08 Onwards Skoda Octavia RS TDI. Opinions?

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Hi guys,

I'm tempted to get an Octavia RS TDI and was wondering what people's opinion of them are and if I'm looking to buy one what sort of issues should I watch out for?

Thanks.

Atomic Pineapple

I think a search of this forum would give you a wealth of information and opinions

ottostreet

*waits for Vectra*

yop

Really like them myself. Mate has the VRS TDI estate as he has a young family and its got a bit of poke at the same time.

Some like them, some hate them.

As for the booty.

vectra

Pros Vs Cons

Pro's = Nice car to drive...Bit of Poke..Economical enough...I love my one :cool:

Con's =
I can only think of 3.

a) Can have DPF issues if driven around town a lot,They need to be driven in a manner they were built for. ( obviously I dont have any DPF issues ):D

b) DMF.. No idea as to if and when this could give grief.

c) This is the big one.
NEVER come on Boards and praise it..You WILL get insulted and slated :P

On a serious note though.

Go and drive one. it will be your only way of knowing.;)

Ardennes1944

do the 06 onwards have dpf/dmf?

vectra

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

do the 06 onwards have dpf/dmf?

DPF issues are more common on the PD engine <08
Than on the CR engine 08>

DMF on pre 08 b? Yes

Ardennes1944

balls was planning on this being my next car when i reach 21

vectra

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

balls was planning on this being my next car when i reach 21

Driven properly you should have no dpf issues really.

DMF.. Thats a different story

Ardennes1944

id be doing mostly town driving though, with a bit of motorway. so not worth it obviously

Tea 1000

vectra wrote: »

a) Can have DPF issues if driven around town a lot,They need to be driven in a manner they were built for. ( obviously I dont have any DPF issues ):D

b) DMF.. No idea as to if and when this could give grief.

To be fair, this isn't an Octavia exclusive issue. These things seem to be the bain of all modern diesels.

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

id be doing mostly town driving though, with a bit of motorway. so not worth it obviously

If you're doing more town driving, why not consider the petrol vRS?

Ardennes1944

i will consider the petrol but i was hoping for the diesel vRS, just seems....better? dont ask!:D if i wanted the petrol id just get the older model now but im afraid its a GP Sporting for me now

ottostreet

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

i will consider the petrol but i was hoping for the diesel vRS, just seems....better? dont ask!:D if i wanted the petrol id just get the older model now but im afraid its a GP Sporting for me now

What's a GP Sporting?

EPM

Siena Juicy Muffler wrote: »

Hi guys,

I'm tempted to get an Octavia RS TDI and was wondering what people's opinion of them are and if I'm looking to buy one what sort of issues should I watch out for?

Thanks.

Firstly you'll get slated for buying one. Some people seem to have a major problem with them for some reason.

If you're going for a diesel one get the new common rail engine. It's supposedly more relaible than the older PD engine. It's also quieter and has a more linear power delivery. That engine was available from mid-08 onwards and has a CEGA engine code.

When they facelifted the normal Octavia in late 2008/early 2009 the vRS continued on unchanged externally but received all interior modifications. It also had bluetooth as standard and all of these are common rail. This is the one I have.

I originally had a Golf GTi bought but had to back out as my commute changed. I do about 1200-1500 km a week in mine and it returns about 42-44 mpg. This consists of town driving and motorway driving (c140kph) so not the most economical situations. I did Dingle to Cork Monday evening and averaged 52 mpg for that trip with 4 people on board and a boot full of luggage. These figures are calculated the old fashioned way too and not on the trip computer.

It's a comfortable car, smooth enough on the bumps (mines on 18's) and has a decent amount of useable power. In the sea of 1.4 petrols and 1.6 diesels it will comfortably pull away. I'll probably be accused of being a fan boy for saying that though.

