Hi, advice on vrs if pos ?

Koads · 03-10-2004, 20:39

Hi everyone, I have skipped across from scoobynet. About to change my WRX for an Octavia vrs. I have seen one for sale at the dealer in Cardiff. It is silver ( my prefered colour ) oct 02 52 with 10,000 miles, one owner and is immaculate.

They have offered it to me for £10,700 cash ( up for £11,495 ) does this sound OK ? Comes serviced with 12 months U/L mile warranty but no tax.

I test drove it yesterday and was very impressed. Not as frantic as the scoob but much smoother and I am sure nearly as quick once under way. Handling OK, better than expected.

Anyone any comments / advice. I am really doing it to try and save a bit of cash on the running costs, without loosing the buzz of the scoob. What mpg would I expect ? ( mostly M/way )

Sorry lots of questions !

turbo 4 · 03-10-2004, 20:44

I just got a VRS, an 03 , did my first drive this weekend, 300 mile round trip, mostly motorway, 36mpg ! way happy. That was not trying to be economical!

Andrew.

**mannyo** · 03-10-2004, 20:45

An oct 2002 octy came as standard with a 3yr 60k mile warranty from the factory, this will therefor be due to run out in oct 2005, so you dont need to pay any extra for that.

The octy vRS is holding its value really well, compared to the scooby. My July01 Y reg with 45k miles on the clock is still worth more than 7.5k.

Almost forgot .welcome by the way.

stathap · 03-10-2004, 20:45

Sounds like a good deal

I don't drive very sensibly and I get about 30-32mpg when doing big mway miles (including absolutely gunning it down sliproads

)

... seriously, you can't go wrong

MonkeyHanger · 03-10-2004, 20:55

Welcome

I reckon you should hassle them for the Tax as well

Driving sensibly, on cruise, i tend to see 400-420 miles out of a full tank, which is somewhere in the region of 35 mpg.

**TaviaRS** · 03-10-2004, 20:56

Mine I used to get about 38 on a M-way trip travelling at 80-85
A roads, about 35
Blatting it mid 20s
Track about 11

Plenty of ex-scoob owners on here, they seem pretty happy with the change.

Oh and welcome to the board

Koads · 03-10-2004, 21:15

Thanks everyone, anyone had any experience with White Dove in Cardiff ? The sales guy was nice enough, but his knowledge of cars was terrible. He asked me if my WRX was 4WD or 2WD model, and also when asked if the vrs had traction control he did not know, even after I pointed out the de-activation button on the dash !

I think with 12 months RFL the deal could be done !

matchmaker · 03-10-2004, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonkeyHanger

Welcome

I reckon you should hassle them for the Tax as well

Driving sensibly, on cruise, i tend to see 400-420 miles out of a full tank, which is somewhere in the region of 35 mpg.

Driving sensibly!

Who drives an Octy VRS sensibly?

***DGW*** · 03-10-2004, 22:22

Why am I not surprised that yet another Scooby owner is thinking of defecting to Skoda?

Welcome, Koads. You will be in good company here.

MonkeyHanger · 03-10-2004, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by matchmaker

Driving sensibly!

Who drives an Octy VRS sensibly?

In the land of the Speed camera, the driver with the sensitive right foot is king

There's a time & a place for hoofing it, and it's not unknown for me to drive like petrol is free, as some on here will testify

Any other time, i take it easy.

**tfboy** · 04-10-2004, 01:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by matchmaker

Driving sensibly!

Who drives an Octy VRS sensibly?

A taxi wannabe?

Sounds like a good deal, but I'd deffo haggle for the tax

lfc958 · 04-10-2004, 08:14

Koads

Welcome to Briskoda

Just for real cheek, Has it got Cruise or Prking sensors. If not tell the dealer you have 10500 cash + RFL + full tank of fuel, If he accepts then BITE his had off and run before he realises whats happened.

Steve

( Oh ! you will find parking sensors usefull specialy coz of the high boot ) can get cruise retrofitted, from a Briskoda member .

