sandspider

Thanks Andd, that's encouraging. Right - perhaps the 170BHP DSG version is Mk3 Scout only, in which case I probably can't afford it anyway. What year did the Scout face lift happen? And were there any non-cosmetic changes? Was the BMN the post-facelift engine, or would that be too simple?! Yep - I'm getting around 27MPG in the legacy, so 49 would be a big improvement! Cheers.

Hi all As said in the introductions forum, I currently drive a Legacy Spec B, but have recently moved house to near Chepstow and think I might need a diesel now for commuting. Considering an Octavia Scout diesel, as 4wd is sometimes useful where we now live, and I like to collect wood, drive into fields etc Plus the scout should get around double the MPG of my 3.0 petrol Legacy! My first question is, do the Octavia Scouts suffer DPF problems? I've not found too many reports of problems on the internet, but have found a few. And with my budget I'd be looking at a 2008 ish model Scout probably, so not the newer Scouts which I believe are less prone to DPF problems. Could be wrong on this though? Also wondering about the differences between 140bhp manual Scout and 170bhp DSG auto. Does the extra power in the DSG version make a noticeable difference to the drive? Is it worth getting the manual chipped to up the power anyway? I'm used to fast petrol cars, though seeing less point in them as I get older! I've never had an automatic car or a diesel before, so the DSG might be too much of a shock! Test driving a manual 140bhp Scout at the weekend, but can't find a DSG version to test. Thanks for any info. I'll go and search the forum now.

Hi all I currently drive a Legacy Spec B, but have moved house to near Chepstow and think I might need a diesel now! The thirst... Considering an Octavia Scout, as 4wd is sometimes useful where we now live. Here to find out more about these, especially whether they have DPF problems - I've only had petrol cars before. Also wondering about the differences between 140bhp manual Scout and 170bhp DSG auto. <heads off to owners forum to search and post questions> Cheers. SS