The Scout is a modified standard estate so the seats would fit....physically at least.

 

But getting the electric drivers seat and heated function to work is a whole other matter, as you would not have any of the necessary control modules.

The Scout is a modified standard estate so the seats would fit....physically at least.

 

But getting the electric drivers seat and heated function to work is a whole other matter, as you would not have any of the necessary control modules.

 

Am I was thinking of a write-off L&K that could live on the driveway whilst being stripped ;)

I am considering a 61 plate Scout. The wife has a VRS and the seats are supportive for bad backs. A soft seat is no good. Are the seats in the Scout quite stiff and supportive and is the suspension stiff? I don't like the car rolling about like an armchair.

Dave

Dave

The Scout will not be anywhere near as stiff as a VRS, if it was it would knock your fillings out if you went off road with it. The car does lean on bends because of its longer suspension travel but its incredibly predictable. I find the tyres the limiting factor & reshod mine with Toyos, You have the big plus of 4WD so it will corner far better than many so called quick hatches seriously embarrassing some.

As for comfort Ive found the seats to be good, even on long Euro trips & have surprised many with the handling in places like the Alps

I currently drive an astravan sportive. It has eibach prokit and corners well on the back roads to work. I don't kick the ar5e out of it just do the speed limit and cruise it on the motorway. The seats are firm in the van so supports my back. I will need to test drive the scout. I test drove a fabia monte carlo but the seats were too soft.

Are the seats in the Scout quite stiff and supportive and is the suspension stiff? I don't like the car rolling about like an armchair.

I didn't notice any difference between the seats in my '07 and the '61 I drove.

Was impressed by how well it cornered in comparison to a standard Octavia and how well it ride bumps. Smoother than standard and softer than lowered.

A pleasure to drive.

See my signature, we owned a Scout and a vRS together so was able to regularly drive them back-to-back.

 

OK, the Scout wasn't as stiff as the vRS but it was better for it. I actually think it handled better than the vRS.

 

Grip is every bit as good (other vRS owners will likely dispute this) but trust me I can throw the Scout around bends at the same speeds as the vRS. I'm the sure there will be a point that the vRS holds the road better but who takes corners faster than 60-70mph?

 

For me the Scout is the best of both worlds, composed to absorb potholes without snapping springs, buckling alloys or knocking out your fillings and firm enough not to feel as though you've sacrificed comfort for stiff suspension that you can't propoerly utilise on crowded public roads.

Have had a quick look at the Audi AllRoad.

 

Most of them are nicely spec'd (Leather seemed to have been a popular choice) MaxiDot and HID are quite common. Not entirely sure about the Symphony, but that can always be replaced. 2.5TDi producing 180bhp, Sharkable to 210.

 

Sadly you seem to need to stop at every filling station :(

Have had a quick look at the Audi AllRoad.

 

Most of them are nicely spec'd (Leather seemed to have been a popular choice) MaxiDot and HID are quite common. Not entirely sure about the Symphony, but that can always be replaced. 2.5TDi producing 180bhp, Sharkable to 210.

 

The 2.5TDI V6 is an old antiquated engine by todays standards. Not even PD, but direct injection and offers pretty unimpressive performance compared to newer 2.0 TDI engines.

 

You could probably get a 1.8 TSI, and have lower running costs than a 2.5 V6 TDI.   

Edited 22 October, 201312 yr by booke23

It doesn't matter the age or the spec of any Audi Allroad (A4 or A6), it'll never be as affordable / good value as a Skoda Octavia Scout.

 

The same applies to the Volvo XC70.

 

Even with the oldest models you are still paying for the badge whether it be with the original purchase price through to servicing and repairs, even down to insurance.