MisterGT · 04-10-2004, 20:43

Hi and welcome, deal sounds about right (I paid 11250 for my 03 vRS with 12K 2 months ago) but try and get any extras if you can. Generally I get around 35-36 mpg although that does include a fair bit of hill driving

edited for terrible spelling

03-10-2004, 20:39	#1
Koads Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, advice on vrs if pos ? Hi everyone, I have skipped across from scoobynet. About to change my WRX for an Octavia vrs. I have seen one for sale at the dealer in Cardiff. It is silver ( my prefered colour ) oct 02 52 with 10,000 miles, one owner and is immaculate. They have offered it to me for £10,700 cash ( up for £11,495 ) does this sound OK ? Comes serviced with 12 months U/L mile warranty but no tax. I test drove it yesterday and was very impressed. Not as frantic as the scoob but much smoother and I am sure nearly as quick once under way. Handling OK, better than expected. Anyone any comments / advice. I am really doing it to try and save a bit of cash on the running costs, without loosing the buzz of the scoob. What mpg would I expect ? ( mostly M/way ) Sorry lots of questions !

03-10-2004, 20:45	#3
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,466 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 58 Thanked 359 Times in 330 Posts	An oct 2002 octy came as standard with a 3yr 60k mile warranty from the factory, this will therefor be due to run out in oct 2005, so you dont need to pay any extra for that. The octy vRS is holding its value really well, compared to the scooby. My July01 Y reg with 45k miles on the clock is still worth more than 7.5k. Almost forgot .welcome by the way. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

03-10-2004, 20:45	#4
stathap Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: north Posts: 1,220 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds like a good deal I don't drive very sensibly and I get about 30-32mpg when doing big mway miles (including absolutely gunning it down sliproads ) ... seriously, you can't go wrong __________________ "Classic" Black Magic

03-10-2004, 20:56	#6
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	Mine I used to get about 38 on a M-way trip travelling at 80-85 A roads, about 35 Blatting it mid 20s Track about 11 Plenty of ex-scoob owners on here, they seem pretty happy with the change. Oh and welcome to the board __________________ 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

03-10-2004, 22:22	#9
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,297 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 207 Times in 156 Posts	Why am I not surprised that yet another Scooby owner is thinking of defecting to Skoda? Welcome, Koads. You will be in good company here. __________________ 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...

03-10-2004, 20:44	#2
turbo 4 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 42 Members Car: 03 Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just got a VRS, an 03 , did my first drive this weekend, 300 mile round trip, mostly motorway, 36mpg ! way happy. That was not trying to be economical! Andrew.

03-10-2004, 20:55	#5
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome I reckon you should hassle them for the Tax as well Driving sensibly, on cruise, i tend to see 400-420 miles out of a full tank, which is somewhere in the region of 35 mpg.

03-10-2004, 21:15	#7
Koads Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everyone, anyone had any experience with White Dove in Cardiff ? The sales guy was nice enough, but his knowledge of cars was terrible. He asked me if my WRX was 4WD or 2WD model, and also when asked if the vrs had traction control he did not know, even after I pointed out the de-activation button on the dash ! I think with 12 months RFL the deal could be done !

04-10-2004, 08:14	#12
lfc958 500 Power Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,069 Members Car: Fiat 500 Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Koads Welcome to Briskoda Just for real cheek, Has it got Cruise or Prking sensors. If not tell the dealer you have 10500 cash + RFL + full tank of fuel, If he accepts then BITE his had off and run before he realises whats happened. Steve ( Oh ! you will find parking sensors usefull specialy coz of the high boot ) can get cruise retrofitted, from a Briskoda member . __________________ Steve Man-Bag ? Girlie Car ? - You Decide ( I have - it's neither )

04-10-2004, 20:43	#13
MisterGT Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Okehampton Posts: 790 Members Car: Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Hi and welcome, deal sounds about right (I paid 11250 for my 03 vRS with 12K 2 months ago) but try and get any extras if you can. Generally I get around 35-36 mpg although that does include a fair bit of hill driving edited for terrible spelling

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