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cheers - it's petrol thanks it doens't have maxidot but it has everything else I wanted so can't complain. I'm driving down 200mls to get it on thursday - only problem now is finding my V5 for my trade in - looks like its lost!!! ahhh!!!

thanks for your comments guy's - Ive know put a deposit down which i think fits the bill(none of the above!). Blue, Apr 2006, 6,500mls, climate pack, xenon lights, 18" alloys - £13,300 agreed! Driving down to chester on thursday to get it! thanks again.

ps it's a petrol i'm looking for.

cheers guys, bad news is that vindis in cambridge have now renaged on offer to take my car without seeing it so a trade in would require a trip down - they also want £400 to deliver if i sell mine privately. To be honest I don't like their attitude during the discussions. I've seen a nice silver combi for £13,500 which is only 180 miles away so a bit more do able. Everyone says the maxidot is a must I'm still not too sure what it does?

thanks, can't see any details on maxidot i will need to ask as i gather it's essential.

Hi, please help me choose which of the following skoda approved octavia combi vrs you think i should buy. Please select option(comments/ reasons welcome). thanks!! ps you can see them all on skoda web site(prices normalised for different trade ins) Option Colour Price Milage 1st reg Options 1 Blue £12,800 25K April 2006 18" wheels, dual climate pack,armrest 2 Black £12,700 17K April 2006 reat pkg sensors, sunroof 3 Silver £13,500 6K July 2006 dual climate, rear elec windows, dual zone climate armrest 4 Blue £16,500 New March 2008 None, can't afford them(all approved cars) comments ---

cheers guys, my budget is between about £13-15K. the car I'm thinking about is blue with 18" alloys. It's got climate control but not dual i think and has definately got a centre arm rest(does that mean it has a climate pack?). The one i drove had parking sensors which seemed to be on all time at low speed! My main concern is doing a deal over the phone without seeing it but I'm hoping an 'approved' vehicle shouldn't be a lemon. Is there anywhere i can get a full detailed list of all the options/prices for a vrs?

cheers, looking for petrol.

I got a quote from all brands new yesterday. Basic spec red vrs estate £15800 + £150 for tax, reg fee etc. £200 to deliver to glasgow from Hull. They order direct on skoda who in turn manufacture to order. They quoted 14-16 wks and advised it would therefore be an 08 plate. Considering I was negotiating on a sticker price of £15,700 for a dealer 06 plate(albeit with £1K of options) I am sorely tempted with the internet deal and a bit of a wait.

The past couple of weeks have been tough deciding on my next car. I'm currently driving a VW passat which although I have had no complaints in the short time I've had it I felt like a change and something a bit more fun(yet practical too!). The two unlikely bedfellows were an octy vrs and an alfa 159 both estates. The Alfa I have to say is an absolute stunner and the word is that it's the best Alfa ever in terms of build etc. If new, depreciation is an issue but I found a 1yr old 2.2 and it had already lost a whopping £10K and was the now the right price at £13.5K. I've always kept a keen eye on skodas and I knew the octavia estate vrs ticks all the boxes, practical, reliable and sporty - image wise I was in too minds not helped by my mates classic skoda gags and repeated 'taxi' calls. The only way to decide was to drive both and so I arranged to test drive both yesterday with my pal coming along for a second opinion. The Alfa looked great and went oK but nothing speical. Inside it was nicley styled but felt a bit cramped, but it did look rather nice. I would have probably bought it had it not been for what came next. We had to travel to the skoda dealer in broxburn about 40miles from Glasgow to get a VRS to try but it was worth it. The dealer gave us the keys and simply asked to see us back in half an hour while he worked out a price for the passat. I have to say that within seconds both me and my co pilot were blown away. The power in the car was so immediate and smooth backed up by great handling and control. After weeks of deliberation our mind was made up in a matter of seconds. It is just such a good car to drive which combined with all the space and good reviews makes it a real winner. The only problem I've got now is finding the right deal. The 06 car in broxburn at £15,800K is way over the odds but there are a few down south around £13K for 06 plates with 20,000mls. Vindis in cambridge are looking at a deal for me and are prepared to send an 06 with 25K mls in blue based on a deal based on email/phone assurances and a few pics on the skoda used car site. They are even prepared to take my passat on this basis also. They are curerntly working out a part ex price wo we will see(anyone dealt with vindis?) I am now really focused on owning a vrs but am I mad to buy an approved one without even seeing it in person? Is there anything I shold be looking out for? Have I made the right choice? The only other thing is all the options, to be honest if its blue with 18" inch allows I'll be happy but is there any other essential option I should really make sure I get? Opinions welcome - I'm close but need some help getting over the line!!

Am currently negotiating with Vindis , salesman called Peter to buy a 06 vrs estate and send it to Glasgow. It's a bit of a leap of faith since I am not going down to see the car but it's the lowest vrs on the approved used car list and I can just about afford it. I've sent an email asking for detail of condition, history and the pics on the web are good etc. They are also willing to do a deal on my VW passat trade in without seeing it also. Am I mad or can they be trusted??

Hi, In final negotiations for a blue octavia vrs estate to be sent up to glasgow, scotland. After test drive yesterday can't wait!