more years thinking something v8 and turbo'd + lots of depreciation benefit

So currently, on the slow and practical side it's a 4x4 of some sorts, l200, navara or roomster/1.9 Octy or into the it might still corner well scale, saab, volvo or Octy Scout.

Just looking at the whole arena and trying to put a house over a car.

[Brian W.]

I really like the Volvo XC 70.

[rsbspt]

Originally Posted by Brian W.

I really like the Volvo XC 70.

Ummm...that model is now out of date and has been superceded. How about the new Citroen C5 with a 208bhp V6 diesel. It's quite a looker too...

Citroen C5 unveiled - First Official Pictures - Carmagazine.co.uk

[Jonno VRs]

Originally Posted by Flanno

An RS4 then, but they are nearly 100k in Ireland

I think we'd all like one of those but of course if we could afford it we wouldn't be all be driving round in Skodas would we?

If I was looking now I'd certainly have a good look at the Volvo range, an XC90, S60 or the new V70. All pretty pricey brand new but good value a few years old.

The problem I found with the S60 though is that they're great cruisers but not much of a hoot on the back roads. That put me off last time.

[FocusZtec]

Funny - as I was also looking at the 6 mps. Its Q car qualities and 4wd grip really appealed (like my previous 4x4 1.8t Octy) but it was saloon only! If they had done it in an estate then I'd probably be driving one now in all honesty.

Lee