Hello! Newbie & a coupla questions

Jon650gs · 18-03-2008, 10:15

Hi all,

Short time lurker, first time poster

After a change in my driving distance & much caffeine supported reasearch I've decided on a Skoda Octavia diesel.

I have a 35 mile each way commute (half A road, half motorway) & will be going up or down the length of the M3 every 6'ish days, for the next 2yrs. I wanted something with cruise control so I can sit at 60mph, relax & maximise the mpg, as I'm getting fed up doing that in my P-reg Astra 1.6

I've been scouring AutoTrader & it seems to be the Elegance or Laurin + Klement models popping up with cruise control (let's be honest, I want a bit of comfort too, I deserve it

) with not too horrendous miles as I'll be putting on a fair few myself.

Ideal budget is around £5k, up to £6k tops, so I know I'm looking at 02/03 age group.

I've done a search for service intervals/schedules, as I want to know what major things should have been done, particularly with the ones I'm looking at being around 60k miles, but can't seem to find a list on the site. If anybody can point me to a thread or help, I'd be greatful.

Also, are the leather seats that much more comfortable than the std upholstery?

Apart from that, any hints, tips or suggestions would be most appreciated.

Ithankyouverymuchindeed

Skodaboy1983 · 18-03-2008, 10:36

welcome to briskoda

Jon650gs · 18-03-2008, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skodaboy1983

welcome to briskoda

cheers

gillywibble · 18-03-2008, 12:59

Welcome.

The cam belt will be the major one at 60K, not sure about anything else but there are far more knowledgeable people on here than me.

Spec wise both elegance and L&K are great. Hope you find the right one

soldatov · 18-03-2008, 13:08

Welcome ,

I have family in your area.
Octy diesel, good choice.

------------------------------------
Octy 2, 1.9 TDI PD Ambiente 4x4 Combi and Nissan Sunny 2.0 DLX, Company Octy 1.9 TDI Tor Combi.

Conshine · 18-03-2008, 13:22

Good afternoon & welcome

I can't really help on the Octy front as I have a Fabia, but good luck looking and the Diesel is the good option.

Have you researched the Superb range? they seem to be good value and are very comfortable for your daily commute.

Ben

lfc958 · 18-03-2008, 15:24

I had an octavia MK1 Ambiente with cruise, and it was great for motorway.

Search on the usual lookouts for brakes, cambelt, check not burning oil on start up, servoce history, and checkout all receipts to se if there is a common item being replaced.

Either model will do, but check that the leather is still quite supple on the L&K.

westerdam2 · 18-03-2008, 15:55

I've got leather seats in my superb elegance and I like them. Do ensure the seat heaters work - each has its own control and heats up in about 20 seconds. Essential for winter driving and you should be toasted quite nicely within a couple of mins.

I've also got cruise control but rarely use it, even on the motorway. Unless the m/way is quiet and you can get a decent run, I find that the thing kicks in/out because of the flow/non-flow of traffic

Good luck with your choice

Taxi 219 · 18-03-2008, 16:42

hi Jon
Nice to see someone from this part of the woods

18-03-2008, 10:15	#1
Jon650gs Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Christchurch Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello! Newbie & a coupla questions Hi all, Short time lurker, first time poster After a change in my driving distance & much caffeine supported reasearch I've decided on a Skoda Octavia diesel. I have a 35 mile each way commute (half A road, half motorway) & will be going up or down the length of the M3 every 6'ish days, for the next 2yrs. I wanted something with cruise control so I can sit at 60mph, relax & maximise the mpg, as I'm getting fed up doing that in my P-reg Astra 1.6 I've been scouring AutoTrader & it seems to be the Elegance or Laurin + Klement models popping up with cruise control (let's be honest, I want a bit of comfort too, I deserve it ) with not too horrendous miles as I'll be putting on a fair few myself. Ideal budget is around £5k, up to £6k tops, so I know I'm looking at 02/03 age group. I've done a search for service intervals/schedules, as I want to know what major things should have been done, particularly with the ones I'm looking at being around 60k miles, but can't seem to find a list on the site. If anybody can point me to a thread or help, I'd be greatful. Also, are the leather seats that much more comfortable than the std upholstery? Apart from that, any hints, tips or suggestions would be most appreciated. Ithankyouverymuchindeed

18-03-2008, 10:36	#2
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18-03-2008, 13:08	#5
soldatov Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 245 Thanks: 40 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Hello! Newbie & a coupla questions Welcome , I have family in your area. Octy diesel, good choice. ------------------------------------ Octy 2, 1.9 TDI PD Ambiente 4x4 Combi and Nissan Sunny 2.0 DLX, Company Octy 1.9 TDI Tor Combi.

18-03-2008, 13:22	#6
Conshine Golf Pro.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 1,801 Thanks: 90 Thanked 49 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Hello! Newbie & a coupla questions Good afternoon & welcome I can't really help on the Octy front as I have a Fabia, but good luck looking and the Diesel is the good option. Have you researched the Superb range? they seem to be good value and are very comfortable for your daily commute. Ben __________________ Ben

18-03-2008, 15:24	#7
lfc958 Hello New Car Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,040 Thanks: 11 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Hello! Newbie & a coupla questions I had an octavia MK1 Ambiente with cruise, and it was great for motorway. Search on the usual lookouts for brakes, cambelt, check not burning oil on start up, servoce history, and checkout all receipts to se if there is a common item being replaced. Either model will do, but check that the leather is still quite supple on the L&K. __________________ Steve Hello 500 Now its here

18-03-2008, 15:55	#8
westerdam2 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Scotland Posts: 2,102 Thanks: 29 Thanked 67 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Hello! Newbie & a coupla questions I've got leather seats in my superb elegance and I like them. Do ensure the seat heaters work - each has its own control and heats up in about 20 seconds. Essential for winter driving and you should be toasted quite nicely within a couple of mins. I've also got cruise control but rarely use it, even on the motorway. Unless the m/way is quiet and you can get a decent run, I find that the thing kicks in/out because of the flow/non-flow of traffic Good luck with your choice

18-03-2008, 16:42	#9
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,166 Thanks: 99 Thanked 101 Times in 98 Posts	Re: Hello! Newbie & a coupla questions hi Jon Nice to see someone from this part of the woods __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente-Debadged-Metallic Flamenco Red DMF Reqiured soon Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack-Diamond Silver Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX- Red Paul I only live for GTA IV

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