Since selling both our vRS's in May 07 and moving to Oz we've been without a decent car between us. Last weekend we decided to change the wifes car, a 2001 1.8 Corolla, and go for something a little more sporty.

Well SWMBO went and collected the replacement today and even let me have a go!!!

It's quicker than either vRS we had and noisier too!! It's a late 07 Forester XT, in dark silver with heavily tinted windows, last of the old shape, which I prefer.

I fear it's going to be thirstier than our old Mk1 Octy vRS and seriously thirstier than the Fab vRS but hopefully will have a decent resale value compared to Skoda in the local market.

First impressions are that it's one quick car and we're both really happy to be behind the wheel of a decent car again after nearly two years.

Will post some pics when I have time.

In terms of insurance we were suprised to find that it'll only cost us about £90 extra a year!!

Skoda not on sale in Oz yet?? :P

Skoda not on sale in Oz yet?? :P

They are.... but they all seem to prefer those awful holdens and such. :thumbdwn:

Never saw a single one when I was out there!

They are.... but they all seem to prefer those awful holdens and such. :thumbdwn:

Never saw a single one when I was out there!

Can't beat some V8 powerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Seriously good car, almost unbreakable as well.

Is the XT similar to a WRX then? The imported STI's look pretty mean, but they cost a lot to buy and run.

Great Q car the XT and bloody quick as well. I guess you will have to watch out for the over zealous Aussie motoring cops though! Really juicy though but I bet petrol is cheap in Oz right?

Great Q car the XT and bloody quick as well. I guess you will have to watch out for the over zealous Aussie motoring cops though! Really juicy though but I bet petrol is cheap in Oz right?

Well been out on a few back roads today and well impressed with it.

Did see an unmarked traffic car pull a woman over in a local suburb this morning who looked about eighty years old at least - not sure what she'd done.

Thankfully petrol is pretty cheap over here at around 50p/litre.

Had considered a Octy vRS but was worried about resale value as Aussies don't know the marque.

Hopefully the XT will be every bit as good as a vRS, but with a different soundtrack.