After what seemed like an eternity (3 months after ordering) Octavia #1 was handed back for a newer and better #2.

#1 was a 1.4Tsi Elegance and apart from a spare wheel was a bog standard model from stock. At the time I couldn't stand the thought of a 3 month wait so went without a few of the bits I would have liked. Having said that it was a great car with a fantastic engine and loads of space in a relatively compact body. It was totally reliable and only had a few minor rattles to fix !

 

 

Normally I always go for the sensible option, so #2 is a bit of a departure from my norm, and damn me if it isn't the business. Originally ordered as Corrida red, we changed back to the blue as it does look amazing in the sun.

 

 

Compared to #1 the steering is much more responsive and the ride is slightly firmer yet also less fidgety. The independent rear suspension is so much quieter than the torsion beam, but there's maybe a bit more tire roar from the front (probably due to the Bridgestones). Performance wise I'm taking it easy, but a few quick squirts shows there's a lot of go in it 

Options wise I added a few bits, but the winter pack and Canton are the major items. The Canton sounds good already and should only get better. It's maybe not as loud as I expected, but that might be just because it sounds very clean with little distortion.

The MIB2 Amundsen is much better than the original. The screen is fantastic and the system is somewhat snappier too. A nice touch is that the radio stations icons download automatically whereas I had to add them manually before. Some of the switchgear also feels more solid and as far as I can tell it's not just because of the age gap between the two cars.

 

Overall it is great. I think the Elegance was good but the VRS is one to love.

Edited 21 July, 20169 yr by andyh41

Well that's embarrassing. Half the post never appeared even though the preview looked fine.

 

Edit - sorted it on the PC - flippin iPad.

Edited 21 July, 20169 yr by andyh41

Nice one buddy, nice in blue, what dealer did you use?

Congrats, looks nice! Is it petrol or diesel?

The dealer was Station Garage, Broadbridge Heath.

It's a petrol. That bit went missing when the original post went wrong!

I still think the red looks nice, but I would miss the sparkle that you get from the blue, common though it is!

The dealer was Station Garage, Broadbridge Heath.

It's a petrol. That bit went missing when the original post went wrong!

I still think the red looks nice, but I would miss the sparkle that you get from the blue, common though it is!

Thought I recognised their front door, sad isn't it.

I live two miles away from them and find them so far to very good indeed.

Yes they've been very good so far. I bought the first car from Tunbridge Wells, but this time round they didn't have a petrol VRS demonstrator, so I went to Broadbridge Heath instead (I'm in East Grinstead).

thats my dream,

to change elegance into vrs.

I need better rear suspension,

I need better seats,

I need less body roll,

I need better brakes,

I need more powa.

If I had the money I would probably buy a cupra