New to Octy II VRS Ownership

olski · 18-05-2006, 17:26

Hi all,

My new Octy II VRS estate in black magic arrives tomorrow!!! (Xenons, Jumbo box, 18" alloys and Maxidot for £17,600 fat ones OTR including delivery (uk car)) I did the Autoebid thang and I have been mightily impressed so far

.

From all I have read (some of it on here over the past couple of weeks) it should be a blast! I did my research before going for the Octy and it's the first new car I have ever had! Although I will be teating it like a baby I know soon enough I will be sorely tempted for a remap, miltek exhaust (if they ever make one) etc etc.... Quite like the sound of the swedish tuning company someone posted about, especially the insurance they offer if the engine goes pop!

Will let you know how I get on tomorrow!!!!!

Olski

mdk1 · 18-05-2006, 19:34

Welcome to Briskoda, Enjoy yourself tommorw.
It's a special time picking up your first new car, just check it over carefully in your excitment.

**VRStu** · 18-05-2006, 19:48

Welcome to Briskoda, it'll be a lovely car.

smerko · 19-05-2006, 17:06

make sure you post up some pic's!

vRSLen · 19-05-2006, 17:30

Best colour as well.......

Fluffmeister · 19-05-2006, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

Best colour as well.......

Is it a Blue one then

Welcome to the madness

vRSLen · 19-05-2006, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

Is it a Blue one then

Welcome to the madness

On yer bike

olski · 20-05-2006, 10:18

Thank you all for your warm welcome to Briskoda.

The car arrived safe and sound yesterday with only 25 miles on the clock! It really is very smart, clean, fresh smelling - er.. like a new car! Seriously, tho it's the beginning of a love affair - I hope - and I will post some pics v. soon. First impressions are great - the motor is nice and torquey - the interior is quite plush with minimal amount of tackiness and seems well stuck together (though whether the quality is up to VW and Audi standards is a test of time I suspect) and the best thing, which I remember from test driving the hatch, is the handling - that really put a smile on my face (but then having always owned older cars I was quite impressed by the handling of my wife's 206 GTI!!).

I have a couple of (inevitable) questions:

One thing I can't find in all the literature is anything about running it in! I seem to have picked up that for the first 1k miles, you should keep below 4k revs and only use part throttle - is this correct?

Also - service intervals - the manual seems to sggest first one after 20k!! I know this might be optimistic if the default setting is variable service intervals but does it need an oil change or anything like that after the first 1k miles?

... and a couple of minor gripes...

It does not appear to have come with the Maxidot as ordered - this was beginning to p@SS me off until I noticed that it does have cruise which I hadn't ordered which was especially good since I was thinking of having it retrofitted:-)). In any case I'm not sure I really understood what Maxidot was supposed to do anyway!!

Also, the central locking on the remote seems to be set on the "open only the drivers door" option which is quite irritating with a toddler + car seats etc. Having looked in the manual it seems this can only be switched back by the dealer - can this be right?

Finally I think lowering the car 30 - 40 mm would help the overall look - even with 18s still looks a bit Like an Audi Allroad.........

Overall for the money it appears to be a steal - I'm well chuffed.

Makefish · 20-05-2006, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by olski

I have a couple of (inevitable) questions:

1. One thing I can't find in all the literature is anything about running it in! I seem to have picked up that for the first 1k miles, you should keep below 4k revs and only use part throttle - is this correct?

2. Also - service intervals - the manual seems to sggest first one after 20k!! I know this might be optimistic if the default setting is variable service intervals but does it need an oil change or anything like that after the first 1k miles?

... and a couple of minor gripes...

3. It does not appear to have come with the Maxidot as ordered - this was beginning to p@SS me off until I noticed that it does have cruise which I hadn't ordered which was especially good since I was thinking of having it retrofitted:-)). In any case I'm not sure I really understood what Maxidot was supposed to do anyway!!

4. Also, the central locking on the remote seems to be set on the "open only the drivers door" option which is quite irritating with a toddler + car seats etc. Having looked in the manual it seems this can only be switched back by the dealer - can this be right?

5. Finally I think lowering the car 30 - 40 mm would help the overall look - even with 18s still looks a bit Like an Audi Allroad..........

Don't think I welcomed you when you joined, anyhow welcome!

In answer to your queries I would answer them as follows:-
1. Youv'e answered your own question really, gradually increasing engine speed to 5,000rpm after 5-600miles should be fine and don't give it 'the beans' until youv'e done at least 1,000miles.

