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Thanks to all for this discussion. We went for a nice long test drive (an hour with both of us taking turns) in the VRS. Fell in love and now very happy VRS owners! Looking forward to many adventures. Now to go find a Faraday box/pouch to keep it safe from keyless robbers

Ha yeah and that's why I've gone for a manual too, before long it'll all be electric autos:(

Thanks will check the VAQ. At a bit over 3yo and 26k hopefully they'll be doing it's extended scope + will clarify if the VAQ has been done. Night email them now to ask them to ensure it's done. Also had the same thought about buttons, but sometimes just got to make a final decision and live with it!

Thank you, yep it's had first MOT, and they are doing another one this weekend/next week as due in <6 months. Have told me serviced at dealer in 23 + 24 but I don't know if they were "full" or not. They are doing another one of those too as due <6 months.

It's Mk4 2022 done about 25k miles. I did look at a late 19 diesel and was happy with the tech in it to be honest. but as we don't switch cars often , and hoping to keep for a very long time, as @cnc commented above thought having something a little younger might last a bit longer before having to do anything big. Famous last words there. Do you know anywhere to find a clear idea of what should have been done/services etc or any particular things to look out for? Been reading obviously about infotainment glitches and the engine cover recalls etc however having checked this one out on vcheck/DVLA couldn't find anything concerning remotely.

Thank you for your very considered repl. I agree completely about the "a car" and VRS distinction, and was struggling to explain it to the other half. I have also driven a couple standard Octavias and an older diesel DSG. Not sure why but I just prefer manuals. In the end we've sorted of met halfway. Going to test drive a newer VRS with extended/approved skoda warranty next week... think the missus thinks that I'll just keep hankering/wondering about what might have been if we go for a "normal" Octavia - she knows me too well!

That's a pretty good consideration I hadn't thought about

Thanks for quick reply! 8-10k probably if we average it over next 4 years. Commute varies year by year as have to move work location. Part of the reason for getting now is to start doing longer drives for holidays to France etc rather than flying.

My missus and I need to change our old hatch for an estate (toddlers + stuff) and pretty set on an Octavia however currently at an impasse decision wise. Looking at a 2019 VRS (petrol/manual 50000miles) and also at some 2024 1.5 TSI SE Tech. The VRS is about £3k cheaper at £17k. One of us thinks we should go for the newer car, still has 2 years manufacturer warranty and all the latest tech etc however the other wants the sportier/less economical VRS. Will be our main family car and plans are to keep it until it gives up the ghost rather than switch it out in 3/4 years time. Feel like I've spent so long looking and test driving cars now just need some independent thoughts!