I'll be returning to the mainland in the first couple of weeks of October, after my little off shore foray didnt quite work out.

Which means I will be purchasing my own car again. I would like another Skoda, thing is I cant make my mind up as to what.

Plus there might other cars out there that I have not considered.

Advice gratefully received. I've put a poll up with my current thoughts.

Absolute upper limit is £20k, but I would like to spend less if possible.

Being young(almost) free and single I have no requirements for doors(no of) or luggage space, so feel free to enlighten me

I hear there might be a 350Z going cheap in the near future

Chris

I hear there might be a 350Z going cheap in the near future

Chris

Yes I saw that, unfortunately its out of my range - nice car though.

With 20k to spend why only consider an Ex Demo RS? Some cracking deals on new ones if you look around.

With 20k to spend why only consider an Ex Demo RS? Some cracking deals on new ones if you look around.

Although the budget is

You've had a MkII vRS but only for a short time and not done any 'fettling' with it!.

Like Stu says, there are some absolute cracking deals out there to be had so go get yourself a Yellow one with all the toys for around £17k spend another grand or so and go have some fun :P

so go get yourself a Yellow one

You and that bloody yellow!!

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You've had a MkII vRS but only for a short time and not done any 'fettling' with it!.

Like Stu says, there are some absolute cracking deals out there to be had so go get yourself a Yellow one with all the toys for around £17k spend another grand or so and go have some fun :P

Well I had the Mk1 which was Jabba'd and had full Milltek inc Cat plus 18" Kahn alloys - broke my heart selling that one.

I didnt have the Mk2 long enough to do anything, apart from the colour coding.

When I sold it I decided that I would not bother getting another, but I really can't think of anything else I would rather have. Must admit though, if I bought a new one I would miss the green calipers:rolleyes:

Don't know if I'd have a yellow one though..

I know a man that wants red ones if you are stuck with green. Not me I might add.

I voted for the Superb, Having just coverd a Few miles in one

Just spend abit firming up the suspension, with alittle remap:thumbup:

Have you looked at the new SEAT Leon FR tdi or 2.0t. I saw one today in Black looked really nice! sporty but not too in your face.

Reason I sugest it is that you seem to like the skoda drive/ running gear and its the same engines etc with SEAT also I think the new Leon looks better than the Octy but thats my personal preference.

How about a 100 Edition or are they as rare as rocking horse **** now??

Have you looked at the new SEAT Leon FR tdi or 2.0t. I saw one today in Black looked really nice! sporty but not too in your face.

Reason I sugest it is that you seem to like the skoda drive/ running gear and its the same engines etc with SEAT also I think the new Leon looks better than the Octy but thats my personal preference.

tbh I'm not that keen on the interior, apart from that I think they look really good.

How about a 100 Edition or are they as rare as rocking horse **** now??

There are only 2 on Skoda UK's website, a 130 Auto and a 2.5TDi Auto. But there are loads of 2.0TDi Elegance models - look like Skoda must have had big bonuses on that model - only trouble is they are all near identical spec - but should mean good deals about!!

So could be in as one of your options then???

So could be in as one of your options then???

Yes definately, I like larger cars, I like well specced cars. The opportunity to combine both with a possible good deal might be too much to miss. The 140 engine could be tweeked very easily, add some suspension to stop if handling like a barge(might be unfair - I've never driven one.) and it could be a winner.

Got to admit I love baker21's Superb. I keep looking at this one, then I try and convince myslef I don't want it:rolleyes:

Superb 2.0TDi Elegance

I think I'll either end up with a Superb or a high spec vRS TDi 170

I must admit i'm liking the look of the new Leon Cupra with the 240bhp 2.0 TFSI.

With a 20k budget I'd be awfully tempted at a MK1 Leon Cupra R as late as possible and pocket the change/not spend as much.

Remap and exhaust, a healthy 270 bhp.

With a 20k budget I'd be awfully tempted at a MK1 Leon Cupra R as late as possible and pocket the change/not spend as much.

Remap and exhaust, a healthy 270 bhp.

Had not thought of that, they had the 225 engine from the TT/S3 didnt they ??

yeah they did and as Lummox said 270 bhp with remap! very nice car for not a huge amount of money!

Thats the second SEAT I've recomed to you I must have SEAT on the Brain!