Dog rather helpfully obscured the reg.

Granted I am not going to be racing people away from the lights (and winning), but I didn't buy the car for that reason - otherwise I'd have bought the vRS.

 

I test drove the 1.2 and 1.4 Petrol versions before I decided which to get and couldn't spot a difference in performance.

• The 1.2 is £30 a year to tax, over £110 for the 1.4
• The turbo in the 1.2 makes if feel like a bigger engine
• It pulls nicely in each gear once you get above 2k rpm
• It's more economical that the 1.4
• The 1.2 SE is the recommended model for a family car for WhatCar 2015 and is highly rated amongst other websites/magazines - i.e. autocar etc.
• It's cheaper than the 1.4, however I fortunately was able to find one from stock, which is quite lucky as they're one of the more popular models (apparently)

There are some other points too, which swayed me but I can't remember them

Do people buy VRSs to race people from the lights? Really ive seen every single one do that...... NOT

The fact you haven't gone for a VRS is you can't afford it going by your other topics.

Pics of my new beauty that I picked up last Friday, over the moon with it!

Thinking of lowering springs and spacers next, plus just ordered LED's for the interior...

Went for exact same vrs as yourself..was originally going for a black one in stock but this metal gray is bloody gorgeous and whilst being a tad bit more understated than the race blue still gets tons of admiring looks and nods of approval...I've even seen two men walking around and checking to a see what car make it was ..and they were just out of an Audi A6....I was walking out of shop and stopped and smiled to myself and am really happy with colour and car choice.

Can I ask where that photo was taken. Looks familiar.

Looks like one we were at in the Pyrenees a couple of years ago - The Four Seasons I think. We had to abandon there though because of the flooding!

Do people buy VRSs to race people from the lights? Really ive seen every single one do that...... NOT

The fact you haven't gone for a VRS is you can't afford it going by your other topics.

 

Relax bro...... 

Do people buy VRSs to race people from the lights? Really ive seen every single one do that...... NOT

The fact you haven't gone for a VRS is you can't afford it going by your other topics.

Relax bro......

Indeed, keyboard warriors. Next topic.

Mine is just over two weeks old now and I'm loving it so thought I'd share a few pics!!

Mine is just over two weeks old now and I'm loving it so thought I'd share a few pics!!

Looks great in white 

Just a few quick snaps of my MY16 vRS TSi DSG taken on my phone at the dealers today, collection later in the week

 

 

 

Just a few quick snaps of my MY16 vRS TSi DSG taken on my phone at the dealers today, collection later in the week

Very nice, why have ya decided to change from a diesel to a petrol engine?

Edited 27 June, 201510 yr by randomeclipse

Seems like some people are ever so slightly tending to stray off topic and interrupting the photofest!

Very nice, why have ya decided to change from a diesel to a petrol engine?

 

TBH I wanted the petrol initially, but the diesel came up and alleviated the undetermined wait time.

I needed to change to dsg because of a left knee problem, and a change of circumstances meant more short journeys, so a petrol would be better for that.

Besides, much as I have nothing against diesels, I prefer a petrol 'cos I am a bit old school I guess, and the extra power over the TDi is a bonus 

Can't upload pics to here as it says they are too big but here are some pics of my new Octavia vRS in Metal Grey that I picked up yesterday LOVE IT.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y8tg0qjmpfm1vvd/AAAzV5q6CWJvVgVfhBdjzfV5a?dl=0

· 2.0 TDI CR 184PS DPF

· Metal Grey Metallic

· 18" 'Gemini' anthracite alloys 7.5Jx18 (225/40 R18 92Y)

· vRS upholstery with red seams

· Extra Equipment

Sunset glass from B pillar back

Temporary space saver spare wheel

Black design package

Amundsen sat nav with SD card containing European maps

Canton sound system (10 speakers, digital equaliser, subwoofer)

Parking assistant (parallel, bay and manouvering out of a line of cars)

High beam assistant

Multi-function display/on-board computer "Colour"

Cornering front fog lights

Electrically heated, adjustable and folding door mirrors - auto dimming.

Nice looking car and great spec, enjoy.

Have you tried to photobucket to upload pics.

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Nice looking car and great spec, enjoy.

Have you tried to photobucket to upload pics.

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Thanks mate. Will have a look at photobucket next time cheers.

Can't upload pics to here as it says they are too big but here are some pics of my new Octavia vRS in Metal Grey that I picked up yesterday LOVE IT.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y8tg0qjmpfm1vvd/AAAzV5q6CWJvVgVfhBdjzfV5a?dl=0

· 2.0 TDI CR 184PS DPF

· Metal Grey Metallic

· 18" 'Gemini' anthracite alloys 7.5Jx18 (225/40 R18 92Y)

· vRS upholstery with red seams

· Extra Equipment

Sunset glass from B pillar back

Temporary space saver spare wheel

Black design package

Amundsen sat nav with SD card containing European maps

Canton sound system (10 speakers, digital equaliser, subwoofer)

Parking assistant (parallel, bay and manouvering out of a line of cars)

High beam assistant

Multi-function display/on-board computer "Colour"

Cornering front fog lights

Electrically heated, adjustable and folding door mirrors - auto dimming.

Very nice.

On the picture front, you can just open them up in MS Paint or a similar application and resize them to a size that's permitted.

Picked up and loving her

I will get round to a detail when the weather is cooler, but here she is at around 120 miles on the clock:

 

 

 

Picked up and loving her

I will get round to a detail when the weather is cooler, but here she is at around 120 miles on the clock:

 

 

 

Nice!

The best colour

Now for the blk pack...

MrGrump, can you check to see if you have alloy pedals in your car?

Beautiful in white!

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Very nice. Is that Candy White or Moon White?

Thanks guys

@ dirtydogg, I actually prefer no black pack on the white, but not on most colours.

@Iamholam, Yes alloy pedal covers.

@RobbySpurs, Candy White. Next to one another the moon white is a purer white, but the metallic is very subtle.

Edited 4 July, 201510 yr by Mr Grump

@mr grump one last question, does the vrs have alloy sill plates on the rear doors (like I am hoping it has on the front doors) too?

No, never has had on the mk3, only fronts.

I ordered mine from superskoda, £31 delivered for official OEM vRS rears (that the UK system does not list)