Test Drive

Millerspain · 05-11-2006, 19:18

Hello all,

thought I'd share with you the few hours I spent driving both versions of the Octy vrs yesterday.

I live in Spain and, apart from white taxi's, you don't see many Octavia's over here (I do about 400km a week and have NEVER seen a vrs).

When I found out that a vrs diesel was being released, I ran down to my local dealer who told me it would take him a month or so to get an expo model. Well he called me about a week ago to say that it had arrived. Went down there on my lunch break and when I asked for a test drive, I was told that it would have to wait until the demo model arrived (another month...

). When the sales person saw the deception on my face, he told me that Skoda Spain were touring the country with 10 vrs and would be in Seville the following weekend.

So yesterday morning, I got in my car and drove 220km up to Seville where I found that Skoda had set up a pretty impressive test course with professional driving instructors. And of we went, testing both diesel & petrol versions, once with ABS, TCS & ESP off and once with all the aids on. Braking & avoiding obstacles in wet conditions.

I have to say that it was worth the trip, even got a vrs cap, t-shirt & pen. I just got to wait a few more weeks so that I can do a real road test in a diesel vrs combi and make sure I can get it into my "small" parking space before placing my order!!!

Jonno VRs · 05-11-2006, 19:45

So, what did you think of them both then.........?

Makefish · 05-11-2006, 20:11

We don't get any freebies like that over here, in fact UK customers seem to be getting a pretty raw deal reading some of the current threads regarding Skoda UK

mdk1 · 05-11-2006, 21:13

Glad you enjoyed your day. Which version did you like best?

timjfw · 06-11-2006, 21:21

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Millerspain · 07-11-2006, 08:46

It was a geat day...

The model I preferred was the diesel combi with 18 inch wheels. The only thing left for me is to see pictures of one in white (anyone with pictures, please post them...) before I make my final decision...

The petrol version is great but most of the power seems high up. The diesel on the contrary has a lot of low down shove. Personally I prefer torque than power and with the mileage I do, diesel is the sensible choice.

Jonno VRs · 07-11-2006, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Millerspain

It was a geat day...

The model I preferred was the diesel combi with 18 inch wheels. The only thing left for me is to see pictures of one in white (anyone with pictures, please post them...) before I make my final decision...

The petrol version is great but most of the power seems high up. The diesel on the contrary has a lot of low down shove. Personally I prefer torque than power and with the mileage I do, diesel is the sensible choice.

Sorry but I disagree. The petrol VRs pulls hard all through the rev range and in many respects in terms of low down torque is similar to a diesel, - peak torque is at 1800 rpm. And, the petrol VRs will continue pulling all through the rev range rather than giving big chunks of torque and then falling away like the diesel does.

postmanpat · 07-11-2006, 20:10

with Jonno

Millerspain · 08-11-2006, 09:54

It's all down to personal taste.

I've been driving diesels for the past 10 years and have probably got used to them.

Don't get me wrong, the petrol vrs was unbelievable and being able to go up to the redline in a petrol car was excilirating...But no matter what, the diesel has my vote. It just seems a lot easier to drive in "real world" conditions.

hogar · 08-11-2006, 10:20

Another supporter of Skoda Diesels!

2.0 TDi has constant torque of 340 Nm in the range from 1,500 - 2,600 rev/min. Common driving is exactly within this range so is the best fuel economy.

What is the Nm peak for gasoline engines? At which rev/min?

I opt for diesel.

rsbspt · 09-11-2006, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Millerspain

It was a geat day...

The model I preferred was the diesel combi with 18 inch wheels. The only thing left for me is to see pictures of one in white (anyone with pictures, please post them...) before I make my final decision...

The petrol version is great but most of the power seems high up. The diesel on the contrary has a lot of low down shove. Personally I prefer torque than power and with the mileage I do, diesel is the sensible choice.

Pics of an Octy Combi in white here...

http://www.autorevue.cz/default.aspx...1&article=9739

Millerspain · 09-11-2006, 08:50

thanks for the link, exactly what I was looking for...

I think it looks the dogs bo***ks!!!

What do you all think???

**mannyo** · 09-11-2006, 08:59

Looks really nice in White, if you buy one just dont go to Madrid as everyone will think you are a taxi.

