Skoda Octavia vrs owners

[ciarandeery1]

Just done a deal through work for one on contract hire. Race blue hatch, they have a great spec as standard. Just wanted to see if anyone else had one and what they thought of them - I know skoda is a very marmite brand but I really couldn't have looked past them for value for money.

 

[Dave..]

Just done a deal through work for one on contract hire. Race blue hatch, they have a great spec as standard. Just wanted to see if anyone else had one and what they thought of them - I know skoda is a very marmite brand but I really couldn't have looked past them for value for money.

Great cars, I had a test drive in an estate but couldn't agree on a deal. Still regret it.

 

[Boabybooster]

The Octavia vrs is probably the prettiest car of that size across the vag group. Massive as well! People are badge snobs.

 

[ciarandeery1]

Great cars, I had a test drive in an estate but couldn't agree on a deal. Still regret it.

Yeah I must go get a spin in one to see.

 

[ciarandeery1]

The Octavia vrs is probably the prettiest car of that size across the vag group. Massive as well! People are badge snobs.

That's true. This was £197 + vat. - golf GTd was nearly double I think. Doesn't warrant that lol

 

[Dave..]

Yeah I must go get a spin in one to see.

I drove the petrol one but the tdi is very good as well.

 

[Graham]

Had a new derv 4x4 for a week and loved it though wouldnt have a diesel.near me.when they have such an awesome petrol vrs available.

Also owned the mk2 vrs petrol and love them, I am a skoda fan though

 

[colin84]

I think the latest one is really nice. I was looking at the petrol version estate, but it's a bit dissapointing that it only has 230bhp compared with the Golf R and Leon Cupra 290/300 bhp, considering it is bigger again.

 

[Burt2000]

Was thinking that myself @colin84 but lucky enough they pretty much share the same hardware as the newer gti's, even the golf r/Cupra apart from the bigger turbo. A remap, intake and full exhaust will see you at around 350/350. I'll be interested to see what they are selling for in 2 years time when the Cupra goes back.

 

[ciarandeery1]

Had a new derv 4x4 for a week and loved it though wouldnt have a diesel.near me.when they have such an awesome petrol vrs available.

Also owned the mk2 vrs petrol and love them, I am a skoda fan though

Diesel for me on this as it will be used for work and travelling. Should have it for mid February all being well!

 

[gpaevo]

Had both a mk1 and mk2 Octavia vRS. Would have a mk3 in a heartbeat.

 

[Paul RS]

Diesel for me on this as it will be used for work and travelling. Should have it for mid February all being well!

I'll be interested to see what you think of it. Company car is due a change next year and the VRS is one of the cars I fancy!

Did you go manual or DSG?

 

[ciarandeery1]

I'll be interested to see what you think of it. Company car is due a change next year and the VRS is one of the cars I fancy!

Did you go manual or DSG?

Just manual Paul. I think it suits the diesel

 

[Richy]

I've been eyeing the Mk2 up, serious value for money in comparison to other vag group cars sharing the same hardware.

 

[Graham]

My review of the mk3 - New Octavia VRS Impresses in 4WD - RMS Motoring

 

[ciarandeery1]

My review of the mk3 - New Octavia VRS Impresses in 4WD - RMS Motoring

Great write up! I'm a tad excited considering it's the first ever brand new car il have to enjoy.

 

[Paddy_R]

My review of the mk3 - New Octavia VRS Impresses in 4WD - RMS Motoring

I've been on the look out for a petrol, dsg, 4wd one but they're like hens teeth at the moment. Might have to do with a Golf R or S3 next.

 

[J-VW]

@ciarandeery1 I also have a race blue Vrs Tdi Hatch on order through John Mulholland as you say for the money and spec you can't go wrong. Expecting it around the end of Jan

 

[ciarandeery1]

@ciarandeery1 I also have a race blue Vrs Tdi Hatch on order through John Mulholland as you say for the money and spec you can't go wrong. Expecting it around the end of Jan

Mulholland told me they had one last week in campsie. Said it was going to be 6 months so I went to Mervyn Stewart and ordered one lol mid Feb it's coming. Funny mulhollands business sales man then rang me the same day (after I ordered) I told him what they said in campsie And he said there was loads of options, but it was too late. Someone was going to get in trouble over that boo boo

 

[J-VW]

I found Mervyn Stewart very hard to deal with. Walked in with an excellent pch quote from a dealer in England and they didnt want to know, couldn't get anywhere near the quoted price. Went up to John Mulholland with the same quote and to my surprised they bettered it plus threw in a few sweeteners i.e. black pack and set of fitted flaps etc I was very happy. Looking forward to taking delivery ! What wheel option did you go for @ciarandeery1 ?

 

[Dave..]

I found Mervyn Stewart very hard to deal with. Walked in with an excellent pch quote from a dealer in England and they didnt want to know, couldn't get anywhere near the quoted price. Went up to John Mulholland with the same quote and to my surprised they bettered it plus threw in a few sweeteners i.e. black pack and set of fitted flaps etc I was very happy. Looking forward to taking delivery ! What wheel option did you go for @ciarandeery1 ?

I thought the same when I tried to do a deal with Mervyn Stewart.

 

[ciarandeery1]

I found Mervyn Stewart very hard to deal with. Walked in with an excellent pch quote from a dealer in England and they didnt want to know, couldn't get anywhere near the quoted price. Went up to John Mulholland with the same quote and to my surprised they bettered it plus threw in a few sweeteners i.e. black pack and set of fitted flaps etc I was very happy. Looking forward to taking delivery ! What wheel option did you go for @ciarandeery1 ?

Just the standard 18'' anthracite. You? I didn't want to rip the balls out of it. I wouldn't have went near mervyn only I couldn't wait 6 months on a motor. Which is a pity but that's what happens at times.

 

[J-VW]

Just the standard 18'' anthracite. You? I didn't want to rip the balls out of it. I wouldn't have went near mervyn only I couldn't wait 6 months on a motor. Which is a pity but that's what happens at times.

Yea just the standard 18'' in anthracite definately the best option, test drove one with the 19s and the ride wasn't great at all. The 6 month you were quoted was a strange one I was told the standard 12 weeks would be the maximum wait on a factory order

 

[ciarandeery1]

Yea just the standard 18'' in anthracite definately the best option, test drove one with the 19s and the ride wasn't great at all. The 6 month you were quoted was a strange one I was told the standard 12 weeks would be the maximum wait on a factory order

I thought the same to be honest. I don't know why that happened or who's at fault but they lost a customer. 18'' wheels I think suit it better anyhow. They are some car though and will be a breath of fresh air from the 330i

 

[cupraricky]

I've had one now 2.5years ish. Excellent car. Loadsa space as mentioned.

I bought mine out of Mervyn Stewarts but would agree they ain't great for customer service.

Mine is currently up for sale in classifieds if anyone is interested.