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Not much warranty left on an 06 is there?

Pricey

Not much warranty left on an 06 is there?

There won't be any manufacturer warranty left on an 06 plate, it's 3 years or 60000 miles (whichever comes first

I don't know what third party warrantys are like as it's been some time since i've had one

Edited 9 August, 201015 yr by Raglits

Have a look here: http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f125/ ....seem to be plenty people moaning about faults with their BMWs too!

I reckon about every second taxi I see outside London is a Skoda, those taxi guys wouldn't buy them if they generally spent a lot of time off the road.

Factor in the high placings in customer satisfaction surveys year after year and I think a Skoda is a safe bet.

And as many people complain about faults on their Skoda's too - its horses for courses. Take me for example, I am a prime example of someone who has had no problems with any BMW's, but perhaps that is because I keep them well serviced and know the models to avoid and what to look out for.

Would I go back to a Skoda again? In truth, this is doubtful but I never say never.

And the reason you will see more Skoda Taxis than BMW's is that the Skoda is something of a work horse but I have a friend up here in Warrington who owns a garage and he has loads of Skoda's always in and out for work to be done on them. Then there is the price difference - would you go off and spend £30k on a taxi? The Octavia is perfectly suited as a taxi - a BMW isn't.

Don't get me wrong, I will be very sorry to see it go because it is a great all-rounder but I just can't live with this DPF problems. As a car more suited to someone else's driving (not as much around town) then I would highly recommend it. If i were doing more motorway runs, then I would not have gone off and got another car.

But I am truly sorry to be getting rid :(

I have a couple of questions for you,:-

1 - Was this your 1st Skoda ?

2- If your bmw turns out to be like your Skoda, will it change your attitude to beemers ?

Good luck with your next car ( mine will be a Skoda )

Yes, it was my first Skoda and I was sceptical because I have always had BMW's. If I got one bad beemer, it wouldn't stop me getting another because so far with all of them, I have had no problems at all. Well, apart from one that was blowing fuel rails but that was my doing because I didn't know what damage the tuning boxes can do hehe!

I have always thought that luck plays a big part when it comes to buying a car - even a new one - ok you do the usual such as checking service history, make sure it's not been crashed etc., but at the end of the day................................

I've had 3 brand new Fords over the years I've been driving and every one had quite major problems from day one. You could say it put me off Fords. On the other hand I've had 3 new Vauxhalls - not even a minor issue with any of them.

Apart from design or component defects that affect large numbers of a particular brand, most modern cars tend to run without major problems for 5 or 6 years.

But that's no consolation if you've drawn the short straw !!! For the record, I've now had 3 Skodas, a Rapid, a Fabia Vrs and now an Octy 1.8tsi Elegance. Only warranty work was on the Fabia, which had the main light switch and a window switch fail early on.

For any older people like me who might remember the Rapids - you could purchase the rally exhaust system from the Skoda Dealer for only 15 quid.. One of those, a Weber carb, Lumenition ignition and a big paving slab wrapped in carpet in the boot (at the front) and that was one really entertaining car................. The engine had an eight port head and taking off the original restrictive exhaust was like letting the brakes off.

And as many people complain about faults on their Skoda's too - its horses for courses. Take me for example, I am a prime example of someone who has had no problems with any BMW's, but perhaps that is because I keep them well serviced and know the models to avoid and what to look out for.

Would I go back to a Skoda again? In truth, this is doubtful but I never say never.

And the reason you will see more Skoda Taxis than BMW's is that the Skoda is something of a work horse but I have a friend up here in Warrington who owns a garage and he has loads of Skoda's always in and out for work to be done on them. Then there is the price difference - would you go off and spend £30k on a taxi? The Octavia is perfectly suited as a taxi - a BMW isn't.

Don't get me wrong, I will be very sorry to see it go because it is a great all-rounder but I just can't live with this DPF problems. As a car more suited to someone else's driving (not as much around town) then I would highly recommend it. If i were doing more motorway runs, then I would not have gone off and got another car.

But I am truly sorry to be getting rid :(

So what you're actually saying is that you'll not have another diesel and that if you'd bought a petrol Octavia vRS you'd probably have been happy with it...

Your issue was with the DPF and that means you're unlikely to buy another Skoda?

Most manufacturers are now using DPFs, and a BMW diesel would likely have the same issue if it's not taken out on motorway/A road runs (although with their stop/start I assume it would be longer between regens...)

My petrol BMW was well serviced (as has every car I've driven) but was a real lemon, and the 318 (petrol) is (or rather was as mine was a 2002 model) a fleet car, it is supposed to be reliable... It was my first, and (quite probably) my last BMW and I'm just glad it was a company car and I didn't pay for it...

So far, I've had one issue with my Octavia, and that was a whistling door seal, mechanically it has been faultless, but there again, it's only 7 months (and nearly 16000 miles) old so I will reserve judgement on the reliability until it's done more miles, but its already lasted longer than that BMW did without seeing a dealer...

And this is where we talk about having a 'lemon' because I have never been let down by any problems on BMW's.

