How Much Is That Vrs In The Window ?

[greg2302]

I'm on the brink of purchasing my first Skoda, a black vRS about 2 years old. But how much should I pay for one ? Parker's guide suggests

[mannyo]

Welcome greg

The RS is holding its value far better than parkers and the like seem to think. It's because there is a 2 month waiting list for a new one.

As for price, it depends I suppose on the Reg and colour. My Y reg one is worth less than a 51 Reg for instance. I think mine with 34k miles on is worth around 11k. Silver and Black would proberbly be worth slightly more. a

[DaveU]

Hi Greg,

12k is good going for a 2 year old car - I know they are holding their values pretty well but that surprises even me!

If that is the going rate then I would be looking for a pretty immaculate car! (if i was looking - which i'm not - already got one )

[Quinten]

Welcome greg2302

I bought a black '51 reg (Sep '01) vRS under a month ago, with 35K miles for

[greg2302]

Thanks for the responses gents, there's one in Paisley at the moment going for

[KentStu]

Greg - I got my Y reg RS (26K miles) for

[SkodiRS]

Hi and welcome!:wave:

last 2 weeks of Autocar has been advertising a Yellow RS which has been chipped. Can't remember the reg ( 02 ?) but I think it was going for

[Quinten]

Ofcourse a private seller is always better on price, but that is not always an option... As I wanted to p/x and have no mechanical knowledge I paid a premium price at a dealer... but also the re-assurance that if something goes wrong, I can throw in their windows

[Stimps]

My local dealer was selling a 02 yellow vRS for 13k recently. 2k miles on the clock. (Owner was going to another country or something and wanted to sell it back to garage)

[Stuart_J]

Have you thought of a 4x4, I paid

[Fabpreza]

... and don't rely fully on the Used Car search on Skoda's website as mine was listed as a 2.0 Ambiente but was actually a 4x4 as well. Bought it purely by chance when I was at the dealer.

[greg2302]

Well, my local dealer has demonstrated that you can finance a brand new vRS over four years for the same monthly repayment as a 12k 18 month old one over 3 years ... hmmmm ...

It's all down to my company carfleet manager now, I'm ditching a Focus company car and taking car allowance instead - depends how soon he'll take the Focus back !

And by the way congrats on a great forum and thriving community

[ColinD]

4x4 here aswell, 6mth old 7k on the clock, 11.5k, mint condition for about 5 miles

4x4 at 12 months are now in parkers for 9.6k, although the RS is a nicer car to be noticed in if thats what you have your heart set upon...I wake up every now and again and think I should of gone for the RS...each to there own desires

[Witchfinder]

Originally posted by ColinD in this post

I wake up every now and again and think I should of gone for the RS...

Likewise, only in reverse. If only we could have the best of both worlds, eh?

The vRS is still a fairly uncommon car, and prices seem to be staying surprisingly high, despite what the naysayers at Parkers print.

[Quinten]

It's the body kit of the vRS which took my heart... If indeed the 4x4 was dressed up in the same way... no choice really

Q.

[Delcac]

RS or 4X4 it's a tough call, it basically boils down to what you want the car for or the look of the thing. Needs must in some cases.

[DGW]

RS or 4X4 it's a tough call...

Even I can agree with that.....but don't mention colour!

[cra]

Derek Slack (Teesside) have a 2001 vrs (72k) up for 9.5k

Have a look at: http://www.derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk/

HTH

[MonkeyHanger]

Originally posted by cra in this post

Derek Slack (Teesside) have a 2001 vrs (72k) up for 9.5k

Have a look at: http://www.derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk/

HTH

Bought my vRS from there. The 97 2.0 Astra Sport they have listed is my old car....i can't believe they didn't shift it yet, its as good as new.

[cra]

MonkeyHanger

How long ago was that? How do you rate the service from them?

[MonkeyHanger]

Cra.

Just over 2 months ago mate.

Great service, a very polite salesman called Mark sorted my deal out, gave me what i wanted for the Astra and didnt charge for metallic paint either

I've been back a few times since for a few extras, and to get a faulty brake light switch sorted. 1st class service every time. I even stood talking for the best part of 45 minutes with the service manager about the right / wrong oils to use in the vRS.

I'd recommend them to anyone

[cra]

Thanks for that. BIL bought one from them last year. His has just had a 20k service -

[Jimmy]

I've just taken delivery this week of a 51 plate vRS in Black with 6k miles on the clock. The Skoda dealer had it listed at

[MonkeyHanger]

Congrats on the new motor Jimmy

Some friendly advice if you're ever in the Cleveland area and are tempted to race with a Silver vRS...

You could be lucky, and come up against me lol

Or you could be unlucky, and meet one of Cleveland Police's Unmarked traffic cars :eek:

Hope you enjoy the car !

[Dmac1969vRS]

Geoff

Im glad i didnt meet any unmarked RS' on the A19 the last time i used it , otherwise i think I'd be familiar with its back seat and how sore a set of handcuffs are...122 mph oooops!