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The car is in oldbury, near Solihull. Around 130miles from me. As I say, I'm trying to compile a list of things/questions for when I speak to them again next week

@toot Yellow sticker removal will be the first job!! Save me a trip, if I was to go to my local skoda dealers, explained I was looking at buying the car. What's the likelihood they would give me any information on it?

My bad, 2 totally different items? Reading comprehension isn't my strong point. I thought I'd seen you say somewhere, the DQ381 service interval is 80k, but you'd not leave it much past 40k? I could well be wrong on that. As for Arnold Clarke, I've not had any dealings with them in the past personally, but don't tend to hear the best of things about them. Cant say I was happy they're the seller, but the car is seemingly, exactly what I'm looking for. I know you mentioned the service records are all online now, so I was gonna ask them to provide me with paper proof

Thanks Toot, hopefully I will. That's on my list for when I talk to them early next week, when they get the car. (It's from Arnold Clarke. Good or bad I'm not sure) I was told they had service records, but not gone too into detail. I know you guys recommend the gear oil change at 40k, but I'd be surprised if it has been done (it's at 43k) It's definitely something I'll keep on top of tho. Off the top of your head, what should I be looking at paying at a decent independent VAG garage?

Should maybe add, its a 19 plate, vrs 245 challenge. BTW, what's with the black spoiler? Only thing that let's it down. Looks really cheap 😕

Just having a rummage around and came across this thread. Out of interest, how much would one of these set you back, to buy today? I very nearly bought one some years ago, but didn't like the salesman

Afternoon all. So, I think I've finally found (my) perfect car, so stuck a retainer on it. Hopefully going to view it next Saturday. It's been a long 10 years since I bought a car, so I was wondering if there was anything specific I should look for/look out for, or questions to ask when I'm looking around it. Also, anything I should ask or know about before even taking on a 5 hour round trip to go look at it? Cheers, as always.

So, im still torn, and still looking for exactly what I want, with constant changes of mind (not that I'm generally indecisive) what I do know, is I'm fancying the face-lift 245. I've always driven manuals, feeling more involved, but now I've been leaning towards the DSG auto box. That said I've found a nice looking manual for sale. So, is it a deal breaker to go with either auto or manual? Are any service costs, clutch issues or such like between the two a consideration?

Out of interest, was this anyone's here? It's in Cinderford. After looking into it more, I think im holding out for a 245, but this looks a pretty nice example

Just out of boredom, and a little random.... has anyone swapped the octy stalk cluster for that of an audi A3? I have tried digging in the forums but couldn't find anything. The housings look (just from pictures) to be near on identical, and the skoda/audi stalks seem to show working exactly the same, I just think the sleek stalks of the audi kit look quite tidy

Fair enough, what isn't online these days! Thanks

What we're the warranty/service options on the mk3? I'm guessing at 80k, there's unlikely to be a stamp for the gearbox service unless servicing has been kept upto date at a main dealers?

Appreciate the heads up, thanks

@ColinDhow did you get around the insurance? All the dealings I've ever had with any insurance company, they jump at the chance to up your premiums!

I appreciate what you're saying. And upping the power wouldn't be a necessity, but tbh I am a bit of a d!@#head, if I had power on tap I'd want to use it. Going back a fair few years ago, a mate of mine had a box with 3 presets for his S6, plug it into the obd port and I assume it overrode the ecu, when you've done just unplug it. I was thinking something similar, for those once in a blue moon times I get now, to jump in the car on my own, and go have a little fun, then stick it back away in the garage 🤷‍♂️

I can see where you're coming from with the Yaris, but sadly I drive B roads more for necessity than fun these days. With 2 young kids, I think the octavia is the perfect size for my needs, not to mention the itch of wanting to own another. I think realistically, I'd never be fully happy if I was to choose a diesel, so it sounds like the petrol and a set of winter wheels might be my best option. Also, on the subject of a remap... not that my licence says I should be ever considering it.... to be Frank, I wouldn't wonna declare a remap to my insurance company, and I know that's a whole other can of worms, but are there any quality plug and play boxes I could use as and when?

Thanks for the replies guys. A bit to think about. @ColinD it's a big IF, but if I did go for the Suberb, I would only really consider the petrol. And it was only a consideration due to the petrol power and 4wd. Another Octavia is really what I want. @Gaz I wouldn't say 4wd is a must, but I do, do a lot of b road driving, and was a consideration for the 1 or 2 weeks of winter weather we get. How does the petrol tend to cope in the snow and ice? Also, im under the same impression you want to be doing 20k a year to benefit from a diesel. I probably do half that. Another reason for me looking at the diesel route, and maybe stupidly, I've set my mind on rally green. Trying to find the model and price range to suit, it seems to be the diesels are more available. I wouldn't say I'm in a rush to find exactly what I want, but I'm a little impatient 😬

Morning all. After getting rid of my mk1 vrs about 12 years ago, a decision I regretted from day one! I'm now in a position to jump ship from mundane family busses and get myself another RS. I've set myself for a Mk3, ideally pre face-lift, tho that's not nailed on. My dilemma comes to whether I go petrol or Diesel. I want something exciting, don't do a great deal of mileage, and am an (ageing) petrolhead, so that seemed the obvious choice. That said, I did say I wanted my next car to be a 4x4, so have found myself looking at the Diesel variant 😕 (and also the petrol superb, sportline plus 4x4, but thats a different story) I just don't know if I can go diesel, I just imagine it to feel lacking in the power department and can't imagine it being a 'fun' drive. I guess the next option would be to consider a remap on the Diesel, is it worth it? Does it cause any issues I.e with the Dpf? Obvious I'm gonna read around the site when I get more opportunity, just thought I'd throw my thoughts out there for anyone to help me make a decision! Thanks guys