Hello

I've just bought a 2004 Octavia L&K Estate TDI 130 (34K miles) after a long run of various Audi/VW vehicles, and I've come here to have a look at useful hints and wrinkles.

Currently the vehicle is trouble-free, and I was delighted to find that the locks slam shut automatically when I start moving. The irritating counterpart to this is that they all fly open again when I take the key from the ignition, but I see there is a remedy for this, so all will be well.

I am also hugely excited by the idea that I will be able to get the windows/roof to shut from the remote locking button. How exciting!

On a more technical note (and I'm not very technical, really) I'm very pleased with the car, which replaced a 2002 Bora TDI 130 Sport (97K). The handling is not as tight, but I guess one might expect that from a) an estate and from a car which does not have sports suspension; that's just a guess, as I don't really know much about that kind of thing. I tend to drive conservatively (as in 'conserving diesel') in any case.

The economy is just as good as the Bora, and there are lots of creature comforts/gizmos (esp. sunroof and cruise) which one would have to pay handsomely for from the VW/Audi stable. The vast boot with easy access is a great convenience.

In summary, pleased with it so far, and very pleased to have access to the accumulated wisdom of this BBS.

Many thanks!

Sangrail

Hello and welcome.

welcome to briskoda

Davy

Hi And Welcome Sangrail

:wave:

welcome along to briskoda mate!!

Hello

Many thanks for the kind welcome!

I shall continue quietly (for the moment) to read and learn.

Welcome to Briskoda..

Hiya.

I drive "economically" in that sense too. More specifically, I don't use the brakes, because all they do is slow you down!