Hi everyone.

 

Decided to fire my profile back up on here as I'm looking for a new car, used to use the forum alot for my mk1 fabia vrs (which is still have 10 years on)

 

Anyway,I'm on the lookout for a 245 dsg octy vrs. . 

 

After loads of researching I did have my heart set on a 245 ltd edition (xtremes,heated/electric seats as standard) . . One of the main reasons was these are pre-GPF, but I also read they infact do have GPF. . I read they can cause some restriction issues and don't map up quite aswell as the pre-GPF cars. . 

 

This isn't be all and end all,but I will eventually want to get it mapped and probably tcu mapped aswell. (Comming out of a 300bhp mazda3 mps). . .with the octy been dsg I'm hoping the 60+bhp difference won't be too noticeable.

 

Anyway, I've come across this -https://www.simpsonsskoda.co.uk/used-vehicles/13072861-skoda-octavia-2.0-tsi-v-rs-dsg-s-s-5dr/

 

Its 68 plate so will undoubtedly have GPF fitted, but I absolutely love Meteor grey and finding a ltd edition 245 in that colour is proving difficult. .

 

Is there anyway of finding out full specs that particular car left the factory with using the reg plate? Or do you need VIN to do that?. . Every advert I've looked at has a generic list of features, so been able to find the exact spec may help me decide.

 

Possibly someone on here know this car or previous owner?

 

Any help or advice welcome.

Cheers.

Luke.

I think the GPF came in with the MY19 update so it'll be on some '68 plates depending on their build date. You can get the MY (model year) from the VIN to help figure that out.

 

I've attached a Nov 2017 brochure which shows the normal vRS and the 245 limited edition spec. The differences are:

 

You should be able to ask the supplying dealer for the build spec to check for any extras.

Octavia Brochure Nov 2017.pdf

If you google "Skoda erwin" - you can log into the VW portal, pay 7 euros for an hour, type in your VIN and get your exact spec of your car.

 

 I did not spot heated seats or front sensors on it 

On 22/06/2021 at 22:00, langers2k said:

I think the GPF came in with the MY19 update so it'll be on some '68 plates depending on their build date. You can get the MY (model year) from the VIN to help figure that out.

 

I've attached a Nov 2017 brochure which shows the normal vRS and the 245 limited edition spec. The differences are:

 

You should be able to ask the supplying dealer for the build spec to check for any extras.

Octavia Brochure Nov 2017.pdf 8.15 MB · 5 downloads

Bloody hell, these would tie your average car buyer in knots working out what to have and not, thanks for the links though, definitely helpful!!

On 23/06/2021 at 13:35, varaderoguy said:

If you google "Skoda erwin" - you can log into the VW portal, pay 7 euros for an hour, type in your VIN and get your exact spec of your car.

 

I will check this out,thanks!. .

 

10 hours ago, Gissin said:

 I did not spot heated seats or front sensors on it 

Me neither, its not a ltd edt.  . So they would have been optional extras. . 

 

Have heated seats in my mazda, they are amazing. . When it's leather, with the alcantara in the octy it won't matter as much, certainly not enough to put me off. . .and front sensors, again not a deal breaker,most parking I'd reverse in and it has rear sensors. . So adequate. . . When I got my mazda it has everything that was an "option" for the period, which i was thrilled with, but in real terms. . I didn't use much of it at all. 

Edited 24 June, 20214 yr by vrs'burks

If looking for a nice car I would search on auto trader. Have you considered a Superb? I have been looking at the Superb Laurin & Klement as they have everything you need and loads more than an Octavia.

10 hours ago, Ecomatt said:

Have you considered a Superb?

That's Dark Side talk that is....what with their overly stretched MQB platform and all the consule buttons in the wrong place. 

Edited 25 June, 20214 yr by varaderoguy
cos I canny speel Miss

1 minute ago, varaderoguy said:

all the consular buttons in the wrong place.

For instance, the Russian consul is actually in Berlin!  

1 hour ago, varaderoguy said:

That's Dark Side talk that is....what with their overly stretched MQB platform and all the consule buttons in the wrong place. 

You don't know the power of the Dark Side 🤣

27 minutes ago, Ecomatt said:

You don't know the power of the Dark Side 🤣

About 272bhp; more with a remap!

16 minutes ago, KenONeill said:

About 272bhp; more with a remap!

Unless you go to the Dark dark side of diesel 👹

17 hours ago, Ecomatt said:

If looking for a nice car I would search on auto trader. Have you considered a Superb? I have been looking at the Superb Laurin & Klement as they have everything you need and loads more than an Octavia.

Yup I initially wanted a superb. . .was looking at sportlines(I wish wish put the 280 engine in the octy too) . Coz they are awesome looking and well kitted cars. . .but then I thought about the available driveway space I have and they are too big. . The l+k models do have lots of toys but looks wise the sportline wins for me.

 

They don't gain that much over the octavia in boot size, but gain loads of rear leg room, which I don't need.

 

I went to my local skoda dealer and they said unless you are carrying 4 adults regularly the superb is too big.

 

So I looked round some octavias, set the driving position to what I would drive and jumped in the back and was amazed at the leg room it still had (I'm 6ft2)