4 days with my Octy

[bobski]

Need to crow about it.

VRS TSI DSG Leather Combi...

4 days in, very, very satisfied. The quality, finish and performance are top draw for a 40k car. I have a mate that has a brand new Accord Euro, paid 8 grand more than I did and he is drooling hard. The only real thing he got that I didn't was sat nav, front sensors and electric seats (the only thing I'd like). But my leather is nicer, interior nice, goes faster, uses less fuel etc etc.

Its just a nice bloody car. (Skoda, feel free to use that as a slogan)

I have a few questions, but want to flick through the manual again before asking them

[Graybags]

I know how you feel, bloody great car and very hard to fault and brings a smile to the dial everytime. especially with the bluefin

[spellbound]

Congrats bobski welcome on board , forget the gadgets .

Your drive will be much sharper than his , plus you have a big turbo shove mid range .

The RS just gets better as it ages , really comes on at 15,000k .

[bobski]

The push to open fuel cap is great.

The bit of plastic under my right thigh in the driver's seat is not. Lovely comfortable leather seats otherwise.

[K1W1]

The push to open fuel cap is great.

Figured out how to hook the fuel tank cap onto the flap when you are filling yet?

[bobski]

No I haven't yet filled it up, I read about it in the manual about it and rushed out to look at it I'd like to pretend my neighbours were gathered around going oOoOOO and aaaahhh, but it was just me acting like a giddy schoolgirl and a stray cat wondering what all the giggling and clapping was about.

[K1W1]

I'd like to pretend my neighbours were gathered around going oOoOOO and aaaahhh,

That's called the puppy dog sell and it's why a dealer will let you take the car home overnight.

BTW. Congratulations but without wishing to burst the bubble too quickly our 1982 model BMW had the same fuel cap cover push to open arrangement and I think every BMW since has as well. It's not new by any means.

[pwcar]

Figured out how to hook the fuel tank cap onto the flap when you are filling yet?

LOL, after I'd freshly waxed mine with Meguirs NXT II I slipped the edge of the cap over the flap and it just slid down and off three times.

[anthony]

I rejected the Skoda,and went for the Honda.

Could not be happier with my decision,and I am a long term VW fan,having owned 4 new VWs.

[Jake02]

I rejected the Skoda,and went for the Honda.

Could not be happier with my decision,and I am a long term VW fan,having owned 4 new VWs.

Want to elaborate as to why?

[sh|tbmxrider]

I rejected the Skoda,and went for the Honda.

Could not be happier with my decision,and I am a long term VW fan,having owned 4 new VWs.

Enjoy your automotive blancmange

[SKODA vRS147]

I would like to understand why anthony chose the honda.
anthony wouldyou please detail why you went for the Honda in preference to the skoda i'm sure we all would like to know.

[Jake02]

I would like to understand why anthony chose the honda.
anthony wouldyou please detail why you went for the Honda in preference to the skoda i'm sure we all would like to know.

I reckon it'll be something to do with the order times/lack of stock here. I'll restrain my hate for the Accord Euro, but I will say that it is not all it's cracked up to be.

[H8T0W8]

Congrats Bobski great purchase mate! I'v had mine for a month now and still overwhelmed everytime i drive it....

BTW K1w1 Nothing in cars these days is really cutting edge, electric windows were designed and installed into vehicles as early as the 1920's, we've been going to the moon for 30 odd years and now in 2010 air conditioning is finally standard fitment.

[selurs]

Its just a nice bloody car

Yes, yes it is

front sensors

...are very handy little things...the number of times they have saved me from nosing into a high curb - I'd option them every time now. Also means it is especially easy to make sure your bum is in out of the way in a parking lot.

I'll restrain my hate for the Accord Euro, but I will say that it is not all it's cracked up to be.

Hate? That's a strong word, be careful how you use it. The Accord Euro is a very nice car. I know three people who own one, and all are very happy with their vehicles. It also needs to be serviced every 6 months, places short of only the Subaru Liberty and the assorted "Luxury" marques on the most recent ownership costs list, and rolls out the door for up to 20% more (depending on spec levels) than an Octavia. None of which makes it a bad car - but they pay for the extras they get.