If I had bought a petrol vRS would I have been happier? Quite possibly but I didn't so I am going back to what I know best

I have had lots of BMW diesels and never once encountered any DPF issues and this is with the same journeys as I am still doing. But its all about personal preference!

And this is where we talk about having a 'lemon' because I have never been let down by any problems on BMW's.

If I had bought a petrol vRS would I have been happier? Quite possibly but I didn't so I am going back to what I know best

I have had lots of BMW diesels and never once encountered any DPF issues and this is with the same journeys as I am still doing. But its all about personal preference!

Don't forget DPFs only really became standard in the last couple of years so that the manufacturers could meet increasingly stricter emissions controls.

My argument is that you are ditching a manufacturer because of a component that causes problems on many other cars... search for DPF issues on the Internet, almost all manufacturer forums are complaining about them.

Anyway, before this debate goes to far off topic, good luck with the new motor and don't buy a diesel car unless your driving pattern changes

And as many people complain about faults on their Skoda's too - its horses for courses. Take me for example, I am a prime example of someone who has had no problems with any BMW's, but perhaps that is because I keep them well serviced and know the models to avoid and what to look out for.

Would I go back to a Skoda again? In truth, this is doubtful but I never say never.

And the reason you will see more Skoda Taxis than BMW's is that the Skoda is something of a work horse but I have a friend up here in Warrington who owns a garage and he has loads of Skoda's always in and out for work to be done on them. Then there is the price difference - would you go off and spend £30k on a taxi? The Octavia is perfectly suited as a taxi - a BMW isn't.

Don't get me wrong, I will be very sorry to see it go because it is a great all-rounder but I just can't live with this DPF problems. As a car more suited to someone else's driving (not as much around town) then I would highly recommend it. If i were doing more motorway runs, then I would not have gone off and got another car.

But I am truly sorry to be getting rid :(

Of course there are many people on here complaining about Skodas - that was my point that these motoring forums are full of complaints regardless of brand. This isn't a Skoda v BMW competition, I was responding to the original posters request for reassurance that buying a Skoda is not a foolhardy move and I remain convinced that the high proportion of Skoda taxis is a good indicator that its not. Bottom line is taxi drivers lose money if their cars are off the road for unplanned maintenance.

I have always thought that luck plays a big part when it comes to buying a car - even a new one - ok you do the usual such as checking service history, make sure it's not been crashed etc., but at the end of the day................................

I've had 3 brand new Fords over the years I've been driving and every one had quite major problems from day one. You could say it put me off Fords. On the other hand I've had 3 new Vauxhalls - not even a minor issue with any of them.

Apart from design or component defects that affect large numbers of a particular brand, most modern cars tend to run without major problems for 5 or 6 years.

But that's no consolation if you've drawn the short straw !!! For the record, I've now had 3 Skodas, a Rapid, a Fabia Vrs and now an Octy 1.8tsi Elegance. Only warranty work was on the Fabia, which had the main light switch and a window switch fail early on.

For any older people like me who might remember the Rapids - you could purchase the rally exhaust system from the Skoda Dealer for only 15 quid.. One of those, a Weber carb, Lumenition ignition and a big paving slab wrapped in carpet in the boot (at the front) and that was one really entertaining car................. The engine had an eight port head and taking off the original restrictive exhaust was like letting the brakes off.

That reminds me of when i used to run a tuned hillman imp , i had to keep my heavy toolbox in the front , not to repair it just to make it go striaght in the wind lol

Edited 9 August, 201015 yr by deecee

Well unless I start doing loads of motorway driving, then I am going to stick with petrol from now on. I will miss the torque kick you get from a turbo diesel but it is a small part of the overall package.

As I said, I will be sorry to see the vRS go because it is a great car - but the time to change is here

Well unless I start doing loads of motorway driving, then I am going to stick with petrol from now on. I will miss the torque kick you get from a turbo diesel but it is a small part of the overall package.

As I said, I will be sorry to see the vRS go because it is a great car - but the time to change is here

Funnily enough I am returning to petrol too with my new VRS after 10 years of diesels (not Skoda). Just not doing the mileage any more.

I do around 10,000 miles a year and most of that is around town - diesel doesn't give me a huge benefit in costs. Alright, I might only be getting around 22mpg in the BMW around town, but in the Skoda it was about 38. but petrol is also cheaper than diesel so cost savings wont have been much.

All about what suits really

Given the OP has made no mention of considering a BMW I think the Skoda vs BMW posts are better suited elsewhere.

Our new terror is a cross between an Exocet missile and a bulldozer more commonly known as a Springer spaniel , I had to go for a hatch as my missus does not like estate cars she says she likes cars that look sporty and unusual (i knew there was a good reason why i married her ) VRS are like hens teeth around here i have only ever seen 1 white one on the road in 2 weeks of driving around Chester and North Wales .

Great choice, I'm a big fan of Cocker/Spring spaniels - my last dog was a working Cocker although he was mistaken for a Springer a few times as he was quite big for a Cocker. I'm a bit disappointed that we were mis-sold our current pup as he's not the working type he was meant to be although that's partially my fault for rushing to get a pup after the last one passed away. Of course I wouldn't change him now and as he loves getting out his walks and getting exercise which is the main thing plus he doesn't hate the car! Similarly there's few VRS Octavias up here, I spent a while looking for mine which was about 100 miles away and while people here would think it was a lot of money anything else within 300 miles for the same price was over double the mileage.

