DanSA

Hello all.

We are looking at getting an Octavia Estate (1.8TFSi Elegance) to replace our Golf V TDi DSG (kids, dogs etc).

I don't seem to see much on the new 1.8TFSi on here, is it available yet in the UK? any feed back?

Also , anyone have the Sports Suspension pack with 17's - recommended?? Costs $1,840 over here (Oz) , or approx 760 squid.
Only other option we're looking at so far is the electric seats at $1,340.

Thanks for any feedback

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Dan
Ozzy Octy vRS Estate TFSi in Black Magic
Clio RS-172 (sold )

bryan

Hi and welcome to the site

Here in Ireland I have had to order a 1.8 FSi without even driving it , think there have been only 2 cars sold with this engine so far (a lot more in the UK I am sure), a few others will be able to help you out more with your questions tho I am sure

Might find some answers on 1.8 in here http://www.briskoda.net/forums/octav...estions/92864/

Bryan

DanSA

Seems it is a relativley new engine then. I think we have it in the Audis here too.

We are picking up a demo car on Tues for an overnight test, so will know more then!

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Ozzy Octy vRS Estate TFSi in Black Magic
Clio RS-172 (sold )

bryan

Could you drop me a line and let me know how you get on with it and what you think of the 1.8? I hope to get my car in the 2nd/3rd week of Jan,what if I dont like the way it drives the wait is killing me

Bryan

woodenspatulas

ive got a demo 1.8tfsi 160bhp here, and its brillaint!! its the sport model so it had slightly stiffer lower suspension on it, but we bunged the eibach kit on it

i have to say its a lush engine, pulls away neatly and pulls hard and smoothly all the way up. it gets my thumbs up anyway

if your refering toe the pegasus 17 inch wheels and suspension, go for it! the wheels and the slightly lower ride hieght really suit the Octy and the wheels themselves are a gorgeous design. the stiffer ride is bearly noticable, but i think it rides over bumps better than standard.

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DanSA

Thanks mate, just what i wanted to hear, and yes its the Pegasus 17"s and spring drop.

Do you know if the dampers and roll bar are changed too?
Think it may be money well spent, especially if she's chipped later down the track..

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Ozzy Octy vRS Estate TFSi in Black Magic
Clio RS-172 (sold )

dstev2000

The car is actually badged TSI over here which is a tad confusing as it's different to the VW TSI unit but there you go................

A good review of it here: Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Elegance Review | Auto Express

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