Picked up my Sprint Blue RS today

[skodaw]

Well ok it's not Sprint Blue it's Race Blue, and allright its not an RS4 it's a vRS -- but hey it's new to me, and I hope you guys don't mind me showing off my new car.....

Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0TFSi
Race Blue
18" Alloys
Sat-Nav
Xenons
Cruise
F&R Parking Sensors
CD Autochanger
Auto Wipers
Auto-Dip Mirror
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
ESP
Curtain Bags
Active Headrests
Sunroof
Sunblind











I've only done 60 miles in it so far, but all I can say is that I'm reallt chuffed with it - everything seems just right

Righto I'm off for a drive in the pooring rain !!

[MattC]

Mr Skoda,

Looks quote nice, what does it go like?

Matt

[bobjebb]

Jeez that marque has come a looong way. Enjoy, and it's a shame about the f'ing weather. Wanted to out for a spin myself to day.

[SimonS4MTM]

Looks good

[skodaw]

I went out for a drive anyway -- and ended up in blackpool !! -- so all in all I've covered just over 200 miles today - and all I can say is WOW!
I havnt pushed it yet (obviously) but the pickup is really impressive and the ride is stiff but not harsh - from what I can tell so far, it looks like the handling is going to be very secure.
Am I happy -- You bet !!

[rs666]

Nice one Dave

Now you can catch up on your sleep

When its run in we'll organise a run into the Welsh mountaints

Some springs next me thinks

[Kev.S]

Very nice. Was in your place this morning getting the window motor replaced. How was Geneva?

[skodaw]

Very nice. Was in your place this morning getting the window motor replaced. How was Geneva?

Geneva was fantastic, very busy but MUCH better than any of the UK shows.

Nice one Dave

Now you can catch up on your sleep

When its run in we'll organise a run into the Welsh mountaints

Some springs next me thinks

Yup, that would be good.

I'm hoping the suspension will settle - it had only done 25 miles when that picture was taken.

Had a run upto Blackpool last night to see my uncle -- a very nasty night, was thankfull for the xenons and auto-wipers, it's now done just over 250 miles and feels great !!

[Jeeves]

Respect Dave. Lovely car and lovely colour. Was thinking about the same myself but as an estate, and maybe leather too (as long as it's not perforated). Just wondering about an RS diesel though (any news?) or maybe the 4x4 when it comes out as a 140. Had a great trip to Mlada Bolosev with Skoda a few years back. I'll PM you when I've read my Treg VIN.

Cheers

Adam

[gezzerS4]

Good looking car, can,t knock em, I love the clean un-fussy dash.

The old bill use them down here in Hampshire as un-marked motorway cars, they really rate em.

[gezzerS4]

Good looking car, can,t knock em, I love the clean un-fussy dash.

The old bill use them down here in Hampshire as un-marked motorway cars, they love em.

[skodaw]

Respect Dave. Lovely car and lovely colour. Was thinking about the same myself but as an estate, and maybe leather too (as long as it's not perforated). Just wondering about an RS diesel though (any news?) or maybe the 4x4 when it comes out as a 140. Had a great trip to Mlada Bolosev with Skoda a few years back. I'll PM you when I've read my Treg VIN.

Cheers

Adam

Skoda will be bringing out a Diesel vRS later this year - probably Sept.
It will use the 170bhp 2.0TDi engine currently doing the rounds in the Golf/Passat

[harperboy]

Great car Dave, not sure if i prefer it as much as an S4 but i sat in one at frankfurt motorshow and the gear box felt very nice and the dials looked very cool! How much if you dont mind me asking?

[skodaw]

Great car Dave, not sure if i prefer it as much as an S4 but i sat in one at frankfurt motorshow and the gear box felt very nice and the dials looked very cool! How much if you dont mind me asking?

With the spec listed above --- just over £21k , which I think is an absolute bargain.

So far I have been unable to fault the car on anything, theres not the slightest squeak or rattle - everything works - its ultra comfortable, it handles wondefully - a million miles from the Mk1 vRS that I had.

The only down side so far, was that the valet the dealership did prior to handover was absolutely pants.

When I picked the car up I had my rosetinted specs on -- when I cleaned the car this weekend - there was polish left all over the place - in door jams , against seals, in the badges -- still I've just placed an order with polished bliss -- so I'll be able to bring it up to top spec -- or at least I will when the weather gets a bit better

[flashyg]

looks a beauty and it is an Rs. Well done mate