Hi all,

Thought i'd better stick to the tradition of saying hi in here first, before posting elsewhere.

After snooping around on here (and in which magazine / driving a few Octavias previously) I've FINALLY ..... after ten months of looking around have found the right VRS for me.

As a guide to other prospective buyers (see one from Northants too?!) I JUST picked up a 06 plate petrol saloon vrs, blue, with 18" alloys, reversing sensors, front/rear electric windows, spare full size alloy, 1 owner (family - mainly female driving), climate control (which ive yet to read up on how to use just normal blower vs air con actually on and therefore fuel down), 33,000 miles, only 3 month dealer warranty (but will extend via CSMA or AA) - ten months TAX and pretty much same MOT for £8,800. Was worth the wait seeing as local company is selling a petrol estate with 79,000 miles for £10,500.

Interested to know the best PETROL remap, and stories of insurance costs/reliability/service issues after the remap (as well as the power increases actually received)

Hope to talk to many of you soon !

Welcome!

Looks like youve done your homework and got yourself a peach of a motor!

If you're looking for a remap, have a look in our sponsor section. There's some reviews in there that will give you an idea on our maps.

I would definitely check your diverter valve before you go for a remap, as if it has not been changed then there is a chance that it has failed. The newer revision has cured this problem and you should be able to get a replacement under your warranty