Millerspain · 09-11-2006, 11:31

looking like a taxi is my main worry, but they say white is the new silver!!!

Going to be a tough decision, White, Blue or Silver

bub · 09-11-2006, 16:17

I think the red or yellow ones looks the most sportiest. they seam to have that loud "look at me" factor, that the others lack. no offence to the others.....

Jonno VRs · 09-11-2006, 19:17

I really like it in white actually, possible more than Black. I think the estate looks better in white too...

05-11-2006, 19:18	#1
Millerspain Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Test Drive Hello all, thought I'd share with you the few hours I spent driving both versions of the Octy vrs yesterday. I live in Spain and, apart from white taxi's, you don't see many Octavia's over here (I do about 400km a week and have NEVER seen a vrs). When I found out that a vrs diesel was being released, I ran down to my local dealer who told me it would take him a month or so to get an expo model. Well he called me about a week ago to say that it had arrived. Went down there on my lunch break and when I asked for a test drive, I was told that it would have to wait until the demo model arrived (another month... ). When the sales person saw the deception on my face, he told me that Skoda Spain were touring the country with 10 vrs and would be in Seville the following weekend. So yesterday morning, I got in my car and drove 220km up to Seville where I found that Skoda had set up a pretty impressive test course with professional driving instructors. And of we went, testing both diesel & petrol versions, once with ABS, TCS & ESP off and once with all the aids on. Braking & avoiding obstacles in wet conditions. I have to say that it was worth the trip, even got a vrs cap, t-shirt & pen. I just got to wait a few more weeks so that I can do a real road test in a diesel vrs combi and make sure I can get it into my "small" parking space before placing my order!!!

05-11-2006, 19:45	#2
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,175 Thanks: 9 Thanked 46 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Test Drive So, what did you think of them both then.........? __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

05-11-2006, 20:11	#3
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,985 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Test Drive We don't get any freebies like that over here, in fact UK customers seem to be getting a pretty raw deal reading some of the current threads regarding Skoda UK __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

05-11-2006, 21:13	#4
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,740 Thanks: 98 Thanked 90 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Test Drive Glad you enjoyed your day. Which version did you like best? __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

06-11-2006, 21:21	#5
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07-11-2006, 08:46	#6
Millerspain Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Test Drive It was a geat day... The model I preferred was the diesel combi with 18 inch wheels. The only thing left for me is to see pictures of one in white (anyone with pictures, please post them...) before I make my final decision... The petrol version is great but most of the power seems high up. The diesel on the contrary has a lot of low down shove. Personally I prefer torque than power and with the mileage I do, diesel is the sensible choice.

08-11-2006, 09:54	#9
Millerspain Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Test Drive It's all down to personal taste. I've been driving diesels for the past 10 years and have probably got used to them. Don't get me wrong, the petrol vrs was unbelievable and being able to go up to the redline in a petrol car was excilirating...But no matter what, the diesel has my vote. It just seems a lot easier to drive in "real world" conditions.

08-11-2006, 10:20	#10
hogar Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Test Drive Another supporter of Skoda Diesels! 2.0 TDi has constant torque of 340 Nm in the range from 1,500 - 2,600 rev/min. Common driving is exactly within this range so is the best fuel economy. What is the Nm peak for gasoline engines? At which rev/min? I opt for diesel. __________________ Octavia 2.0 TDI Black Magic

09-11-2006, 08:50	#12
Millerspain Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Test Drive thanks for the link, exactly what I was looking for... I think it looks the dogs bo***ks!!! What do you all think???

09-11-2006, 08:59	#13
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,743 Thanks: 26 Thanked 266 Times in 249 Posts	Re: Test Drive Looks really nice in White, if you buy one just dont go to Madrid as everyone will think you are a taxi. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

09-11-2006, 11:31	#14
Millerspain Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Test Drive looking like a taxi is my main worry, but they say white is the new silver!!! Going to be a tough decision, White, Blue or Silver

09-11-2006, 16:17	#15
bub Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greenock, Scotland Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Test Drive I think the red or yellow ones looks the most sportiest. they seam to have that loud "look at me" factor, that the others lack. no offence to the others.....

09-11-2006, 19:17	#16
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,175 Thanks: 9 Thanked 46 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Test Drive I really like it in white actually, possible more than Black. I think the estate looks better in white too... __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

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