So, the deisel vRS

Fluffmeister · 12-01-2007, 11:41

It sounds a bit "carp" to me

with the current thread on dpf's / eml's.

pdhealy · 12-01-2007, 11:46

I was keeping an eye on the diesel RS for my next car, but have been put off by these reports too. In general the Octy 2 RS seems to suffer from rattles as much, if not more than the Octy 1.

Think I will hang on to my Mk 1 for another while.

Fluffmeister · 12-01-2007, 11:53

Not got / had a single rattle or squeak in mine, and I have swapped head units, had the dash out for a "parrot" install, hardwired the talex and everything is still tight and squeak free despite my hamfisted attempts to make it otherwise

I did have one tiny squeak from the boot, which was the carrierbag holder, quick squirt of 3 in 1 ........ no squeak.

On 12k miles now since April and still smiling ...... smiling but really wanting an R32 though

but I like being married, and having my testicles in the usual position suspended just below the groin, not sitting in a specimine jar on the mantlepiece with the mrs grinning manically

**VRStu** · 12-01-2007, 16:41

My tailgate rattles but thats a known issue which should be sorted when I can be bothered to take it in to the dealers.

I looked up the cost comparisons of the Petrol vs Diesel and was quite surprised how close they were.

bahnstormer vrs · 12-01-2007, 16:49

Test driven both Petrol and Diesel vRSs - about to order the Diesel! The performance is effortless with so much grunt, not as peaky as expected and a good spread of power. It will be a Company car and the tax angle/fuel consumption is a factor.

Problems? Some you do, some you don't - no matter. Besides I LIKE to keep in touch with my dealer's service dept anyway (perverse?).

Jonno VRs · 12-01-2007, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Test driven both Petrol and Diesel vRSs - about to order the Diesel! The performance is effortless with so much grunt, not as peaky as expected and a good spread of power.

The petrol is quicker though...

dan123 · 12-01-2007, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonno VRs

The petrol is quicker though...

cheezemonkhai · 12-01-2007, 18:57

Having a golf GT TDI PD170 as a hire car at the moment, the petrol is quicker, but i still think the derv is very quick for such a car and you can get 50mpg (just) from it if driving normally and not enjoying the power

Think i'll be sticking to a 1.9 PD105 or 2.0 PD140 depending on the insurance

Johnwg · 12-01-2007, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

Having a golf GT TDI PD170 as a hire car at the moment, the petrol is quicker, but i still think the derv is very quick for such a car and you can get 50mpg (just) from it if driving normally and not enjoying the power

Think i'll be sticking to a 1.9 PD105 or 2.0 PD140 depending on the insurance

Off topic, I'd just thought I'd share my experiences of the 105bhp 1.9 TDI (all be it in a MKV Golf)

The 105bhp is misleading - it shifts

and I think would map realy well to around 150bhp ish mark - pannel filter going on this weekend, with the aim of getting it remapped in a months time

On the down side it misses that 6th gear that the 130bhp PD versions have.... on motorway runs doing a constant 80mph you'll be lucky to see 50mpg.... I've found you only get into the mid-high 50's if your doing between 50-60mph.

On topic, I'd love to have a go in the 2.0TDI 170bhp, my Dad's car has the 140bhp version mapped to around 180bhp and it sure flies

Lady Elanore · 12-01-2007, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

...... smiling but really wanting an R32 though

but I like being married, and having my testicles in the usual position suspended just below the groin, not sitting in a specimin jar on the mantlepeice with the mrs grinning manically

Now there is a car I would love, it sounds great and would be perfect for long distance commutes, well except for the cost and the limited boot space and the fact that every little scroat round here would try to nick it and the tyre wear and the…….

I’d still love one over a Golf GTi too, regardless of what the mags say about the handling.

dibbley · 14-01-2007, 23:34

Hi all,

I got my VRs TDi in early September, it now has over 8k on the clock, it was off the road for 6 weeks after some scum vandalised it. But if you think it will do 50mpg, dream on! Mine averages 41.2mpg, and the vast majority of my millage is at 70-85mph on the motorway.

It does get thrashed once in a while, but even then the mpg does not drop significantly below this figure.

I was hoping for better, but then, it is better than the Superb I had!

Cheers,

Dibbley

cheezemonkhai · 14-01-2007, 23:42

I got 50.5 out of the golf GT TDI on motorway run last week.

For that run that is very poor compared to my old car

**VRStu** · 15-01-2007, 07:11

I spoke to the dealers yesterday and they are getting the CEL on theirs pretty regularly.

bahnstormer vrs · 15-01-2007, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I spoke to the dealers yesterday and they are getting the CEL on theirs pretty regularly.

Sorry Stu, but I don't know "CEL" - please explain. Thanks.

