Buying an older Octavia 1.8T

sdds_8 · 27-09-2007, 12:53

I'm thinking about selling my fabia vRS to free up some cash and going for an older higher mileage Octavia 1.8T.

I should be about to get something with around 80-90k year 2000 SLXi model for about £3000

Are there likely to be any issues if I go for a car as described?

Anything I should look out for when shopping around?

thanks
Bradley

ap0gee · 27-09-2007, 12:59

The 1.8T unit is pretty bombproof if looked after properly, and ought to do 150k or more. But you will need to make sure the cambelt has been done, as the replacement interval used to be (I think) 80k - in which case there's a chance the owner of an 80k+ model may have traded it in rather than pay for the cambelt to be changed. The general thought seems to be that the water pump should be changed at the same time, so see if that's the case as well. Suspension is another VAG Achilles Heel, so you ought to get that looked at too...

scottie vrs · 27-09-2007, 13:07

Keep your eyes peeled for bargains on ebay and the autotrader and could possibly pick up a "Y" reg or a 51 plate vrs for that sort of money .

sdds_8 · 27-09-2007, 14:29

Thanks,

Will key my eyes open for the vRS too.

I'm also thinking about a Golf GTi 1.8T of the same age or perhaps the 1.9 GT TDi with a remap. I don't really need the diesel economy benefit as I've moved a lot closer to work and wont be driving as much as I used to. The Octavia seems to be better value over the Golf.

I've emailed Stu to see if cruise control can be fitted? Anyone know the answer?

Bradley

mdk1 · 27-09-2007, 14:52

There's a nice Vrs for sale in the sales section on here for about £4000 i think.

scottie vrs · 27-09-2007, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdds_8

Thanks,

Will key my eyes open for the vRS too.

I'm also thinking about a Golf GTi 1.8T of the same age or perhaps the 1.9 GT TDi with a remap. I don't really need the diesel economy benefit as I've moved a lot closer to work and wont be driving as much as I used to. The Octavia seems to be better value over the Golf.

I've emailed Stu to see if cruise control can be fitted? Anyone know the answer?

Bradley

Yes cruise control can be retro fitted , awesome gti at manchester do for about £175 or there are sometimes full brand new cruise control kits on ebay for decent money that you have to fit yourself , dont know where abouts in the country you are but theres plenty of vag specialists out there .

sdds_8 · 27-09-2007, 17:51

Thanks Scottie_vrs, I use cruise control all the time and would hate to be without it!

If possible I'd getting it fitted by VRStu. He did my fabia vRS and is only about an hours drive from me.

**VRStu** · 27-09-2007, 17:55

As long as you get a Drive by Wire you should be ok. The 1.8t was always the hardest to do but entirely possible.

bengie · 27-09-2007, 17:57

go for a 2001 or newer as they are drive by wire and not cable, they are also face lifted inside and out

the DBW are a bit more reliable and remap higher

sdds_8 · 27-09-2007, 18:09

Thanks guys, are all the vRS cars drive by wire?

Davvers 8¬) · 13-11-2007, 13:02

Hi I got a 1.8T vrs a week and a half a ago and had cruise fitted by VRStu. Absolutley brilliant, quality install and it's great to have cruise again. Thoroughly recommend stu for this job.

GarryC · 13-11-2007, 13:24

Im thinking of having this done. Where abouts are you STU and how much would you charge

Thanks in advance.

Kind Regards

Garry

**VRStu** · 13-11-2007, 13:43

There are a few of us here that can help you Garry, I'll drop you a PM and see who's nearest to you.

Naythan · 13-11-2007, 22:32

I got a 51 plate 4x4 1.8t from a main dealer in August for £4000, only had 40k on it, with full main dealer history by that dealer who sold it originally to the only owner, they replaced the climate panel, window switches and armrest and gave it a lube service in with the price.
I have changed the rear springs as the end had cracked on one of them and was creaking, also the front ARB's, oh and I had it re-mapped and cruise fitted!! Done 7k in it now and love it! Averaged 32.6mpg so far.

