I have a 2015 VRS estate in red with the black pack and 19-inch wheels. It came fully loaded from the dealer, as they bought it to be a demonstrator so it has a panoramic roof, keyless entry, self-parking, active cruise control, reversing camera, uprated stereo, etc, etc. It’s the petrol DSG model and around town averages 35mpg. On a run if I keep below 85mph I average 42mpg. Keep to 65 mph and its high 40’s. In 8 years the only thing that has been replace is the washer pump. The most practical all-round car I have ever owned, fast enough to get into trouble with the plod, it will cruise happily at 130 mph on the Autobahn, what more could anyone want!

@gkstanfield

6 ай бұрын

I think a lot of American drivers would LOVE the škoda Brand…realizing they fit between VW and Audi…they perform beautifully and are styled like cut-crystal..!

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Sounds perfect 👌

@user-un7ll6mb6v

6 ай бұрын

Skoda is a brilliant car manufacturer, very underrated in my opinion, I think there is still a reputation which lingers from the Skoda of yesteryears. As a brand, I don’t think that there is a better car for the price, the interior space is enormous & the reliability is brilliant.

@davidwilson4468

6 ай бұрын

It is!@@PetrolPed

@Kevin-dp1vy

6 ай бұрын

I saw it outside the dealership and the sun was on it and it caught my eye. I stopped to look at it, arranged a test drive, and went back 2 days later to buy it. Never regretted it for one minute and would only change it for another one so why bother? @@PetrolPed

Glad you're discovering how good Skoda are I'm on my third had A VRS 4x4. Loved it

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

As pretty much everyone else in the comments has said, I can't think why I would ever need more car than an Octavia vRS. Brilliant for transporting bicycles too.

100% best all rounder at such an affordable price!! So underrated

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Yep 👍

Having watched the videos on both the Octavia VRS and the Superb we went to test drive them both yesterday. They were both very impressive cars. We decided on the Octavia and got a great deal on an immaculate 200ps Diesel from Skoda with 22% off the list for a car with just 3,000 miles on the clock. We are big Audi fans but, having test driven the A4 Avant as well, there was no sense that we were downgrading at all. A big thank you for the excellent video and review, we are pleased to be new Octavia VRS owners.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. Great to hear 👍

Love your enthusiasm for this car

A simple remap will take it to 320bhp and if you get the limiter taken off at the same time a possible 170mph top speed. one word of caution the manual gearbox versions clutch may not like this but the DSG is absolutely fine and so much fun

I have had my 2019 245 DSG Estate for nearly 12 months and absolutely love it. It's quick enough. Reasonably economical and swallows up all the kids and the dog plus all their stuff. It's a great car.

I remember picking up an L&K spec model as a hire car up in Shetland way back in 2004, was very impressed by it and still rank it as one of the best cars I have driven. Just makes me wonder how good the latest model is given the advancement in technology over the last couple of decades.

The Octavia has always been a great seller for Skoda and they really are good cars. It’s Skodas choice of infotainment system that I hate and reason I’d not buy any Skoda. Another great balance review Ped keep up the great work

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Apple Car Play sorts that out…when it works 😜😂

Good driving rounds around there! Done them in my old GTI a few times myself!

Still driving my mark 2 vrs.Manual,diesel,remap,B16 suspension upgrade, 55mpg all day.Goes like a stabbed rat to quote Mr May.Most fun ive had in a car.cost me 5000 quid.Done 50k not missed a beat.160k on the clock.They built better than other vag products.

It’s nice to see that there are cars that give you a sensation of speed and fun at normal highway speeds. I’ve always maintained that if everyday cars were designed in a way that gives you the sensation of speed rather than actual speed then perhaps there would be less need for speed traps and less speed related accidents.

Great video, I’ve been thinking of buying one for a while now. 👍

The perfect all rounder! I have a 2019 VRS saloon in silver. Incredibly practical for the family and incredibly fun when its just me behind the wheel 😁

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Right on!

