Skoda Octavia

S.G.M.

Anyone any experiences with these?

Wud be looking for one 2015 or younger in petrol.

A friend of mine has suggested the Sportline or the VRS.

Any tips? Thanks

colm_mcm

Do you need the car to be particularly fast?

micks_address

colm_mcm wrote: »

Do you need the car to be particularly fast?

I'd go for a sportline 150 dsg it comfort is priority..

Tenzor07

S.G.M. wrote: »

Anyone any experiences with these?
Any tips? Thanks

Yes, great car, based on the VW Golf chassis.

Plenty of pre-2015 Diesels out there with the 184bhp engine in vRS trim.

S.G.M.

colm_mcm wrote:

Do you need the car to be particularly fast?

Not really. Have a very basic starter car ATM so something that is comfortable and decent power.

Tenzor07

S.G.M. wrote: »

something that is comfortable and decent power.

Newer shape, diesel, low tax and looks clean: https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/octavia-2013-nct-taxed/23563910

S.G.M.

Tenzor07 wrote:

Newer shape, diesel, low tax and looks clean:

Thanks Tenzor but wud prefer a petrol

colm_mcm

S.G.M. wrote: »

Not really. Have a very basic starter car ATM so something that is comfortable and decent power.

I would suggest a 1.4 TSI or even 1.2 TSI should be plenty for what you need.
These are turbocharged engines so would be equivalent to older 2.0 and 1.6 engines in terms of power.

There are different bhp versions of the 1.2 though, avoid the basic one which I think is 86bhp.

VRS models command a fair price premium over more standard models.

S.G.M.

colm_mcm wrote:

VRS models command a fair price premium over more standard models.

Thanks Colm, what's the difference in the VRS over the other models.

I mainly want it for comfort for longer journeys and reliability.

colm_mcm

The VRS is like the Golf GTI version of the Octavia - for want of a better comparison. It will have stuff like big wheels, lowered suspension, sports seats etc and a more powerful engine (2.0 turbo petrol or diesel)
You’ll pay more for these because they cost more new.

As suggested by other posters, a mid range Octavia like an SEL, Elegance, Ambition, Style etc will have what you want.

S.G.M.

colm_mcm wrote:

As suggested by other posters, a mid range Octavia like an SEL, Elegance, Ambition, Style etc will have what you want.

I get ya, thanks.

punisher5112

Get a vRS you will love it...

kindalen

The interior of the VRS a plasticy for me, I would go for the style/sel/l&k over it. If possible look to UK for a much better selection of petrols.

punisher5112

kindalen wrote: »

The interior of the VRS a plasticy for me, I would go for the style/sel/l&k over it. If possible look to UK for a much better selection of petrols.

Superb 4x4 and power?

kindalen

Not up to date on UK pricing but you could probably get a decent Superb for not much more than the Octavia, due to higher rate of depreciation. I did!

punisher5112

kindalen wrote: »

Not up to date on UK pricing but you could probably get a decent Superb for not much more than the Octavia, due to higher rate of depreciation. I did!

Petrol or diesel as nox tax is a killer.

micks_address

You might struggle to find a used petrol here as most would have been diesel sales I'd say

Tenzor07

micks_address wrote: »

You might struggle to find a used petrol here as most would have been diesel sales I'd say

True! A quick scout around donedeal and all the vRS are diesel, hard to get petrol ones..

punisher5112

Tenzor07 wrote: »

True! A quick scout around donedeal and all the vRS are diesel, hard to get petrol ones..

UK?

Tenzor07

punisher5112 wrote: »

UK?

Ah yea, if you really want a petrol one that's defo the best option as it's a much bigger market...

kravmaga

S.G.M. wrote: »

Anyone any experiences with these?

Wud be looking for one 2015 or younger in petrol.

A friend of mine has suggested the Sportline or the VRS.

Any tips? Thanks

Go for a 1ltr turbo engine, 115bhp, Ive one 162 reg, goes like a bullet

micks_address

kravmaga wrote: »

Go for a 1ltr turbo engine, 115bhp, Ive one 162 reg, goes like a bullet

I wouldn't... I think that engine is underpowered for the weight of the car, especially if you drive on the motorway...but I would say test drive

punisher5112

kravmaga wrote: »

Go for a 1ltr turbo engine, 115bhp, Ive one 162 reg, goes like a bullet

Needs more power....

mr_edge_to_you

kravmaga wrote: »

Go for a 1ltr turbo engine, 115bhp, Ive one 162 reg, goes like a bullet

We have one as a family car and we love it.

It's perfectly fine for us - two adults and two kids (8 and 5). Took it to France twice with a full load and it was well able for the load.

Tenzor07

micks_address wrote: »

I wouldn't... I think that engine is underpowered for the weight of the car, especially if you drive on the motorway...but I would say test drive

punisher5112 wrote: »

Needs more power....

Speaking from experience?

It's an Octy not a Superb, a mate of mine has one, drove behind it once and it took off up the hill fairly sharp, so it's probably the equivalent of the older 1.6l

Don't think VAG knocked 115bhp from a NASP 1.6 TBH in days gone by.

colm_mcm

kindalen wrote: »

The interior of the VRS a plasticy for me, I would go for the style/sel/l&k over it. If possible look to UK for a much better selection of petrols.

Don’t they have basically the same interior?

micks_address

Tenzor07 wrote: »

Speaking from experience?

