General-Melchett

Good point. Initially I thought I would carry on with another Octavia, but the prices for second hand cars on the dealer forecourt are IMHO too high. I run my own limited company and can offset an 100% of an electric car against corporation tax. We tried the Enyaq and it was lovely, but the Tesla with its new price drop was just so different and nice. I will miss the current car (he is called Norman by the kids) as it’s never missed a beat, and the Audi A3 seats are a factory look and for me much more comfortable.

Ordered a Model X today, the Octavia is going up for sale in a few weeks time, so if anyone is after a 2017 1.6 diesel SE estate with 120k on the clock please get in touch

I did consider an 18 plate 1.5 Octavia with 9.5k on the clock, but the owner hadn’t looked after it as well as I’d hoped and it was overpriced. Got a test drive in an Enyaq and a Tesla model X at the weekend, might go back to having a company car as I run my own limited company and there are a few incentives in terms of corporation tax. wont make any changes until may or June though

Thanks for all the replies so far, we are going to wait for now, and then in 6 months or so and see how much more we can save. I don’t want to get a loan or pcp and our current car (called Norman by my daughters) is OK. I also had a set of Audi A3 seats installed and Elliot is wiring them up in the next few weeks. I had heated seats on most of the year with my Ford,

Good question. I suppose it’s because the current car has 120k on it, and when it gets to 150 or more the resale value may take a nosedive, Also the chances of something going wrong and having a dead car increase.

I am looking at a high spec but low mileage 18 plate, I might keep saving for a post 20 model

My current 2017 1.6 diesel SE Has 120k on the clock and we will be adding a few more with round trips to the midlands and south every few weeks. I’ve been saving up and note that there are some low mileage 2019 models available, and saw one that is a 1.5 TSI. My initial questions are has anyone gone from the 1.6d to a petrol and do they drive or have engine issues long term? I might save a bit longer and get a 2020 on model, but have the same questions re engine and reliability. My shopping list is an auto, with adaptive cruise, and winter pack, and cloth/alcantara seats. I’m flexible on most other things. What should I beware of he would a VRS be much different in terms of ride comfort? open ended questions I know….

Did you get the seal replaced?

Are you looking to get a better seal around the glass? Both front windows on my car don’t wipe water off unless I push out whilst the glass out. I would be interested to know if they can be replaced.

Not quite the same but this gives the overall concept

Hello Tom and welcome. have you thought about getting the wheel re trimmed? I had a VW Amarok and got a 2nd hand wheel from eBay, had it recovered in Alcantara and loved it. I even had the original wheel re trimmed and sold it on eBay to recover some of the costs.

Got it booked in with Elliot in Potters Bar in middle of November, I’ll let you all know how he gets on, also having a reverse camera fitted.

I did try, but he must be busy so it looks like I’m going down to potters bar, Elliot has been top notch in terms of comms.

Mines on 112k and as it’s 5 years old in November it’s getting a timing belt change with its service. been great for the past 30k in my ownership

Thanks, I hardly use Stalkbook anymore, I will keep asking around locally, never thought it would be this hard to pay someone to get things done.

I recently got a set of Audi A3 seats for my Octavia and as an added bonus the new seats are heated. These seats are installed and I have the wiring loom from Kufatec, and a switch unit on the way with heated buttons. I also have the connectors from AliExpress due in any day now. I don’t have the time to wire them up to the BCU, and am looking for a company to do this. I’ve approached a couple and despite initial interest don’t get any follow up emails. Any recommendations please ?

Just run in then !

Have you got the distance set to the closest or minimum? Mine is imperceptible at furthest distance the deceleration to match vehicle in front is hardly noticeable even if it s a truck

Mine does the same, but not always in hot weather, was on a 200 mile trip last week and had to do last 40 miles with car sat nav and the radio (never listen to that) next day and in return trip, no problems

Sold locally via FB Marketplace

I am open to any offers

I have recently changed the seats in my Skoda estate for some with Audi A3 and am selling the original seats. They are in black cloth trim and in terrific condition (passenger seat has a small mark in the cloth as per photo). I have cleaned them, and they are ready to be fitted into your car. Collection from Spennymoor near Durham (they are in my house ready for collection). Price is for both front seats and rear seats and is £70.00 collected from Spennymoor near Durham

Got the seats this morning, and turns out they are heated. I’ve put the front seats in and got them wired up (no heating yet) and for the taller driver they are much nicer. Going to put the rear ones in then work out how to best get seat heaters working.

I know it’s an old thread, but have just bought a set of A3 seats, the same as in the more recent photos. It’s going to be great to have more than half my legs supported on the seat base, with the extra bit at the front.

I’ll have a look in the boot later, I only recently got a full sized spare instead of the inflation kit so that must be part of it. many thanks for the super fast replies