high millage VRs

VRs Nut · 21-04-2005, 12:02

dont know of this has been asked before,

but what are the opionions of buying a vrs with the likes of between 80-120k miles on the clock, how much life has the engine got left and how much abuse is it gonna take with mods and more power

***ColinD*** · 21-04-2005, 12:06

New engines from 550...

A few big mods begining on blocks of 60k+ so with appropiate preventative work, cam belt, oil, it *should* be ok...the 1.8t is often described as being almost indistructable.

Have a nosey around, I think now in the archives but a thread on what it took to actually break one...and then it was internals letting go and not the block it'self

VRs Nut · 21-04-2005, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColinD

New engines from 550...

A few big mods begining on blocks of 60k+ so with appropiate preventative work, cam belt, oil, it *should* be ok...the 1.8t is often described as being almost indistructable.

Have a nosey around, I think now in the archives but a thread on what it took to actually break one...and then it was internals letting go and not the block it'self

well i have been looking on autotrader and there are a couple in the sub 5k market, i am having trouble selling my car so gonna c if i can do a straight swap

lozgti · 21-04-2005, 12:51

Wouldn't bother me buying a high mileage car in this day and age. As long as it had a FSH and confirmation all necessary works carried out as and where appropriate.

Ten years ago I used to worry about cars with 20 k on the clock! !

**TaviaRS** · 21-04-2005, 14:41

If you get offered a black VRS with a plate starting RX51***, probably in excess of 150k miles - PM me!

Goochie · 21-04-2005, 14:50

I bought my Octy wth 76k on the clock. It went straight into a main delaer for a full service (long interval oil) and cambelt change, from there it went to Jabba who remapped it.

I've just gone over 80k miles (just 4k in 7 months). The engine runs like new. The only thing that has failed is the rubber gaiter around the rear shock absorber and the DV diaphram was split prior to remap (changed by Jabba to a Bailey)

My car was previously a motorway muncher so there are a fair few stone chips on the front edge of the bonent but its not really a problem and Chips-Away etc. can sort it if required.

I'd say a VRS at less that 5k is a bargain.

Dr Zoidberg · 21-04-2005, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

If you get offered a black VRS with a plate starting RX51***, probably in excess of 150k miles RUN AWAY!

lozgti · 21-04-2005, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

If you get offered a black VRS with a plate starting RX51***, probably in excess of 150k miles - PM me!

I was impressed when I saw a red 52 plate vRS parked up (at the skoda garage ) with 99k miles on the clock (and a sticker under the rear plate with something like ' a 150 mph skoda who would believe it' anyone on here own that car?)

Is that the black one formerly owned by the non track day vicar? Must be nice and loose.Or would the pm advise different

***DGW*** · 21-04-2005, 15:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

Is that the black one formerly owned by the non track day vicar? Must be nice and loose.Or would the pm advise different

He certainly is.

Not sure about the car though.

VRs Nut · 22-04-2005, 03:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

I'd say a VRS at less that 5k is a bargain.

yeah thats what i was thinking, but there is just the problem of getting my car sold before i can do anything grrrrrrr

**TaviaRS** · 22-04-2005, 09:16

The one starting RX51*** could be described as loose

No, I'm not a vicar.

As for trackdays, well in the 30 months and 142,000 miles I owned it, it only did just over 11,000 track miles

Mind you, it has had a new engine and 2 new turbos.

boyced · 22-04-2005, 09:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Mind you, it has had a new engine and 2 new turbos.

your name wouldn't be Mr French would it?

**TaviaRS** · 22-04-2005, 09:39

Good guess

I'm (im)famous

lozgti · 22-04-2005, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

No, I'm not a vicar.

(

I know that really

Didn't know you were french though

**TaviaRS** · 22-04-2005, 10:16

May we, je swee fronsays

boyced · 22-04-2005, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Good guess

I'm (im)famous

A guy at work, Matt Savage mentioned something about a Vicar with a quick vRS and and even quicker diesel....

