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tsr2 · 29-01-2007, 22:35

Hi everyone

I've just put a deposit on a 2003 Octavia VRS Estate. It seemed like a real fun car on the test drive and it has the space we need, since I became a family man.

I was a little concerned by the comments on the Honest John web site about timing belts breaking around 70000-8000 miles on the 20V engines. I'm not sure if that applies to the VRS? The salesmen said they'd never had a case, but he would say that wouldn't he? I assume that the timing belt should be changed around 60000 miles anyway. Is that right?

Also, I'm a little concerned that the black and silver trim isn't very practical. The silver looks as though it will show marks. Who else has got that trim and has kids? Is it easy to keep clean?

Anyway, I'm looking forward to picking up the car on Friday. I expect I'll enjoy the car and I'll probably drop in here every so often

nbr_uk · 29-01-2007, 22:41

Welcome and congratulations on the new car! You're right - timing belts should be changed at 60,000 (at least that what the dealer told me) so there shouldn't be an issue.
I've had mine 6 weeks and the trim isn't particularly grubby yet, having said that I don't have kids and I've been careful to keep it cleanish.

Liverpool-Lad · 29-01-2007, 23:36

Yes, Id set that aside an air on the side of caution and get the full timing kit/water pump done at around that time. Cost me £280.

Enjoy it anyway!

mluton · 29-01-2007, 23:41

60k or 4 years for the cam belt.

No kids but a silver trim, so i cant comment. Im never dirty getting in my car but its gone slightly off colour now. Nothing a good valet should get rid of though.

Welcome to Briskoda

Max Damage · 29-01-2007, 23:50

Got kids and a vRs and they erm don't mix

Especially when one of them plays footy every week and gets covered in mud

Liverpool-Lad · 29-01-2007, 23:50

Is it 4? I thought it was 5...

Liverpool-Lad · 29-01-2007, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Damage

Got kids and a vRs and they erm don't mix

Especially when one of them plays footy every week and gets covered in mud

Put him in the boot.

Max Damage · 29-01-2007, 23:52

Tried that but the missus got a upset. Thought I was being cruel or something like that!!!!!!!!

Liverpool-Lad · 29-01-2007, 23:55

Ive got it...bike in the boot and let him ride home!

mluton · 29-01-2007, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liverpool-Lad

Is it 4? I thought it was 5...

Im sure its 4 years, but i could be wrong.

Liverpool-Lad · 30-01-2007, 00:17

Phew, luckily mine was done just after 5 years at 43k.

AlexH · 30-01-2007, 20:18

Got mine second-hand (o4 plate) with 17k on the clock and was in good nick. I put cheap mats down straight away on the original ones to keep them looking new. Sad.. i know, but worth it!

iain · 30-01-2007, 23:19

no kids but spend a lot of time with an 8 month old niece and came up with a neat and simple solution which looks good. town and country heavy duty seat covers. they have been on the seats about 18 months and still fine

***DGW*** · 30-01-2007, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by mluton

Im sure its 4 years, but i could be wrong.

Read this sticky:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/ask-t...nterval/56532/

29-01-2007, 22:35	#1
tsr2 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stevenage Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New here Hi everyone I've just put a deposit on a 2003 Octavia VRS Estate. It seemed like a real fun car on the test drive and it has the space we need, since I became a family man. I was a little concerned by the comments on the Honest John web site about timing belts breaking around 70000-8000 miles on the 20V engines. I'm not sure if that applies to the VRS? The salesmen said they'd never had a case, but he would say that wouldn't he? I assume that the timing belt should be changed around 60000 miles anyway. Is that right? Also, I'm a little concerned that the black and silver trim isn't very practical. The silver looks as though it will show marks. Who else has got that trim and has kids? Is it easy to keep clean? Anyway, I'm looking forward to picking up the car on Friday. I expect I'll enjoy the car and I'll probably drop in here every so often Last edited by tsr2; 29-01-2007 at 22:45.

29-01-2007, 22:41	#2
nbr_uk Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 311 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: New here Welcome and congratulations on the new car! You're right - timing belts should be changed at 60,000 (at least that what the dealer told me) so there shouldn't be an issue. I've had mine 6 weeks and the trim isn't particularly grubby yet, having said that I don't have kids and I've been careful to keep it cleanish.

29-01-2007, 23:36	#3
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,648 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: New here Yes, Id set that aside an air on the side of caution and get the full timing kit/water pump done at around that time. Cost me £280. Enjoy it anyway! __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

29-01-2007, 23:41	#4
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 46 Thanked 228 Times in 202 Posts	Re: New here 60k or 4 years for the cam belt. No kids but a silver trim, so i cant comment. Im never dirty getting in my car but its gone slightly off colour now. Nothing a good valet should get rid of though. 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 *------------------------------------------------*

29-01-2007, 23:50	#5
Max Damage Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oldham Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New here Got kids and a vRs and they erm don't mix Especially when one of them plays footy every week and gets covered in mud

29-01-2007, 23:50	#6
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,648 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: New here Is it 4? I thought it was 5... __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

29-01-2007, 23:52	#8
Max Damage Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oldham Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New here Tried that but the missus got a upset. Thought I was being cruel or something like that!!!!!!!!

29-01-2007, 23:55	#9
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,648 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: New here Ive got it...bike in the boot and let him ride home! __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

30-01-2007, 00:17	#11
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,648 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: New here Phew, luckily mine was done just after 5 years at 43k. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

30-01-2007, 20:18	#12
AlexH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North East Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New here Got mine second-hand (o4 plate) with 17k on the clock and was in good nick. I put cheap mats down straight away on the original ones to keep them looking new. Sad.. i know, but worth it! __________________ Al.... Skoda Octavia vRS 04 in silver

30-01-2007, 23:19	#13
iain Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the great north west Posts: 228 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: New here no kids but spend a lot of time with an 8 month old niece and came up with a neat and simple solution which looks good. town and country heavy duty seat covers. they have been on the seats about 18 months and still fine

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