which VRS is better?

naffcat · 10-01-2008, 00:42

Hi - can people help me out of a dilema, which VRS do people think is better?

VRS - 11000k - 56 Reg and 2007 bumper pack (inc MP3) with cruise control
VRS - 1500k - 07 Reg (but made in 2006 - green calipers) - and 2006 bumper pack (no MP3) with Xenons and Maxidot

Price difference is 200 more for second.

Maybe this is obvious - but I've spent so long looking I can't see wood for trees now!

bengie · 10-01-2008, 00:47

first one in my opinion.

naffcat · 10-01-2008, 00:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by bengie

first one in my opinion.

Thanks, even though second one has 9500 less miles and xenons?

Chris.G · 10-01-2008, 01:09

I would go for the second one. Less milage + Xenons. Cruise can be fitted later for not much money.

Just my two pence

devonutopia · 10-01-2008, 01:11

How much will each of them cost, or are we assuming they're the same price, so basing the choice purely on spec?

On this basis, I say first one. I'm not a biggy on Xenons anyway, so MP3 appeals to me, as does the cruise control for those long journies.

Also, the car is nicely run in for you already @ 11k miles.

Makefish · 10-01-2008, 08:52

This is going to be confusing as you are getting conflicting opinions but for my penneth worth the second car is the one I'd go for. Xenons and Maxidot are highly desirable options and Cruise can easily and cheaply be retro fitted (see here)

Makefish · 10-01-2008, 08:56

Just out of interest, what colours are they?

FocusZtec · 10-01-2008, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

This is going to be confusing as you are getting conflicting opinions but for my penneth worth the second car is the one I'd go for. Xenons and Maxidot are highly desirable options and Cruise can easily and cheaply be retro fitted (see here)

This is the view id go with 100%.

I wouldnt be without my Xenons and they cant be retrofitted. Cruise is a fairly simple (and cheap) retrofit.

Lee

steviec · 10-01-2008, 10:07

Would agree with others second one for me because of lower mileage, Xenons & Maxi Dot.

naffcat · 10-01-2008, 10:22

First one is blue and second is Red

bahnstormer vrs · 10-01-2008, 11:03

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Originally Posted by naffcat

First one is blue and second is Red

Blue is too common; Red is distinctive (I'm biased as mine is red too; sorry).

Not sure what you mean by 'bumper pack'. Are we talking Climate Control/Jumbo/Rear electric windows? If so; that's good.

The lack of mp3 isn't really an issue as IMHO an aftermarket head unit is far better than the standard 'stream' unit.

I'd go for the second; as already said several times xenons are a must and maxidot is a really useful item. Just haggle a good price!

Scottiepaul · 10-01-2008, 12:35

I have a 07 MY and really regret not having xeons and maxidot. Cruise is all well and good, but wont allow you control over some of the features the maxi will or see well in the dark, and I trust you own a right foot! Second one IMO and if you don't want to change the head, but a dennison FM transmitter for the MP3,s.

djgritt · 10-01-2008, 12:39

Which engine/s are they also?

One has a chance of a better resale value than the other IIRC

Also, my MY07 hasn't got the Maxidot or Xenons. Wish i had gotten both TBH, but funds did limit my spending, and the fact that i didn't know what Maxidot was until after i had ordered. lol.

billybskoda · 10-01-2008, 12:51

I'd go for the second one too, xenons are invaluable. Optimum choice would be a brand spanking, out of the box car, but if you have to make the choice..

I used cruise control once - in California - I hadnt seen another car on the road for about 10 minutes and it was straight as a die.

In this country we have corners and other people on the road using cruise control who aren't in the least bit interested in their driving. Sorry, this is from an ex police class 3 perspective. I would ditch cruise control as a concept personally.

On the MP3 thing, I use my sony ericson phone as my mp3 player, so although my 57 model came with it, I dont use it anyway..

Billy

bahnstormer vrs · 10-01-2008, 12:52

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Originally Posted by djgritt

Which engine/s are they also?

On an age/mileage/price basis I would think both are TFSI.

andy2407 · 10-01-2008, 12:58

Another vote for the second - both cruise and MP3 connection of some sort are relatively cheap to add if required

Fluffmeister · 10-01-2008, 13:05

2nd one, Maxidot is a must have

Cruise can be added cheaply enough afterwards, Xenons are the testaclods of the dog

ScoobyChris · 10-01-2008, 13:10

2nd one - no brainer imho. Cruise is overrated and MP3 is easy to add later

Chris

**VRStu** · 10-01-2008, 13:32

Have you tried widening your search to find exactly what you want?

