Two new 4x4's just arrived

neharris · 24-11-2006, 10:50

Hi,

I've been a member for a couple of months now, as my wife had a Mk2 4x4 1.9TDi. I was so impressed with the car that as soon as the new 2.0TDi 4x4's were announced, I order us one each.

Very happy with my car so far (picked up last Friday), although its very different from my previous car (Alfa GT 1.9 JTDm) I think in most situations it suits me better.

I had a real dilema choosing between the 4x4 and the VRS TDi though. I had to drive them both twice before I could make up my mind. I like the extra performance of the VRS, but after the shockingly bad ride from my Alfa, I decided to go for something a bit softer and with less tyre noise / vibration which in the end was the deciding factor. I also have a sift spot for 4x4 as I used to drive a Subaru Impreza turbo (in the days when the company paid for all my fuel...).

Anyway, details of cars:
Skoda Octavia 4x4 2.0TDi, silver, with Xenons, MFSW, Maxidot, Curtain airbags, TPM, active head restraints, rear parking sensors.
My car also has cruise control, my wifes has the factory fit towbar.

While we had a few small problems with the previous Octavia (BIG water leak that took dealer a week to find, and the parking sensors playing up occassionally) I was much happier with that then the problems I had with my Alfa over the same period, so fingers crossed for a couple of years of trouble free motoring.

Cheers, Neil.

Borderspeed · 24-11-2006, 11:13

Hi Neil,
Sensible people go for the 4X4 anyway!

Puts riot gear on and stands in corner waiting for abuse

Regards,
Steve

Stuart_J · 24-11-2006, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borderspeed

Hi Neil,
Sensible people go for the 4X4 anyway!

Puts riot gear on and stands in corner waiting for abuse

Regards,
Steve

No need for the riot gear, the discerning driver always knows whats best

KenONeill · 24-11-2006, 14:57

Hiya.

Isn't an Alfa just a Fix It Again Toni in a party frock these days?

LesPaul · 24-11-2006, 15:14

Nice choice, I'm saving up so I can change my 2.0 TDI Elegance for the Octavia Scout model when it's released

Darren

Tom_vRS · 24-11-2006, 15:45

Nice choice in motors.

mluton · 25-11-2006, 00:26

Hello & Welcome to Briskoda

pixi · 25-11-2006, 00:28

Hello

vRSLen · 25-11-2006, 00:31

Welcome,
I quite fancy one but my VRS number plate would look daft on it....

neharris · 26-11-2006, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

Hiya.

Isn't an Alfa just a Fix It Again Toni in a party frock these days?

The engine and gearbox from the diesel is share between Fiat and Alfa, but I couldnt see anything else that didnt look bespoke for the Alfa. The dash was almsot the same between the 147 and the GT, and the GT used the 156 chassis, so there was some inter Alfa sharing going on as well.

You have to admit though, its a very pretty party frock! Which is 90% of the reason that I bought it in the first place.

Neil

KenONeill · 27-11-2006, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by neharris

The engine and gearbox from the diesel is share between Fiat and Alfa, but I couldnt see anything else that didnt look bespoke for the Alfa. The dash was almsot the same between the 147 and the GT, and the GT used the 156 chassis, so there was some inter Alfa sharing going on as well.

You have to admit though, its a very pretty party frock! Which is 90% of the reason that I bought it in the first place.

Neil

I was thinking of engine, chassis and suspension, rather than skin and trim parts.

***DGW*** · 27-11-2006, 11:08

Welcome to Briskoda and I thoroughly approve of your choice of cars!

24-11-2006, 10:50	#1
neharris Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Two new 4x4's just arrived Hi, I've been a member for a couple of months now, as my wife had a Mk2 4x4 1.9TDi. I was so impressed with the car that as soon as the new 2.0TDi 4x4's were announced, I order us one each. Very happy with my car so far (picked up last Friday), although its very different from my previous car (Alfa GT 1.9 JTDm) I think in most situations it suits me better. I had a real dilema choosing between the 4x4 and the VRS TDi though. I had to drive them both twice before I could make up my mind. I like the extra performance of the VRS, but after the shockingly bad ride from my Alfa, I decided to go for something a bit softer and with less tyre noise / vibration which in the end was the deciding factor. I also have a sift spot for 4x4 as I used to drive a Subaru Impreza turbo (in the days when the company paid for all my fuel...). Anyway, details of cars: Skoda Octavia 4x4 2.0TDi, silver, with Xenons, MFSW, Maxidot, Curtain airbags, TPM, active head restraints, rear parking sensors. My car also has cruise control, my wifes has the factory fit towbar. While we had a few small problems with the previous Octavia (BIG water leak that took dealer a week to find, and the parking sensors playing up occassionally) I was much happier with that then the problems I had with my Alfa over the same period, so fingers crossed for a couple of years of trouble free motoring. Cheers, Neil.

24-11-2006, 11:13	#2
Borderspeed I am the Law! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 167 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Two new 4x4's just arrived Hi Neil, Sensible people go for the 4X4 anyway! Puts riot gear on and stands in corner waiting for abuse Regards, Steve __________________ NO PLAN SURVIVES CONTACT WITH REALITY!!

24-11-2006, 14:57	#4
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 9,413 Thanks: 46 Thanked 436 Times in 429 Posts	Re: Two new 4x4's just arrived Hiya. Isn't an Alfa just a Fix It Again Toni in a party frock these days?

24-11-2006, 15:14	#5
LesPaul Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Two new 4x4's just arrived Nice choice, I'm saving up so I can change my 2.0 TDI Elegance for the Octavia Scout model when it's released Darren

24-11-2006, 15:45	#6
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,727 Thanks: 557 Thanked 361 Times in 243 Posts	Re: Two new 4x4's just arrived Nice choice in motors. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal

25-11-2006, 00:26	#7
mluton I have VAG COM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,167 Thanks: 42 Thanked 203 Times in 179 Posts	Re: Two new 4x4's just arrived Hello & Welcome to Briskoda __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

25-11-2006, 00:28	#8
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 5,940 Thanks: 95 Thanked 82 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Two new 4x4's just arrived Hello __________________

25-11-2006, 00:31	#9
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 169 Thanked 155 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Two new 4x4's just arrived Welcome, I quite fancy one but my VRS number plate would look daft on it.... __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

27-11-2006, 11:08	#12
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,000 Thanks: 41 Thanked 147 Times in 112 Posts	Re: Two new 4x4's just arrived Welcome to Briskoda and I thoroughly approve of your choice of cars! __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...47.59 mpg...

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