GordonH

28 April, 2015

......You wont lose your license as the UK has no agreement with most other EU countries to share data.........

28 April, 2015

Does anyone have any photos of a towbar installation (OEM/Aftermarket/different types)?

Do you have to cut the rear valance/bodywork?

Any advice on best deal/options to get fitted in East Midlands welcome.

Thanks.

2 April, 2015

Mine doesn't burn any oil - just had first oil change at 9500 miles.

I think there is a general issue with running fully synthetic oil combined with treating them too gently during running in............general advice is drive them hardish from the off.

17 January, 2015

I find the best policy is to be overly polite and non confrontational, happy in the knowledge that you could leave most of them standing but super smug that you won't descend to their level. Works all the time and helps to keep you calm in today's chaotic traffic.

16 January, 2015

I am now on my 6th Skoda. Three Fabia 1.9 Tdi estates , two Yeti 140 se 4x4 and now an Octavia Elegance tdi 150 4x4 estate and strangely I find that I am using my 7 year old Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDi more and more - no flashing lights , no worries about regens ,screens upon screens of info and options, all these things that seem to be of so much concern to most posters ( including me) are not an issue- turn the key- it starts - and gets you where you want to go cheaply, totally reliably and reasonably comfortably. Are Skoda losing the plot ?.

totally agree...and not limited to Skoda. Have been doing similar to with Mrs GH's 100k mile Honda Jazz - dead simple, ABS and FI as complex as it gets. Dependable technology that you can get your head around....and it just works.

Don't get me wrong - I like some of the tech stuff on my Occy but some of it is just there for the sake of it (voice control? WTF?) but both my last Superb and this Occy have little electronic induced fits every now and again.

.....and don't get me started on the same subject applied to motorcycles....the sheer joy of riding what is simply a motorised bicycle is being sucked out of them by electronic this and that......multi map switchable riding modes (I thought that was what the throttle was for), electronic suspension control, multi-mode traction control, gyro assisted ABS, anti-wheelie control, electric screen height adjustment, audio and iphone interfaces....the list goes on.......all adding weight and complexity that moves the rider further and further away from the pureness (and fear!) of getting the best out of two wheels and an engine.

Rant over.

7 January, 2015

A proof I am not crazy!

Same here, Petrol vRS. Bugs me to no end on motorway drives, or for any straight line haul for that matter. It is as if when you take an electric motor and try to turn it, it is not smooth rotation but staggering between magnets. Exactly the same feel i get from the wheel. As if you can feel the electric motor turning...

Wierd as hell.

Exactly!!

Better than my "feels like a speedboat" description.

6 January, 2015

Fitted with Bridgestones....done just over 5k no signs of uneven wear and are at the right pressure.

Feeling is similar to driving a speedboat (I'm exaggerating but it's the closest thing I can relate to).....ie you need to constantly correct and this feels "notchy" when doing so. Almost as if the electronics can't quite decide where straight ahead is. Apart from the straight ahead issue steering is fine (in all modes) in all other respects. I think I'll pay a visit to dealer to get checked out

Thanks for tip on noise gen...will see if dealer will oblige at first service.

6 January, 2015

Spent Christmas week in Holland and took the vRS. Covered about a 1000 miles in dry/rain/snow/ice with temp ranging from +13c to -7c.

Good bits

Fast/relaxed/refined cruising

Mega lights.

Mega brakes.

Coped well with 4 adults and about 200kg of luggage plus full tank etc. Blunts the top gear roll on.....but not by much.

Boot capacity! Took luggage/coats (inc skiing jackets/salopes) for 4 adults + a load of food (stocked up in Bolougne with French goodies) + a load of christmas presents + assorted self catering stuff (slow cooker/xmas tree and lights....).

43mpg (75-90mph cruise on mways)

Heating and airco coped very well with conditions - always comfortable and no steamed up windows.

USB worked well for sounds!

Bad bits

Steering seemed very notchy at straight ahead position - physically noticeable - more so on Dutch mways (smoother than UK by a long way) - less noticable on UK mways (masked by bad surface?). VERY annoying! Same problem in all drive modes. Lane assist off. DO THEY ALL DO THIS?

Noise generator drones on in sport mode. Use sport mode often at busy points on mway (ie Antwerp ring) for more "instant" go. Why is this not switchable?

19 December, 2014

Hi my VRS TDI seems to have loosened up a bit at 3k (miles).........downside is fuel consumption increasing as my right foot gets heavier and uses more of the performance........still reasonable at 42mpg mind!

11 December, 2014

ASR?

4 December, 2014

The needles are lit all the time, backlight is sensor controlled.