Nice review for a great car at this value. I tottaly agree, this car make you smile a lot. I do that everytime a drive my O4 vRS

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I had one on hire a couple of months ago, although it wasn't a VRS but a 1.5 petrol. I found it amazing. And from Northumberland down to Devon it was a dream. Half a tank for 450 miles cant be bad. My only gripe was my left leg was banged up against the transmission tunnel, an after 7 hours of driving it became quite sore. Id get something soft put around there if it were mine. Apart from that amazing.

"Threw its toys right out the pram." I like that colloquialism.

Horay Pete back to more affordable cars Had the vrs mk3 loved it

Just ordered 4x4 TDI RS, the last window before facelift model with almost full equipment, cant wait for it.

PP with the Pump logo and the Red and Blue representing Positive and Negative.

I did recommend that you try one of these in the comments of your Kodiaq video, so I was well pleased to see this. I’m on my second VRS estate which is a 2019 245 TFSI with the DCC and manual box that I bought new. As you say, it’s brilliant, does everything you need and is a blast on a B road. I’d always had Golf GTIs before and needed more room….the VRS was the obvious answer. I’ll be having another after this one.

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

👍

I'm sold Pete, looks fab, drives well lots of room and compared to MG performance variants superbly priced!!

That must be the most glowing review on any car you've tested. I have got a 245 previous model top spec with a vaq differential, it makes a big improvement in how it handles and puts our power down. I've driven and owned many different cars but my 245 has to be the best overall package ,its nor 100% in any category but its 90% all.i know you keep mentioning its only got 245 but, but it has 280lb/ft from 1500rpm right up to 5,500rpm . Which is very good , but my skoda only weighs 1450kg so its power to weight is better than more powerful rivals. But its crowm jewel is its balance ,and torque what makes it faster than 245 suggests . They hold their value really well too.

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

I loved it 👍

Estates are very cool, in fact ice cold, excellent detailed review Pete and from a value point of view this car is a no brainier.

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

I agree 👍

As a mk3 owner (albeit running 300+ bhp and with DSG) I wholeheartedly endorse the VRS, its impressed me hugely, I liken them to SAAB, the article TG did about SAAB when they said they had a specific type of owner was bang on, I feel Skoda are going the same way, the new Superb is awesome, I'd buy it over any other German brand, it just makes so much sense. A thing to note if you are choosing VRS is that if you want to drive quickly I'd recommend good tyres, sounds like common sense but you simply can't get the power down with ditch finders fitted

I had 3 versions of Skoda Octavia Combi RS and I just bought another one - this is a hybrid version. Best car all around for me with 3 children. Practical for the week driving and fun on weekends when i want some fun. 245 BHP of fun and practicality ;-)

Another great video, as you say matrix headlights are magic at night (I have them in my car). I’ve not driven a manual in a few years but that looks like a great fun car.

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

Fantastic review, completely agree witht the driving position, even for a shorty like me 😂. It was great to see you and the car at podium a couple of weeks ago. I am 2500 miles in now and still loving the manual!

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

It was you I was talking about in the video 👍

@chris30687

6 ай бұрын

@@PetrolPed really appreciated that, I watched it last last night and I was so chuffed with the mention that I woke my other half up to show her 😂

Just brought a 2019 1.5 DSG, i need an automatic, absolutely love it, it's my first Skoda won't be my last.

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

Nice 👌

I had a 67 petrol vRS estate which is rated as one of the best cars I’ve owned. One thing of note is that the alloys stuck out quite a bit which meant endless curbing (my bad parking), so make sure you spec a decent tyre that offers a bit of overhang from the alloy. Moved to a 310 Cupra Formentor and have constant infotainment issues - it’s a VAG thing 😅

Had the 2008 model for 10+ yrs and miss it so much

The Octavia VRS has always been a good looking (and good performing car) and, as you say, at that price it’s worth every penny. Compared with the EV Astra you drove at well over £40k it’s a no brainer. A higher segment car which has more space and performance for a lot less money ….. maybe other manufacturers should take note! 🤔

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

I agree 👍

Pete they truly are fabulous cars I’ve had a mk1 2 mk2’s and a mk3. Currently in a Superb Sportline plus 272hp 4 wheel drive it’s a keeper.

