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Octavia VRS, considering chopping the Vectra in for one fo these.
Atm I have a Vec GSi P1, its lovely, but bit juicy, and I do love a turbo car!
So been considering the VRS'.
It will still pull my trailer nicely, comfy big barge, probably a bit better on fuel.
Parts cost?
Easy to work on?
Common problems (part from coilpack)
Anything else?
Anyone got one, what do you think fo it?
My mate had one a few years ago, but to behonest, I have a memory like a seive, but he said he liked it.
Im not interested in chipping the VRS etc, I know how you would go about tuning one of them engines
Paul
Is it that the derv one or petrol 1800 turbo?
IMO skodas get a poor rep but are good cars, plenty of taxi drivers use them so must be cheap to repair and reliable aswell
Skoda's are very very good cars, my grandparents have had 2 now and I cannot fault either of them, especially for the money they cost, the dealer has been brilliant too.
Joe Richardson
05-04-10, 11:58 PM
get a 1.8t,then you have a great car :thumb:
sorry for those not in the know, the VRS is the 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol
I get the impression from reading some of the invoices my grandparents have that parts don't seem to cost too much alone, they have never had any problem at all with either car. Interior maybe seems a bit cheap but I'm not sure if this is the case for the VRS or not.
My mate had a 1.8 20v turbo MK4 Golf and it was seriously gutsy on fuel, it was tuned but i've been told that even standard they aren't the best.
Joe Richardson
06-04-10, 12:07 AM
common problems on 1.8t 20v engines,
cambelts do snap
cam chain tensioner can make a noise from cold
pick up pipes block up
as stated coils do go faulty !!!
There ok,not the best engines to work on,but a great engine for modds :thumb:
I know this because i work for Audi
sorry for those not in the know, the VRS is the 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol
well that's the one I was thinking of, if it's got a six speed box and 4x4 then it's the same as my audi S3 under the skin. mine has gone great for the 6 years I've had it and the coil problem is F**K all. 4 individual coils mounted at the spark plug if one fails it only drops that cylinder and cost £25 each from audi! I've had it happen on the motorway then I replaced all 4, job done. It went at 75000 miles.
Great cars IMO post VAG takeover. In fact id probably have an Octavia over a Passat. If you were looking at an Estelle, that would be a different matter lol
markc20xe
06-04-10, 12:16 AM
they are good cars and quick as well
peter gsi
06-04-10, 08:51 AM
great cars manly vw parts i would have one
vag, therefore dull lol
bloke i worked with had one, it was like a showroom car inside as he always cleaned it etc.... but feck me was it bland and boring.
Southie
06-04-10, 10:06 AM
Loving the seats in the VRS mmmmm :cool::cool::cool: Think this is on a limited edition one though.
http://photocarsonline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/skoda-octavia-vrs-02.jpg
If you were looking at an Estelle, that would be a different matter lol
My mate has two. lol
good cars, i'd have one tommorow!
Mint FRST
06-04-10, 01:12 PM
Who said 1.8 20vTs are thirsty?!
My remapped Mk4 Golf easily does 28+Mpg... Have had 45 on a run to Glasgow...
Good cars IMO...
Window regulators common fault. Most others mentioned...
dj_wudgey
06-04-10, 08:09 PM
there good cars my mates got one and its well nice!!
Im 99% sure the VRS is diesal and petrol, I think it depends on year as a friend has a 58 plate VRS diesal in red.
I had a leon cupra and its effectivally the same car. Mine was a little thirsty (full tank - £60 would do 280 miles around town or 320 on a long trip driving like a granny) but it was the 180bhp (AGU) engine. Unsure what the VRS is.
We had standard octavia's at my old work and I personally hated the seats, couldn't adjust them to get comfy but I'm 6'3" and VRS seats are probably differant.
Lambda sensors go more than most, but not 'common'
sulphur
06-04-10, 08:53 PM
Im 99% sure the VRS is diesal and petrol
Yeah you're right there pal.
1.8t petrol, 180bhp.
2.0tdi 170bhp.
Edited.....I think^^^ lol
Both beltin' engines, iirc the diesel engine is the same as what was used in the leon FR ?:thumb:
Pistol Pete
06-04-10, 09:04 PM
Aye newer Octavias now come in diesel variants.
Years ago Skodas were the butt of all car related jikes. But once becoming part of the VAG group they have gone from a laughing stock to cars that people want to own. I nearly bought a Fabia VRS a few years back (ended up with a Bora as they were cheaper).
Would love an older petrol VRS. 1.8t (same as a Golf when all said and done) play with it and your laughing IMO.
Mint FRST
06-04-10, 09:49 PM
Yeah you're right there pal.
1.8t petrol, 180bhp.
2.0tdi 170bhp.
Edited.....I think^^^ lol
Both beltin' engines, iirc the diesel engine is the same as what was used in the leon FR ?:thumb:
Mk1 Octy's 1.8 20Vt only (180Bhp)
Mk2 Octy's 2.0TFSI (200 PS) & 2.0 TDI (170 PS)
However in the Mk2s the 2.0 TDI has been superceeded by a 1.6 CDI (170 PS) IIRC - Common Rail injection diesel...
sulphur
06-04-10, 10:05 PM
I wasn't far off then. :) I think they look awesome, proper nice cars.
Gaz1300SR
06-04-10, 10:07 PM
Nice car the VRS, pull strong too. I've got a Fabia, cracking little car.
sulphur
06-04-10, 10:10 PM
Fabia Vrs? My mate in his Audi a3 1.8t had a play with one coming over the tops at ramsbottom, thing was absolute rapid, proper showed him up.
Gaz1300SR
06-04-10, 10:19 PM
No, it's just a 1.4 16v, 100bhp (slow, shopping car for the missus!:p ). Couldn't justify the money the Fabia Vrs goes for. They are fookin rapid things though.
The Octy Vrs is relativley cheap imo for what you get. 220bhp is achiveable before you start looking at stupid money on tuning. I'd have a Octavia over a similar Vectra anyday.
Mk1 Octy's 1.8 20Vt only (180Bhp)
Mk2 Octy's 2.0TFSI (200 PS) & 2.0 TDI (170 PS)
However in the Mk2s the 2.0 TDI has been superceeded by a 1.6 CDI (170 PS) IIRC - Common Rail injection diesel...
the old man got his new A3 (I tried to tell him not to but hey) with the 1.6cdi engine (again I tried to tell him not to).... funnily enough its utterly gutless and dosent do what VAG claimed it would lol
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