Hi all!

I am looking to purchase an Octavia. Driven a them couple times before, 1.9 TDi and a very awesome 2.0 TDi on a 55 plate. I was so impressed I now want one.

I currently drive a 52 plate Focus ST170 but think I'd like to get a derv. Since Ford are not doing anything for me in terms for performance and style of the latest cars I'll have a go at owning the Octavia II.

When I go to check out this motor is there anything I should be looking for? It's an 05 plate Estate, Elegance with 133k on the clock!

Is this an 8v engine? I've performed the usual car checks, credit history, written off etc and it's come up clean.

Since you guys know the in's and out's of your motors you peeps are the best ones to ask for advice, such as gotchas etc, if you wouldnt mind!

Many thanks,

Chris

The 2.0TDI is the one to go for - is this the engine in the 05 plate Elagance?

As long as the car has been serviced on the dot during its 133k miles it should be fine (i.e. full VAG service history), sure others will be along soon to give some more technical advice!

Have a good look around in the Octavia II forum, sure that will give you a good idea of what to look out for, potential problems etc.....

Welcome to Briskoda !

Cheers, yup its the engine in that one. Seems pretty well serviced, and 1 owner from new on a lease plan.

Thanks

Welcome Plantman

If you go for the 2.0tdi you won't notice any drop in cross country speed