25 November, 2014

I've now covered 2500 miles in my TDI VRS Estate. Had run a Superb 170 Elegance Estate prior to the VRS. Some observations:-

- Quieter and smoother than the Superb - I think this is just sign of it being a generation younger than the Superb.

- Quality feels better - upper dash far better than the Superb.

- Std radio/infotainment thingy is OK when cranked up but a bit tinny at low volumes.

- Much quicker in the mid-range and top end......but can feel a bit sluggish from a standstill (engine mapping difference?)

- Far more agile than the Superb

- Nowhere near as much kit as the Superb as std (but I knew this...).

- Lacks the rear legroom of the Superb but still better than most of its rivals.

- Stunning brakes - not yet found their limit by triggering ABS.

- Great lights.

- Getting 43mpg long term avg - about the same as I got from Superb - I'm happy with that, given my driving style.

- Is a great car for going fast, slowly - ie easy torque, instant go, massive mid-range (4th gear 50-80 is a hoot)....without having to thrash it.

- slightly over geared in 6th - doesn't get in to its stride in top gear roll-ons until 80mph+. Makes for good Mway cruising but you need 5th when going for a gap when doing 60ish.

So far I'm very happy - would have preferred the TSI engine for a bit more top end zing but company car policy doesn't allow for petrol engines.

18 November, 2014

I've had the same buzz..............sounds like its coming from the NS A pillar but is actually from the overhead locker........buzzes when I put my sunglasses in there arms downwards(?)

6 November, 2014

I have seen one vRS Waggon...try this next time you are out...start counting minis ...its ridiculous !!!

......or Audis.....even more ridiculous............there was a time when they were exclusive and cool...........not any more.......

5 November, 2014

As a non vRS mk3 owner having come from a Mk2 vRS can say the Mk3 is a great car in many ways but is dishwater dull when youre used to driving around in something semi sporty.

I went 2.0 TDi Elegance primarily to spare my wife and kids the woes of overfirm VAG sports suspension again, also the 150 really isnt a great deal slower than the vRS TDi. But....whilst it drives v well and is confortable and well equipped it has absolutely no soul....driving it makes me feel about 10 years older than I am.

Im making it sound terrible...its not at all just I would advise anyone looking to trade to a regular Mk3 from a vRS to think twice about it.

Annoyingly am now in the position where I could tomorrow order a company Mk7 Golf GTD 5 door but ive done my nuts on the Mk3 in depreciationand dont think i can justify ridding of it for a good 9-12 months or so.

On the subject of motorbikes agree I love the things and wish id gone and done my licence and had a play years ago.....though I dont doubt if I had i'd no longer be here writing this post. Bikes with the performance offered nowadays (given that the best 600's are barely slower than 1000's from not too many years ago) just dont really have a place on UK roads particularly if you're an honest person who sticks within the confines of the speed limits....very few people do on sports bikes as its nigh on impossible to.

A good mate about a year ago bought a 2013 model year ZX10-R....optional akropovic exhaust its pushing not far shy of 210hp....on something weighing about 195kg!! It is obscenely fast and deadly weapon is not the word for it.....in the right circumstances imagine its a hoot but how can you make use of that performance and enjoy it on the road...its nigh on impossible in my eyes unless youre happy to break every legal limit all the time...and probably eventually kill yourself and others whilst doing so.

Enjoying my VRS TDI - would have preferred petrol but its co car policy.

Your words on bikes make interesting reading. I've been riding the the bloody things since I was 16 (I'm now just past 50) and they are an affliction that is very difficult to cure - as addictive as heroin but far deadlier. I recently sold my 955 Daytona (owned it for 7 years, not cutting edge sports bike by any means but still 147bhp in a 220kg machine) as I found myself doing stupid speeds very quickly more and more often (with 0-100 in 6.5 sec very easy to do) and just didn't have the self control to stop (too much fun). i think over time you become de-sensitised to speed and risk.

Have since bought a BMW R1150R - simple, air cooled and only 85bhp (still good for 0-60 in 4sec though) - this has proven to be a wise move - most of the motorbiking fun but with much reduced risk....I'm a much happier and safer rider as a result. There are times where too much is just too much and in this country (given current traffic and legal environment) you can find yourself on the other side of what is safe, morally acceptable and legal very very quickly.

5 November, 2014

I hit a badger whilst doing about 70 mph in a V70 D5 Volvo estate one night........I'd swear that the car actually left the ground!

Stopped, expecting to see a dead badger, but bloody thing nowhere to be seen. Car needed new bumper, apron, radiator, grill etc - right mess.

29 October, 2014

The stop/start will happen within a couple of metres of starting the engine (should you drive a bit then stop). Engine cold or hot makes no difference to whether it works or not, it's only during a DPF regen that it won't auto stop.

