Sad sad day!

[jaymd]

It’s sad sad day today as I made the decision to say goodbye to my Mk1 Vrs.

A few on here (the oldies) may have seen my car a good few years ago as it’s been in my procession since 1sr September 2005 but due to lack of use and it being stood for the last 4 years, I finally  (reluctantly) to decided to get rid. Mainly due to lack of space and time.

Still in the Skoda fold having purchased a mk3 vrs 230 pfl last year but it’s got nothing on the mk1 and I will try and purchase another one when we move house.

Car hasn’t gone just yet as I will be stripping it as nobody wanted to take a project on.

 

 

 

 

[andy68]

Sad day when I got rid of mine after 12 years of ownership, Also sad that yours is another getting stripped, another one bites the dust.

[Silver Bullet]

Truly a sad day, I bought mine in 2006 so I can imagin how you must feel. Its mods list is a good one.

I have just put a 28mm Neuspeed on mine. Still to do is the R32 one for the front end.

It looks a really nice "sleeper"  car.

Im interested, what do you think lets your new one down in comparison with the MK1 ??.

[nutters_uclan]

Is it definitely getting stripped? Does it have significant issues?

[petrolbloke]

What's wrong with it and where did you advertise it?

 

Be interested to hear more about the comparison with the 230. I have been thinking about replacing mine with something newer (late mk2/early mk3 Octavia) or something non-Skoda.

[Dean]

On 27/06/2021 at 21:19, jaymd said:

It’s sad sad day today as I made the decision to say goodbye to my Mk1 Vrs.

A few on here (the oldies) may have seen my car a good few years ago as it’s been in my procession since 1sr September 2005 but due to lack of use and it being stood for the last 4 years, I finally  (reluctantly) to decided to get rid. Mainly due to lack of space and time.

Still in the Skoda fold having purchased a mk3 vrs 230 pfl last year but it’s got nothing on the mk1 and I will try and purchase another one when we move house.

Car hasn’t gone just yet as I will be stripping it as nobody wanted to take a project on.

 

This will instantly sell on the FB groups. As for stripping it, you'll end up having a load left over. I've seen a few in the last couple of weeks being sent off the to scrap yard with half the car still intact.

[jaymd]

On 29/06/2021 at 09:02, nutters_uclan said:

Is it definitely getting stripped? Does it have significant issues?

No it has been stood for 4 years so brakes is the main problem. By the time I have done brakes service timing belt probably due. Mainly lack of time with family/work and storage space that I made this decision.

Engine has been turned over and runs sweet.

A few parts have been taken off now so no turning back.

[jaymd]

23 hours ago, petrolbloke said:

What's wrong with it and where did you advertise it?

 

Be interested to hear more about the comparison with the 230. I have been thinking about replacing mine with something newer (late mk2/early mk3 Octavia) or something non-Skoda.

Mk3 doesnt have th3 feedback of the mk1 even with dogbone bush and rear arb on the mk3.

[jaymd]

21 hours ago, DeanVRS20VT said:

 

This will instantly sell on the FB groups. As for stripping it, you'll end up having a load left over. I've seen a few in the last couple of weeks being sent off the to scrap yard with half the car still intact.

Yes I have come to that conclusion but too many people wanting it for nothing so selling some parts and them scrapping will get me what I would like from the car.

Already sold my pro race 1.2 wheels with Nankang tyres ,pro race 2 winter rims,ECS clutch and flywheel, forge fmic and some more parts.

 

[Dean]

16 hours ago, jaymd said:

Yes I have come to that conclusion but too many people wanting it for nothing so selling some parts and them scrapping will get me what I would like from the car.

Already sold my pro race 1.2 wheels with Nankang tyres ,pro race 2 winter rims,ECS clutch and flywheel, forge fmic and some more parts.

 

All the best, and hope you get the money you're after.