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Nice 👌

@IBOO57

3 ай бұрын

How do you feel the Superb Compares for enjoyment on a B road? I like the Superb but am worried it will sacrifice some if the Octavia vRS Playfulness?

@NorthWalesPiscator

3 ай бұрын

@@IBOO57 you are correct the Octavia is better on a B road not by much probably down to the difference in weight.. I got the Superb as I preferred the looks over the Octavia at that time. On the Motorway the Superb is simply Superb (sorry).

I have a 72 plate Vrs estate, in black. New Jan 2023, now 45k on it. 55-60mpg (Diesel), torque when you and it eats motorway miles but plenty of smiles on the mountain roads. Great company car!

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

👍

Love this review ped. I got a dsg petrol version late 2023. I would add to your review that when using Android Auto I've had zero issues with the infotainment. No issues with driving position but I'm a very average 5ft 10. I am going to remap mine soon, which will take the power to around 350bhp. The chassis can manage this power, plus these come with a limited slip differential as standard. Would have been good if you'd mentioned that. The brakes are also pretty good, they're the same as the golf R uses. I agree a 4 pot caliper would look great, but these feel better than my last f56 mini JCW, which had the brembo's.

Nice, concise video, what made me chuckle, is that we can see you wanting to “ Paddle shift” then realizing, and grabbing the gear lever 😂.

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great review 👌

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

As I already stated on Instagram Pete, couldn’t agree more. It is unbeatable value. Would definitely like to get my hands on one of these, even with a DSG to be honest. Brilliant! Enjoy NYC where they do not get these! 😉🤗 Cheers, Tom

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

👍

Just picked up a black one and love it!!

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Nice 👌

I have a 2014 diesel as my daily driver. Had it for 3 years. It's such a great allround car. I'd like a bit more power like you say but realistically on normal roads it has enough. I get 52mpg as well. I'll probably keep it another year then replace it for another one.

Cracking review just sold my gti edition 45 too many worries in the future of how the Mark 8 will behave with its various issues. Looking at getting a VRS 245 estate as more of a fun practical car and you’ve won me over. I’ve got a Skoda scout and that has been fab for the past 5 years and this car will be the perfect combination for a dual replacement.

I glad that you have driven this car at long last. I am disappointed that you did not drive mine when we first met in 2017. I do not own it now unfortunately

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Great motor 👍

I have a 69 plate vrs, same engine as this car with 40,000 miles. Really good on mpg and decent performance. At the time, just before covid, I paid £21,000 new. How things have changed in 4 years.

@luciancormos1648

5 ай бұрын

Again! I have a, bla bla.. NOBODY CARES!

Love my 2022 VRS with DCC and Canton in grey. Agree with the review and also still get comments from people who like it.

Good evening petrol ped hope you are doing well absolutely love the Skoda, Octavia I think it’s a great looking car I think I would have it in blue personally or black. Keep up the brilliant work fantastic video as always thank you just wondering what your mpg has been?

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

About 38-40 👍

Had one since March Silver with DSG I love it

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Nice 👌

I always love a quick estate over a saloon everytime

Welll Skoda’s are amazing performance reliability, practical and value for money, i bought my first 2003 and still have my 2005 vrs hatch back, been off the road for a few years now as i now run a 340i tourer which i also love, but i would definitely consider getting a new vrs well done mate how was the big apple 👍

I have a 2010 mk 2 estate that i bought for £1500, it needed the dual mass flywheel replaced as it was rattling about and while i was at it the clutch and slave cylinder. One of the previous owners had it remapped, and it's now a brilliant car to drive, goes like a scolded cat and difficult to fault for less than 3k in total.