Mine only starts working when warm - usually within 1.5 miles

28 October, 2014

Quite surprised that it doesn't automatically change when the clocks go forward/back. My 2007 Honda Civic did that faultlessly.

I've had CRV's and Accords - all of them re-set automatically (including advancing an hour when driving off the tunnel at Calais).

As a general observation - Jap auto electronics seem to be more reliable, consistent and intuitive compared to German stuff (satnav instructions and useage far easier on the Honda).

27 October, 2014

i use it on Mways. Find it very good at keeping within narrow lanes at roadworks/contraflow.

Don't use it on single carriageways and in town.

20 October, 2014

1) Stokey, 1.4 TSI Elegance HB, race blue, ivory full leather interior
2) Erniem, 1.6TDI Elegance HB, Denim Blue, Columbus Sat Nav, Bi Xenon

3) Stuart, 1.6TDI SE HB, Brilliant Silver

4) Carrock, 2.0TDI Elegance HB, Race Blue, sports suspension,

5) Stokie_nav, 2.0 TDI Elegance HB, Steel Grey

6) Spearmg, 2.0 TDI Elegance HB, Denim Blue

7) Matt Pez, 2.0 TDI Elegance HB, Race Blue, Man, Black Int, Winter Pk, Park Ass't, Golus, Spare, Cornering Fogs, Chrome, Sill Guards

8) John Y, 2.0 TDI Elegance HB, Cap. Beige Metallic, Black Leather, Winter pack, Golus 17" wheels, Spare Wheel, Zenon Headlights, LED Rearlights, Chrome Sill Guards. Front Mudflaps

9) DJD66, 1.6TDI Elegance HB, Race Blue, Beige alcantra/leather interior, Chrome window surrounds, Spare wheel, Sill guards, Front mudflaps

10) DavidF3911, 2.0CR Elegance HB, Candy white, Beige interior. No options.

11) Viking68, 1.8 TSI Elegance 4x4 DSG, Race blue, Alcantara +++ (dlv. Oct)

12) Pumatron, 1.4 tsi Elegance HB, candy white, 18" Golus, sports suspension,canton sound system, crew protection, LED rear lights, heated front seats, chrome window trim, apple connector, boot net program, cornering front fogs, spare wheel, mudflaps, sill protectors.

13) Timoctav, 2.0 TDI Elegance HB, denim blue, black alcantara /leather, bi-xenons, rear light LED's, winter pack, park assistant, spare wheel, Mitsumi Apple device connection, sill protectors

14) GWM97E - 1.6tdi Elegance, Black, beige alcatara/leiather. Ordered a set of roof bars as well, but they haven't arrived as 'they haven't been tested for the UK market yet' !!!

15 ) Laurpat - 1.6 TDI Elegance, Candy white, 18" Golus, Sports suspension, Tinted windows (70% rear, 30% front), Heated windscreen, Heated front seats, Hill hold control, Tire pressure warning light, LED rear lights, Interior light in footwell front and rear, ISOFIX" on passenger seat, No engine label, spare wheel, mudfla

16) Hawkster - 1.4TSI SE, Petrol Blue met, spare wheel, front mud flaps

17) Albors - 1.4 TSI Elegance, Beige capuccino, bixenon, chrome, driving mode selection, Black interior, alarm, Teron 17" wheels, interior light in footwell.

18) Richie - 1.4 TSI Elegance HB, Pacific Blue, Black Alcantara/Leather, Bi Xenon, LED rear lights, Golus 18" Alloys, Heated front seats, Mitsumi Apple Connection, Spare wheel, Lane Assist (for the wife) - On order

19) Dellfan - 1.6tdi Elegance, Red, beige alcatara. (On Order) - Provisional Build week confirmed by dealer as week 26.

20) Harkonnen - 1.4 TSI, HB, Elegance, Race Blue, Heated front seats, Canton sound system, rear parking sensors, Simply Clever

21) Igdos - 1.6 TDI Elegance, Estate, Candy White, DSG, LED Rearlights, Spare Wheel, Front Mudflaps

22) Ninjoid - 2.0 TDI Elegance, Platinum Grey, Canton stereo, spare wheel, front mudflaps (pick up on June 21st)

23) Menumorut - 1.4 TSI Elegance HB, Petrol blue metallic, Bi-Xenon headlights with AFS, Boot net, Canton sound system (10 speakers, digital equaliser, subwoofer), Cornering front fog lights with black surrounds, Electric sunroof (PAD), Front Assist, Lane assistant, Parking assistant (parallel, bay and manouvering out of a line of cars). Build week: week 27, collected: 09/08/2013

24) denoudsten - TSI 180 Combi Elegance Candy White. Build week 28, estimated delivery week 31/32.

