Got a real car!

gillywibble · 08-05-2006, 23:04

Hi,

I've gone from a Peugeot 607 2.2 Hdi to an Octavia 2.0 Elegance TDi 140Bhp and what a difference. Even though the Octavia is about the same weight, the performance outstrips the Peugeot which was chipped. The ride and handling are excellent and the six speed box is a dream.

I did consider the Vrs but I couldn't afford the new shape and was put off the 1.8 by the rear legroom. Plus i'm heavy footed and couldn't justify the fuel consumption. I also wanted all the extras you get in the Elegance range. It has pretty much everything the Peugeot had but is a true driver's car.

I won't get it remapped until the warranty is up but would appreciate your thoughts on where to go. I am looking at two places, Revo (OBD plug in) and Storm Developments (rolling road). I note there's a lot of stuff about Jabba but do they do diesels? Also, has anyone noticed excessive wear in the gear box/clutch or similar problems?

Would appreciate your thoughts. Great forum BTW.

**TaviaRS** · 09-05-2006, 06:09

Jabba do do diesels

Octygone · 09-05-2006, 07:10

Oh Yes Jabba do do diesels

...also check AMD and one or two others may have a mention on here

octav.ed · 09-05-2006, 08:36

hi. and welcome.

vRS19TD · 09-05-2006, 08:41

Welcome to BRISKODA

Emily-Elizabeth · 14-05-2006, 15:52

The Peugeot 607. Odd choice in car.

elegance1.8T · 14-05-2006, 16:52

good choice and welcome!

gillywibble · 14-05-2006, 21:34

The 607 is, in hindsight, a very odd choice of car. I had an Espace before that (4 kids etc) which was falling apart and needed a motor quick. The 607 was in the right place at the right price but I wouldn't do it again. Not on your nelly.

Thanks for the welcomes. I am now a fully blown member

of BRISKY because the site rocks. And the car of course.

08-05-2006, 23:04	#1
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 7,204 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 2.0 Tdi Thanks: 231 Thanked 269 Times in 225 Posts	Got a real car! Hi, I've gone from a Peugeot 607 2.2 Hdi to an Octavia 2.0 Elegance TDi 140Bhp and what a difference. Even though the Octavia is about the same weight, the performance outstrips the Peugeot which was chipped. The ride and handling are excellent and the six speed box is a dream. I did consider the Vrs but I couldn't afford the new shape and was put off the 1.8 by the rear legroom. Plus i'm heavy footed and couldn't justify the fuel consumption. I also wanted all the extras you get in the Elegance range. It has pretty much everything the Peugeot had but is a true driver's car. I won't get it remapped until the warranty is up but would appreciate your thoughts on where to go. I am looking at two places, Revo (OBD plug in) and Storm Developments (rolling road). I note there's a lot of stuff about Jabba but do they do diesels? Also, has anyone noticed excessive wear in the gear box/clutch or similar problems? Would appreciate your thoughts. Great forum BTW. Last edited by gillywibble; 08-05-2006 at 23:31.

09-05-2006, 06:09	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Got a real car! Jabba do do diesels __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

09-05-2006, 07:10	#3
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,828 Members Car: Octavia II tdi ..for now Thanks: 182 Thanked 116 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Got a real car! Oh Yes Jabba do do diesels ...also check AMD and one or two others may have a mention on here __________________

09-05-2006, 08:36	#4
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,845 Members Car: skoda octavia tdi 130 bhp [170] Thanks: 98 Thanked 64 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Got a real car! hi. and welcome. __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. I was so poor growing up...If I wasn't born a boy..I'd have nothing to play with. -Rodney Dangerfield

09-05-2006, 08:41	#5
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14-05-2006, 15:52	#6
Emily-Elizabeth Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 3,650 Members Car: Silver Fabia vRS with cruise and 5 disk CD changer as the 6th slot has stopped working. Thanks: 21 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Got a real car! The Peugeot 607. Odd choice in car. __________________

14-05-2006, 16:52	#7
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14-05-2006, 21:34	#8
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 7,204 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 2.0 Tdi Thanks: 231 Thanked 269 Times in 225 Posts	Re: Got a real car! The 607 is, in hindsight, a very odd choice of car. I had an Espace before that (4 kids etc) which was falling apart and needed a motor quick. The 607 was in the right place at the right price but I wouldn't do it again. Not on your nelly. Thanks for the welcomes. I am now a fully blown member of BRISKY because the site rocks. And the car of course. __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

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