410bhp Monaro owner looking at getting a Skoda

DanTheMan · 29-06-2005, 15:19

Hi Guys,
Have had a 410bhp Monaro for the past 12 months, baby's on its way and need to swap it for a 4 door car and I have always had one eye on an Octavia/Fabia vRS so here I am....

ONE QUESTION:

Where the hell is the for sale forum on here ? would prefer to buy my Skoda from here as opposed to a main dealers !!

**VRStu** · 29-06-2005, 15:30

Welcome to Briskoda.

The forum can be found at http://www.briskoda.net/forums/f8-fo...or-wanted.html

DanTheMan · 29-06-2005, 15:33

Thanks Stu, been browsing here for weeks and couldnt find it, just registered and there it is, looks like you can't see it of you are not registered !!

***ColinD*** · 29-06-2005, 15:37

Hi Dan,

Welcome...yes we keep a few things for registered owners.

Now good or bad, do I tell him?

You can with a little tinkering get an octy that will keep your monaro honest.

Heck of a change...I've been taking different routes home to avoid the pull of a vx dealershiop around the vxr launch...dam nice cars, but not for this county.

**VRStu** · 29-06-2005, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTheMan

looks like you can't see it of you are not registered !!

Ahh that explains it!!

I would enquire with some dealers about new motors, certainly with the Fabia new prices are often more favourable than used.

***ColinD*** · 29-06-2005, 15:40

Ok maybe not your monaro, but a run of the mill one

Dam must disable ebay password..dam nice car that Dan.

ADMotorsport · 29-06-2005, 15:45

yeah ive been drooling over that monaro for a while on ebay isnt that the second time its been up???

DanTheMan · 29-06-2005, 15:45

Yeah it does shift a bit, have accepted an offer on it and a buyer is hoping to pop down on friday with a briefcase full of cash so I will be looking shortly....

Like many of you on this forum I have had a few Imprezas, and am now sick of the boy racer image and every local criminal trying to nick it, plus the 1K insurance so I got the Monaro, lovely V8 roar, very rare and 30mpg WOW. But only 2 doors and no airbag shut off = baby seat nightmare so its had to go !!

DanTheMan · 29-06-2005, 15:47

...and yes its been on ebay for a while, great coverage, only 6 quid for 10 days and I get thousands of views

SkodiRS · 29-06-2005, 15:48

Hi and welcome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTheMan

Like many of you on this forum I have had a few Imprezas, and am now sick of the boy racer image

Well you won't be wanting a Fabia then.

**delcac** · 29-06-2005, 15:51

That's spooky.......been down to my local Vauxhall dealer (Greens of rainham) to look at a Monaro they have for sale (used). The manager has one with a few bits added, very nice. Just checking insurance out at the mo.

***ColinD*** · 29-06-2005, 15:51

Dan, budget for Octy +3-5k to get a wrx+ppp or 5-10 to get sti+++ feel of performance on an Octy, which begins to defeat the physics of FWD, but hey.

Not as much punch, but different...

SkodiRS · 29-06-2005, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by delcac

That's spooky.......been down to my local Vauxhall dealer (Greens of rainham) to look at a Monaro they have for sale (used). The manager has one with a few bits added, very nice. Just checking insurance out at the mo.

Can I have the front bumper on order then please?

**delcac** · 29-06-2005, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkodiRS

Can I have the front bumper on order then please?

Andy vRS · 29-06-2005, 16:05

Hi

Welcome to the forum.

jtstatic · 29-06-2005, 16:51

Damn, too bad they don't sell those here in Finland, not that I could afford to buy one or even afford to maintain one. I've been hooked since I first saw the videos of that thing in action. Sure it's a heavy lump but damn does it drift nicely, and the engine sound, ROAARR

Anyway I bet skoda is the wise mans choice as they're practical and good performance for the money. It's just they're not the same wow factor sports cars like monaro, the plain fact of FWD makes this..

day tripper · 29-06-2005, 17:49

dan your from scoobynet arent you? I remember the car. Such a shame to sell it.

