1.8T Engines

pearce_jj · 24-01-2004, 08:49

The thing that's really confusing me, having read the FAQ, is Why?

Why bother to market a 150bhp engine, when at no cost to the company (in fact probably lower cost as only one inventry of ECUs to stock) they could have the whole range with 180bhp (and hence wipe the floor with pretty much everything else on the market at this price range)??

Doesn't make sense to me.

SimonT · 24-01-2004, 10:41

Insurance premium for the customer
VAG not allowing them to offer it (branding etc)
Fear of retaliation? Maybe they don't want a 180BHP baseline for a family hatch!

***DGW*** · 24-01-2004, 12:28

Insurance Group 16 would put a lot of potential customers off. Group 13 is pretty high as it is, especially when the 2.0 is in Group 9.

elegance1.8T · 24-01-2004, 12:43

Well I bought the 150bhp model for 3 reasons,
1) Insurance (only 26 with 1 years no claims at the time)
2) Actual cost of purchase
3) I wouldn't even trust anyone not to steal a vRS around here!

It doesn't mean it's gonna stay at 150bhp though!

***DGW*** · 24-01-2004, 12:55

I can recommend putting a 1.4 16V badge on the back to make your car even less attractive to car thieves.

elegance1.8T · 24-01-2004, 13:03

Thought about that but I would have to swap mine with someone else's when they weren't looking just to be sneaky!

pearce_jj · 25-01-2004, 09:20

The insurance must be it, I'd not throught of that. Still seems dumn though!

How about an SDi badge?

Quinten · 25-01-2004, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by elegance1.8T

Thought about that but I would have to swap mine with someone else's when they weren't looking just to be sneaky!

Or do the honourable thing and buy them from the dealer

humsk · 25-01-2004, 20:58

Alternatively, an even easier option is to just remove the badge and leave everyone guessing - that's what I've done.

pearce_jj · 26-01-2004, 08:46

How easy are the badges to remove? Also has anyone tried to fit a VW 1.8T badge - I always liked the look of that.

humsk · 27-01-2004, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearce_jj

How easy are the badges to remove? Also has anyone tried to fit a VW 1.8T badge - I always liked the look of that.

The badge is held on with a double sided sticky foam pad. You need to carefully pull it away from one end. I put some masking tape under the edge of the other end to stop it marking the paintwork as the badge hinges up - if you get my drift. Take your time to ease it off - works better if the badge and glue is warm (been standing in the sun).
When it's off, clean any excess glue with a bit of T-cut and give it a spot of wax polish - unless you are fitting the VW badge.

Are you allowed to deface a Skoda with a VW badge?

greg2302 · 28-01-2004, 08:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearce_jj

How about an SDi badge?

That's taking things too far

24-01-2004, 08:49	#1
pearce_jj Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maidstone, Kent Posts: 271 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1.8T Engines The thing that's really confusing me, having read the FAQ, is Why? Why bother to market a 150bhp engine, when at no cost to the company (in fact probably lower cost as only one inventry of ECUs to stock) they could have the whole range with 180bhp (and hence wipe the floor with pretty much everything else on the market at this price range)?? Doesn't make sense to me.

24-01-2004, 12:28	#3
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,044 Thanks: 46 Thanked 154 Times in 115 Posts	Insurance Group 16 would put a lot of potential customers off. Group 13 is pretty high as it is, especially when the 2.0 is in Group 9. __________________ 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 ...48.01 mpg...

24-01-2004, 12:43	#4
elegance1.8T Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bury, Lancs Posts: 864 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Well I bought the 150bhp model for 3 reasons, 1) Insurance (only 26 with 1 years no claims at the time) 2) Actual cost of purchase 3) I wouldn't even trust anyone not to steal a vRS around here! It doesn't mean it's gonna stay at 150bhp though! __________________ No longer a Skoda owner But got a new BMW coming in 2 weeks, thats going to make me a really bad driver!

24-01-2004, 12:55	#5
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,044 Thanks: 46 Thanked 154 Times in 115 Posts	I can recommend putting a 1.4 16V badge on the back to make your car even less attractive to car thieves. __________________ 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 ...48.01 mpg...

24-01-2004, 13:03	#6
elegance1.8T Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bury, Lancs Posts: 864 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Thought about that but I would have to swap mine with someone else's when they weren't looking just to be sneaky! __________________ No longer a Skoda owner But got a new BMW coming in 2 weeks, thats going to make me a really bad driver!

24-01-2004, 10:41	#2
SimonT Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Insurance premium for the customer VAG not allowing them to offer it (branding etc) Fear of retaliation? Maybe they don't want a 180BHP baseline for a family hatch!

25-01-2004, 09:20	#7
pearce_jj Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maidstone, Kent Posts: 271 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The insurance must be it, I'd not throught of that. Still seems dumn though! How about an SDi badge?

25-01-2004, 20:58	#9
humsk Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: south staffs Posts: 293 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Alternatively, an even easier option is to just remove the badge and leave everyone guessing - that's what I've done. __________________ BFN, Andrew ___________________________________________ Octy II - 4X4 TDI (leather, cruise & 16" alloys)

26-01-2004, 08:46	#10
pearce_jj Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maidstone, Kent Posts: 271 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How easy are the badges to remove? Also has anyone tried to fit a VW 1.8T badge - I always liked the look of that.

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