Newbie here !

Partyboy ! ! ! · 26-11-2005, 20:57

Hi guys,

About to go and view ( 2morow ) a '99 Octavia SLXi Estate, 1.8 Turbo...

Anything in particular I should be aware of, and check specifically for ?

Does anyone here know if 99' models have 3x3 seat belts in rear also ?

Ummmmm,

I think that covers my Q's for time being...

Cheers in advance...

***DGW*** · 26-11-2005, 21:45

Check for full service history, cambelt change (due at 120K but best done at half that mileage), and of course that condition is commensurate with mileage. If you can get it checked on a dealer's diagnostic equipment or with VAG-COM software so much the better since that may reveal stored error codes. Recent Skodas wear well if looked after.

Ooops, almost forgot to welcome you here.

Partyboy ! ! ! · 26-11-2005, 23:09

Oh, i forgot to ask, did the 4x4 estate models appear after 2001 ? am i pushing my luck hoping this 99 model will be 4wd ?

Any ideas on the seat belts in the rear, 3x3 ??? Cause that may be the stumbling block !

Thanks anyway !

***DGW*** · 27-11-2005, 00:58

It definitely won't be a 4X4. I have had a look at the parts list and a 3-point rear centre seatbelt isn't listed for 99 models. It first appears for 01 models onwards.

octav.ed · 27-11-2005, 08:03

hi. and welcome.

Partyboy ! ! ! · 27-11-2005, 12:34

Thanks for the responses guys and gals!
Does anyon have any idea as to how viable it'd be to replace the back seats so that i'd have the all important 3rd belt.... wife is pregnant with number 3, so it is imperative!

Johnnyc · 27-11-2005, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Partyboy ! ! !

Thanks for the responses guys and gals!
Does anyon have any idea as to how viable it'd be to replace the back seats so that i'd have the all important 3rd belt.... wife is pregnant with number 3, so it is imperative!

That's one for the Techs Partyboy but I appreciate your concerns.

Welcome to Briskoda by the way.

Fabia 12v · 27-11-2005, 12:40

it would be possible to change the rear bench for 3x3 cant see any problems occuring. Of course you would have a middle lap belt if not a 3 pont one anyway.

Johnnyc · 27-11-2005, 12:54

I thought Partyboy was actually looking for 3 x 3 point seat belts instead of the older cars with 2 x 3 point seat belts and one lap belt.

Partyboy ! ! ! · 27-11-2005, 14:43

yes, Johnny is correct! I know the lap belt is there, but I want my kids strapped in safe as can be! 3x3 it has to be!
Gonna give a specialist a call today to find out the lowdown, any recommendations???

26-11-2005, 20:57	#1
Partyboy ! ! ! Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Wales Posts: 9 Members Car: Alfa Romeo 156 2.0l 16v Twin Spark Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie here ! Hi guys, About to go and view ( 2morow ) a '99 Octavia SLXi Estate, 1.8 Turbo... Anything in particular I should be aware of, and check specifically for ? Does anyone here know if 99' models have 3x3 seat belts in rear also ? Ummmmm, I think that covers my Q's for time being... Cheers in advance... __________________ If you cant find it... Grind it !

26-11-2005, 21:45	#2
*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	Re: Newbie here ! Check for full service history, cambelt change (due at 120K but best done at half that mileage), and of course that condition is commensurate with mileage. If you can get it checked on a dealer's diagnostic equipment or with VAG-COM software so much the better since that may reveal stored error codes. Recent Skodas wear well if looked after. Ooops, almost forgot to welcome you 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...

26-11-2005, 23:09	#3
Partyboy ! ! ! Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Wales Posts: 9 Members Car: Alfa Romeo 156 2.0l 16v Twin Spark Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Newbie here ! Oh, i forgot to ask, did the 4x4 estate models appear after 2001 ? am i pushing my luck hoping this 99 model will be 4wd ? Any ideas on the seat belts in the rear, 3x3 ??? Cause that may be the stumbling block ! Thanks anyway ! __________________ If you cant find it... Grind it !

27-11-2005, 00:58	#4
*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	Re: Newbie here ! It definitely won't be a 4X4. I have had a look at the parts list and a 3-point rear centre seatbelt isn't listed for 99 models. It first appears for 01 models onwards. __________________ 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...

27-11-2005, 08:03	#5
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27-11-2005, 12:34	#6
Partyboy ! ! ! Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Wales Posts: 9 Members Car: Alfa Romeo 156 2.0l 16v Twin Spark Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Newbie here ! Thanks for the responses guys and gals! Does anyon have any idea as to how viable it'd be to replace the back seats so that i'd have the all important 3rd belt.... wife is pregnant with number 3, so it is imperative! __________________ If you cant find it... Grind it !

27-11-2005, 12:40	#8
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,026 Members Car: Skoda Fabia >> VW Golf >> Seat Ibiza >> VW Polo Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Newbie here ! it would be possible to change the rear bench for 3x3 cant see any problems occuring. Of course you would have a middle lap belt if not a 3 pont one anyway. __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

27-11-2005, 12:54	#9
Johnnyc Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,193 Members Car: MkV Golf 1.9 TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Newbie here ! I thought Partyboy was actually looking for 3 x 3 point seat belts instead of the older cars with 2 x 3 point seat belts and one lap belt. __________________ Johnny "Americans have different ways of saying things. They say "elevator", we say "lift" ... they say "President", we say "stupid psychopathic git."

27-11-2005, 14:43	#10
Partyboy ! ! ! Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Wales Posts: 9 Members Car: Alfa Romeo 156 2.0l 16v Twin Spark Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Newbie here ! yes, Johnny is correct! I know the lap belt is there, but I want my kids strapped in safe as can be! 3x3 it has to be! Gonna give a specialist a call today to find out the lowdown, any recommendations??? __________________ If you cant find it... Grind it !

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