**TaviaRS** · 22-04-2005, 10:34

Ah yes, I know Matt from various Ring trips (if it's the same Matt). Say hi from me

boyced · 22-04-2005, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Ah yes, I know Matt from various Ring trips (if it's the same Matt). Say hi from me

Must be the same bloke, he's got a 'ring' mousemat

He's not in today though.

I should be going to the ring on the 11th June till the 13th!

lozgti · 22-04-2005, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyced

I should be going to the ring on the 11th June till the 13th!

2 days

that sexy german lady did it in 8 mins

boyced · 22-04-2005, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

2 days

that sexy german lady did it in 8 mins

and clarkson did it in 12 mins! and he cannot drive

lozgti · 22-04-2005, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyced

and clarkson did it in 12 mins! and he cannot drive

Suppose we are going off topic but it's too late now!

I would love to do it .Looked incredibly hairy when Clarkson did it.Cars and bikes coming out of nowhere

.I'd worry about 'taking people out' accidently.

Probably sensible to do it in a high mileage £5k vRS (just to sort of get back on topic

)

boyced · 22-04-2005, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

Probably sensible to do it in a high mileage £5k vRS (just to sort of get back on topic

)

that would be a bargin! although i've been looking at vr6's as a track weapon!

VRs Nut · 22-04-2005, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

Probably sensible to do it in a high mileage £5k vRS (just to sort of get back on topic

)

me and a couple of friends are looking @ going to the ring next year, me i a Vrs and him in a 400bhp s14 200sx should b good me thinks

**delcac** · 22-04-2005, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

If you get offered a black VRS with a plate starting RX51***, probably in excess of 150k miles - PM me!

Jon
He lives near me, still got the wheels on.

He's even tried to race me up North Danes Way.

Quite a nice bloke actually.

smerko · 22-04-2005, 17:12

on autotrader atm...

SKODA OCTAVIA RS 1.8 T
HATCHBACK, 93000 miles, black, good condition, service history, registered Jan 02. £4,250.

thats cheap...

21-04-2005, 12:02	#1
VRs Nut Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 109 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	high millage VRs dont know of this has been asked before, but what are the opionions of buying a vrs with the likes of between 80-120k miles on the clock, how much life has the engine got left and how much abuse is it gonna take with mods and more power

21-04-2005, 12:06	#2
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21-04-2005, 14:41	#5
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	If you get offered a black VRS with a plate starting RX51*, probably in excess of 150k miles - PM me! __________________ 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**

22-04-2005, 09:16	#11
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	The one starting RX51* could be described as loose No, I'm not a vicar. As for trackdays, well in the 30 months and 142,000 miles I owned it, it only did just over 11,000 track miles Mind you, it has had a new engine and 2 new turbos. __________________ 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**

22-04-2005, 09:39	#13
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	Good guess I'm (im)famous __________________ 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

21-04-2005, 12:51	#4
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,722 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Wouldn't bother me buying a high mileage car in this day and age. As long as it had a FSH and confirmation all necessary works carried out as and where appropriate. Ten years ago I used to worry about cars with 20 k on the clock! !

21-04-2005, 14:50	#6
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	I bought my Octy wth 76k on the clock. It went straight into a main delaer for a full service (long interval oil) and cambelt change, from there it went to Jabba who remapped it. I've just gone over 80k miles (just 4k in 7 months). The engine runs like new. The only thing that has failed is the rubber gaiter around the rear shock absorber and the DV diaphram was split prior to remap (changed by Jabba to a Bailey) My car was previously a motorway muncher so there are a fair few stone chips on the front edge of the bonent but its not really a problem and Chips-Away etc. can sort it if required. I'd say a VRS at less that 5k is a bargain.

22-04-2005, 10:16	#15
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	May we, je swee fronsays __________________ 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

22-04-2005, 10:34	#17
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	Ah yes, I know Matt from various Ring trips (if it's the same Matt). Say hi from me __________________ 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

22-04-2005, 17:12	#25
smerko Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 339 Members Car: Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport 2.0 8v Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	on autotrader atm... SKODA OCTAVIA RS 1.8 T HATCHBACK, 93000 miles, black, good condition, service history, registered Jan 02. £4,250. thats cheap...

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