octavia mk 1

dougie vrs · 11-12-2007, 22:40

does anyone know why skoda are still making the octy mark1, i know they are all diesels,and mostly bought by taxi drivers ,been in a few dealers in the last two weeks and they all have them,surely must be affecting sales on the mark 2? seems a bit odd.

vRSLen · 11-12-2007, 22:56

It will be because the MKI is well sought after

mathepac · 11-12-2007, 23:00

They also seem to have tons of mk1 cars and parts which is why they are offering things like loads of options free and some dealers are even offering deals like cost plus £1 for cash.

dougie vrs · 11-12-2007, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

It will be because the MKI is well sought after

i have a mk 1 but would rather have a mk 2 no question,maybe its down to price. as you say they are well sought after but surely mk 2 must be a better car.

dougie vrs · 11-12-2007, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by mathepac

They also seem to have tons of mk1 cars and parts which is why they are offering things like loads of options free and some dealers are even offering deals like cost plus £1 for cash.

thats a brilliant deal ..think they are all 1.9 sdi 's though ...but still excellent

vRSLen · 11-12-2007, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougie vrs

i have a mk 1 but would rather have a mk 2 no question,maybe its down to price. as you say they are well sought after but surely mk 2 must be a better car.

I had to make the choice between a MKI with a big turbo upgrade or a MKII.

I think on reflection I would have been better of with the MKI...

dougie vrs · 11-12-2007, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

I had to make the choice between a MKI with a big turbo upgrade or a MKII.

I think on reflection I would have been better of with the MKI...

would be interested to know why you say that?, i'm considering getting a mk 2 vrs in march /april,would welcome your opinion,and anyone else who cares to let me know what they think.

vRSLen · 11-12-2007, 23:50

The MKII has issues, but they can be overcome. To me, the MKI has more potential with the current development

Bodge · 12-12-2007, 02:10

mk1 looks much nicer. mk2 looks like someone took a mk1 and put a grenade in it, bulging it out a bit.

mk1 also 'looks' faster if you know what i mean.

but i guess thats all just a matter of opinion......

Silver Bullet · 12-12-2007, 13:26

A black mk2 vrs parks next to my mk1 vrs at work,does look a lot bigger but seats do look better.

Given a choice id still choose mk1, potential for upgrades etc (remap next year yippee), but hey im biased.

KenONeill · 12-12-2007, 14:16

The Mk2 suffers from "car spread" IMO. The only place I can really fault my Mk1 is that I'd like more rear seat legroom on the odd occasions I've got more than 1 passenger. In fact, I'd sacrifice boot space for more rear legroom and a longer wheelbase because I'm quite happy with the width.

greg123 · 12-12-2007, 15:17

Why must the mk2 be a better car? From what I hear the floorplan and build are more troublesome and more 'thrown together' than the mk1. But I haven't seen any reliability stats to prove that. The mk1 achieved no2 out of all cars.

Also if the new model is heavier, and has more complex less fuel efficient diesel engines, some may prefer the older one with a chip if needed to bring it up to the latest in power levels.

The old 110tdi for instance, can easily be made to run at 170bhp with no serious mods. But it will do a genuine 60+mpg on a run and 55 average. A VERY gently driven 07 plate taxi with 20k on it and the latest 2.0pd 16v 140bhp, does 41mpg.....

Greg.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougie vrs

i have a mk 1 but would rather have a mk 2 no question,maybe its down to price. as you say they are well sought after but surely mk 2 must be a better car.

dougie vrs · 13-12-2007, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

The MKII has issues, but they can be overcome. To me, the MKI has more potential with the current development

you mean because you can do more mods on mk1? are you saying that the mk 2 is not as reliable then?

Angry Dog · 13-12-2007, 23:40

I much prefer the look of the mk1 myself - much harder too.

dougie vrs · 13-12-2007, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg123

Why must the mk2 be a better car? From what I hear the floorplan and build are more troublesome and more 'thrown together' than the mk1. But I haven't seen any reliability stats to prove that. The mk1 achieved no2 out of all cars.

Also if the new model is heavier, and has more complex less fuel efficient diesel engines, some may prefer the older one with a chip if needed to bring it up to the latest in power levels.

The old 110tdi for instance, can easily be made to run at 170bhp with no serious mods. But it will do a genuine 60+mpg on a run and 55 average. A VERY gently driven 07 plate taxi with 20k on it and the latest 2.0pd 16v 140bhp, does 41mpg.....

Greg.

ok ..i'll rephrase it should be a better car,as it is the second model it should be a improvement on the previous one,handling,performance reliability ect.

why can you not mod the mk 2 in a similar way?

not disagreeing with what you say,but mk 2 has been taking a bit of a slagging on her at times,just want to know if it is still a good car.

Taxi 219 · 14-12-2007, 08:11

I bought a MK1 instead of a MK2 TDi on a 06 plate.It was much cheaper to buy from The Taxi Centre in Scotland (only £10,400).
The manager said that they cannot sell MK2,s as they are not popular in the taxi trade.
But Skoda will stop making the MK1 in 2010.

