"The more things change, the more they stay the same"

 

Well. almost.

 

Heaving thoroughly enjoyed my 18+months ownership of a grey (anthracite) Octy2 2.0 tdi 4x4 estate, during which time I have looked with some interest at the Scout addons, I landed on another Octy2 2.0 tdi 4x4 estate (thanks Colin) which is in need of a bit of fettling but not too much.  But it's a Scout!

 

It needs a rear wheel bearing (includes hub with ABS sensor so a bit wincy on price) to be sorted Thursday, has a slightly ticky tappet (may need a camshaft at some point but easy enough) and comes with a full towbar already fitted.  Oh, and it's also (officially) grey (metallic blue to you).  It got a new battery today as the existing one was a bit feeble.

 

The drive is a revelation.  My prior Octy2 is no slug (140bhp) and handles well but the Scout does it all so much easier.  Maybe it's the 17" wheels (vs 15s)?

 

The car is immaculate, and a credit to its previous owner who had it from new.  My grey one was functionally excellent but had suffered some peripheral tuning to every panel thanks to the previous owner's spouse. Hmmm.  Most of it was touch-in paint but I have a spare rear bumper to fit as it's a bit "tuned" in places.

 

Our daughter and son-in-law have decided to add the grey car to their existing Octy 1 estate (also from me) so it's staying in  the family.

 

I guess you can tell I'm pleased

 

Oh, and the Scout has been chipped to 180bhp.  Anyone know where I can get some "FQ" letters in Skoda script for the tailgate badge?

 

What was the one that I test drove, the 1.9 PD?

Its amazing how much tighter and nicer a good example can be to drive rather than an average one or a shed

 

Its hard going back after straying!

49 minutes ago, J.R. said:

What was the one that I test drove, the 1.9 PD?

 

Just a bog-standard 1.9tdi - 105bhp.  Mind you, it's a nice example and was very well looked after in its earlier life.  I offered my wife the choice of the 1,9tdi (blue) or the 2.0tdi 4x4 (grey) and she chose the 1,9 "because it's smoother".  I'm not arguing

 

51 minutes ago, J.R. said:

Its amazing how much tighter and nicer a good example can be to drive rather than an average one or a shed

 

Its hard going back after straying!

 

There's so much one could say here, but for once in my life I'll refrain