2. On variable it will tell you when the first service is needed and I'm pretty sure you don't need an oil change after 1,000 miles.

3. If you are happy that youv'e got cruise in place of Maxidot then leave it but I would have a moan to your dealer who supplied the vehicle, he won't be able to get it retro fitted but he may well offer you a sweetener in the form of a free accessory that you may want.

4. Double 'plipping' will open all the doors, but I must admit I find this a bit of an annoyance. You are correct in saying that it can be changed but only by a dealer or someone profficient in Vag-Com.

5. I agree, car does sit rather high but you do get used to it.

Hope these answers help but most of all enjoy your new car, it's a cracker!.

***DGW*** · 20-05-2006, 10:44

Glad you like the car.

Running in is covered on page 221 of the Owner's Manual.

18-05-2006, 17:26	#1
olski Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 51 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New to Octy II VRS Ownership Hi all, My new Octy II VRS estate in black magic arrives tomorrow!!! (Xenons, Jumbo box, 18" alloys and Maxidot for £17,600 fat ones OTR including delivery (uk car)) I did the Autoebid thang and I have been mightily impressed so far . From all I have read (some of it on here over the past couple of weeks) it should be a blast! I did my research before going for the Octy and it's the first new car I have ever had! Although I will be teating it like a baby I know soon enough I will be sorely tempted for a remap, miltek exhaust (if they ever make one) etc etc.... Quite like the sound of the swedish tuning company someone posted about, especially the insurance they offer if the engine goes pop! Will let you know how I get on tomorrow!!!!! Olski

18-05-2006, 19:34	#2
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,700 Thanks: 95 Thanked 85 Times in 73 Posts	Re: New to Octy II VRS Ownership Welcome to Briskoda, Enjoy yourself tommorw. It's a special time picking up your first new car, just check it over carefully in your excitment. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

18-05-2006, 19:48	#3
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,673 Thanks: 87 Thanked 843 Times in 760 Posts	Re: New to Octy II VRS Ownership Welcome to Briskoda, it'll be a lovely car. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

19-05-2006, 17:06	#4
smerko Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 339 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New to Octy II VRS Ownership make sure you post up some pic's!

19-05-2006, 17:30	#5
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,480 Thanks: 169 Thanked 156 Times in 103 Posts	Re: New to Octy II VRS Ownership Best colour as well....... __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

20-05-2006, 10:18	#8
olski Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 51 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New to Octy II VRS Ownership Thank you all for your warm welcome to Briskoda. The car arrived safe and sound yesterday with only 25 miles on the clock! It really is very smart, clean, fresh smelling - er.. like a new car! Seriously, tho it's the beginning of a love affair - I hope - and I will post some pics v. soon. First impressions are great - the motor is nice and torquey - the interior is quite plush with minimal amount of tackiness and seems well stuck together (though whether the quality is up to VW and Audi standards is a test of time I suspect) and the best thing, which I remember from test driving the hatch, is the handling - that really put a smile on my face (but then having always owned older cars I was quite impressed by the handling of my wife's 206 GTI!!). I have a couple of (inevitable) questions: One thing I can't find in all the literature is anything about running it in! I seem to have picked up that for the first 1k miles, you should keep below 4k revs and only use part throttle - is this correct? Also - service intervals - the manual seems to sggest first one after 20k!! I know this might be optimistic if the default setting is variable service intervals but does it need an oil change or anything like that after the first 1k miles? ... and a couple of minor gripes... It does not appear to have come with the Maxidot as ordered - this was beginning to p@SS me off until I noticed that it does have cruise which I hadn't ordered which was especially good since I was thinking of having it retrofitted:-)). In any case I'm not sure I really understood what Maxidot was supposed to do anyway!! Also, the central locking on the remote seems to be set on the "open only the drivers door" option which is quite irritating with a toddler + car seats etc. Having looked in the manual it seems this can only be switched back by the dealer - can this be right? Finally I think lowering the car 30 - 40 mm would help the overall look - even with 18s still looks a bit Like an Audi Allroad......... Overall for the money it appears to be a steal - I'm well chuffed.

20-05-2006, 10:44	#10
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,002 Thanks: 41 Thanked 147 Times in 112 Posts	Re: New to Octy II VRS Ownership Glad you like the car. Running in is covered on page 221 of the Owner's Manual. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg...

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