The spec is quite decent - dual zone climate control, cruise, MFD, auto lights/wipers, dimming mirror, drivers arm rest, 2 cool boxes. I have added the Columbus Sat Nav to mine which if you can pick one up for the right price is worth every penny. Also try and find one with Xenon lights as they are excellent. Very rare in this country though. Decent tyres are a must, there's a fair bit of torque going through the front wheels and it can spin them easily in the wet. Also, they like a drop of oil so keep a litre in the boot.

It wasnt my ideal choice of car in the beginning but it's turning out to be a great work horse. The space is useful and the engine seems to be getting better as the miles pile up. For the money, you can't really go too wrong tbh.

Ardennes1944

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2051519

Tea 1000

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

i will consider the petrol but i was hoping for the diesel vRS, just seems....better? dont ask!:D if i wanted the petrol id just get the older model now but im afraid its a GP Sporting for me now

Nope, it's not better than the petrol, but it's decent enough none the less. But I prefer petrol anyway.

Deutschlandfürimmer7

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2051519

You're considering one of them over a petrol vRS Octavia?

EPM

Tea 1000 wrote: »

Nope, it's not better than the petrol, but it's decent enough none the less. But I prefer petrol anyway.

Petrols a gem as 4 cylinders go. Compared to the cost of a GTi it's a bargain too. There was one for sale for 6k not so long ago. I know it's uglier and not as sharp to drive but for the saving id take it.

Ardennes1944

i have to due to insurance and the amount im actually willing to blow on the car.
i would love this though http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2057260

Henry Ford III

vectra wrote: »

Pros Vs Cons

Pro's = Nice car to drive...Bit of Poke..Economical enough...I love my one :cool:

Con's =
I can only think of 3.

a) Can have DPF issues if driven around town a lot,They need to be driven in a manner they were built for. ( obviously I dont have any DPF issues ):D

b) DMF.. No idea as to if and when this could give grief.

c) This is the big one.
NEVER come on Boards and praise it..You WILL get insulted and slated :P

On a serious note though.

Go and drive one. it will be your only way of knowing.;)

2 more.

It averages only 43mpg and people will think you are a taxi driver and try and flag you down constantly

Plug

Planning permission for the boot is required by law.

vectra

Henry Ford III wrote: »

2 more.

It averages only 43mpg and people will think you are a taxi driver and try and flag you down constantly

And these are the sort of comments you would have to get used to ...(ONLY on here though may I add)
That '06 one looks nice.Head over to vagdrivers.net and ask if someone used to own it..You should get the full background to it over there.

EPM

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

i have to due to insurance and the amount im actually willing to blow on the car.
i would love this though http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2057260

The guy that used to own that sold me my sat nav. He's on here and vagdrivers.

vectra

owning one of these car just get better

Insurance renewal just came in from AA.
€418 full comp ..full bonus protection etc.etc.:cool:

Ardennes1944

i wont be buying it unfortunately, anything over 125bhp and i aint getting any reasonable insurance! plus, a young college going fellow like myself wouldnt be able to make use of that car as much as it should!





i offer €6000 if your reading

EPM

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

i wont be buying it unfortunately, anything over 125bhp and i aint getting any reasonable insurance! plus, a young college going fellow like myself wouldnt be able to make use of that car as much as it should!





i offer €6000 if your reading

My quote was only €100 more than the 1.6 Leon I had before it. They aren't that bad insurance wise.

vectra

vectra wrote: »

owning one of these car just get better

Insurance renewal just came in from AA.
€418 full comp ..full bonus protection etc.etc.:cool:

You're ancient though :P

EPM

vectra wrote: »

owning one of these car just get better

Insurance renewal just came in from AA.
€418 full comp ..full bonus protection etc.etc.:cool:

Did you mention your points?

vectra

RoverJames wrote: »

You're ancient though :P

Not quite but getting there faster than I would like

EPM wrote: »

Did you mention your points?

Sure did.
They gave me extra discount for the speed I achieved

No seriously though.
2 points makes no odds
nor does 4
it is after that they kick in

butrasgali

have an vrs diesel for sale on donedeal 16000 euro if interested..08 black 50000 k on the clock

regards bs