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    Carrida Red Mk1 Octavia VRS and an Italian Mistress

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  1. Check that the grease on the gearstick joint hasn't dried out. Lift the gaiter around the stick and you'll see where the bottom of the stick sits, spray some silicone lubricant around while moving the stick through the gears. I had the same problem on my first Mk1 VRS years ago, I've just bought another as a run around and sure enough was difficult to sometimes get a smooth gear change, did the lube on the stick and alls good.
  2. I must have been unlucky. 2015 VRS bought new by me. Drivers seat side squab wore through at 13K miles (2 years), Skoda didn't want to know anything about a warranty claim. Engine started to breath oil at 22k (few months after warranty ran out) so got shot before anything major wore out. Very disappointed overall compared to the Mk1 VRS that I had before it. Ironically I bought myself another Mk1 VRS last weekend as an interim car until my current Italian Mistress (Maserati Gransport) sells, and I still think the Mk1 was built out of better quality materials, OK no bells and whistles but a good basic (by today's standards) quality car but at banger prices (I paid £850), 94K, FSH, 2 owners etc.
  3. The Mk3 I was very disappointed with, drivers seat side wore through at 13000 miles and two years old, Skoda didn't want to know about a warranty claim, then at 22000 miles it started blowing blue smoke under acceleration and oil residue around the oil filler cap! My old Mk1 never used a drop of oil and the seats where just showing signs of wear at 140000 miles. Yes the Maserati is a completely different beast, Ferrari derived V8, 400bhp, flappy paddles etc, everything you would expect from what is in effect a Supercar and I really don't want to sell, but if I'm not comfortable driving it there's no point in keeping it (I have a lower back injury).
  4. Hi all I've been away from Briskoda for a while since selling my Mk3 Octavia VRS last year, but before that I was a member for 14 years. Started in 2004 when I bought my first Octavia VRS, Carrida red with just 9k on the clock, kept for 11 years and took her to 149K. Then sold her to help finance a brand new Mk3 220 tfsi, kept for just over 3 years and not a happy experience! Sold it last August to by an Italian Stallion, Maserati Gransport (male menopause!), however I can't get comfortable driving it so is up for sale. I'll now get to the point, won an ebay "Best Offer" on Sunday and went to Plymouth on B/H Monday to collect, Mk1 Carrida red Octavia Vrs, 94k, fsh, two owners from new (father and daughter) and in pretty good condition, just needs a little TLC like a couple of front tyres, wipers etc. Best bit was I only paid £850 for it!
  5. I've renewed my Freedom status so I'll be advertising it on here as soon as it's back from having the wheels refurbed, that was the only thing letting the car down really. I'm going to put her up at £14k and leave a bit of haggle room, I can always drop (a bit!)
  6. I about to start a new job that comes with a new company van (I can use for private journeys), my wife has a 14 plate Polo TSI and I also part own (with my son) an old Galaxy for towing purposes. Because of the above I'm probably going to sell my Octavia, but I'm not sure how much to put it up at and what to reasonably expect to get. [Comprehensive spec removed] Be kind to me all please Ta Andy.
  7. I've run a K&N filter in my petrol VRS almost since they day I bought it (April 2015), 24K and no issues whatsoever. When it went in for servicing I told the dealer it was fitted and they were fine about it. The car has run out of warranty now so it's time for a remap.
  8. Had mine on my 2015 VRS TFSI for coming up three years now without an issue, set on 2+2 since the first week I fitted it.
  9. Well I didn't expect my old car to appear again. CheeRS Dean for highlighting it again, I have sent a fraud warning to Gumtree to say it's not the spec it says in the ad and about the previous rip off actions of the guy who bought her from me. Makes me cry to see what's been done to her, if I had the money I would buy it back and return her to her previous spec.
  10. £34k for a new 245 Octavia!! I would sooner by a few months older (mid 17) Audi S4 with between 3k and 5k miles for less money.
  11. They definitely look better with all the clutter removed, did my VRS within 3 days of collecting new from the dealer.
  12. Just got back from the 4 wheel geometry check, and the N/S/R was toeing out a tad so the car has been adjusted. Certainly seems to have helped and the car feels more settled on the road, however I forgot to ask them to check the inner side of the tyre for damage so it looks like I'll have to get my trolley jack out. I also went and saw a fellow Rally competitor who runs a large group of VAG approved body shops, and got a very favorable price to repair the n/s/f wing where a woman drove into it and bogged off, and to diamond cut and refurbish my wheels. Maybe the car isn't so bad really, probably just me being overly sensitive to niggly problems. I part own an old 130Tdi Galaxy with my son for rally car towing/servicing purposes, maybe I should drive that solidly for a week and then get back in the VRS as I'm certain I'll appreciate it again!
  13. I'm taking to get a Hunter 4 wheel tracking done on it this morning and inspect the n/s/r tyre to see if it's been deformed, which wouldn't surprise me considering the state of Britain's roads. Some main roads in Gloucestershire are akin to driving down farm tracks they're in such a state! But I guess it's the same Country wide . Esseesse200, I had a DTUK box fitted up until a few weeks back as it was going in for a major service and I've not refitted (for sale @ £225), however I'm thinking of going for a Revo Stage 2 remap if I keep it, maybe that'll put a smile on my face!
  14. I was ready yesterday to go and look at a 61 plate 2.0 TFSI A4 Quattro until I realised it's fitted with the same engine as the the Mk2 VRS that suffers from timing chain issues.
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