25) WallaceSteve - 1.4 TSI Elegance HB, Race Blue, Columbus

26) JonnyMick - 1.2 TSi SE Combi, Race Blue, 17" Denom alloys, front arm rest, sunset glass, spare wheel (and rear arm rest which I thought was an option.

27) fabswimmer - 2.0tdi elegance ,candy white,Canton , full leather & winter pack ,golus 18'',Intelligent Park assist ,intelligent light assist , rear led's ,spare wheel , front flaps, hill hold, tyre pressure monitor ,mitsumi apple connect.

28) matt-k918. 1.6tdi. SE. Candy white. HB. Bluetooth+. Golus alloys. Front mudflaps. Boot liner.

29) jaymaceye - 2.0tdi Elegance, steel grey, full black leather, winter pack, keyless, bi-xenons, park assist, light assist, rear led's front flaps, electric seats - excellent

30) Arex - 1.6 TDI DSG Elegance. Corrida Red.

31) 130bhp - 2.0 TDi Elegance. Race blue.

32) Juniperz - 2.0TDi Elegance Combi, Steel Grey, Full Ivory Leather, Columbus 8" SatNav, Winter Pack, KESSY, Sill Protectors. & a proper Spare Wheel.

33) iapetus - 1.4TSI SE Estate, Petrol Blue, cruise control, variable boot floor, automatic lights/high beam control, sunset glass, proper spare wheel

34) Plectrumman - 1.6CR DSG Elegance, Brilliant Silver, Spare wheel

35) Capo79 - 1.4 TSI DSG Elegance Combi. Candy white. Black leather/textile, panoramic sunroof, Bi-xenon, rear LED's, columbus, KESSY, electric tailgate, 18" Golus, sport suspension, simply clever, sun-set, driving mode, 3-spoke steering wheel, electric drivers seat, tow bar, proper spare wheel, hill hold, light assist +++. Ordered april 12th, build week 37.

36) Has - 1.2 TSI SE Hatch, Brilliant Silver, 17" Denom's, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Front Armret, Rear Armrest, LED Rear Lights

37) Cameraboy - 1.6CR Elegance Hatch, Candy White, Black leather/alcantara seats, Heated Front Seats, Bluetooth +, Ordered 15th July. No idea of delivery or build yet

38) Andyd90 - 2.0TDI 150 Elegance Estate. Black magic. Chuffed to bits

39) Czechinuk - 1.6 TDI DSG Elegance, Race Blue, 17" Denom Wheels, Parking Sensors Front and Rear, Driver Activity Assistant, Drive Mode Selection, Amundsen Navigation System, Kessy - (Ordered End June - Current estimate Mid Oct)

40) Spacenase - 2.0TDI DSG Elegance Hatch, Rio Red, Beige Interior, Bi-Xenon Lights, LED Taillights, Columbus Sat-Nav, Canton Sound System, Electric Seats, 3 Spoke Steering Wheel, Wood Decor, Park Assist, KESSY, Winter Pack (indicative build date - 14/10/2013)

41) RickGroove - 2.0 TDI DSG Elegance Staioncar, Black, Silver rails, 18" Golus, sport suspension, bi-xenon front, LED tail, heated front seats, multi adjustable seats w. memory + electric fold-able mirrors, Canton, Bolero, Front/rear sensors, Bluetooth, Mitsumi, Lane assist, Chrome bumper guard, arm wrest, bins + storage pack, vinylcovered front seat backside, tinted windows - Comming around October (fingers crossed)

42) PompeyVRS - 2.0 TDI 150 Manual Elegance Estate. Candy White, Autoglym Lifeshine, Winter Pack, Sunset glass, Towbar prep. Confirmed build week 38 (3rd week September)

43) LadyVienna - 2.0 TDI VRS Estate. Race blue. Canton, Amunsden, mitsumi and a few other bit. Hopefully due mid - end September (sooooooooo excited!)

44) RNorden - 2.0 TDI Elegance (UK) Hatch, Race Blue, Black Leather Seats, Spare Wheel, Tow Bar, Bluetooth+, Front Assist, Cornering Fogs, Sunroof, Columbus, Intelligent Parking, KESSEY (Ordered End of July, - Estimate build Week 40

45) ShaneCusack - 2.0 TDI VRS Estate, manual, race blue, black pack, sunset glass, colour maxi dot, canton, spare wheel. ordered 27th July quoted 6-8 weeks for delivery.