DanTheMan · 29-06-2005, 19:09

Hell yes thats me from Scoobynet

Its a shame to sell it but remember I have a baby due in 4 weeks and I suspect this may make me forget all about cars for a wee while, got to get my priorites right, the other 1/2 won't be working and I could do with as much cash in the bank offsetting the mortgage as possible !!

jtstatic · 29-06-2005, 19:20

I totally understand your point, we just got our baby girl, she is 1 week old now and I'm the happiest man on earth

Started thinking about selling my hatch soon and changing it for something more practical like fabia combi. Btw, I drive like a granpa now for most of the time

(still like to drive sporty when riding alone though)..

***DGW*** · 29-06-2005, 20:01

Welcome to Briskoda. Even I am impressed with the spec of that car!

I see you are insured with LV like I am. Presumably you are up-to-date with their attitude to modified cars since last November?

geordiesteve · 29-06-2005, 20:15

welcome Dan.

look mate, if its a question of cash, why not sell the house and live in the lovely Monaro???
no mortgage, get a caravan for the family somewhere and keep the car you really want.

Seriously tho, found myself in a similar position about 14 months ago - i ditched the car and bought a Fabia VRS - must admit , it does the 'family man' job very well ; plenty of room for all the associated sh**e that comes with a baby. Dunno if it would stretch to TWO toddlers on a long journey though.

octavia vrs would have no problems coping i suspect.

Tom_vRS · 29-06-2005, 21:01

What a lovely Monaro!

I'm sure you can find a Skoda that meets your requirements...

I'd recommend an Octy PD TDi of some description for a growing family! Jabba can work wonders on them too

Jimmy · 29-06-2005, 21:21

Welcome Dan

I've seen the Monaro on pistonheads I'm sure - very nice looking motor. I tell you what seeing as I'm in a good mood I'll do you a straight swap for my Octy RS estate.

DanTheMan · 29-06-2005, 23:06

Jimmy I can tell you have a heart of gold, and I would *almost* consider your offer if I had not already accepted a previous offer consisting of a large wad of cash.

And as for you geordiesteve - I f**king hate pikeys so I won't consider joining their caravan club

Denis I have read about LV and their policy changes, however since I have had my policy long before they altered anything and they have not informed me of any policy changes then I'm still covered.

Jimmy · 30-06-2005, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTheMan

Jimmy I can tell you have a heart of gold, and I would *almost* consider your offer if I had not already accepted a previous offer consisting of a large wad of cash.

Fair do's Dan, fair do's. Although if the 'large wadge of cash' should fall through I'll still honour my offer - heart of gold and all

29-06-2005, 15:19	#1
DanTheMan Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 7 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	410bhp Monaro owner looking at getting a Skoda Hi Guys, Have had a 410bhp Monaro for the past 12 months, baby's on its way and need to swap it for a 4 door car and I have always had one eye on an Octavia/Fabia vRS so here I am.... ONE QUESTION: Where the hell is the for sale forum on here ? would prefer to buy my Skoda from here as opposed to a main dealers !!

29-06-2005, 15:30	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Welcome to Briskoda. The forum can be found at http://www.briskoda.net/forums/f8-fo...or-wanted.html __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

29-06-2005, 15:37	#4
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,312 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	Hi Dan, Welcome...yes we keep a few things for registered owners. Now good or bad, do I tell him? You can with a little tinkering get an octy that will keep your monaro honest. Heck of a change...I've been taking different routes home to avoid the pull of a vx dealershiop around the vxr launch...dam nice cars, but not for this county. __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

29-06-2005, 15:40	#6
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,312 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	Ok maybe not your monaro, but a run of the mill one Dam must disable ebay password..dam nice car that Dan. __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

29-06-2005, 15:45	#7
ADMotorsport Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: hamilton Posts: 1,988 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	yeah ive been drooling over that monaro for a while on ebay isnt that the second time its been up??? __________________ Andrew

29-06-2005, 15:33	#3
DanTheMan Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 7 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Stu, been browsing here for weeks and couldnt find it, just registered and there it is, looks like you can't see it of you are not registered !!

