Hi all, new to this site.

So I'm about to bite the bullet and buy Skoda! Specifically a MkII petrol Octavia vRS. I've read quite a lot on various sites and these forums too, which are really helpful. The reviews/opinions are overwhelmingly positive, but if anyone has any thoughts on the following I'd be very grateful.

I'm looking at buying 2006/2007 model - are there any specific problems with the standard car, things I should be aware of or look out for?

I know the subject of remapping always opens a can of worms, but I'm likely to go that route at some point (I see Shark and Revotek mentioned a lot). Are the power gains from a simple remap good without need for upgrading other parts (fuel pump, intercooler, air intake)? Also are there reported problems with cars with upgraded power/torque (e.g. clutch, etc.)?

I currrently own a MkII Focus ST (ECU remap, upgraded intercooler, suspension) and will be gutted to see the back of it, it's such a fun car - I'd be interested to know if anyone's driven both how they compare.

Thanks for reading and thanks in advance for any opinions - sorry for the long first post

Rich

A belated welcome to Briskoda, Rich, although I see you have already been active elsewhere on the forum.

Welcome.... I'd make sure whatever u go for it has a good service history, preferably full service history.. You might fancy a DSG auto one... Not sure if they are in the year you want..... I had recently an Octavia vRS TDI 170... lovely but recently changed it to a fabia VRS s2000.... The DSG gearbox by VW is amazing... Good luck..

I just bought a petrol 2010 VRS Estate. Seems like a nice well put together car and a very pleasant drive. When I was researching, I did not find any major issues to be aware of.

I also have two Subaru Imprezas - one of which is heavily modified. I don't plan to get the Octavia remapped though I've seen quite a few threads referring to remaps/mods. I've always felt that anything approaching or above 250 BHP on a front wheel drive is pushing it though I am sure there are those who would disagree.