Looks the same I will ask my dealer about this other one...

Well, it's unwrapped and I have to say it looks 100% better.

 

 

 

 

I'm rather relieved.

 

I tried looking on google images for something that would illustrate my awe, but all I could find was cat memes, so I'm just going to say: 'It's beautiful! '

Hope you're proud of her thus far!

In a way I'm kind of glad that you've got the same engine as me - had it been a new EA211 engine I'd have been envious beyond words

 

Has anyone seen (or more specifically test driven) a 16v unit yet? They're supposed to be fitted in the Mk3 Octavia aren't they?

Yes. I believe they are in the mk3 Octy.

 

There is always positives and negatives with a new engine.

 

Ours may be a bit older tech, but it's well known, faults already diagnosed and it's able to be mapped if you feel the need.

The new engine is supposed to warm up quicker, making it a bit more efficient.  But it's also not time served and tested to destruction.

 

I'd be happy with either.  It's not a big jump in power, they are both the same I believe.

Yeah they are the same power, main thing about the newer unit is it's quite a bit lighter and (allegedly) more efficient due to more compact design of the exhaust manifold and cooling circuits etc.

 

Fair point about it not being "tried and tested" though, with new tech comes the worry that it could end up with some CAVE like issues I suppose.

Yeah they are the same power, main thing about the newer unit is it's quite a bit lighter and (allegedly) more efficient due to more compact design of the exhaust manifold and cooling circuits etc.

 

Fair point about it not being "tried and tested" though, with new tech comes the worry that it could end up with some CAVE like issues I suppose.

 

Yes, it'd be annoying to live through the constant alterations to the Rapid and then start that again with the engine too as they tweak bits!

Does this remind you of anything?  

 

 

 

 No offence meant, Yellow reminds me of New York  

Yes, it'd be annoying to live through the constant alterations to the Rapid and then start that again with the engine too as they tweak bits!

 

It's definitely one I'm going to keep an eye on - who knows, in three years time I may be tempted to get in to the routine of changing whenever it starts needing to visit MOT test centres

Does this remind you of anything?

No offence meant, Yellow reminds me of New York

Haha I thought the same! Does look rather smart though and sure to be unique.

Well, I do work in the private hire industry...

Well, I do work in the private hire industry...

 

 

When not moonlighting at Preston Motors, prepping cars for delivery  

When not moonlighting at Preston Motors, prepping cars for delivery

It's only funny because it's true.

New wheels on yet.............come on, what are you playing at?  

New wheels on yet.............come on, what are you playing at?  

 

Working...

 

 

 

 

real working, not playing with Skodas.

Working...

 

 

 

 

real working, not playing with Skodas.

 

 

Shocking!  

Shocking!  

 

It's OK, it's over.

 

Normal service will now be resumed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a Roomster Scout in the salvage auction at lunchtime on a 13 plate, but I think it'll be too expensive because some of the other bidders didn't see it's plus vat...

Haven't you already got a Roomster Scout??!!

Haven't you already got a Roomster Scout??!!

 

No, I've got a Roomster SE 1.2tsi and a Fabia Scout on order...

 

Starting to think I need help.

Ahh, that's fine then, lol

No, I've got a Roomster SE 1.2tsi and a Fabia Scout on order...

 

I need help!

 

 

Suitably amended  

Meanwhile... back on planet Rapid.

 

 

Hello, I like this!

 

(yes, it still needs the spoiler)

 

Slightly off-topic, apologies

this is what the new 1.2 TSI 16v engine looks like

Yes, quite easy to spot the difference.

Meanwhile... back on planet Rapid.

 

 

Hello, I like this!

 

(yes, it still needs the spoiler)

 

 

Nice sized set of wheels transform the car

 

It helps that the standard ride height of the Rapid is quite ok...

I wasn't sure about the yellow but this is looking gorgeous.