There are plenty of used examples around.

Let us know the spec/colour you are looking for.

LJ_Matt · 10-01-2008, 13:34

I'd agree with the second option for all the reasons listed above but I'm curious about why someone would sell a new vrs after only 1500 miles

, unless it's a demo in which case I'd be slightly concerned about who's been ragging it for those 1500 miles.......
Just a thought and may not be a valid one at that.

dstev2000 · 10-01-2008, 17:17

I would opt for the second one, if you opted for the first you'd need your head examined

I hardly ever use cruise as no one appears to have the ability to drive at a constant speed

MP3 is fairly straightforward to add- especially if you get the MFD2 fitted - an easy and ever cheaper DIY job.

As long as it has the 2 zone, maxidot and the xenons you have saved yourself a lot of hassle as they are difficult and in some cases impossible to retrofit.

And yes, I would concur the 1500 mile car is probably a demo.

Red is a good colour for the vRS. looks MILES better in the flesh and I saw one in my local dealers the other day.

If you do opt for it, give the paintwork a good looking over as it's most probably had nothing but the dealer jetwash and a brush near it.

Aspman · 10-01-2008, 17:44

2nd one.

You'll probably never bother to make up MP3 CDs and you've got 6 disks in the back anyway.
You've got the big extras (xenons and maxi) that are impossible/hard to retrofit and the option to fit cruise is always there (I use the cc a lot).

Wouldn't have got Xenons (too dear) but I regretted not finding out about the Maxidot until it was too late to add on.

Could you haggle for cruise as part of the deal? Can't cost the dealer much.

postmanpat · 10-01-2008, 18:09

I'd go for the second, but contrary to most posts so far I would deffo have the cruise fitted, have it on both of ours and it is permanently switched on and used all the time, brilliant when driving through 30 limits where you know there are cameras one after another, does away with the ' **** did I remember/ slow down for that last camera'

EatThoseTarts · 10-01-2008, 18:13

Man, you should have got an M5. Now eat those cakes on your desk and stop messing about.................

vRS 170TDi Cork · 10-01-2008, 20:26

2nd one no question about it..

10-01-2008, 00:42	#1
naffcat Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Members Car: Thanks: 21 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	which VRS is better? Hi - can people help me out of a dilema, which VRS do people think is better? VRS - 11000k - 56 Reg and 2007 bumper pack (inc MP3) with cruise control VRS - 1500k - 07 Reg (but made in 2006 - green calipers) - and 2006 bumper pack (no MP3) with Xenons and Maxidot Price difference is 200 more for second. Maybe this is obvious - but I've spent so long looking I can't see wood for trees now! Last edited by naffcat; 10-01-2008 at 01:26.

10-01-2008, 00:47	#2
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,255 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? first one in my opinion. __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

10-01-2008, 01:09	#4
Chris.G Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,210 Members Car: Renault sport clio 197 Images: 1 Thanks: 36 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? I would go for the second one. Less milage + Xenons. Cruise can be fitted later for not much money. Just my two pence

10-01-2008, 01:11	#5
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,088 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? How much will each of them cost, or are we assuming they're the same price, so basing the choice purely on spec? On this basis, I say first one. I'm not a biggy on Xenons anyway, so MP3 appeals to me, as does the cruise control for those long journies. Also, the car is nicely run in for you already @ 11k miles. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

10-01-2008, 08:52	#6
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? This is going to be confusing as you are getting conflicting opinions but for my penneth worth the second car is the one I'd go for. Xenons and Maxidot are highly desirable options and Cruise can easily and cheaply be retro fitted (see here) __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

10-01-2008, 08:56	#7
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? Just out of interest, what colours are they? __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

10-01-2008, 10:07	#9
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? Would agree with others second one for me because of lower mileage, Xenons & Maxi Dot. __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

10-01-2008, 10:22	#10
naffcat Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Members Car: Thanks: 21 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? First one is blue and second is Red

10-01-2008, 12:35	#12
Scottiepaul Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dundee Posts: 44 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDI '07 Silver, cruise, sensors, jumbo and dual zone Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? I have a 07 MY and really regret not having xeons and maxidot. Cruise is all well and good, but wont allow you control over some of the features the maxi will or see well in the dark, and I trust you own a right foot! Second one IMO and if you don't want to change the head, but a dennison FM transmitter for the MP3,s. __________________ ScottiePaul Octy vRS PD TDi