29-06-2005, 15:47	#9
DanTheMan Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 7 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	...and yes its been on ebay for a while, great coverage, only 6 quid for 10 days and I get thousands of views

29-06-2005, 15:51	#11
delcac Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,396 Members Car: A red one Images: 3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	That's spooky.......been down to my local Vauxhall dealer (Greens of rainham) to look at a Monaro they have for sale (used). The manager has one with a few bits added, very nice. Just checking insurance out at the mo. __________________ The Red Devil

29-06-2005, 16:51	#16
jtstatic Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 129 Members Car: VW Polo 1.4 TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Damn, too bad they don't sell those here in Finland, not that I could afford to buy one or even afford to maintain one. I've been hooked since I first saw the videos of that thing in action. Sure it's a heavy lump but damn does it drift nicely, and the engine sound, ROAARR Anyway I bet skoda is the wise mans choice as they're practical and good performance for the money. It's just they're not the same wow factor sports cars like monaro, the plain fact of FWD makes this..

29-06-2005, 17:49	#17
day tripper Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,717 Members Car: Suzuki Ignis Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dan your from scoobynet arent you? I remember the car. Such a shame to sell it.

29-06-2005, 19:09	#18
DanTheMan Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 7 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hell yes thats me from Scoobynet Its a shame to sell it but remember I have a baby due in 4 weeks and I suspect this may make me forget all about cars for a wee while, got to get my priorites right, the other 1/2 won't be working and I could do with as much cash in the bank offsetting the mortgage as possible !!

29-06-2005, 19:20	#19
jtstatic Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 129 Members Car: VW Polo 1.4 TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I totally understand your point, we just got our baby girl, she is 1 week old now and I'm the happiest man on earth Started thinking about selling my hatch soon and changing it for something more practical like fabia combi. Btw, I drive like a granpa now for most of the time (still like to drive sporty when riding alone though)..

29-06-2005, 20:01	#20
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	Welcome to Briskoda. Even I am impressed with the spec of that car! I see you are insured with LV like I am. Presumably you are up-to-date with their attitude to modified cars since last November? __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

29-06-2005, 20:15	#21
geordiesteve Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: gateshead Posts: 269 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	welcome Dan. look mate, if its a question of cash, why not sell the house and live in the lovely Monaro??? no mortgage, get a caravan for the family somewhere and keep the car you really want. Seriously tho, found myself in a similar position about 14 months ago - i ditched the car and bought a Fabia VRS - must admit , it does the 'family man' job very well ; plenty of room for all the associated sh**e that comes with a baby. Dunno if it would stretch to TWO toddlers on a long journey though. octavia vrs would have no problems coping i suspect. __________________ 2004 standard fabia vrs

29-06-2005, 21:01	#22
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	What a lovely Monaro! I'm sure you can find a Skoda that meets your requirements... I'd recommend an Octy PD TDi of some description for a growing family! Jabba can work wonders on them too __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

29-06-2005, 21:21	#23
Jimmy Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: North East Posts: 2,446 Members Car: Octavia ahem Hearse Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome Dan I've seen the Monaro on pistonheads I'm sure - very nice looking motor. I tell you what seeing as I'm in a good mood I'll do you a straight swap for my Octy RS estate.

29-06-2005, 23:06	#24
DanTheMan Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 7 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jimmy I can tell you have a heart of gold, and I would almost consider your offer if I had not already accepted a previous offer consisting of a large wad of cash. And as for you geordiesteve - I f**king hate pikeys so I won't consider joining their caravan club Denis I have read about LV and their policy changes, however since I have had my policy long before they altered anything and they have not informed me of any policy changes then I'm still covered.

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