My New Octavia vRS

exFiesta · 17-07-2007, 16:12

Can't wait! Picking it up Saturday morning, one week early! Not looking forward to the dent in the wallet much, but, I'm sure the car will wipe a smile across my face

Got to get from Reading to Mansfield, but a hire car is sorted for that. Rainworth are going to pick me up from the hire place - top guys Jeremy and Steve.

The car is being treated to a boot mat

and the paint/interior protection (can't remember which one it is).

Apart from the obvious scratches, swirls, dents etc with paint work (and extra's) is there anything else to look out for in particular?

I'll pop some pic's up once I make it back to Reading!

K

Superted · 17-07-2007, 16:22

Have a look at this site for more info, maybe useful

Octavia-vrs.com

andy2407 · 17-07-2007, 17:00

Have a look at this thread - http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...-checks/80757/ - which asked a similar question.

I also read recently that some dealers appear not to have bothered to check the tyre pressures - would be a good idea to check yourself anyway asap after picking it up.

golfturbo · 17-07-2007, 17:27

Enjoy the new car! Good run on the way back to loosen it up!

bahnstormer vrs · 17-07-2007, 18:03

Yup; tyre pressures seems to be a popular 'missed it' by dealers at present.

Simple thing; check that the options you have orders have actually been fitted!

My dealer went through a 'delivery proceedure' that took about 45 mins, it seemed a bit tedious but he made sure that every thing was covered. He should point out which Service Interval, is set on the car - fixed or variable. In fact, having mentioned this, he should ask you NOW which regime you want the car set to, so that it can be set on PDI.

On the way back just relax and waft along on the wave of TFSI torque or tsunami of TDI torque (don't think you said which one you're getting).

exFiesta · 17-07-2007, 18:27

sorry yeah, its in the sig... but a tdi

any recommendations on fixed or variable servicing?

exFiesta · 17-07-2007, 21:11

Apologies, I was on the train earlier and typing long answers is painful on the mobile!

Thanks everyone for your replies, I'll keep the extra questions & info on my list!

bahnstormer vrs · 17-07-2007, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by exFiesta

sorry yeah, its in the sig... but a tdi

any recommendations on fixed or variable servicing?

Depends on your expected annual mileage and typical journey pattern. Suggest you discuss you discuss with your dealer.

For me I do c.18-20,000 miles pa with a 50 mile daily commute on mixture of M'way/A road and Urban plus occasional trips - I'm on variable and likely to service at 18,000 miles/one year.

exFiesta · 20-07-2007, 20:43

Picked up the hire car today... vauxhall zafira 1.8... not impressed but hey I only have to do about 160 miles then I'll have my octy

i'll put some pics up tomorrow!

Daformah · 20-07-2007, 22:58

that garage is 2 mins from my house! hope you enjoy it as much as i do mine. hatch thou. i travelled 80 miles to manchester. why cant the nearest be the cheapest?

exFiesta · 22-07-2007, 16:32

some pics as promised

Spec of car:
Race Blue Octavia vRS TDi Estate
Cruise control
Curtain air bags
Rain sensing wipers & light pack
Jumbo box, Rear Electrics, Dual Zone Aircon
18" Rims
Maxi-Dot
Sunset Glass
Silversealed

Done about 200 miles now, I am very pleased with it and convinced I made the right decision

exFiesta · 22-07-2007, 16:34

and a couple more

exFiesta · 22-07-2007, 16:38

I was really impressed with Rainworth Motors, nothing was too much trouble for them, a good cappucino too.

Hi to the guy with the Fabia vRS SE who I met down there, if you're on the site

mdk1 · 22-07-2007, 19:37

Looks very nice

Makefish · 22-07-2007, 19:58

Very nice apart from the wood burning stove under the bonnet!

Seriously though, good choice and having seen an estate vRS at the weekend I'm begining to wish I'd gone for one myself

bahnstormer vrs · 22-07-2007, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Very nice apart from the wood burning stove under the bonnet!

Heathen! or are you jealous?

TDI vRS is cool.