Iwas interested in your comment about the ride difference between tolly and vrs as that was one of my concerns ,in all the reports online the only real criticism of the vrs is a harsher ride . being a mature driver (old git in english) who just wants a fast tourer i didnt really want a car that shakes my teeth out like my sons 08 Leon TDI FR , i dont get to drive an Octy till Wed so cannot yet compare .

I found the ride on the tolly fine , i am running the std alloys and 65series tyres , is this what you ran on your tolly , is your Octy on 17 or 18" wheels ?

dave

The Toledo I had was running on factory lowered and stiffened suspension so it rode harder than the 110 S (which I'd tried out before the 150), while I liked the stiff ride it did have a tendency to jolt quite a bit over bumps in the road and it wasn't quite on rough road surfaces. The Octavia to me anyway is softer and quieter, it absorbs bumps better and noticeably quieter on rough surfaces - it seems to pick up speed smoothly and corner without fuss. I haven't driven the newer Leon although I'd suspect the VRS runs softer than it, I did try an S-line A3 which reviews claim runs too stiff although I found that softer than my Toledo as well. The Seat was running on 16in 205 alloys whereas my Octavia has the stock 17in alloys.

John

Edited 9 August, 201015 yr by JohnMcL7

Given the OP has made no mention of considering a BMW I think the Skoda vs BMW posts are better suited elsewhere.

thanks for the info John , i will wait and see what the Octy drives like , oh God its a long way to Wednesday .

dave

Great choice, I'm a big fan of Cocker/Spring spaniels - my last dog was a working Cocker although he was mistaken for a Springer a few times as he was quite big for a Cocker. I'm a bit disappointed that we were mis-sold our current pup as he's not the working type he was meant to be although that's partially my fault for rushing to get a pup after the last one passed away. Of course I wouldn't change him now and as he loves getting out his walks and getting exercise which is the main thing plus he doesn't hate the car! Similarly there's few VRS Octavias up here, I spent a while looking for mine which was about 100 miles away and while people here would think it was a lot of money anything else within 300 miles for the same price was over double the mileage.

The Toledo I had was running on factory lowered and stiffened suspension so it rode harder than the 110 S (which I'd tried out before the 150), while I liked the stiff ride it did have a tendency to jolt quite a bit over bumps in the road and it wasn't quite on rough road surfaces. The Octavia to me anyway is softer and quieter, it absorbs bumps better and noticeably quieter on rough surfaces - it seems to pick up speed smoothly and corner without fuss. I haven't driven the newer Leon although I'd suspect the VRS runs softer than it, I did try an S-line A3 which reviews claim runs too stiff although I found that softer than my Toledo as well. The Seat was running on 16in 205 alloys whereas my Octavia has the stock 17in alloys.

John

The DPF did concern me as my workplace is just a mile away and while I walk there and back morning and evening, for my lunchbreak I drive back and forth as I need to walk the dog and am very short of time. No issues at all with the DPF so far though.

John

Do you leave your car at work then John since you only use it a lunchtime?

Do you leave your car at work then John since you only use it a lunchtime?

Yes - I work five day shifts so I drive the car in on the first day, leave it there for the five days and then drive it home on the last day. That way I halve the number of short trips the car takes which should hopefully reduce the chance of any DPF problems. As I work 12+ hour shifts I do little more than work, sleep and eat so I don't really need the car out of hours anyway and it's probably safer at work as the carpark is secure and monitored 24/7

John

Yes - I work five day shifts so I drive the car in on the first day, leave it there for the five days and then drive it home on the last day. That way I halve the number of short trips the car takes which should hopefully reduce the chance of any DPF problems. As I work 12+ hour shifts I do little more than work, sleep and eat so I don't really need the car out of hours anyway and it's probably safer at work as the carpark is secure and monitored 24/7

John

Fair enough makes perfect sense.

Well i have done it , as of today a race blue VRS tdi and i are an item , Marriage licence and Prenup were quickly signed after she subtlety thrust me into the back of her seats and left me wanting more , lets hope she is gentle with me .

Thanks for your help and advice all

Mad impetuous fool !!!!!

I'm sure you and her (?) will get on just great.

I see from an earlier post that you owned a Hilman Imp. And you are worried about owning an Octavia?

The last time I saw an Imp was outside my house (1976?) when my brother in law visited. When they tried to leave they couldn't. The bottom had dropped out of the sump and the road was covered in engine oil. They got a taxi home but I was made to clear up the mess by the wife who didn't want the neigbours upset. So I'm not a fan of Hillman Imps.

Edited 11 August, 201015 yr by Minimoke

Well i have done it , as of today a race blue VRS tdi and i are an item , Marriage licence and Prenup were quickly signed after she subtlety thrust me into the back of her seats and left me wanting more , lets hope she is gentle with me .

Thanks for your help and advice all

Wow, I take it you quite enjoyed driving it then?

John