27-09-2007, 12:53	#1
sdds_8 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 41 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Buying an older Octavia 1.8T I'm thinking about selling my fabia vRS to free up some cash and going for an older higher mileage Octavia 1.8T. I should be about to get something with around 80-90k year 2000 SLXi model for about £3000 Are there likely to be any issues if I go for a car as described? Anything I should look out for when shopping around? thanks Bradley

27-09-2007, 12:59	#2
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 6,862 Members Car: Black Magic Fabia vRS Thanks: 346 Thanked 366 Times in 317 Posts	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T The 1.8T unit is pretty bombproof if looked after properly, and ought to do 150k or more. But you will need to make sure the cambelt has been done, as the replacement interval used to be (I think) 80k - in which case there's a chance the owner of an 80k+ model may have traded it in rather than pay for the cambelt to be changed. The general thought seems to be that the water pump should be changed at the same time, so see if that's the case as well. Suspension is another VAG Achilles Heel, so you ought to get that looked at too... __________________

27-09-2007, 13:07	#3
scottie vrs Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: lancashire Posts: 68 Members Car: 2001 octavia vrs Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T Keep your eyes peeled for bargains on ebay and the autotrader and could possibly pick up a "Y" reg or a 51 plate vrs for that sort of money . __________________ APR STAGE 2 REMAP , CARBONIO CAI , 100 CELL CAT , BLUEFLAME EXHAUST , HYPERBOOST DV , BRISKODA STICKERS AND A GREEN MAGIC TREE!!!

27-09-2007, 14:29	#4
sdds_8 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 41 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T Thanks, Will key my eyes open for the vRS too. I'm also thinking about a Golf GTi 1.8T of the same age or perhaps the 1.9 GT TDi with a remap. I don't really need the diesel economy benefit as I've moved a lot closer to work and wont be driving as much as I used to. The Octavia seems to be better value over the Golf. I've emailed Stu to see if cruise control can be fitted? Anyone know the answer? Bradley

27-09-2007, 14:52	#5
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,173 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 163 Thanked 132 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T There's a nice Vrs for sale in the sales section on here for about £4000 i think. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

27-09-2007, 17:51	#7
sdds_8 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 41 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T Thanks Scottie_vrs, I use cruise control all the time and would hate to be without it! If possible I'd getting it fitted by VRStu. He did my fabia vRS and is only about an hours drive from me.

27-09-2007, 17:55	#8
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T As long as you get a Drive by Wire you should be ok. The 1.8t was always the hardest to do but entirely possible. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

27-09-2007, 17:57	#9
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,251 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T go for a 2001 or newer as they are drive by wire and not cable, they are also face lifted inside and out the DBW are a bit more reliable and remap higher __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

27-09-2007, 18:09	#10
sdds_8 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 41 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T Thanks guys, are all the vRS cars drive by wire?

13-11-2007, 13:02	#11
Davvers 8¬) Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T Hi I got a 1.8T vrs a week and a half a ago and had cruise fitted by VRStu. Absolutley brilliant, quality install and it's great to have cruise again. Thoroughly recommend stu for this job.

13-11-2007, 13:24	#12
GarryC Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 317 Members Car: Mk1 Octavia VRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T Im thinking of having this done. Where abouts are you STU and how much would you charge Thanks in advance. Kind Regards Garry __________________ Black MK1 Octavia VRS - 18"BBS RC,H&R Coil Overs, Eibach Rear ARB, Golf R32 Front ARB, Custom Code -Phase 2,JBS CAI pipe, Forge Eliminator DV, Spec Clutch, Single mass flywheel + more

13-11-2007, 13:43	#13
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T There are a few of us here that can help you Garry, I'll drop you a PM and see who's nearest to you. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

13-11-2007, 22:32	#14
Naythan Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 38 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4x4 Elegance Estate Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Buying an older Octavia 1.8T I got a 51 plate 4x4 1.8t from a main dealer in August for £4000, only had 40k on it, with full main dealer history by that dealer who sold it originally to the only owner, they replaced the climate panel, window switches and armrest and gave it a lube service in with the price. I have changed the rear springs as the end had cracked on one of them and was creaking, also the front ARB's, oh and I had it re-mapped and cruise fitted!! Done 7k in it now and love it! Averaged 32.6mpg so far. __________________ 01 Octavia 1.8T Elegance 4x4 Estate Cruise control, Selca Cat 1 Alarm Immobiliser 04 Nissan X-trail Dci SVE 06 Aprilia Pegaso Strada 650

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