markquinton

Thanks. My only worry with the superb was the sloped rear window but the boot appears to be so low that it's probably not an issue.

Hi all I currently own a female Rottweiler and we are looking to add a German Shepherd to our family..as a result I'm looking to upgrade to a bigger car. I was initially thinking I might have to get a Superb estate but I've seen a nice Octavia Scout but I'm concerned whether the boot will be big enough. Does anyone carry two large dogs in their Octavia estate and would you say it's a comfortable environment for the dogs? Regards Mark

Thank you to everyone that replied and sorry for the delay checking back in. I don't think my budget will stretch to a 280 estate but I have seen a few 190 diesels with low mileage that I might just be able to afford. I don't really do the mileage for a diesel but I've never had an issue with CR diesel engines in VAG motors.

Yeah i think i might have to pop along and see if i can try it out. The hatchback boot looks massive but the limitation is obvious when the dog wants to stand, although it does look really deep. Yes the alternative would be to have the dog on the rear seats with a harness I guess, just less ideal. Thanks.

Hi All I have spotted a lovely red Superb TSI Sportline 4X4 in hatchback guise which would be of interest. However I have a Rottweiler bitch and am concerned that whilst the boot of the hatchback is large enough it possibly wouldn't be tall enough for her to stand up. Does anyone have a hatchback and a large dog and if so how does it fair? I know I would be better off with the estate but this particular vehicle just about creeps into my budget as it has 50k miles and think it will find it hard to find a TSI estate that does. Thanks in advance. Regards Mark

Well this particular VRS has been ruled out. Went to the dealer yesterday morning to discuss the car and potentially put down a deposit. I was told that there were no sales people free and that they would call me later in the day when someone was available. No call came so this morning I waited outside the gates until opening time and then found out they sold the car yesterday afternoon! Currently driving my wifes 58 plate Toyota Auris which doesn't really give off the right image for my new job so that's why there is some urgency to get a motor sorted. Thanks all. I shall keep looking for a bit.

A lot of the pricing seems to be geographical. When looking around cars are noticeably more expensive where I live (Norwich) than identical cars in areas which are more built up i.e midlands, london, North of england.

Thanks. That's how I felt with my petrol VRS and I only sold it to release some cash. You know they are good when you look around and can't find anything that you would rather be driving for less than 25k. They simply have a great balance of everyday practicality and superb dynamics. I always loved the steering, strange you might think but i've often had jap cars which I can't criticise as they have been superb but they do lack the feel of the vrs. The problem is however the VRS I have seen is 2-2.5k more expensive than the mazda and with twice the mileage. It's sensibility vs enjoyment.

Yeah i thought that was the benefit of DSG!

Does the dpf have an estimate life span on the CR170 and likewise with the DMF?

The two motors in question

Thanks. I think the price reflects the fact is's approved used from a main dealer. I know it would be less on an independants forecourt or private. Will not stop me haggling if I decide to go for it though. Do main dealers haggle much?

Hi Guys I am in urgent need of a new motor as i'm starting a new job on Monday and i have had to give my old company car back. I've been looking for a low mileage 2012 ish plate TSI VRS but without much luck. I have previously owned a petrol vrs with dsg and it was great. However I have come across a 62 plate dsg diesel vrs at my local skoda dealer and it's been specced up to include upgrade alacantra heated seats, xenon lights, sat nav and front and rear sensors and it's priced at £9990 with 64k. The reason I was looking for a petrol is my new place of work is only 4 miles away from home but I will be doing customer visits around Norfolk during the week. I had ruled out the diesel but after a lot of research on the forum it appears that the dpf isn't such an issue on the CR170 as long as it has an occasional longer run. Where my doubts start to come in is buying a used car at around 10k with a personal loan payment each month which could potentially suffer expensive DSG or DMF issues in the relatively near future. I would get a 1 year warranty on the approved used scheme however. I guess my question is just how reliable is the CR170 from this mileage onwards (in general)? I would make sure the cambelt and water pump is changed along with a DSG oil change. My alternative is a 2011 Mazda 6 Sport 2.0 Petrol for £7500 and only 31k miles. I know the Mazda is the sensible buy with very little to go wrong but I just loved my previous VRS. Regards Mark

Thanks everyone much appreciated. I did find a petrol vrs with 55k on at just over 11k at a Skoda garage but it sold before even reaching for the forecourt. Think i'll try and hold out for a bit of potentially get a later model mkII and get the cam chain tensioner replaced.