10-01-2008, 12:39	#13
djgritt Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blandford, Dorset Posts: 601 Members Car: 2007 Octavia vRS Thanks: 26 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? Which engine/s are they also? One has a chance of a better resale value than the other IIRC Also, my MY07 hasn't got the Maxidot or Xenons. Wish i had gotten both TBH, but funds did limit my spending, and the fact that i didn't know what Maxidot was until after i had ordered. lol. __________________ MY07 Octavia vRS TDi Hatch - Black Magic - Replacement Engine, Replacement Gearbox, Replacement DPF - Colour Coded Grille Surround, De-Tangoed F&R Indicators, 'vRS' Etched Tax Disc Holder, 2nd Rear Fog, Anti-Hijack, Leaving/Coming Home Lights, Michelin PS2 Tyres - RR Proven 177.9 bhp / 289 lb/ft www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk - South Central Regional Organiser www.freewebs.com/holebrookfarmlivery/index.htm - Horse Livery & Grazing in North Dorset

10-01-2008, 12:51	#14
billybskoda V8 Interceptor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south coast great britain Posts: 214 Members Car: Previously: Octavia vrs stage 1 tune, now Mk2 Octy RS Estate Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? I'd go for the second one too, xenons are invaluable. Optimum choice would be a brand spanking, out of the box car, but if you have to make the choice.. I used cruise control once - in California - I hadnt seen another car on the road for about 10 minutes and it was straight as a die. In this country we have corners and other people on the road using cruise control who aren't in the least bit interested in their driving. Sorry, this is from an ex police class 3 perspective. I would ditch cruise control as a concept personally. On the MP3 thing, I use my sony ericson phone as my mp3 player, so although my 57 model came with it, I dont use it anyway.. Billy

10-01-2008, 12:58	#16
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,591 Members Car: Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 59 Thanked 224 Times in 181 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? Another vote for the second - both cruise and MP3 connection of some sort are relatively cheap to add if required __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

10-01-2008, 13:05	#17
Fluffmeister Hai! King Rat Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,540 Members Car: A black thing Thanks: 88 Thanked 154 Times in 124 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? 2nd one, Maxidot is a must have Cruise can be added cheaply enough afterwards, Xenons are the testaclods of the dog

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ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 336 Times in 290 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? 2nd one - no brainer imho. Cruise is overrated and MP3 is easy to add later Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

10-01-2008, 13:32	#19
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? Have you tried widening your search to find exactly what you want? There are plenty of used examples around. Let us know the spec/colour you are looking for. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

10-01-2008, 13:34	#20
LJ_Matt Light Jockey! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 671 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Mk1 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? I'd agree with the second option for all the reasons listed above but I'm curious about why someone would sell a new vrs after only 1500 miles , unless it's a demo in which case I'd be slightly concerned about who's been ragging it for those 1500 miles....... Just a thought and may not be a valid one at that. __________________ Regards, Matt ________________________________________________ Assumption is the mother of all foul ups Now proud owner of a Kawasaki ER-6F too!

10-01-2008, 17:17	#21
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? I would opt for the second one, if you opted for the first you'd need your head examined I hardly ever use cruise as no one appears to have the ability to drive at a constant speed MP3 is fairly straightforward to add- especially if you get the MFD2 fitted - an easy and ever cheaper DIY job. As long as it has the 2 zone, maxidot and the xenons you have saved yourself a lot of hassle as they are difficult and in some cases impossible to retrofit. And yes, I would concur the 1500 mile car is probably a demo. Red is a good colour for the vRS. looks MILES better in the flesh and I saw one in my local dealers the other day. If you do opt for it, give the paintwork a good looking over as it's most probably had nothing but the dealer jetwash and a brush near it. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

10-01-2008, 17:44	#22
Aspman Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,059 Members Car: Octavia VRS TFSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 61 Times in 54 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? 2nd one. You'll probably never bother to make up MP3 CDs and you've got 6 disks in the back anyway. You've got the big extras (xenons and maxi) that are impossible/hard to retrofit and the option to fit cruise is always there (I use the cc a lot). Wouldn't have got Xenons (too dear) but I regretted not finding out about the Maxidot until it was too late to add on. Could you haggle for cruise as part of the deal? Can't cost the dealer much. __________________ The TazZone Forums

10-01-2008, 18:13	#24
EatThoseTarts Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: which VRS is better? Man, you should have got an M5. Now eat those cakes on your desk and stop messing about.................

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