Unbiased Advice is sought

robzer · 31-01-2006, 19:29

Hi

I currently have a 54 plate Fabia vRS, fitted with a dragon tuning box.I have been offered an Octy estate vRS (05, 860 mls, heaps of extras) in a part exchange deal, with £4000 changing hands for the octy.

Test drove it today and felt it was gutless compared to the fabia, but think this may be due to the low milage and way in which the car has been driven, ECU setup.

Need to give a quick decision (Fri) would appreciate any reasoned opinions.

Cheers

jaymd · 31-01-2006, 19:45

I personally think this alot to pay £4k!!!!! Prices for Fabia is good,so i would think you could get £9k for yours then put £4-£4.5k to buy a nrand new MK1 Ocy Vrs either estate or hatch.
Don't go for that deal!

Octygone · 31-01-2006, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by robzer

Hi

I currently have a 54 plate Fabia vRS, fitted with a dragon tuning box.I have been offered an Octy estate vRS (05, 860 mls, heaps of extras) in a part exchange deal, with £4000 changing hands for the octy.

Test drove it today and felt it was gutless compared to the fabia, but think this may be due to the low milage and way in which the car has been driven, ECU setup.

Need to give a quick decision (Fri) would appreciate any reasoned opinions.

Cheers

Not sure how unbiased I am but here goes....went from an octy 130 tdi pd so not that much different....dragon tuning box as well! to a Vrs estate...and yes it felt gutless, it did the job ...got to insane speeds really quickly ...but it didn't feel fast ....it was dare I say it boring ............and to top it off the mpg is terrible around town maybe 25 to 28 ...did get 44mpg on a long and drive to Cornwall, but nearly lost the will to live, next was the ground clearance, we found we couldn't visit some of friends anymore it wouldn't go up their drive pillow speed humps had to be avoided or taken with one side only going over them.........it's good car ....fun even sometimes but I swapped it in for a 130pd Superb ....now it has an AMD remap I have no intention of changing it for a while

If you want an estate why not try a pd 130 elegance octy if you can find one ....put a AMD one click on it and you have close to 180 bhp

Fabia 12v · 31-01-2006, 19:55

diesel 'feels' faster than it actually is.... end of the day octy estate is massive step up from fabia.. do u need a car of that size etc etc. ask urself.

robzer · 31-01-2006, 20:12

I am getting nine for mine, new octy Mk 1 is 14500 so would be paying 5500 for a new one, this one is an 05 plate but only registered ion 30th July 05 and is as new with heaps of extras.

yaktrebor · 31-01-2006, 20:24

I'm sure someone posted on here, not too long ago, saying that they had been offered a 'brand new' Octy 1 VRS for 12500 from a Skoda dealer.
I guess if you like the car, then push the dealer for a better deal.
Ring around the dealers, you might get a better price for a brand new VRS, as they will want then out of the way, ready for the MK2.

robzer · 31-01-2006, 21:14

Thanks to all who replied, think you have put me off, and I'll just stick with my furby and run it into the ground.

Unless anyone can convince me otherwise!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris.G · 01-02-2006, 07:44

I done the very same thing a while back (remaped fuby vrs for octy vrs) and it was the biggest mistake ive made with cars. Dont get me wrong the Octy is a fantasic car and excellent for long distance drives but my first thought was "where the hell is the turbo", the car just didnt have the shove in the back that the furby had.

Now I know the octy is faster but sometimes when driving around town just the feeling of moving fast can be just as much fun.Couple that to the fact that the octy is much more expensive to run and insure then IMHO the furby is the better deal bang for buck.

You will defo notice the difference in fuel consumption after driving the diesel, It felt like I was spending more time in the petrol station than I did on the road.

Im now on my third diesel and i just cant see me buying a petrol car for a little while yet cos im to tight

lozgti · 01-02-2006, 10:00

Don't do it.If you really want an estate,get a low mileage new 1.9 or 2.0tdi for about £12-£13k.

Lovely cars,nice interior and plenty of go

EddyH · 01-02-2006, 10:03

The deal sounds terrible.

jonny boy · 01-02-2006, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia 12v

diesel 'feels' faster than it actually is.... end of the day octy estate is massive step up from fabia.. do u need a car of that size etc etc. ask urself.

I agree. The fuel costs as well are much more with the Octy. Having said that, I'd love a new Octy vRS !

31-01-2006, 19:29	#1
robzer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unbiased Advice is sought Hi I currently have a 54 plate Fabia vRS, fitted with a dragon tuning box.I have been offered an Octy estate vRS (05, 860 mls, heaps of extras) in a part exchange deal, with £4000 changing hands for the octy. Test drove it today and felt it was gutless compared to the fabia, but think this may be due to the low milage and way in which the car has been driven, ECU setup. Need to give a quick decision (Fri) would appreciate any reasoned opinions. Cheers

31-01-2006, 19:45	#2
jaymd Proud Dad! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Macclesfield - Cheshire Posts: 1,547 Thanks: 22 Thanked 56 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Unbiased Advice is sought I personally think this alot to pay £4k!!!!! Prices for Fabia is good,so i would think you could get £9k for yours then put £4-£4.5k to buy a nrand new MK1 Ocy Vrs either estate or hatch. Don't go for that deal!

31-01-2006, 19:55	#4
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 4,935 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Unbiased Advice is sought diesel 'feels' faster than it actually is.... end of the day octy estate is massive step up from fabia.. do u need a car of that size etc etc. ask urself. __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK5 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v To be replaced with: Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Final Edition GTI 2.0TFSI 16v... early 2009.

31-01-2006, 20:12	#5
robzer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unbiased Advice is sought I am getting nine for mine, new octy Mk 1 is 14500 so would be paying 5500 for a new one, this one is an 05 plate but only registered ion 30th July 05 and is as new with heaps of extras.

31-01-2006, 20:24	#6
yaktrebor Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire, where the puddings come from. (That's tarts to foreigners!) Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unbiased Advice is sought I'm sure someone posted on here, not too long ago, saying that they had been offered a 'brand new' Octy 1 VRS for 12500 from a Skoda dealer. I guess if you like the car, then push the dealer for a better deal. Ring around the dealers, you might get a better price for a brand new VRS, as they will want then out of the way, ready for the MK2. __________________ 'No more beer!' (unless it's GF)

31-01-2006, 21:14	#7
robzer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unbiased Advice is sought Thanks to all who replied, think you have put me off, and I'll just stick with my furby and run it into the ground. Unless anyone can convince me otherwise!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-02-2006, 07:44	#8
Chris.G Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 30 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Unbiased Advice is sought I done the very same thing a while back (remaped fuby vrs for octy vrs) and it was the biggest mistake ive made with cars. Dont get me wrong the Octy is a fantasic car and excellent for long distance drives but my first thought was "where the hell is the turbo", the car just didnt have the shove in the back that the furby had. Now I know the octy is faster but sometimes when driving around town just the feeling of moving fast can be just as much fun.Couple that to the fact that the octy is much more expensive to run and insure then IMHO the furby is the better deal bang for buck. You will defo notice the difference in fuel consumption after driving the diesel, It felt like I was spending more time in the petrol station than I did on the road. Im now on my third diesel and i just cant see me buying a petrol car for a little while yet cos im to tight

01-02-2006, 10:00	#9
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,640 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Unbiased Advice is sought Don't do it.If you really want an estate,get a low mileage new 1.9 or 2.0tdi for about £12-£13k. Lovely cars,nice interior and plenty of go

01-02-2006, 10:03	#10
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,897 Thanks: 40 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Unbiased Advice is sought The deal sounds terrible. __________________ EddyH Audi S8 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

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