46) Snownrock - 2.0 TDI 150 Man Elegance estate. Topaz Brown metallic, Black leather. Silver roof rails, sunset glass and temporary steel wheel. Ordered 06.08.13, quoted 10 week delivery

47) Booyaka - 2.0 TDI VRS Estate, manual, candy white, black pack, cruise control, boot liner, mudflaps - ordered 3/8/2013, awaiting time scales.

48) sworrall - 2.0 TDI VRS DSG Estate - Race Blue, Black Pack, Adaptive Cruise, Colour maxidot, Sunset Glass, MDI, Power Boot... Ordered 23/7/13

49) andyh41 - 1.4 TSI Elegance hatch, Race Blue, spare wheel!

50) ttw - 2.0 TDI Elegance DSG hatchback. Silver, spare wheel.

51) j8mbo - vRS Tdi Estate, Candy White, Heated seats, Black package, Cruise, Amundsen Nav, Sunset Glass, Colour Maxidot, Front Assist, Rear Side Airbags, Spare Wheel. Electric Boot Opening thrown in for free. Awaiting build week.

52) RNPhoto - 1.4 TSI Elegance hatch, Race Blue, 16" Velorum alloys (only), multifunction steering wheel, Plastic on backside of front seats. DK Elegance = Crome window trim, lit footwells, heated seats and 9 airbags.

53) siUK - vRS estate 2.0 TDI DSG in Silver Metallic with Sunset glass, vRS leather seats (grey stitch), Heated seats, Black design package, Gemini Anthracite alloys, Adaptive Cruise Control, Amundsen sat nav, Canton sound system, Parking assistant, Mitsumi, Boot net, Maxi dot Colour, Heated front window, Heated washer jets, Temporary space saver spare wheel. Ordered on 17/08 - Quoted 13 weeks for delivery so mid to end Nov.

54) dc5r666 - vRS TDi Est, Standard vRS Grey Interior, Anthracite Alloys, Meteor Grey Solid, Sunset Glass, Variable Boot Floor, Black Pack, Variable Cruise Control, Columbus Sat Nav & Park Assist.

55) orienteering - 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG Est Elegance, Bad-road, Topas Brown, Silver roof rails, ACC, Columbus sat nav, Park Assist, Beige full leather interior with "wood" panels, Sunset glass, heated seats front and back, heated wind screen, electric boot, full spare +++. Ordered 2013-07-30 - confirmed build week 38.

56) Mike83 - vRS TDI, estate, meteor grey, black pack, sunset glass, anthracite gemini's, winter pack, cruise control, KESSY & Amundsen Sat Nav.

57) Rog Dodge - 1.4 TSi DSG Elegance H/B Race Blue, LED Rear Lights- Spare Wheel. on it's way to Emden, so SHOULD pick it up mid Sept!

58) FPFK - 2.0 TDI Manual Elegance Estate, Race Blue, Bi-xenons, LED rear lights, Park Assist, Winter Pack (heated windscreen, heated seats, heated washer jets), Spare wheel & KESSY. Due to dealer early November.

59) CrazyDunc - vRS TDI Hatch, Race Blue, Canton Sound System, Spare Wheel, Cruise Control, Black Pack. Expecting start of Dec.

60) TudorM - vRS TSI DSG Estate, Gemini Anthracite, Race Blue, ACC, Columbus, Kessy, Panoramic Sunroof, Canton, Black Pack, Sunset, heated front seats, heated wind screen, Electric Boot, Park Assist, plus all the other small bits - no time frame given!

61) nuttersuclan - "The Bird of Prey". vRS TDI DSG hatchback. Rallye green, Gemini anthracite. Black pack, canton, cruise, colour maxi, crew protection, space saver. Expected December.

62) VRS133 - vRS TSI Hatch, Sprint Yellow, Canton sound system, Leather up-grade, Sunset glass pack, boot nets, heated windscreen jets, given inital date of late Nov, TBC.

63) Quadzilla - 2.0 TDI Elegance Candy white, DSG, Full Leather, Panoramic Roof, Xenons, LED, Columbus & Canton, Winter Pack, Electric Seats, ACC. Nowhere near advertised 62mpg. Less economical in real world than mk2 TD VRS.

64) ZootyRS - 2.0 TDI Elegance estate DSG, race blue, full leather, flappy paddles, spare wheel, sunset glass, silver roof rails but sadly not chrome window surrounds.

