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Skoda Octavia VRS Mk1 1.8 Real World MPG/Running Costs?

  • 08-08-2011 02:12PM
    #1
    2011abc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,807 ✭✭✭


    I know this car is a bit of a Boards.ie fave and there are probably loads of threads on it but can any owners tell me what kinda mpg I can expect on mix of motorway and fast country roads with very little urban /town driving?Would I need to budget for things like 'coil packs' (how much are these ?Easy to DIY fit?)Thanks.


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  • #2
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,100 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    I owned one for over 2 years,around 30mpg,well specced and very practical but it was an absolute ball of ****.

    Any more questions,don't hesitate to ask


  • #3
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,093 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    TestTransmission wrote: »
    it was an absolute ball of ****.

    Any more questions,don't hesitate to ask
    :D


  • #4
    statto25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,980 ✭✭✭statto25


    TestTransmission wrote: »
    I owned one for over 2 years,around 30mpg,well specced and very practical but it was an absolute ball of ****.

    Any more questions,don't hesitate to ask

    I was thinkin about buying one of these too... Care to elaborate on the ball of **** comment?


  • #5
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 18,197 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    This constant mpg stuff is nonsense.

    Budget €0.80/€1 per mile in overall running costs and you'll be closer to reality. That'll include tyres, servicing, and fixed running costs.


  • #6
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,871 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    TestTransmission wrote: »
    I owned one for over 2 years,around 30mpg,well specced and very practical but it was an absolute ball of ****.

    Any more questions,don't hesitate to ask

    Haha. And so it begins! :D


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  • #7
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,100 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    statto25 wrote: »
    I was thinkin about buying one of these too... Care to elaborate on the ball of **** comment?

    I'll never own a VAG car again basically.That platform is riddled with issues,anyone who says else is a fanboy.


  • #8
    statto25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,980 ✭✭✭statto25


    TestTransmission wrote: »
    I'll never own a VAG car again basically.That platform is riddled with issues,anyone who says else is a fanboy.

    Not exactly a fanboy but I would have a soft spot for VAG cars. Sayin that the problems ive seen lately on here and on my mates VAG's would turn you off ever buying one... Thats mostly diesels though


  • #9
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,871 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    TestTransmission wrote: »
    statto25 wrote: »

    I'll never own a VAG car again basically.That platform is riddled with issues,anyone who says else is a fanboy.

    +1

    Not a fan. Drove a Fabia with a fair few issues. Drove a Passat for about 8 years from new and my bank balance has the scars to show it. Cars were both well taken care of and never returned the sentiment.


  • #10
    Quazzie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 30,560 ✭✭✭✭Quazzie


    TestTransmission wrote: »
    I'll never own a VAG car again basically.That platform is riddled with issues,anyone who says else is a fanboy.

    You used to love them

    LINK1

    LINK2


  • #11
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,100 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    Quazzie wrote: »
    You used to love them

    LINK1

    LINK2

    I also used to have a social life before I met the missus.


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