Gizmo68 · 14-12-2007, 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

I'd like more rear seat legroom on the odd occasions I've got more than 1 passenger. In fact, I'd sacrifice boot space for more rear legroom and a longer wheelbase because I'm quite happy with the width.

So that would be the Superb then

KenONeill · 14-12-2007, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizmo68

So that would be the Superb then

Em no. I'd already said that Octy A5 is too big, and the Superb is bigger.

Gizmo68 · 14-12-2007, 10:03

By car spread, i took it as the width you meant?
The Superb is actually narrower then the Octy II (not by much granted)
The reason i swapped my MKI for the Superb was for the same reason - more rear legroom, the boot it smaller yes, but in reality the size of the Octavia boot is wasted most of the time.

It was however all said in jest hence the

KenONeill · 14-12-2007, 11:46

I meant length, width and sheer mass. My Octy is longer, wider and heavier, but more cramped inside, than my old Xantia (which had a smaller but still usefully vast boot).

slxtdi · 21-12-2007, 16:18

If its legroom you want then the Octy2 is the car, but for that classic Skoda look the Octy1 is the biz!

skodavenezuela · 25-12-2007, 12:25

Yes, I have a 2007 model, petrol 2.0, auto tranny

SV

vRSLen · 25-12-2007, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougie vrs

you mean because you can do more mods on mk1? are you saying that the mk 2 is not as reliable then?

It's just that the MKI has been well developed over the years. The MKII is reliable though

11-12-2007, 22:40	#1
dougie vrs can i get a mk2 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: glasgow Posts: 368 Thanks: 66 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	octavia mk 1 does anyone know why skoda are still making the octy mark1, i know they are all diesels,and mostly bought by taxi drivers ,been in a few dealers in the last two weeks and they all have them,surely must be affecting sales on the mark 2? seems a bit odd.

11-12-2007, 22:56	#2
vRSLen Too Fast! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,304 Thanks: 169 Thanked 193 Times in 138 Posts	Re: octavia mk 1 It will be because the MKI is well sought after __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

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mathepac Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kilkenny, Ireland Posts: 1,312 Thanks: 37 Thanked 79 Times in 76 Posts	Re: octavia mk 1 They also seem to have tons of mk1 cars and parts which is why they are offering things like loads of options free and some dealers are even offering deals like cost plus £1 for cash.

11-12-2007, 23:50	#8
vRSLen Too Fast! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,304 Thanks: 169 Thanked 193 Times in 138 Posts	Re: octavia mk 1 The MKII has issues, but they can be overcome. To me, the MKI has more potential with the current development __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

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Bodge Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England Posts: 840 Thanks: 117 Thanked 69 Times in 65 Posts	Re: octavia mk 1 mk1 looks much nicer. mk2 looks like someone took a mk1 and put a grenade in it, bulging it out a bit. mk1 also 'looks' faster if you know what i mean. but i guess thats all just a matter of opinion...... __________________ Diamond Silver '02 Octavia vRS hatch

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Silver Bullet Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 29 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: octavia mk 1 A black mk2 vrs parks next to my mk1 vrs at work,does look a lot bigger but seats do look better. Given a choice id still choose mk1, potential for upgrades etc (remap next year yippee), but hey im biased.

12-12-2007, 14:16	#11
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 11,043 Thanks: 63 Thanked 548 Times in 536 Posts	Re: octavia mk 1 The Mk2 suffers from "car spread" IMO. The only place I can really fault my Mk1 is that I'd like more rear seat legroom on the odd occasions I've got more than 1 passenger. In fact, I'd sacrifice boot space for more rear legroom and a longer wheelbase because I'm quite happy with the width.

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Angry Dog Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 76 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: octavia mk 1 I much prefer the look of the mk1 myself - much harder too. __________________ Regards, Mike Proud owner of a Remapped Red Octavia vRS Never argue with an idiot - they will only beat you with experience.

14-12-2007, 08:11	#16
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,227 Thanks: 101 Thanked 108 Times in 105 Posts	Re: octavia mk 1 I bought a MK1 instead of a MK2 TDi on a 06 plate.It was much cheaper to buy from The Taxi Centre in Scotland (only £10,400). The manager said that they cannot sell MK2,s as they are not popular in the taxi trade. But Skoda will stop making the MK1 in 2010.

14-12-2007, 10:03	#19
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,264 Thanks: 15 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts	Re: octavia mk 1 By car spread, i took it as the width you meant? The Superb is actually narrower then the Octy II (not by much granted) The reason i swapped my MKI for the Superb was for the same reason - more rear legroom, the boot it smaller yes, but in reality the size of the Octavia boot is wasted most of the time. It was however all said in jest hence the

14-12-2007, 11:46	#20
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 11,043 Thanks: 63 Thanked 548 Times in 536 Posts	Re: octavia mk 1 I meant length, width and sheer mass. My Octy is longer, wider and heavier, but more cramped inside, than my old Xantia (which had a smaller but still usefully vast boot).

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slxtdi Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: octavia mk 1 If its legroom you want then the Octy2 is the car, but for that classic Skoda look the Octy1 is the biz!

25-12-2007, 12:25	#22
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