On my third vRS estate (current is previous design from new, first petrol one, with DCC and digital dash). Recognise what makes it cheaper and none of it comes close to being an irritant or makes it feel wanting, 245bhp more than enough. Love it every time I use it. Of note I use an Individual drive mode that is Sport without the silly , pointless electronic growling noise that vibrates the vent slats. I have also had connectivitiy issues with Android Auto on quite a few VAG cars in recent times, found that unplugging then leaving it a few minutes, trying again, a few times, eventually it works and my latest Google phone working better than previous phones for now. Praying Skoda don't muck it up too much going forward - looking at this model - electronic handbrake, those calipers, the infotainment system, plus the hint that automatic only, the push for electric/hybrid - all worrying for the future, am keeping mine for at least 2-3 years more.

I'm on my 2nd VRS estate. Both have been in black with the Black pack, 1st was a 66 plate and the current is 18 plate. Still makes me smile when i see it. I love the green of this VRS.

Great car we have the hatchback version at work and I love driving and they do stick to the road very well. I would have one for my own car

Hello Peter…this is all the car we ever need…like good work trousers…it does everything in a practical way. It may not have the badge or image many want but Skoda is a very old manufacturer with an illustrious past that few recall…long before the 1000MB and Estelle!! It always seemed more attractive than the VW Golf Rstate which has often been the most dull car you could ever buy…this new Octavia deserve all the success it should get! 🙂🙂🙂😊

Fabulous looking motor! 😀

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Yep 👍

I bought a 23 plate octavia vrs and love it. Head up display is awesome. Ulez made me upgrade from a 2004 fabia vrs from new 👍🏼

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Very nice!

Great review as always! I’ve always like the VRS especially the estate version. If I could name a better or maybe just on par with the Skoda, I would say the Cupra estate! 👍🏼

@AndrzejPuch

5 ай бұрын

You should learn something, people: it's RS, not VRS. Octavia VRS doesn't exist, and never has.

@djc226

5 ай бұрын

@@AndrzejPuch how’s longs a piece of string because I’m pleased for you.

Love the Octavia VRs. I had a 2014 Octavia VRs estate in Race Blue and absolutely loved it. Fun, fastish and practical. A looker as well! Dealer service was excellent. Had it for 3 years and did 45k miles and never missed a beat! Traded it in for Golf R Estate mk7.5! Both part of the VAG group and two of the very best cars I’ve owned!

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

Nice 👌

@DoubleWaterFire

2 ай бұрын

What one do you prefer ? I have a mk2 vrs and want to tune it up but no point putting money into a 2011 car, may aswell save up and buy a newer one

We have a previous generation VRS 245 DSG estate, it’s without a doubt one of the best all round cars on the road. It does everything well, you can move a mountain in the boot, cruise for 5 hours and get out feeling refreshed, throw it round the country lanes. Amazingly we average low 40 mpg and on a run even pushing it from time to time we’ve managed 50 mpg! It’s 7 speed DSG not manual and it’s a great gear box. I couldn’t think of anything else I’d replace it with for a daily so it all driver 👍

Fantastic car, Pete. Absolutely love it! (Pan roof is a £1590 option! You know it makes sense!).

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Ooo 🤔👌

@Cous1nJack

5 ай бұрын

Skoda pan roof 💧 💧 💧

Great video absolutely love the car and you right it’s the best car for the price 👍

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

It really is!

Great video as always Pete. Great timing as I'm interested in purchasing a Skoda in the new year but my problem is that I like the Octavia, Superb, and Enyaq models. Oh, and the new Kodiak!😂 Have a good weekend & take care👍

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

They are all good 👍

Finally Peter you find out about the Skoda VRS..I enjoy mine. I enjoy mine so much that I accept the oil use problem that mine developed and had the engine rebuilt rather than buy a new one. OK there was the problem of a 6 moth wait, so engine out at 102,000 kilometres, ( yes kilometres not miles) new pistons, rings, bearings, water pump and belt and one week later back to driving one of the better cars I have owned for driving. Mine has the DSG box (3rd rebuild) and when it works it works very well. I really would like a DSG box in my hillclimb car.

