Thinking about chopping in the Scoob for the above anyone on here have any comments or exsperiances of these cars ie mpg,handling,insurance and general comparisons between the two

 

The One that was following me today seemed pretty quick, but doesn't handle like the scooby. not in todays weather

You should get 30 ish mpg with motorway and "fun" driving, but overall not in the same league

Dave

 

www.briskoda.net

 

Aa fast as a Scoob after a remap above 40mph.

35mpg.

No traction in the wet or out of slow corners (well not with 230bhp through the front wheels).

Cheaper insurance and genneral running.

Not as much sense of occassion.

Better interior and build quality.

Bigger boot.

Steve

 

Big statement to make

So is that all scoobs?

 

Drive a JDM STi9 at home and an Octavia vRS (estate) at work for 10 hours a day. Hopefully that qualifies me to comment

The vRS is a very good car for what it is, certainly has the Q car appeal. 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears are all good if a little tall at times. However once you get into 3 figures the vRS quickly runs out of puff, certainly in standard trim.

Getting the power down in the dry let alone the wet is not easy. Whether the traction control is on or off. Dry grip is good, wet grip can be interesting. Understeers like crazy when pushed hard.

Sounds like a vacum cleaner under full power!!

MPG.. Ours spends most of it's time being driven hard and it's still better than my Scoob being driven normally

The interior is robust but the white centres to the seats and pale carpets are a nightmare to keep clean.

Would I buy one?

As a second car for long motorway journeys and for relaxed driving without people knowing you are in a quick car, yes.

Nathan..

 

Compared to my old MY01 WRX.

Steve

 

people shouting TAXI! at you

 

Went in tavia's at the ring and was very impressed, if your not a badge snob then it is the car for you.

 

12k for a 1 yr old RS Estate is a bargain imo

 

I've had a remapped 220bhp 4x4 Octavia for the last year after a Tek2 Impreza. No problems with the power or traction (if you switch ESP off).
Just taken it easy over 260miles from the Lakes to the SE at 37mpg and 75mph. Impreza ? 28-29mpg driven similarly.

 

Agreed. The 4x4 is much better than the vRS at getting the inital power down.

Nathan..

 

...........great down the pub for pulling birds........

"and what do you drive handsome, you look cool like an Impreza driver?"

"actually, I drive a Skoda......hello......hello......where did she go?"

 

she went outside to look at the car most likely

 

She can tell that you don't drive an Impreza due to the lack of Burbury baseball cap and soverign rings

Steve

 

Well said Steve it seems we have a badge snob on the thread ?????? LOL

 

lol and where is jon today then......

spotted him in muppets earlier.....not found his way into here though......

 

Have a look around www.briskoda.net. Quite a few ex-scoob owners on there who'll be more than happy to answer your questions. Oh and I've sent you a PM.

 

talk of the devil and he arrives !!

 

Very SAD if you have to tell a bird what car you drive just to pull or is it that you cant afford to have a steady bird due to spending all your wages havin scoob repaired and high runing costs..

 

I did hear a TRUE story from a friend who works at a 'quality German manufacturer' where a guy rang up to complain that although his car was working ok (£65k's worth), it had not helped him to pull. I kid you not.

 

please tell me it was a beemer, PLEASE

 

I'd like to be able to, but maybe he has bought one since

 

2/3 years ago I would have been in the "Its a Skoda, I am never having one of those" brigade, however I am seriously impressed with them, and am seriously contemplating changing the Impreza for one.

Go have a drive, keep an open mind and see what you think, just remember that it is not a Scoob, and you cant really compare it like for like.

 

I would not have thought I would EVER get a Skoda, but we bought a Silver Fabia VRS a few months ago and it is SUPERB!

Currently with 4300 miles on the clock and average fuel consumption = 52.6 mpg (It's a 1.9 TDi). Came with CD changer, trip computer, Xenons, cruise, Aircon etc and was £12900. It does wallow a little if chucked about but I am honestly staggered at the in gear acceleration in 3rd and 4th gear.

Do not be off by the badge, the Fabia and Octy VRs cars (plus the others) are great bits of kit. HIGHLY recommended.

Cheers!
Mossman

 

This is pretty much where I was 18 months ago. If you test drive a vRS /4x4 Octavia or Fabia vRS, get the general 'feel' for the car rather than the fact that it doesn't accelerate as fast as your Impreza.

The cheap AND SAFE potential for electronic upgrades to the 1.8T (and 1.9PD) engines is colossal, and you don't need an extra knocklink ! Bear that in mind when taking one out for a run. It is now common to see 225bhp on the Octavia and 180bhp on the Fabia.

 

I have just bought one,and I do intend to have a teeny weeny remap.A performance bargain,32 months old and only 10k with 18 on the clock,a bargain

 

I chopped my scoob in for an Octy vRS a few months back, apart from the obvious savings in running costs the in-gear performance is very impressive. But what impresses me most is the engineering and quality, the vag 20v turbo is a fantastic design with great tuning potential, 220bhp from a remap?!?! the interior fit n finish is also streets ahead of my oul classic... defo worth takin a spin in, not everyones up of tea though...

 

as well as owning the green wagon i bought the misses a octavia L&K top of the range brand new estate for £14k (£2800 discount) its fully loaded with leather, wood, cruise control,electric everything and as averaged nearly 60 to the gallon (110 BHP) diesel and you can get it chipped to 150 ish BHP

if you want real performance and value for money the octavia VRS will be a great bargain with the new modle out in the summer

look on www.briskoda. for also the <cult> followering that the fabia V RS is getting and for £12 K and 55 MPG !!