Hello fellow Skoda lovers,

As suggested here's a quick introduction;

I'm hoping to soon join the Skoda community by picking myself up a Mk1 Octavia VRS, and by joining this forum I thought I could benefit from some buying advice and maybe even find myself a well looked after car from a proper Skoda enthusiast!

I've owned a few "brisk" motors over the years including a;

- Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo

- Mk1 Saab 9-3 Coupe remapped to 250bhp

- Mk2 MX5

- Toyota Celica VVTI 190

I currently own the Celica which is a great car for the price but all the power is up top and I really miss the mid range pull I used to get from the Fiat and the Saab!

The VRS should fulfil this need while at the same time reward me with reliability and practically and hopefully decent enough handling.

All the cars I mentioned had their pluses and minuses but it was probably the Saab which ticked the most boxes and I'd probably still own it today had it not been written off! The VRS is quite similar in a way with a tuneable torquey mid range engine, understated looks and a highly practical cavernous boot with folding seats. I also like that it has such a friendly and resourceful community much like the Saab!

Both Skoda and Saab have not always got the credit they deserve and are often looked down on by fellow car owners and their badge snobbery! The plus side to this is that it creates a community that pulls together and shares our love of these understated but rewarding cars by people who have actually driven them and appreciate just how great they can be!

Anyway I'm starting to ramble now and this was meant to be a 'quick' introduction so I better leave it at that!

Please get in touch if you have a Mk1 Octavia VRS for sale and live in the south of England?

arran81

Hi there arran and welcome to Briskoda - and good luck in your pursuit of a MK1 Octy vRS :thumbup:

 

Paul

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your welcome message!

Which car do you own?

Arran

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your welcome message!

Which car do you own?

Arran

 

I currently have the Octavia MK3 vRS 230 in White. I love it.

I do like to tinker with cars but it is currently standard. I have plans in the new year to put my own touches to it :thumbup:  :$$$:  :$$$: :$$$:  

Yeah the Mk3 looks great...but a bit out of my budget! I do quite like the boxy shape of the Mk1 though certainly more than the Mk2 which looks a bit boring IMO.

I'll probably stick with the stock 180bhp for the time being but I'm more than sure I'll get it remapped at some point! My Saab started off with 150bhp and after just a £80 remap off a well known Saab forum member and a bigger turbo from the Aero I ended up with 250bhp which totally transformed the car! Unfortunately the handling was never great despite a few mods but I hear the handling of the Mk1 Octy VRS is pretty good for what it is?