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

👍

In 2009 bought a Mk 2 2007 Race Blue Metallic petrol Octavia VRS from a dealer in Cambridge. Absolutely loved it. Was unlucky as after a couple of years rust spots appeared on sills. Unusual & should not be happening on a car of that age. Corrected under warranty. Paint was a bit soft too as just before I sold it the front wings were chipped with tiny pin marks. Also didn't like short runs as sludge on oil filler cap but only in cold weather. Otherwise great car. Massive boot. Fast (197 bhp) Golf GTI engine. When I changed car for amazing sounding 6 cylinder BMW 130i I noticed BMW's lack of low down torque after Octavia. No turbo on BMW ! Still miss Octavia as I do my white Golf R I had after BMW. Love current car though... 2020 Silver 4 door Mercedes AMG C43

I’ve had an RS wagon for just over two years and love it! I think it has a bit less front end grip than a Golf GTI but still a lot of fun to drive. You’re absolutely right about the infotainment - it’s the worst bit of the car. Do you get reverse cameras on Octavia’s in the UK? They’re standard here in Australia but the car tested didn’t seem to have one by the tailgate button…..

Great review as always. I've just got a VW Arteon and it does the same thing with Apple car play, I've found if you press and hold the infotainment power button it does a reboot and is all good again.

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

👍

Quite like these and eyeing one up for when I have to change my car next year. Going from high spec V60 D4 auto, lovely car but reaching the age limit that my company imposes. Want to save money and get good value but still have something relatively cool, good looking and exciting and this just about ticks those boxes!

Always had a soft spot for one of these. Would love to own one someday

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

You and me both!

I've loved the Octavia vRS since the first generation. I'm aiming to own one at some point, new or used. This is basically everyday automotive perfection.

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

Yep 👍

Excellent video and car.

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍

Just brought one of the last of the Mark 4s, i understand there is a slight uplift with design little tweaks here and there, and now been told, they, Skoda are not fitting sunroofs? And as you said only autos now, Would be good to have a rear view camera i have sorted that out, no problem., The front lights have been upgraded on the new design but hay ho that's how it goes , I would imagine a lot more money as well, also on a sad note, Skoda are finishing with the Octavia 2024 so wait until the end for upgrade or just buy news out there now at the lower price, great car for the money and mainly built by VW spec. Have fun and enjoy.

We had two of the previous Gen Octavia VRs estates, TDI though 56.8+mpg! They were my (& my wife's) favourite cars of all those We have been fortunate to own! We then switched to a Superb for space (3 growing kids & also a superb car), but then moved to a Ford SMax because it's a great family car..........it's still our current car, it pales in significance in all aspects! I am a huge fan of Skoda's, great cars and great value! PS: ref the brake calipers, on the previous model, it came standard with the VW GTi performance brake calipers and huge discs. It might be an option, performance pack or something!

if can fit a Bianchi, is the right car to buy 🤭 thank you for the video! 🙏🏼

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

Fabulous review as ever squire and I'm really tempted to get one if these tho' I would be wanting the diesel version as it's being phased out so the oil burner would be a collector's item and I also didn't know certainly with the petrol version that you could get it with a manual as most of the cars ive looked at both petrol and diesel are automatic and id prefer 3 pedals as opposed to 2 tho' equally I'm told the DSG gearbox is very good. Itll all depend on the insurance cost. Im between the VRS and the forthcoming lesser powered Sportline tho' I do agree for the price in terms of purchase is great as I thought it'd be over £40k given the options.

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Steven 👊

I’m of an age when Škoda was seen as a joke (you can guess roughly how old from that) , but I really like the brand now , not the pseudo 4x4’s but proper shaped cars like this and this looks great. I wouldn’t call this a bargain but I get what you mean when comparing to the more expensive alternatives. I don’t think my budget will stretch to one of these but the previous generation is still good and offers just as good value only used. I’m glad some manufacturers are still producing estates and I cannot understand why the granddaddy of all estates , Volvo , are stopping making them.

I have had 2 VRS's and now on my second Octavia Scout which I absolutely love. Prior to those cars I had a run of BMW 3 or 5 series estates. Through my work I have to go "off road" a bit - farms/construction sites - and it is an ideal car for me. Does 50mpg on long runs. Such a shame that Skoda stopped selling the Scout, I would have another one.

