Hi all,

I stumbled across this forum after a recommendation from The DVD Forums, where there are a few happy Octavia vRS owners. I posted a question there, and I was forwarded here! Anyway, I'll copy and paste the question here. If anyone can advise I'd really appreciate it.

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"Just thought I'd resurrect this thread because a 04 plate vRS has popped up during my perpetual search to replace my Golf. I had a test drive this afternoon and it really put a massive smile on my face. It must be the perfect combination of practicality and performance I've ever driven.

However, I think the dealer is trying to pull a fast one on the price. Like I say it's an 04 with 50050 otc (so quite high for the age). It's in very good nick and it's from a main dealer so it's got 12 months warranty and so on, fsh, 50k service done.

He's got

Personally I'd agree with you, wait and come in with an offer of £8200 in a couple of days.

If he can easily get the price then it will be gone by then, but at the same time make sure you set a budget for yourself and don't go over it.

Don't forget the cambelt etc will need doing in under 10'000 miles, so i guess i would pay a bit more if that work had been done along with the water pump and tensioners at teh same time.

Welcome to Brisky too

Personally I'd agree with you, wait and come in with an offer of

Welcome to Briskoda,

I agree with above, get the cam belt done or stick at your £8200 limit.

Tony

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Welcome to Briskoda! Saw your post on DVD Forums, glad you took the time to register here, too

Dave.