65) Kabe111 -1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG estate Elegance. race blue, Black interior, 17" Denom (Summer) 16" Ilas (winter) Part leather seats, Adaptive cruise with front assist, Amundsen dab +, Kessy ,isofix in the front seat, Electric mirrors, Power tailgate, Parking Assistant 2.0, Lane assist, Sun-set dark windows, Parking heater, Electric driver's seat with memory, hitch

66) Perra79 - 2,0 TDI Elegance Candy white HB.... Front assisttant, Full Leather, LED, Columbus & Canton, Sports suspension, 18" Alaris, Electric driver`s seat with memory, DAB, Lane assistent, Drive set up, Trafic sign recognotion and Parking heater.

67) JKW - 1.6 TDI DSG Elegance, Candy White, Beige Interior with Wood Trim, 3 Spoke Steering Wheel with Paddle Shift, Spacesaver Spare Wheel. Due for delivery end September / Early October ( I wait in hope ! )

68) KAZA - 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG estate Elegance, Brilliant silver, Alcantara interior, 3 Spoke steering wheel with paddle shift, driving mode selection, 18" Alaris, ACC, Canton, Extra spare wheel, Sun-set, Electric driver's seat with memory, Isofix in the front seat, rails in silver, hitch, boot neet. Due for delivery in end of November / early December.

69) 999Mark - vRS TDI Estate in Race Blue..........picked up yesterday and love it!

70) Rhoobarb - 1.6TDI SE Hatch, Silver, No Options, Loving It!

71) colintaylor79 - 2.0 TSi VRS Hatch, Manual, Rallye Green, Anthracite Geminis, Columbus Nav, Canton, Mitsumi, Sunset Glass, Black Pack, Space saver wheel. Estimated end of December.

72) ssfan - 2.0 SE TDI CR Estate 4x4, Manual, Steel Grey, Spare Wheel.

73) Partist - 2.0 SE TDI CR Estate 4x4, Manual, Steel Grey, Spare Wheel.

74) eaykoc, 1.6 TDI DSG Elegence HB, candy white, auto start&stop, panaromic sunroof, 17" Teron, Bolero, Bluetooth, Electric mirrors, Beige Interior with Wood Trim, Kessy, heated seats front and back, full spare wheel

75) NotSoSimple - vRS Estate, TSI, Manual, White, Kessy, Canton, Colour Maxidot, Red Stitching, Sunset Glass, Black Pack, Anthracite Geminis, Cruise Control. Built today!

76) rjb1971, 1.6 TDI SE Hatch, Manual , Corrida Red, Spare Wheel, 17" Denom, Front center armrest

77) redrocket2,1.4TSI Estate, corrida red, sunset glass,lcd rearlights,spare wheel, variable boot floor,centre armrest,heated seats,front mudflaps

78) jamestr007 - 2.0 vRS hatch, TSi, manual, race blue, kessy, canton, leather seats w/ red stitching, netting boot system, mitsumi, anthracite geminis, colour maxidot - hopefully get it by end of this year!

79) Hammerz - 2.0 TSi vRS Estate, Manual, Race Blue, Amundson Sat Nav, Black Design Pack, Heated Seats, Heated Washers, Front Armrest, Colour MaxiDot, Red Seams, Simply Clever Pack. Delivery end of Jan apparantly

80) kalpat - 1.4TSI Elegance Hatch, DSG, Steel Grey, Cornering fogs, Spare wheel, front mudflaps, sill protectors, rubber boot mat, boot nets, extended warranty.

81) SBN - 2.0 TDI vRS Estate, Manual, Meteor Grey, Amundson Sat Nav, Black Design Pack, Heated Seats, Bluetooth +, Leather with Grey Stitching, Spare Wheel, Canton Sound System, Sunset Glass, Pictorus Alloys, extended warranty.

82) robeadie - 2.0 vRS TDI Estate, Corrida Red, Adaptive Cruise Control, Black Design Package Estate, Bluetooth+, Canton Sound System, Electrically Operated Boot Door, Intelligent Park Assist, KESSY, Panoramic Sunroof, Variable Boot Floor, vRS Leather with Red Stitching & Heated Front Seats, Traffic Sign Recognition & Columbus Satnav inc Colour Maxidot, Lane Assist and Intelligent Light Assist, Sunset Glass

83) randomskodaperson - 2.0 vRS TDI Estate, Candy White, DSG, vRS Leather with grey Stitching & Heated Front Seats, Amundsen Nav, Sunset Glass, Anthracite Geminis, Cruise Control and spare wheel.

