Skoda....sheeeet or sheeeeet haaaaat !!??

Dukerob · 17-Nov-2005, 22:34

ok so I visited the dark side trying to find a way around our not non-contributory company car scheme (public sector....) and test drove a Fabia vRS 130 oil burner and it was superb, quick, good handling, quiet, comfy, quick (oh I said that already) and I really liked it, so do I put my badge prejudice to one side and get one (and a cardigan) or is it a wholly daft idea and I should go for the Audi after all...............(tight git???) :P

[Edited on 17-11-2005 by Dukerob]

17-Nov-2005, 22:38

mate .. this was put on Visordown by our very own Couch Commando

http://www.visordown.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234025

Get a Golf TDi ...

electricsheep · 17-Nov-2005, 22:40

my mate has one and really likes it. there is not really an equivalent audi, A3 is probably closest, but is it bigger and will cost a lot more. having said that i really like the A3.

Carbon749 · 17-Nov-2005, 22:40

I am of an age were I can remember all the Skoda jokes .... and they still stick now.

If you really are looking for value for money then I guess it's a good buy ... but, buy it and wait for all the jokes to start

Rattler · 17-Nov-2005, 22:41

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! !!!

Dukerob · 17-Nov-2005, 22:42

interesting Dibs, GT Tdi, A3, Leon Tdi or 2006 Civic then........??

17-Nov-2005, 22:45

Rob,

The 1st three on that list ALL use the same drivetrain as they are all from he Volkswagen/Audi?Seat stable, as is the Skoda, but truth be told, the Skodas are still built (down) to a price and depreciate like a bitch .... smart moneys on the Mk V Golf mate .. wish I'd bought one .... nowt wrong with my car but drove a Golf the other day, just feels "right" ...

You're not old enough for a Civic ..

nelly · 17-Nov-2005, 22:45

Get the Skoda and save a few quid.

you've got a bloody Honda, so why worry about another dodgy badge

Carbon749 · 17-Nov-2005, 22:47

If your looking for a fast impressive diesel car try a Volvo S60 D5 SE.

Buy 1 that is ex-demo or a year or so old to get the best deal.

160 odd BHP, 5 cylinder 2.4ltr, average 47mpg, fully loaded with leather and everything. Awesome bit of kit.

Dukerob · 17-Nov-2005, 22:51

now this is on a company lease, so its just how much my monthly contribution is yeah so depeciation's not my problem (unless it increases lease cost) but contribution is hence no Beemers! Golf or A3 is a poss and the new Civic is stunning see www.honda.co.uk for more dodgy badge viewing (Nelly)....

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17-Nov-2005, 22:38	#2
Dibble Posts: n/a mate .. this was put on Visordown by our very own Couch Commando http://www.visordown.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234025 Get a Golf TDi ... Reply

17-Nov-2005, 22:40	#3
electricsheep Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,037 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reading Mood: Diet my mate has one and really likes it. there is not really an equivalent audi, A3 is probably closest, but is it bigger and will cost a lot more. having said that i really like the A3. Reply

17-Nov-2005, 22:40	#4
Carbon749 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,956 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Normally in my own little world Mood: I own a flame thrower I am of an age were I can remember all the Skoda jokes .... and they still stick now. If you really are looking for value for money then I guess it's a good buy ... but, buy it and wait for all the jokes to start Reply

17-Nov-2005, 22:41	#5
Rattler Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 8,863 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boys Town Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! !!! Reply

17-Nov-2005, 22:42	#6
Dukerob Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: Diavel Posts: 746 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mansfield, Notts interesting Dibs, GT Tdi, A3, Leon Tdi or 2006 Civic then........?? Reply

17-Nov-2005, 22:45	#8
nelly Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,134 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: notts Mood: Bloo and Yellow.. and Red now ;) Get the Skoda and save a few quid. you've got a bloody Honda, so why worry about another dodgy badge Reply