@Rapscallion2009

5 ай бұрын

I was just about to order a Scout when they did that. Very annoying. They tried to tell me I wanted some crossover thing instead. Sat in it, tried to find something to like about it. Just wasn't for me.

Totally agree, it’s the best car on the road 😉 love my diesel 2022 one, another beauty is you rarely see the same car as yourself on roads!

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Thanks for a really interesting review. I love the quality and value of Skodas. Me and the wife have had four between us. I bought a petrol manual VRS a couple of years ago and it’s been fantastic all rounder. I got one of the last mk3 versions (69 reg) due to the really dodgy reputation the most recent version has for infotainment. I’m not ever selling this. Easy 45mpg on a run and 245bhp. Yes please.

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

Right on!

One of my favourite Sports Estate Cars 😊

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Same here!

I've got a semi automatic in race blue which I love, first car I'll probably keep at the end of the PCP given it's a great all rounder and excellent family car.

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Nice 👌

I think a viable alternative is a used VW Golf estate 7.5. I have had 4 Skodas all manual Diesels but went for a Golf R estate and really like it. Gentle right foot on a motorway ( so many have speed cameras now) I can get 40MPG. 30 urban but in town it’s hopeless, can watch the fuel gauge drop as you look at it. Boot is 610 L but there is a raised boot floor that be can be removed to give more space and there is still space for a space saver tyre(keep the raised floor and a full sized tyre can be stored) As much as i like manual I appreciate the ease of use of DSG for most situations. I personally like the black roof lining and I don’t have good experiences with sunroofs, I would never have one again.

cracking review, and that green colour is very cool. shame they only offer AWD/4X with the diesel model, as i considered this an upgrade potential from my petrol Outback, but by the time you add some extras, its over £40k, and while the tax limit was set some time ago, seems the gov don't care that new car costs have jumped £10k+ since it was introduced. I'd grab these cars while we can, until we get forced into £50k+ EV's that we can't charge outside of large cities, if at all 😁

Really like that colour scheme and the car, i think the power is golf gti leverl where as if they gave it more it would maybe take sales from the R range. As foe ticking all the boxes and with recent move from seat to cupra can you still get the leon cupra estate, there is a 4 wheel drive version, id assume somewhere around the same price point🤔.

Disappointed they don't do a 4x4 petrol estate... remapped tho... a monster in front wheel drive petrol

Great review led love the vrs too I’m a short aree so be more comfortable for me lol

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

Nice 👌

The Octavia is good value for money in todays market. Ive just taken delivery of a PHEV estate in petrol blue and so far it's been a very competent car which is incredibly easy to drive. The infotainment system is slow to load though and is infuriating at times. My iV model doesn’t have much less power at 204bhp and with a chunk of that coming from its electric motor it does move when you put your foot down. Its not perfect but I think it'll be very good to live with. And if you could still order one it was only £34k which is great value for a PHEV.

Still love my 2011 vRS estate with 160k on clock - owned from new and just keeps going!

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Nice 👌

I’d be seriously tempted by this or a superb. I like the Audi brand and the two my parents had were both really good. But both they and I baulk at the cost of them now to get the model and specs we’d want, whereas the Skoda Octavia and superb tick all the boxes at the right price. I’d be happy to go with the vrs - how much more performance can you realistically use on the road? Or do you need? I’d put the money I’d save over getting an Audi S4 into a deposit on something a little cheeky that’d put a grin on m6 face, maybe a happily used booster….

I worked for a Skoda Dealership in sales for 11 years just after 5 years at BMW.. Save your money fuck your ego they are astonishing value !

@PetrolPed

4 ай бұрын

They sure are 👍

Another great video for those of us that live in the real affordable world. Could you get your hands on the Skoda Superb TSI 280 4X4 L&K DSG ? Not as dynamic, but with the added 4X4 and similar power. Thanks

@dutoitm1

6 ай бұрын

I had one for a while. Was only ok. The engine felt surprisingly weak for the claimed output. Especially compared to the same unit in a Golf R. Fuel economy was really bad bearing in mind the power output/type of car. On a long run would max about 36mpg with avg around 28mpg including town driving. The body control was not good enough and just a bit wallowy when pushing on. Chassis + susp. setup were not a good pairing for the engine. That being said, the Superb itself is a fantastic estate car. And all the L&K goodies were great. But I would suggest going for a lower powered petrol or the 2.0l diesel which would be a better match.

