Skoda Not just a name

[GymHulk]

Hi, i'm seriously looking at P/E my MINI Cooper for a VRS but the whole skoda brand is holding me back... you know the sort of jokes which were flying around when i was back at school. but after my test drive yesterday i dont care... its a great care... pulls like a train, feels quicker than the mini and MPG!!! hello :-) lol i suppose i'm looking for some support... SKODA VRS... Is it me? and is it for my age group (i'm 23) ???

[TDi Vrs]

well im 20 and i got a fabia vrs and i work for bmw/mini and all i can say is the build quality ona skoda is far better than a mini.

[Nemeliza]

Im 22, test driving one tomorrow so i'll let you know then.

I know someone who p/e his Cooper-S for a vRS

[Makefish]

I know how you feel

When I finally took the plunge and bought one it was a nerve racking experience as there was still a niggling doubt and was nervous of putting pen to paper, but that as they say is history and am about to take delivery of my third Skoda vRS

Go for it, you won't be dissapointed

[sharkrider]

Hi, i'm seriously looking at P/E my MINI Cooper for a VRS but the whole skoda brand is holding me back... you know the sort of jokes which were flying around when i was back at school. but after my test drive yesterday i dont care... its a great care... pulls like a train, feels quicker than the mini and MPG!!! hello :-) lol i suppose i'm looking for some support... SKODA VRS... Is it me? and is it for my age group (i'm 23) ???

seriously?? I'm a driving instructor, and most of my 17 yo students who learned in the vRS were all of the like "isn't this the car that beat the mini cooper round the racetrack on top gear AND fifth gear ?!"......... and any brand used by the police to chase the BMW's down the motorway has to have respect besides when you pull away from the mini coopers up the motorway slip roads, you'll have a smile on your face

[Joff]

GymHulk, if you're that concious about the reaction of your peers then Skoda probably isn't for you.

Drive the car and I'm sure you'll be sold.

[mlister5500]

Hi, i'm seriously looking at P/E my MINI Cooper for a VRS but the whole skoda brand is holding me back... you know the sort of jokes which were flying around when i was back at school. but after my test drive yesterday i dont care... its a great care... pulls like a train, feels quicker than the mini and MPG!!! hello :-) lol i suppose i'm looking for some support... SKODA VRS... Is it me? and is it for my age group (i'm 23) ???

exactly what i was worried about, until i drove it the forcourt , am 25 and i am already buttering up th swmbo for another

[scary_leary]

I took the plunge after driving my dads vrs

being 36 i really do remember the skodas of old, but the vrs does have a good image..

[GymHulk]

OK cool!!! thank you for your comments! i'm gonna spend some time doing the figures.... i wonder if anyone can help??

how much does it cost to fill up? also how many miles do you get on average to a tank?? thank you in advance

[Guest parsko]

I can honestly say that nobody has ever taken the mick out of me driving a Skoda.

Good Luck.

PAArsko (with a centre parting, wearing green flares and a purple and lime tank top).

[stu-wrc]

i'm only 19....and the vrs is ACE!!!!!!!!!!!!

i got it at the start of the year, and i still have a browse for new cars that might take my fancy...but i don't want any, cause every time i look for new cars they just remind me that i've got a goodun already!!

stu.

[chris_newell41]

about 42 litres to fill up when the display says 0 miles! so thats

94.9p x 42litres = 39.85

if I drive without thinking about driving economically and sometimes making alot of progress, not motorway miles in and out of time you can easily get 400 miles from the tank maybe more.

I think some have claimed 500+

tax is

[shep1984]

Hello,

Well i am also 23 and i have no issue with the image. Anyone in the know is aware that it is a VAG car. There is nothing wrong with the Skoda badge - it is building a good name.

As far as fuel comsumption, i put in about

[Decron]

Are you talking about a Mini or that plastic travisty of a BMW copy?

[JMC]

25 year old here!

The only downside of the Vrs are the bloody white seats! Oh and the stutter if you get a 06+ one :thumbdwn:

The best part of the Skoda badge is watching all of those badge snobs dissapear in your rear view mirror.

[myfatcow]

im 21 and love the car but do get a rear anti roll bar from jabbasport about

[HC1001]

Twenty six and loving the vrs...........Best move Ever!!