84) redandwhite pauly - 2.0TDi Elegance Hatch in candy white, manual, Columbus satnav, ACC, winter pack, xenons, lane assist, full mudflaps, sill protectors, no spare, boot protective strip, delivered sept

85) Shaolinul - 1.8 TSI Elegance Hatch, Manual, Briliant Silver, 17'' Teron, Adaptive Cruise Control, Sunset Glass, Heated Front Seats, Heated Washers, Front Armrest, Colour MaxiDot, Simply Clever Pack, Mitsumi Adapter, Sport Seats, Bolero, Crew Protect Assitant, DAB, Driving Mode Selection, HHC, Heated Windscreen, TPM, Electric mirrors, 3 Spoke Steering Wheel

86)andyvee - 2.0 TDi CR150 DSG Elegance Hatch, Candy White, 18" Golus Alloys, Columbus, Canton, Winter Pack, Xenons with black cornering fogs, LED Tail Lights, Bluetooth+, 3 Spoke Flappy Paddle Steering Wheel, Spare Wheel

87) Dastrix - 1.4 TSI Elegance Hatch,Black Magic Pearlescent, Front Assist, Parking assistant (parallel, bay and manouvering out of a line of cars). 18" Golus Wheels, Heathed front seats, Build week confirmed by dealer as week 42.

88) Mark T.H. - 2.0TDI CR SE Estate, Steel Grey, Cruise Control, Variable Boot Floor, Spare Wheel, Full set of Skoda floor mats F.O.C by dealer (it's the least they could do . . .!)

89) dstev2000: vRS TSI Estate, Candy White, Black styling pack, Anthracite Gemini alloys, Electric boot, Amundsen sat nav, Colour maxi-dot, Heated seats, Cruise control, Spare wheel, Mitsumi Apple connector, Sunset glass, collected on 24/9/2013.

90) buitrictor - 2.0 TDI CR Elegance, manual in red. Sportive suspension, 18" Golus, Bixenon, led rear lights, Columbus, Canton, Driving Mode Selection, Pack Simply Clever, hill hold, lights for foot area... Production week 34.

91) james_19742000 vRS Estate Diesel DSG - Candy White - Heated Seats, Black Pack, Sunset Glass, Standard Cruise, Colour Maxidot, Red Stitching, Anthracite Gemini Alloys, Variable Boot Floor, Amundsen, Canton Speakers, Spare Wheel, Provsional Build Week 49, so either a Xmas Eve prezzie or a New Year toy!

92) mattjo VRS tdi estate in silver with black pack red stitching and panels on seats otherwise standard. Collected start of October and have been enjoying it ever since.

93) Dedders VRS Estate Diesel DSG - Candy White - Black Pack, Columbus Sat Nav, Kessy, Intelligent Park Assist, Winter Pack (heated windscreen, heated seats, heated washer jets), Cruise Control, Variable boot floor, Canton and Sunset glass. Ordered 27/07/2013 collected 25/10/2013.

94) Rabolt- 2.0lt TDI vRS DSG white estate with sunsolar glass, winter pack, cruise control, Canton sound system and non working, not sure yet? Cornering fog lamps!

95) oldtynesider - 30 October 2013 Skoda Octavia Estate, SE, Denim Blue, 1.6 TDI, Metallic Paint, Cruise Control,Parking Assistant, Steel Spare Wheel, Towbar Fitted, Roofbars. Mats, 28) Morty 2.0 TDi VRS Candy White cruise and spare kit

96) TechBajan - 2.0 TDi Octavia vRS Hatchback: Black metallic, B pillar Sunset glass, 19" Xtreme alloys, Amundsen sat nav, High beam assistant, Winter pack, Black design pack, Colour maxidot, Electric media interface

97) smoggie- octavia vrs 2.0 tsi race blue canton sound system black pack sunset glass panoramic sunroof 19" xtreme alloys colour maxidot

98) ajtrader100 - Octavia VRS TDi, black magic, Leather Red and Black, sunset glass, canton sound system, Amundsen sat nav, Bluetooth plus, 19" Xtreme Alloys, Colour Maxidot, Winter Pack

99) Greenfabiavrs (need to change my user name) - Octavia 2.0 TDI VRS DSG Estate in white with black pack and sunset glass, colour Maxidot and spare wheel kit, black and red seats.

100) Rafmike Elegance estate 2.0 LtrTDI metal grey, Kessy, Bi-exons, intelligent parking, adaptive cruise control.

101)Mohamed Ambition estate 1.6 MPI Silver, second category and I have upgraded my seats to leather seats

102) Pbomb - 2.0 TDI Estate Black Edition: 18" Turini, Amundsen Sat Nav, Cruise Control, Spare Wheel, Door Sill Covers, B Pillar Sunset glass, Rubber Boot Mat, Sport Style Package – Black

103) Clearahead - 1.4-litre, Ambition (Liftback) TSI 103kw, 7-speed DSG, Rio Red (delivered August 2014) *[Only had it for 3 weeks and done just over 2,000km so far. Very pleased so far.]