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Yeah. Hope to get the new Superb early next year 👍

Hey Ped! I'm so glad you did a review of this car. I currently own a 2013 version and it's just the best! (I actually prefer my shape) but it's just a Swiss army knife 🗡️ of a car. Awesome 👍

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

👍

Totally agree alloys stunning , be a very good comparison against a focus st estate with proper exhausts 🤔🤭

That colour! 😍😍

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

That colour is absolutely superb (ha), definitely the one to go for! If I had need for the space, I'd undoubtedly go for the Octavia VRS. Not a huge fan of the wheels, but I'm a fan of everything else so I could certainly live with them. (For now for my needs, I'm eyeing up a MK7.5 GTI/GTD or MK3 TT/TTS, maybe an i30N. Either way they're all a step up from my Fabia 😄)

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Good choice!

Great review PP, I really love an estate car. I currently run a BMW 520d touring. When I come to replace it I shall look at both the Octavia and the new Superb. Both proper cars (not a SUV) and both available with diesel engines non of that EV nonsense for me. I would also have the DSG over the manual. £38000 is pretty good, but you can save quite a bit if you are prepared to buy nearly new. Great colour by the way.

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Go for it!

Still love the vRS. A great combination of comfort, practicality, speed and good looks. There's nothing else in the market like it. My MK1 didn't have the coal mine dismally dark interior with now obligatory black or anthracite headlining that manufactures force us to have on anything remotely sporting.

@tomgreen3849

6 ай бұрын

Yes i have a mk 2 with the earlier trimmed seats with green and red vrs logo, they lift the cabin a bit more rather than the black option you get in later models. 👍

@Cous1nJack

5 ай бұрын

Black headlining and heated seats are a must on my list. The windscreen is the light bit.

These should be able to do considerably more than 40 on a run. I managed close to 50 on longer trips with my MK3 petrol VRS with the 220ps variant. Great car - those seats are naff though and very cheap feeling. The optional microsuede ones are excellent and should be what they fitted standard, but very pricey.

It's a great looking car and classy in that colour, in my opinion. I can see the appeal, particularly one that's two or three years old and depreciated a little. For VW Group not to have sorted their software out after all this time is disgraceful though and makes you wonder what else it won't be able to fix if there's a problem. Great review Ped 👍

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s not good 👎

@si_vis_amari_ama

4 ай бұрын

I bought a 2012/13 RS tdi 170 hp in 2023, and saved big ( paid 3000 pounds) I am very happy with it. I waited until a well maintained one popped up, It had 350,000km (freeway mileage) but I dont care. Its a Skoda and its a diesel, manual, and a bargain for the kicks I get from driving it. I'm still ahead even with less bells and whistles than the 2024 model. "Reverse snobbery" lol. My Dad used to say "you lose thousands as soon as you drive out of the showroom". I think your idea is best, but I purchased within my means.

That is a lot of car for the price. There is a guy in our village with a blue one that looks smart but has a Akrapovich exhaust on it and it sounds brilliant when at full power. One of our neighbours had a Fabia in that colour and it does look good but not for me. I am glad you have figured out the correct way to load your bike, backwards. I think my Honda is off to pasture new to be replaced with a Qashqai with a tow bar for my cycle carrier so I can load my eMTB so I can start exploring now that I have built up a few muscles.

@PetrolPed

6 ай бұрын

Sounds like a plan 👍

I ordered a well specced VRS estate with dsg in 2015 , my second Octavia VRS back then it cost me £27k now one with not as many goodies is £38k and we are expected to think that’s normal and acceptable. They are great cars and agree one of the best all rounders there is

@PetrolPed

5 ай бұрын

Yep. A problem with all manufacturers 😢