I went from a PD VRS to my CR VRS about a year ago and still loving it. Unless something better comes along I would be more than happy to buy another one.

Awesome motor the 2.0CR when remapped, great economy and very cheap to get serviced, when paired with the DSG box makes for a rapid and economical practical car in this age of high fuel costs, absolutely yes I would buy another!

ive already done it Went from a non FL CR 58 VRS to a FL CR 60 plate VRS. If I did less miles id probably go for a petrol.

Iv had my FL CR for 6 months now and have done 20k.

Sure, it's not as quick as my Audi A4 tfsi, but damn it fun to drive. I can't change it for 2 1/2 years now and will be ordering another one when it's time. it's a company car which the company actually buy instead of lease. Due to this I am able to buy the car back at trade price, my father has already put his name on it.

I love my Skoda!!!

I would however say that the cr is a nicer engine than the pd, smoother and more petrol like.

How did you find the ecomony going from the TFSI to the TDI, much of a difference?

How did you find the ecomony going from the TFSI to the TDI, much of a difference?

Cr I got about 36 but can't really remember what I got from tfsi but I get almost 30 from the tsi.

Folks,

Thinking of trading my VRS PD for a new VRS CR but cannot make my mind up if this is a good idea. My question to all VRS CR owners is would you buy another one? Thanks in advance and apologies if the question has been asked already!

Don't own a vRS but I have gone from a 130PD (Superb) to a CR170 (Superb) so I can compare the PD v's CR.

Do you like the power delivery of the PD? if so then you WILL BE disappointed with the delivery the CR produces, yes they are quieter and more linear, but IMO they are not the leap in technology that some make them out to be.

However if you think the PD comes in too harshly and runs out of puff quickly then maybe the CR is better for you.

I still, after nearly 10k in the CR prefer the way the PD drove.

I would however say that the cr is a nicer engine than the pd, smoother and more petrol like.

Or that could easily be read as gutless - like a petrol (compared to a PD)

Went from a PD vRS to a CR vRS. The PD was great, but the CR is the car that I wanted to the PD to be.

Yes I would buy another unless there is something better value for money out there when i come to change, but looking at the car mags, certainly for the next 2-3 years, there is nothing that would make me change.

I am on vRS number 5! The first two were Fabias that I used as runarounds while my wife had an Audi A4 for towing the caravan.

Three have been Octavia vRSs, one PD and now on CR number two.

Perfect cars, fast, economical, look good, good value and tow our caravan well.

Was looking to change to a Yeti 170 in March 2012, BUT have come to the conclusion I would miss the vRS too much, so chances are we'll be hanging onto this one for a while or perhaps changing it for another vRS in March next year ... depends on the job. I am a Teacher, my current role means working in all the secondary schools in our region - meaning I clock up 20000 miles a year, however I may be back to being in one school which will half my mileage. If that's the case I'll hang on to this one, if not I'll change at the 18 month old point again.

Or that could easily be read as gutless - like a petrol (compared to a PD)

Diesel = Slow = Gutless

Diesel = Slow = Gutless

That is unless it is a PD .... yet to find anyone who thinks a PD is gutless, some complain that the power comes in too strong

Now when it is a CR I can see your argument

That is unless it is a PD .... yet to find anyone who thinks a PD is gutless, some complain that the power comes in too strong

Now when it is a CR I can see your argument

You get a big chunk of torque low down, then nothing...... that big chunk of torque makes it feel quicker than it actually is.

We have our Second CR Vrs on order.

well, as others have rightly pointed out....

There are faster cars out there and there are more torquey cars out there.

There are cars with bigger payloads and there are cars which are better equipped.

There are cars which are more efficient and there are cars which cost less to maintain,

but there's pretty much only one car that does all of the above well, and can do it for less than 20K from new.

So yes, I'd recommend one to you ....

Why do I keep reading comparisons of remapped CR's v std petrol vRS's?

surely its std v std or remap v remap.

Sure a remapped CR may be close to a std petrol, but get things evened up a bit and a remapped petrol will just monster the CR.

i like my pd vrs, but because of this injectors fails i was looking to change it for a cr engine, the trade in price was way too much and now i am keeping my car, pd engine is what is has to be in power delvery, so if you like it ... its old technology now...personaly i am for pd engines but not the one in octavia vrs.

For the money and if I was actually doing the miles I thought I would be then yes without a doubt I'd buy another one.

On my current mileage then no, its not really worth it and I should have bought the petrol.

No, I don't think I would. Now the newer, better TSI is out the CR just doesn't stack up I'm afraid. It's nowhere near quick enough in standard guise (only 168bhp and nack all torque with a big car to haul around) and your average 118d can keep up - get a 120d and you're in trouble. Mr 123d comes along and you're left standing. It's by no means fast.

The issues with the DPF (yes the CR does still suffer, just not as much - PITA to sort out), the fact it's not as economical as it should be (early to mid 40's are about average), and it costs more to buy in the first place means it's not that sensible a proposition IMO, unless you do a lot of mileage to try and eek out the value of the extra few mpg to make up for the higher cost of fuel. New TSI by the way runs on 95 RON so the fuel is more expensive in the CR for certain.

RAC chap I spoke to (when my DPF sensor failed and it went into limp mode...) reckoned you need to do at least 15k a year to warrant the diesel over the petrol and that's VRS against VRS - CR vs TSI. Compare it to the 1.8 TSI (a closer match in performance in standard guise) and that number rises again, needing to do even more mileage to warrant the decision. Not a VRS so you don't get the body kit etc but just buy an L&K and have it dripping with toys.

If I had to get another VRS tomorrow (might still do it, you never know...) I'd get the new TSI I think.

I've had an Octavia CR VRS and while it was very impressive, I'd prefer my TSI anyday (similar performance given the size difference in the Fabia vRS...)

If I've had a car a few years I look forward to getting something a little different which would probably be the main reason for not getting another Octavia. I like the pull of the PD which to me felt a bit weak compared to the older 1.9 and the CR completely lacked, I see a lot of these petrol vs diesel calculators seem to have a lot of errors or over-generalisations that rarely apply to actual use so I don't bother with them. I enjoy the lazy pull of the diesel and still be able to enjoy the performance even when the fuel prices are shooting up but I appreciate that's personal preference and admittedly for better or worse I don't time my 0-60 nor race against other cars. What this thread clearly demonstrates is that there's a variety of opinion so you'd probably be best giving a suitable car a test drive and see what you think yourself.

That all aside one of the reasons I chose the Octavia was that it seems to be one of the few cars that offered a practical, diesel sport estate without getting in the larger class of cars. If that hasn't changed much in a few years time I would probably go for another Octavia but as of right now, I'm sticking with my PD VRS.

John

Edited 11 June, 201115 yr by JohnMcL7

Definitely would buy another. Can't think why anyone would want more 'oomph', let alone need it! 170bhp is easily enough on our restricted roads. Definitely would buy another!

Can't think why anyone would want more 'oomph', let alone need it! 170bhp is easily enough on our restricted roads.

I disagree. 170ps isn't nearly enough

I disagree. 170ps isn't nearly enough

+1

200ps not enough and I'm no loony!

+2 - huge heavy car means 170 only just makes it very average, and with the VRS badge and body kit the engine means its bite is not as bad as its bark. All show, no go.

Remap changes things though making it feel a lot more lively but still no rocketship. I want a 335d.....