GreekDemon · 15-01-2007, 08:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Sorry Stu, but I don't know "CEL" - please explain. Thanks.

I think it means Check Engine Light

**VRStu** · 15-01-2007, 17:46

Yep Check Engine Light

bahnstormer vrs · 15-01-2007, 17:58

Thanks guys; I will add CEL to my vocabulary of; vRS TDI ASR ESP DSG MBA EDL HBA TPM etc. etc.

**VRStu** · 15-01-2007, 18:14

Good, Good - you should be fully conversant soon then.

12-01-2007, 11:41	#1
Fluffmeister Hi! I'm Vermin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,189 Thanks: 66 Thanked 118 Times in 96 Posts	So, the deisel vRS It sounds a bit "carp" to me with the current thread on dpf's / eml's. __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

12-01-2007, 11:46	#2
pdhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 938 Thanks: 18 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts	Re: So, the deisel vRS I was keeping an eye on the diesel RS for my next car, but have been put off by these reports too. In general the Octy 2 RS seems to suffer from rattles as much, if not more than the Octy 1. Think I will hang on to my Mk 1 for another while. __________________ Dear Lord.. The gods have been good to me. For the first time in my life, everything is absolutely perfect just the way it is. So here's the deal: You freeze everything the way it is, and I won't ask for anything more. If that is OK, please give me absolutely no sign. OK, deal.

12-01-2007, 11:53	#3
Fluffmeister Hi! I'm Vermin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,189 Thanks: 66 Thanked 118 Times in 96 Posts	Re: So, the deisel vRS Not got / had a single rattle or squeak in mine, and I have swapped head units, had the dash out for a "parrot" install, hardwired the talex and everything is still tight and squeak free despite my hamfisted attempts to make it otherwise I did have one tiny squeak from the boot, which was the carrierbag holder, quick squirt of 3 in 1 ........ no squeak. On 12k miles now since April and still smiling ...... smiling but really wanting an R32 though but I like being married, and having my testicles in the usual position suspended just below the groin, not sitting in a specimine jar on the mantlepiece with the mrs grinning manically __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky Last edited by Fluffmeister; 12-01-2007 at 23:14.

12-01-2007, 16:49	#5
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,463 Thanks: 41 Thanked 130 Times in 119 Posts	Re: So, the deisel vRS Test driven both Petrol and Diesel vRSs - about to order the Diesel! The performance is effortless with so much grunt, not as peaky as expected and a good spread of power. It will be a Company car and the tax angle/fuel consumption is a factor. Problems? Some you do, some you don't - no matter. Besides I LIKE to keep in touch with my dealer's service dept anyway (perverse?).

12-01-2007, 18:57	#8
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,604 Thanks: 86 Thanked 394 Times in 365 Posts	Re: So, the deisel vRS Having a golf GT TDI PD170 as a hire car at the moment, the petrol is quicker, but i still think the derv is very quick for such a car and you can get 50mpg (just) from it if driving normally and not enjoying the power Think i'll be sticking to a 1.9 PD105 or 2.0 PD140 depending on the insurance __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

14-01-2007, 23:34	#11
dibbley Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: So, the deisel vRS Hi all, I got my VRs TDi in early September, it now has over 8k on the clock, it was off the road for 6 weeks after some scum vandalised it. But if you think it will do 50mpg, dream on! Mine averages 41.2mpg, and the vast majority of my millage is at 70-85mph on the motorway. It does get thrashed once in a while, but even then the mpg does not drop significantly below this figure. I was hoping for better, but then, it is better than the Superb I had! Cheers, Dibbley __________________ Racing Blue Vrs TDi, Silver BMW K1200R

14-01-2007, 23:42	#12
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,604 Thanks: 86 Thanked 394 Times in 365 Posts	Re: So, the deisel vRS I got 50.5 out of the golf GT TDI on motorway run last week. For that run that is very poor compared to my old car __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

15-01-2007, 07:11	#13
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,405 Thanks: 113 Thanked 918 Times in 825 Posts	Re: So, the deisel vRS I spoke to the dealers yesterday and they are getting the CEL on theirs pretty regularly. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

15-01-2007, 17:46	#16
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,405 Thanks: 113 Thanked 918 Times in 825 Posts	Re: So, the deisel vRS Yep Check Engine Light __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

15-01-2007, 17:58	#17
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,463 Thanks: 41 Thanked 130 Times in 119 Posts	Re: So, the deisel vRS Thanks guys; I will add CEL to my vocabulary of; vRS TDI ASR ESP DSG MBA EDL HBA TPM etc. etc.

15-01-2007, 18:14	#18
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,405 Thanks: 113 Thanked 918 Times in 825 Posts	Re: So, the deisel vRS Good, Good - you should be fully conversant soon then. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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