Weeboogie

Mate you are a complete star. I could ask you a million more questions, but won't wreck your head.. Now I know what to be googling, but i'm sure i'll be in touch again soon Thanks again buddy!! )

Hi FUBAR. thanks for that information mate. Sorry it's taken me so long to reply & gutted I missed the meetup last weekend too. Regarding stereos I didn't realise so much had changed since I installed a JVC unit in my old focus years back. I even tried that JVC unit in the Octavia after the Pioneer probs but same thing, battery probs and more. Looks like i'd need to run some wires directly to the fusebox to get them to power on/off correctly. That Columbus looks really nice. But I was thinking also a Bolero would be enough of an upgrade for my needs. If I stick with a skoda unit like those would it be a straight swap for my Stream head unit, ie avoiding the can bus, battery & any other potential issues associated with aftermarket units? Cheers again mate. Jerry

This is the exact one.. http://www.usedcarsni.com/2008-Skoda-Octavia-VRS-TDI-CR-tidy-example-motd-march-2017-161232119

Oh mate it's mental fun, far superior to the focus., What I meant is I hope the octavia is as reliable as the focus was. That focus never once missed a beat, never failed to start first time etc. Even filling her with petrol only caused her to stop, syphon tank and away she went. The engine/guts were amazing, shame the rest of the car fell apart around it. I just scrapped it last week for £100. The octavia is blue with big 18" black wheels. That sold me on it straight away. It's a CR version. I had tested an 07 estate vRS the day before and this one just seemed so much better on nearly all aspects. But it came without an docs which is a worry, and I already had probs with battery draining after I tried to fit a pioneer stereo. Even a jump start from my neighbour couldn't get it to start up. Took me to tow start it. Worries me, but driving is a complete joy. I luvs it.

Hi all, just got myself my very first Skoda Octavia.. it's an 08 diesel VRS. Love it so far, but wish I knew more about the beast. I had a 99 Ford Focus TDDI for the past 11 years and it was a great car, engine was so reliable. Skoda has a lot to live up to, but i've adored these vrs models for years and years. Anyway, nice to be here, will do my best to get to know some of you and try and get to this meet. If so I'll be the one chatting away, then going all quiet when anyone starts talking shop Cheers Jerry

Hi, I'm Jerry from the greater Belfast area & i've been using these forums for a while to gather some knowledge before taking the plunge & buying a Mk II Octavia TDI vRS CR. That outlay has likely put paid to my lingering hopes of travelling to the euro's to cheer on the Green & White Army. Although i'm tempted to drive it now Cheers all. Take care.