future VRS Tdi owner - few questions - sorry!

[rickyk]

it was deffo a MKII octy. 100%. i seen the pics you guys have posted + by doing searches and the yellow looks brighter in the pics compared to yellow i had seen today in the flesh. i should have look at a few more yellow ones to the right shade of colour. the one i saw could have bad paint work? or not care of well?

i didnt know there was a MKI octy VRS in yellow?

i see the octy very reliable and i think looks nice and nothing too loud

i take it the ride/handing is good? does it come with sports suspension set up?

i did test drive a new e90 bmw 320d m-sport with run flats and the ride was horrible

TY

ricky

[Captain Scarlet]

I think the vRS rides well considering it's sportyier setup. Also most cars that use run flats have a poorer ride quality due to the tyre being harder, needed to support the weight when it's flat.

[rickyk]

thats ok then, i guess i wouldnt have to change the suspension set up

i seen a few on autotrader n the wheels on the car look small? what size are standard VRS wheel size? i like the design of the standard one but does anyone have a pic of VRS with new RS4 alloys?

Thanks

EDIT: i found one with RS4 alloys it looks good.

Edited 30 November, 2008 by rickyk

[MisterGT]

Standard wheels are 17in although most have 18 due to Skoda offering a free upgrade package on new vehicles from around mid 2007. Having driven both I prefer the 17's as I found the 18's to be a bit too hard for my taste, but thats just my view.

[sworrall]

odd thing with my new VRS (18" wheels) is that it feels softer on the bumps than my old L&K which had sports suspension and 17" wheels. It may be down to the new tyres and the fact that I had XL Falcons on the old one so the walls were a bit stiffer?

[milky]

I have an 07 blue estate diesel, bought from Bickertons (Ex demonstrator)

I have had problems with a 'droning' noise from the rear end.

Turned out it was 'chopping' the rear tyres, and they were droning. Camber was way out.

Went to Hortons in Lincoln, who said it needed a 4 wheel allignment check. Had to take it to VW garage for that !!

Went through Skoda customer services and got the money back, including 2 new tyres.

I drive mine a bit harder than I probably should do, and average low 40's

Only recall for exhaust sensor and software update

[rickyk]

the roads in my area are horrible, they are all worn out :(

how many litres of diesel can the tank hold? and how many miles does it do from full to empty?

i just need to get my insurance no claims in july :( its long time to wait :'(

[Captain Scarlet]

I would say with decent driving you should see around the 500 mile mark for range, I have done.

IIRC it's a 55 litre tank.

[bahnstormer vrs]

the roads in my area are horrible, they are all worn out :(

how many litres of diesel can the tank hold? and how many miles does it do from full to empty?

i just need to get my insurance no claims in july :( its long time to wait :'(

Why don't you get a brochure or check out Skoda's website; most of the questions you are asking will be answered there.

[rickyk]

skoda is updating the brochures. may pop into the local dealer and get one from there.

i dont think i will be allowed a test drive tho

[LaceSensor]

i dont think i will be allowed a test drive tho

why not?

[rickyk]

im too young, im only 20. dont you have to be over 21? well thats what i thought?