104) Genoa1893 - 2.0 TDI 4x4 Elegance Estate

105) Tubamuirum - 1.2S Hatchback, Metal Grey, Cruise, Spare Wheel, Mats. Ordered April, collected 6 Sept.

106) NewInJerra - RS 162, Metal Grey, 19in Black pack, Canton, DSG, and sunroof.

107} Topgun - vrs 220 white ,black pack hatch

108) 73henny - vRS TDi. Black magic. Columbus sat nav. Sunroof. Winter pack. Black pack. Sunset Glass

109) José - Estate vRS TDI DSG in Rallye Green w/ Black Pack and 19" Xtreme alloys and EVERY other option bar the Pano Roof. Details/Build thread here. Feel free to contact for any question on options or if you are in Dorset I have VCDS in exchange for beer money

110) io1901 - 1.6TDi SE Brilliant Silver hatchback.

111) uksweetheart - 1.4 TSI SE Hatchback, Race Blue, Cruise control, Park assist system, Columbus Satnav inc Colour Maxidot, 4 spoke steering wheel with audio controls, Space saver spare wheel

112) LiamONeill - 1.4 TSi SE Hatchback, Denim Blue with a full size spare wheel

113) JPH0091 - Estate 1.8 TSI DSG 7 Elegance

114) Bowiesst VRS TDI Race Blue Winter pack, black pack, sunset glass, colour maxi dot, canton, sat nav, spare wheel and cruise control

115) PugsyVRs2 - Vrs TDi Combi in white, black pack, sunset glass, winter pack, cruise and power hatch/boot opening oh and a spare wheel.

116) Ian1961 - Black Edition Hatchback in white, bog standard

117) Jollyroger - VRS TDI DSG estate, black pack, leather, sunset glass, Columbus, canton, simply clever, power boot

118) Galathrox - VRS TDI DSG estate, rallye green, black pack, pdc front & rear, winter pack, grey stitching (ordered red but there you go)

119) Mence - vRS Tdi DSG Estate, Meteor Grey, Pan Sun, Power Boot, Canton, Simply Clever, Colour Maxidot, Sunset, KESSY, Cruise, Light Assist, Spare.

120) Auric Goldfinger - Vrs Tdi Manual Hatch, Candy White, Black pack, red stitching, Lane assist, Auto lights / wipers, High beam assist, rear park sensors, sun set glass, space saver spare, other things turned on by Andyvee ( great bloke ), boot nets, Briskoda number plate surround and stickers, Xenons and bendie lights, flashing DRL's with indicators ( Looks good )

121) Sak - Elegance 1.4 DSG Hatch (june 2014 build), Candy White, Tech pack and also boom pack unfortunately

122) Conrod - Greenline III estate (Sep 2014 build) in Black Magic Pearl, standard

123) Diver - Yellow VRS, privacy glass and proper spare wheel

124) GordonH - Race Blue VRS TDI manual estate - bog std.

17 October, 2014

similar to mine - does an active re-gen about every 150 miles at moment. Mostly driven on short journeys so far - first distance at weekend - will see how it performs.

Regen sets tick over to 1000rpm and stop/start is deactivated. takes about 10 mins to run.

I've just assumed thats how it works. Better than my previous Superb - that used to really smell of burning oil (even after many visits to dealer), VRS just smells "hot".

10 October, 2014

Does it operate all the time in a vRS.....or just in sport mode?

2 October, 2014

vRS arrived today - I'm impressed!

Some early feedback (bear in mind I'm moving from a Superb Combi 170 elegance):-

Vrs feels more refined than Superb (maybe because Superb covered 70k miles).

Ride quality is better in vRS - a real shock as I was expecting it to be worse! Both on 18's.

Very quite on regular roads and Tarmac .....abit noisier on rough m way Tarmac

Feels like it's better screwed together.

Covers ground deceptively rapidly - combo of plenty of torque and nimble handling? Similar in character to my R1150R!

Not a lot of difference in space in front and boot. Loose a bit of leg room in rear.......but I guess nothing short of an s class can compete with rear leg room of Superb.

Can't hear the noise generator thingy - don't know if it's fitted or not.

Sports mode just tightens up the steering and throttle response ......."normal" seems to cover most of my needs!

Race blue looks good.......but I think rally green is more "stand out".

Seats comfy - covered about 150 miles so far.

Not missed the various gadgets on the Superb so far.....electric heated seats, Columbus sat nav, leather etc

More later....

30 September, 2014

Another day and a bit to go.

Superb now cleaned out and ready for collection. Been a fantastic car......sad to see it go.

30 September, 2014

Unless you want the steering wheel on the wrong side, I'd suggest Germany .

.......I think he means the sub woofer, not the car......

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