Makefish · 22-07-2007, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Heathen! or are you jealous?

erm, neither!

Harry_vRS · 22-07-2007, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

TDI vRS is slow.

Couldn't have summed it up better myself

Jonno VRs · 22-07-2007, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Heathen! or are you jealous?

TDI vRS is cool.

I'm afraid a diesel will never be cool. Using Clarkson's test, you turn up to pick up Kristin Scott Thomas in a diesel and she'll think you drive a bus.

bahnstormer vrs · 22-07-2007, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry_vRS

Couldn't have summed it up better myself

Ahem!! Unauthorised editing - naughty!

Makefish · 22-07-2007, 20:47

Steady on Harry, I can vouch that the PD170 is far from slow, it just aint quite up to the petrol that's all.

Edit: Back on topic guys, me included

bahnstormer vrs · 22-07-2007, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

erm, neither!

... accepted.

exFiesta · 22-07-2007, 20:53

@makefish, thanks... hopefully I'll catch up with you at the next meet in newbury...

TDi is both cool, and slower than the TFSI. I've only done 200 miles so far, but the drive is totally different to my previous octy 1 rs (obviously). It is a lot more relaxed to drive but will push on when you want it to, oh... and the economy is excellent already next to the previous car

The interior is the most important change for me, it is IMO a massive step up from the previous generation. Don't get me wrong though, I loved my previous one too!

K

bahnstormer vrs · 22-07-2007, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by exFiesta

@makefish, thanks... hopefully I'll catch up with you at the next meet in newbury...

TDi is both cool, and slower than the TFSI. I've only done 200 miles so far, but the drive is totally different to my previous octy 1 rs (obviously). It is a lot more relaxed to drive but will push on when you want it to, oh... and the economy is excellent already next to the previous car

The interior is the most important change for me, it is IMO a massive step up from the previous generation. Don't get me wrong though, I loved my previous one too!

K

Its your car and as long as you enjoy it, it doesn't matter a jot what we others think.

Enjoy it, and enjoy learning how to get the best out of it, it takes a while.

exFiesta · 22-07-2007, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

enjoy learning how to get the best out of it, it takes a while.

any tips there mate? (once running in is complete obviously!)

17-07-2007, 16:12	#1
exFiesta Torque is cheap Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 589 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	My New Octavia vRS Can't wait! Picking it up Saturday morning, one week early! Not looking forward to the dent in the wallet much, but, I'm sure the car will wipe a smile across my face Got to get from Reading to Mansfield, but a hire car is sorted for that. Rainworth are going to pick me up from the hire place - top guys Jeremy and Steve. The car is being treated to a boot mat and the paint/interior protection (can't remember which one it is). Apart from the obvious scratches, swirls, dents etc with paint work (and extra's) is there anything else to look out for in particular? I'll pop some pic's up once I make it back to Reading! K __________________ SWMBO: Fabia Elegance 1.9TD New: Race Blue Octavia II vRS TDi Estate, Cruise, Curtains, Rain, Jumbo, Rear Electrics, Dual Zone Aircon, 18" Rims, Maxi-Dot, Sunset Old: Silver Octavia I vRS

17-07-2007, 16:22	#2
Superted Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Posts: 429 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS Have a look at this site for more info, maybe useful Octavia-vrs.com __________________ cheeRS:

17-07-2007, 17:00	#3
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,565 Thanks: 59 Thanked 220 Times in 178 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS Have a look at this thread - http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...-checks/80757/ - which asked a similar question. I also read recently that some dealers appear not to have bothered to check the tyre pressures - would be a good idea to check yourself anyway asap after picking it up. __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

17-07-2007, 17:27	#4
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17-07-2007, 18:03	#5
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,649 Thanks: 44 Thanked 153 Times in 138 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS Yup; tyre pressures seems to be a popular 'missed it' by dealers at present. Simple thing; check that the options you have orders have actually been fitted! My dealer went through a 'delivery proceedure' that took about 45 mins, it seemed a bit tedious but he made sure that every thing was covered. He should point out which Service Interval, is set on the car - fixed or variable. In fact, having mentioned this, he should ask you NOW which regime you want the car set to, so that it can be set on PDI. On the way back just relax and waft along on the wave of TFSI torque or tsunami of TDI torque (don't think you said which one you're getting).

