Despite my initial lack of enthusiasm over the new Octavia VRS even after getting a drive on launch day up the Goodwood Hill in one.

I have just purchased a diesel hatch in Candy White. Its testament to the level of service I get from Horton's in Lincoln that I have stuck with the brand and have had a Mk1, Mk2 Pre FL, Mk2 FL and now a Mk3. I really did fancy something else this time and whilst I was suitably impressed and loved the looks of the Jaguar XE and Audi A5, I just couldn't justify the cost difference. I got a great deal from Horton's during the 0% event couldn't refuse it. Hopefully Ill come to love this VRS like all my others. I do hope so, that Jag XE was such a nice car!

Anyway hello fellow mk3 owners what should I expect from my new purchase? anything mk3 specific I should be aware of?

Like yourself, the Octavia was not my first choice. But terrible dealers and unwillingness to do any deal despite stating I need the car by September.

So I've been with Skoda for over 11 years.....guess they have me for a few more.

I've had a Octavia MKI Vrs, a MKII Vrs, a MKII FL Vrs, and now have a MKIII Vrs

 

I've also had 2 Fabia MK I (Deisel) Vrs and a MKII DSG Vrs

 

I've had a full house

Like yourself, the Octavia was not my first choice. But terrible dealers and unwillingness to do any deal despite stating I need the car by September.

So I've been with Skoda for over 11 years.....guess they have me for a few more.

 

My Dilemma was a contest of mind over heart. In my Heart I still want the Jag XE or the A5 but my mind knows the VRS was a way better deal that wont leave me in financial ruin. Plus I know the dealers are pretty good. Moving to Audi and Jaguar would be a step into the unknown and they both came over very snobbish and I don't think they would give me the same level of service with an entry level XE as they would an F-Type and the Audi JCT600 branch just seamed uninterested in selling me anything. I probably didn't fit the profile.

I've had a Octavia MKI Vrs, a MKII Vrs, a MKII FL Vrs, and now have a MKIII Vrs

 

I've also had 2 Fabia MK I (Deisel) Vrs and a MKII DSG Vrs

 

I've had a full house

 

Did you ever have the same feeling I have though that it was commercial sense rather than something you really wanted?

Also wish I still had my mk1 vrs it had RS in the number plate and was a beast when remapped to 225bhp.

My Dilemma was a contest of mind over heart. In my Heart I still want the Jag XE or the A5 but my mind knows the VRS was a way better deal that wont leave me in financial ruin. Plus I know the dealers are pretty good. Moving to Audi and Jaguar would be a step into the unknown and they both came over very snobbish and I don't think they would give me the same level of service with an entry level XE as they would an F-Type and the Audi JCT600 branch just seamed uninterested in selling me anything. I probably didn't fit the profile.

 

exactly my dilemma, I was willing to give it a go, but never have I dealt with such terrible dealers as I've dealt with at both Mercedes, Land Rover/Jaguar and Audi.

 

I'm not saying Skoda dealers are without fault but compared to the amount of money they charge I'd expect the above to be better.

Did you ever have the same feeling I have though that it was commercial sense rather than something you really wanted?

Also wish I still had my mk1 vrs it had RS in the number plate and was a beast when remapped to 225bhp.

 

My  Octavia MK I Vrs and my Yellow MK I Fabia Vrs had the Reg Plate B19 VRS  Wish I still had that reg too