It's an Octy not a Superb, a mate of mine has one, drove behind it once and it took off up the hill fairly sharp, so it's probably the equivalent of the older 1.6l

Yeah I had one last year while my Octavia was in for service..had it two days over the weekend.. was very thirsty as well. I'm used of the 2 litre so was an obvious drop in power to me. The Octavia feels like a heavy car to me.. like all these threads test drive test drive test drive is what I'd suggest..if the op is talking vrs bhp then I'd imagine least they are after is 150

Tenzor07

Augeo wrote: »

Don't think VAG knocked 115bhp from a NASP 1.6 TBH in days gone by.

They had a 1.6 FSI which had 115bhp, good on juice too, though it was a fairly rare engine over here if I remember correctly.

micks_address

colm_mcm wrote: »

Don’t they have basically the same interior?

Yeah I'd have thought the interior is the same. Just the seats are different.. sportline and vrs seats are bucket style.. not the best if you have back issues.. vrs would be less comfy than say. 150 bhp sportline .. probably bigger wheels and stuffer suspension setup. I'm in the final week or two with my 2 litre diesel dsg sportline and have enjoyed owning it

colm_mcm

Even with 18” wheels, I find mine very comfy. I did find the seats bad in terms of lumbar support when I got the car, but 6 months on I find them great. Can’t explain that.

rom

kravmaga wrote: »

Go for a 1ltr turbo engine, 115bhp, Ive one 162 reg, goes like a bullet

+1 on this. I went in going to buy a 1.6 or higher and your man said give it a test drive. I was shocked. My wife 1.4 older car is ****e. Mine is a 1ltr turbo combi and it's enough power for me. Never had an issue or turbo lag.

GustavoFring

micks_address wrote: »

vrs would be less comfy than say. 150 bhp sportline .. probably bigger wheels and stuffer suspension setup.

VRS on 18s rides better than the standard on 17s in my experience. You'd notice the difference with the fully independent suspension on the VRS over the more basic set up on the lower models.

ba_barabus

rom wrote: »

+1 on this. I went in going to buy a 1.6 or higher and your man said give it a test drive. I was shocked. My wife 1.4 older car is ****e. Mine is a 1ltr turbo combi and it's enough power for me. Never had an issue or turbo lag.

What are you getting MPG wise?

butrasgali

I'm driving a Octavia scout 184bhp..162 model..4x4..great car all round ,powerful,same engine as my old 142 vrs.i brought this in from England..to bring it in now would set the buyer back 2600 euro nox tax..plus the vrt..

micks_address

butrasgali wrote: »

I'm driving a Octavia scout 184bhp..162 model..4x4..great car all round ,powerful,same engine as my old 142 vrs.i brought this in from England..to bring it in now would set the buyer back 2600 euro nox tax..plus the vrt..

To discourage the like of you killing us all

kindalen

colm_mcm wrote: »

Don’t they have basically the same interior?

I should have been more clear, I had a look at a few VRS's and thought the seat material was plasticy.

Have owned a petrol Octavia before, it is such a practical car for real world use.

butrasgali

Just saying..people will get a surprise when they look at some cars from england..and some irish cars will go up in value..dsg is great as well.ill never go back to manual 😀

micks_address

butrasgali wrote: »

Just saying..people will get a surprise when they look at some cars from england..and some irish cars will go up in value..dsg is great as well.ill never go back to manual 😀

Absolutely..same here.. if you do any amount of stop start driving then auto is a no brainer

butrasgali

And I'm thinking of selling my scout and moving up a few years to another one or the sportline superb if anyone is interested..

S.G.M.

Thanks folks for the replies.

I've been going back and forth with the Octavia as I probably don't need a saloon car but I'm hearing a lot of good things about it.

Tenzor07

S.G.M. wrote: »

I've been going back and forth with the Octavia as I probably don't need a saloon car but I'm hearing a lot of good things about it.

The Octy is a hatchback, more boot space than a typical saloon as the parcel shelf is removable and seats fold down, i.e. boot space: 590L, 1,580 L with seats down

colm_mcm

If you want a slightly smaller Octavia, then look at the Seat Leon.

Zubeneschamali

kindalen wrote: »

I had a look at a few VRS's and thought the seat material was plasticy.

I bought a 172 new, and the "leather" option was plasticky sh!te.

The basic material is much nicer, I would pay extra not to get the "leather".

Casati

butrasgali wrote: »

And I'm thinking of selling my scout and moving up a few years to another one or the sportline superb if anyone is interested..

What year is your Scout? I have a loaded 2018 Superb Sportline 2.0 TDI manual for sale at the moment

S.G.M.

colm_mcm wrote:

If you want a slightly smaller Octavia, then look at the Seat Leon.

I was considering them actually.
Anything I need to know about a Petrol Leon?

Thanks for all the advice folks, no my my strongest area.

butrasgali

Casati wrote:

What year is your Scout? I have a loaded 2018 Superb Sportline 2.0 TDI manual for sale at the moment

Casati wrote:

What year is your Scout? I have a loaded 2018 Superb Sportline 2.0 TDI manual for sale at the moment

My scout is a 162 model..42000 miles on the clock

colm_mcm

S.G.M. wrote: »

I was considering them actually.
Anything I need to know about a Petrol Leon?

Thanks for all the advice folks, no my my strongest area.

Same engine lineup as the Octavia, so any opinions or experiences you got will also apply to the Leon.

S.G.M.

colm_mcm wrote:

Same engine lineup as the Octavia, so any opinions or experiences you got will also apply to the Leon.

Perfect, thanks for the help

S.G.M.

Narrowed it down to a Skoda Octavia, a Seat Leon or an Opel Astra

punisher5112

S.G.M. wrote: »

Narrowed it down to a Skoda Octavia, a Seat Leon or an Opel Astra

I'd stay clear of Opel to be honest.