17-07-2007, 18:27	#6
exFiesta Torque is cheap Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 589 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS sorry yeah, its in the sig... but a tdi any recommendations on fixed or variable servicing? __________________ SWMBO: Fabia Elegance 1.9TD New: Race Blue Octavia II vRS TDi Estate, Cruise, Curtains, Rain, Jumbo, Rear Electrics, Dual Zone Aircon, 18" Rims, Maxi-Dot, Sunset Old: Silver Octavia I vRS

17-07-2007, 21:11	#7
exFiesta Torque is cheap Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 589 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS Apologies, I was on the train earlier and typing long answers is painful on the mobile! Thanks everyone for your replies, I'll keep the extra questions & info on my list! __________________ SWMBO: Fabia Elegance 1.9TD New: Race Blue Octavia II vRS TDi Estate, Cruise, Curtains, Rain, Jumbo, Rear Electrics, Dual Zone Aircon, 18" Rims, Maxi-Dot, Sunset Old: Silver Octavia I vRS

20-07-2007, 20:43	#9
exFiesta Torque is cheap Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 589 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS Picked up the hire car today... vauxhall zafira 1.8... not impressed but hey I only have to do about 160 miles then I'll have my octy i'll put some pics up tomorrow! __________________ SWMBO: Fabia Elegance 1.9TD New: Race Blue Octavia II vRS TDi Estate, Cruise, Curtains, Rain, Jumbo, Rear Electrics, Dual Zone Aircon, 18" Rims, Maxi-Dot, Sunset Old: Silver Octavia I vRS

20-07-2007, 22:58	#10
Daformah Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Notts Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS that garage is 2 mins from my house! hope you enjoy it as much as i do mine. hatch thou. i travelled 80 miles to manchester. why cant the nearest be the cheapest?

22-07-2007, 16:38	#13
exFiesta Torque is cheap Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 589 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS I was really impressed with Rainworth Motors, nothing was too much trouble for them, a good cappucino too. Hi to the guy with the Fabia vRS SE who I met down there, if you're on the site __________________ SWMBO: Fabia Elegance 1.9TD New: Race Blue Octavia II vRS TDi Estate, Cruise, Curtains, Rain, Jumbo, Rear Electrics, Dual Zone Aircon, 18" Rims, Maxi-Dot, Sunset Old: Silver Octavia I vRS

22-07-2007, 19:37	#14
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,152 Thanks: 162 Thanked 132 Times in 116 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS Looks very nice __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

22-07-2007, 19:58	#15
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,279 Thanks: 187 Thanked 247 Times in 183 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS Very nice apart from the wood burning stove under the bonnet! Seriously though, good choice and having seen an estate vRS at the weekend I'm begining to wish I'd gone for one myself

22-07-2007, 20:47	#21
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,279 Thanks: 187 Thanked 247 Times in 183 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS Steady on Harry, I can vouch that the PD170 is far from slow, it just aint quite up to the petrol that's all. Edit: Back on topic guys, me included

22-07-2007, 20:53	#23
exFiesta Torque is cheap Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 589 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: My New Octavia vRS @makefish, thanks... hopefully I'll catch up with you at the next meet in newbury... TDi is both cool, and slower than the TFSI. I've only done 200 miles so far, but the drive is totally different to my previous octy 1 rs (obviously). It is a lot more relaxed to drive but will push on when you want it to, oh... and the economy is excellent already next to the previous car The interior is the most important change for me, it is IMO a massive step up from the previous generation. Don't get me wrong though, I loved my previous one too! K __________________ SWMBO: Fabia Elegance 1.9TD New: Race Blue Octavia II vRS TDi Estate, Cruise, Curtains, Rain, Jumbo, Rear Electrics, Dual Zone Aircon, 18" Rims, Maxi-Dot, Sunset Old: Silver Octavia I vRS

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