Not the scout version, I am considering one the 1.9 tdi, but what is there to check with the 4x4 system, do they come in hatch or just estate

I believe the 4x4 is only available as an Estate (1.8 TSI, or 1.9/2.0 TDI).

With the Mk1 the 4x4 was estate and hatch, the MK2 is estate only as the 4x4 hatch did not sell very well.

I believe its like an Octy but with four wheel drive instead of front wheel drive

Sorry

Mk2 4x4 is estate only. 4x4 system is pretty much the same as the Mk1 unless you go for the 2010 FL version which is Haldex 4 rather than Haldex 2 IIRC. Works well!

soldatov, Many thanks for your reply it was most useful,

I was working tonight and the roads became to dangerous to drive on due to ice, due to rain falling on the already frozen road surface

Now all I have to do is find a 1.9 4x4 to test drive

Edited 27 December, 200916 yr by skippy41

Hi Skippy

We have the 4x4 Combi 1.9.tdi pd, which has now covered about 56,000km from new. The first 40,000 was done on 90% motorways within the first year, then on the second yr only 15,000km were done but still 90% on motorways, but different countries where the A, B roads are better. We can still return 5.6 lts per 100km if we are not pushing it, and car is nearly always 60% loaded with dog and belongings, and is very comfortable to drive on long journeys. In city traffic it takes a little getting used to, as 1st and 2nd are very close together due to the Haldex, but its fine when in a traffic jam, as you can crawl in 1st which we find a bonus. In snow or ice its perfect, as long as you have winter tyres, you may slip over when you open the door, but the 4x4 will not have given you a thought of ice ever lying under the car. Now unfortunately our 4x4 spends weeks at a time garaged beneath our apartment here in Vienna, as Ubahns and trams serves our getting around. It only gets fired up on trips to Croatia once a month or so or trips to the mountains seen in the pics, this is a waste. Its still however a joy to own and drive when the opportunity arises and this winters snow will bring some of the best out of our 4x4 im sure.

http://www.jones.hr/skoda/aust_mount.jpg

http://www.jones.hr/skoda/austrian_mountains.jpg

http://www.jones.hr/skoda/hr_skoda_lake2.jpg

Edited 27 December, 200916 yr by soldatov

Would you like to do a strait swap??? mine has done 110,000 miles, about 160,000KL??? leather interior and MFD2 full service history

If the parts where available could the normal 1.9 be converted, and would it be a big job

List of parts required???/

Skippy, Very much doubt it, there is, presumably a diferent gear box, to provide the extra output, the shaft and the rear axle. I belive that the fuel tank is also a different shape, it's also bibber than the normal.

I would agree with saldatov, although, living in London, we don't have the same conditions!! Certainly, last week, I was getting up and down our road much better that the guy with the Dodge Ram!! And I am on stock tyres!

The main reason for having ours is confidecne when towing the caravan, and it does it all well, especially on wet grass.

I wouldn't even entertain the thought of upgrading a FWD to a 4x4, it just sounds like you are opening up a big can of worms with that one. It would likely cost you a fortune (even if you did the labor yourself) because the "parts" cost of the car would be more than buying it built. I remember reading an article about buying the parts of a motorbike, and it cost twice as much for the parts than it did for the whole thing new. Insuring it would be a pain in the arse too with all the modifications, and you would constantly get problems and no warranty to cover you.

You are better off selling yours and buying a 4x4 if that is what you want.

Edited 27 December, 200916 yr by luke_a

I've had my 4x4 octavia for around 3 months now -its covered around 120,000 miles.

So far its been faultless and as mentioned already the 4x4 function works very well. My only complaint is it only seems to manage 41-42mpg and thats driving it fairly conservatively (it does though have quite a lot of kit in the boot etc)

My only complaint is it only seems to manage 41-42mpg and thats driving it fairly conservatively (it does though have quite a lot of kit in the boot etc)

That's noticeably better than my Mk 1 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Combi which has averaged 31.75mpg overall but not as good as my Fabia vRS which has averaged 46.34mpg.

I wouldn't even entertain the thought of upgrading a FWD to a 4x4, it just sounds like you are opening up a big can of worms with that one. It would likely cost you a fortune (even if you did the labor yourself) because the "parts" cost of the car would be more than buying it built. I remember reading an article about buying the parts of a motorbike, and it cost twice as much for the parts than it did for the whole thing new. Insuring it would be a pain in the arse too with all the modifications, and you would constantly get problems and no warranty to cover you.You are better off selling yours and buying a 4x4 if that is what you want.

If you got the parts off a scrapped 4x4 it would be pretty cheap. now i know with the audi a4 its just a case of bolting the extra bits on to have quattro but Im pretty certain it isn't that simple with octavias

As suggested, probly easier and cheaper to part ex or sell yours and get a 4x4

soldatov, Many thanks for your reply it was most useful,

I was working tonight and the roads became to dangerous to drive on due to ice, due to rain falling on the already frozen road surface

Now all I have to do is find a 1.9 4x4 to test drive

Skippy, I see you are in the Scottish Borders - Clarkston Cars in Selkirk have both a 1.9 TDi and a Scout for sale.

Skippy, I see you are in the Scottish Borders - Clarkston Cars in Selkirk have both a 1.9 TDi and a Scout for sale.

I have just had a look, but, they are over priced you can get them for 3 to 4 K less elsewhere

http://www.clarksonmotors.co.uk/8299/clarkson_stock.htm

I would not go for the 2ltr one due to the turbo problems, and at 56,000 miles it will soon be time for it to blow.

I have seen one for sale on the same 56 plate for £6995 with 34,000 miles on a web site

Edited 28 December, 200916 yr by skippy41

I'd like to add to the praise. I've had an 06 1.9 tdi 4x4 since new. It's only covered 34,000 miles, but it's excellent in just about every way. A few months ago too, I drove from Plymouth to Glasgow on a single tank of diesel in 7 hours, and could probably have made it to Loch Lomond if I had the need! Can't argue with that.

And you really do notice the 4x4 configuration coming into play in the wet and ice; driving feels much safer than before, and it grips like Velcro. For me at least, the 1.9tdi has more than sufficient poke. You may have to go through the gears a bit, but it can still surprise the young tw*ts in a standing start at the traffic lights. Dearie me.

Brian Moore

If thats your budget, that sort of money can get you a nice example of an early audi allroad, absolutely amazing off road

My father has 2 weeks older 1.9TDi 4x4 -08 than my TFSi vRS and last week we have to drive 10 km on road with 10-15cm new snow on it. My vRS is lowered 55/40mm and it was pretty much useless while 4x4 drive like a train. I have to drive behind of him to manage going forward at all. After we drop my car I drove 4x4 back the same road and just love it. Of course this is quite extreme situation but quite common on the country side where my parents leave. Definitely the best choice for them.

We need another car for my wife maybe next year and more and more thinking of getting something with Haldex. Octy 4x4 is one good choice, also thinking A3 since its available with the same TFSi I have on my vRS. Just wondering who will drive it then... =)