Ian_C Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Surprising how many people still think Skoda make 'poor' cars! Told one of my workmates that my dad was currently touring Scotland in a mates MkII Skoda Octavia vRS. She turned her nose up! 'A Skoda.' Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Its not about the quality of the cars, its the "badge". Skoda just doesnt represent was BMW/Audi do. Plus the majority of them are pretty bloody ugly. I wouldnt buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Its not about the quality of the cars, its the "badge". Skoda just doesnt represent was BMW/Audi do. Plus the majority of them are pretty bloody ugly. I wouldnt buy one [/ QUOTE ] Agreed. Skoda make fantsatic cars for the price. I have recommended Fabia vRS's many times to mates, but always been laughed at...Unfortunately they still don't hold massive mainstream appeal. Plus, remember they're up against VW, Seat and Audi from the VAG group, plus Jag, Merc and BMW. I can't see Skoda having more badge appeal than any of them, regardless if they're better cars or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 The Fabia vRS is indeed a great package! The excellent residuals are proof that 'those in the know' realise what a machine it is. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Pretty ugly thing though. Plus its a skoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Its not about the quality of the cars, its the "badge". Skoda just doesnt represent was BMW/Audi do. Plus the majority of them are pretty bloody ugly. I wouldnt buy one [/ QUOTE ] Whereas, I would rather have a Fabia, Octavia or Superb over any Ford and the majority of BM's (which I consider ugly). My mate has a new Octavia RS, and I applauded him for getting it. I would have slapped him if he got a Ford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330dcoupe Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 It's all about opinions chaps. I personally really like the looks of the MKII Ovtavia - (even if it is a little high from the back) but think the Fabia is Butt Ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 [ QUOTE ] hope it gets sorted- I know how much you love that car [/ QUOTE ] I've been sooo lucky with my MX5, it was stoood for about 3 weeks, started first time today, and apart from the rampant rust, its still a blast to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Octavia isint too bad, but the fabia is just horrible imo I personally find BMW design different and abit in your face, and i like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I've been sooo lucky with my MX5, it was stoood for about 3 weeks, started first time today, and apart from the rampant rust, its still a blast to drive. [/ QUOTE ] New engine + new roof (which I've needed around 6 months) is about £1000, thinking its probably worth it really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collease Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] collease What business are you in; this might also give an interesting insite Sorry for delay only just got on. I work for a well not not very reputable window instilation company in the accounts department. Basically we were saying if all cars looked the same from the outside but were badged up differently. What order would they be put in according to badge alone. We did not mention styling interior or drive just the manufacture. For example. Vw seat and skoda may use the same chasis but if they styled the car the same and just badged it up differently what would people have. Most would go for the VW if money was not an issue due to the prestige the badge has over the other two. Thats what we were getting at. Nothing more nothing less. [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I've been sooo lucky with my MX5... its still a blast to drive. [/ QUOTE ] Surely that's a subjective opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 VW definately don't have the quality of service up to the level of quality in their cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I've been sooo lucky with my MX5... its still a blast to drive. [/ QUOTE ] Surely that's a subjective opinion... [/ QUOTE ] How many opinions aren't subjective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Have you see the state of his Scumball MX5..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] ....currently touring Scotland in a mates MkII Skoda Octavia vRS.... [/ QUOTE ] Dad stopped by on his way back to Hampshire today and I just cooked him dinner. He deserved it having just run 50 miles around Cape Wrath, the very north west tip of Scotland. Mad if you ask me! Almost 1500 miles covered in aforementioned vRS (MKII 2006 '56' Petrol TFSI). Comments included the floor hinged throttle, entering corners at speeds which felt 'too quick' only for the car to grip wondefully, the engine strength when going for it, and the 'night into day' xenons. Great car for the main A roads around the very north of the Highlands which are only single track with passing places! Thumbs down went to the seats and the ride, although to be honest you cannot have the handling and grip without these two being more 'sporting'. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I've been sooo lucky with my MX5, it was stoood for about 3 weeks, started first time today, and apart from the rampant rust, its still a blast to drive. [/ QUOTE ] Driven mine down to Portsmouth today, keeping it down below 3000rpm (well 4000rpm on the motorway) as the new parts bed in, still got a rattle but fingers crossed. Even then still brilliant fun, went out with a friend tonight and so long as you can keep the momentum up it can still cover ground at a tidy rate Think I'll save up for a new engine, then maybe for a visit to Performance5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyds Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Why not have some "choice" mods made to your replacement engine? Stuff like a ported head and uprated cams can be easily added when the engine is out of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Why not have some "choice" mods made to your replacement engine? Stuff like a ported head and uprated cams can be easily added when the engine is out of the car. [/ QUOTE ] Are they worth it in terms of bhp/£? Just over £2000 would see 200bhp with a supercharger, up from 140bhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyds Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Well, I'm not up on mazda motors, but it's a lot cheaper to change things like heads and clutches when an engine is out of the car rather than in it. If I was swapping engines in the 100 I'd consider a few things, check the MX-5 forums for info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Well, I'm not up on mazda motors, but it's a lot cheaper to change things like heads and clutches when an engine is out of the car rather than in it. If I was swapping engines in the 100 I'd consider a few things, check the MX-5 forums for info. [/ QUOTE ] I've gotta save up for a new engine anyway so will investigate my options and keep running the current one One other thing I had considered was the MX-6 2.5 litre V6, but its heavier than I was expecting and doesn't give much extra with regards to power. Then you'd have the hastle of the conversion so not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyds Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 True, if you had a 1.6 then I would advise a 1.8 swap as it would be a bolt-in job, but anything requiring serious conversion work may not be viable. Apparently though it is possible to make a 3.5 rover V8 fit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Its a 1.8 already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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