Went to look at the car and it was a credit to you :-) Great condition and drove well.

Sorry - only just got back to this thread.

I try to look after my cars. This one had been quite amazing in places. For instance in nearly six years and 64,500 miles I didn't need to replace any of the wiper blades or, incredibly, any of the brake pads. (There's a thread about a year ago when I measured the residual thickness). I also only had to top up the oil level once, at around 6,000 miles and the interior seemed to wear very well. But conversely the front suspension/steering has had around £1k spent on it (new bushes, then new boots, then a new rack). Sorry about the dent in the nearside rear door - unless they've managed to get it out.

I had been holding off replacing it, pending the new vRS appearing - but a change in circumstance meant a new vRS was looking rather pricey. However I generally replace my cars when they get to about 70,000 miles, felt this one was getting a bit tired in places, and thus I decided to swap. The SE was sort of an impulse buy - I'd gone on the dealer's site to look for a Yeti...

Check if the handbrake is still a bit loose on the first part of its travel. I had a feeling that the rear callipers were getting sticky and was dreading having to pay for replacement. There is a modification whereby extra springs are fitted to ensure the handbrake fully returns which you might consider doing. The tailgate struts were also getting weak - but they're apparently a cheap replacement.

I presume they've done a yearly service and an MOT? Both were needed shortly.

whats that line?

'Down 'n' Out'

Glad it's found its way back to Brisky

Nice plate by the way

Steve

They have said it will have a service and mot before I collect it on saturday, and armed with the information you've provided I should be fine.

what dealer is it ?

if its not a Skoda/VAG dealer make sure they use the correct oil, as most dealers will just stick 10W40 in it

I'll be interested to hear how you get on with the vrs. I currently mulling over trading my 182 in for one (if I can find a low mileage decent priced one in a dealer)

Oh, and hi, another newbie here.

There's one I spotted at a local dealer that I thought was good value today coincidentally,

silver Fabia vRS 25,000 mls 55 plate, £6495 IIRC

Edited 5 August, 201015 yr by Leeland

There's one I spotted at a local dealer that I thought was good value today coincidentally,

silver Fabia vRS 25,000 mls 55 plate, £6495 IIRC

@ Leeland. Bit more than I was looking at paying but that depends on what I get for the 182 (private or px). What dealer was this??

i think thats a bit overpriced. Mines a 54 reg with 85k (when purchased) with full skoda service history, 18" RS4 replica's, as well as the original wheels in perfect condition for £4,200

It has no cruise as standard (has it now) or leather but still, love it

whats that line?

'Down 'n' Out'

Your obsession with the "Down and out" is very serious dude gotta love it though, cant wait till mines on coily's

Driven the car over the whole weekend and I have to say I like it. Obviously not as fun as my clio 172, but still pulls nicely and quieter/more relaxing to drive. Now we'll have to see how much fuel I can save.