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Tim in Belgium
21-07-10, 09:37 PM
After the demise of the Pug last weekend (cambelt failure) in France I'm looking for a shortish term stop gap for 3-6 months and have found a suitable 2001 Skoda Octavia 150 1.8t FWD estate that fits the bill nicely (air con, tow bar, I know the two previous owners).

It has had the coil packs replaced, replacement water pump, cambelt and tensioner, recent new shocks, recent front discs etc.

Anything else I should look out for?

Jabba
21-07-10, 09:55 PM
Anything else I should look out for?

Other than the slightly supercilious looks on the faces of your neighbours? Nope - good cars. I'd be tempted to look further afield as (depending on mileage/age/service history) the turbo could be an issue. Better with a 1.9l TDi.

But if you know the history/owners then go for it. Good cars. Skud jokes are ancient history after the VAG group took over Skoda.

Tim in Belgium
22-07-10, 07:12 AM
It's the fact I know the owners for the last two years that makes this sub 2k car attractive, buying in this price range is tricky wrt history/condition of the vehicle, many things have been tarted up but have underlying issues, at least with this some of the risk may heve been removed. About to start haggling, just waiting for my insurance quote.

Viney
22-07-10, 07:14 AM
You can tune the petrol turbo ones to about 600hp!!

Other than that, its a VAG engine and has its cambelt done. Other than the usual used car checks, it should be a goodun. As said though, the 1.9tdi is the slightly better engine.

Tim in Belgium
22-07-10, 07:44 AM
No tuning for me, bog standard on comfy suspension, enjoy the cruise control, leather/alacantra interior, climate control, heated seats, it's the top of the range Laurent & Klement model.

Daimo
22-07-10, 08:34 AM
Remapppppppp..

Another 30bhp and similar lb ft torque. Good for towing.

Also improves throttle response, and actually improves economy and power, so its a win win situation.

All modern cars need a remap to make best use of what they have.

But yeah, tried and tested engine. Seach for anything 1.8t vag.

Red Herring
22-07-10, 09:52 PM
I thought the 1.8 turbo was the VRS model and it made in the region of 180bhp? Isn't the 150 the non turbo?
My only observation would be about fuel consumption. We've just written off the last of our job VRS's (shame, it was a great little car) but it was the only car on the team we had to fill twice a shift and it was regularly averaging under 15 MPG.

Miss_Undaztood
22-07-10, 10:21 PM
If the Skoda uses the same suspension design as the Audi and VW`s, ( I assume it does ), check the front tyres for wear, the balljoints wear and are an **** to replace, I think theres 3 or 4 on each side.

:)

Red Herring
22-07-10, 10:33 PM
Strange how some things bug you....so I just had to check....

The Škoda Octavia Laurin & Klement and Škoda Octavia Combi Laurin & Klement models are available with the 1.8 20V Turbo/110 kW (150 bhp), 1.9 TDI/81 kW (110 bhp) and 1.9 TDI/96 kW (130 bhp) engines. Automatic transmission can be ordered for the 1.8 20V Turbo/110 kW engine. Both Laurin & Klement models - hatchback and estate - are also available with 4x4 drive. The 4x4 version is equipped with the 1.8 20V Turbo/110 kW (150 bhp) petrol engine.

Škoda Octavia RS has a 1.8 l turbo-charged petrol engine producing 132 kW (180 bhp) and a maximum torque of 235 Nm at 1950-5000 rpm, which provides outstanding driving characteristics: acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 sec. (the estate version in 8.0 sec.) and a maximum speed of 235 km/h (the estate version 231 km/h).

So I was wrong, there is a 150bhp model. Hopefully it's a bit more economic than the VRS!

Razor
22-07-10, 11:04 PM
4x4 = thirsty amirite?

rowdy
23-07-10, 03:22 PM
Good car. As with all vw/audi/seat/skoda, can suffer the odd electrical gremlin usually regarding electric windows and central locking. My brother has just traded in his seat leon 20vt (180bhp version of same engine) because it had developed rough running around 2000rpm, he was told it was probably the wastegate or surge pump, but he part ex'd it as it was, for an octavia vrs (latest 200bhp one).

Holdup
23-07-10, 03:58 PM
I thought the 1.8 turbo was the VRS model and it made in the region of 180bhp? Isn't the 150 the non turbo?
My only observation would be about fuel consumption. We've just written off the last of our job VRS's (shame, it was a great little car) but it was the only car on the team we had to fill twice a shift and it was regularly averaging under 15 MPG.

So what does the Leon Cupra that i spotted yesterday average then? ;)

metalangel
23-07-10, 03:59 PM
I had one... 2002 1.9TDi (110bhp) Elegance wagon and it didn't really give me much trouble. In the five years I had it, it needed:
-new rear brakes
-a new MAF (potentially unnecessary, see below)
-new glow plugs (which garage determined was a contributing cause to it going into 'limp mode' when pushed)
-new bushing in the gearshift (the bushing is plastic and the metal springs which hold it will gradually wear a groove in it)
-temperature sensor got gunked up and gave false readings during winter (my parents Golf did the same thing)

Aside from that (which looks worse than it is) it ran absolutely flawlessly for me and I was very fond of it though it was a far bigger car than a young couple with no kids or pets needed! So long as you keep it serviced you should be fine. Especially with the L&K trim!

Red Herring
23-07-10, 09:22 PM
So what does the Leon Cupra that i spotted yesterday average then? ;)

I know, sneaky isn't it..... The Traffic lads have finally found a proper way of having fun.

Holdup
23-07-10, 09:33 PM
I know, sneaky isn't it..... The Traffic lads have finally found a proper way of having fun.

It is, they scared me whilst i was filtering through traffic and their blues and twos went on, inviting a chap in front of them to the side of the road, felt like asking if i could have a go in it :D

metalangel
24-07-10, 08:38 AM
I knew a guy who had the old-shape Leon Cupra and it was an absolute beast. So much so that after about a year (it was his company car) he had to trade it in for the diesel version. Pretty much the same performance but well over a grand a year cheaper in fuel!

Bedhead
24-07-10, 07:37 PM
Biggest major money item that will go is the clutch/flywheel, any knocking from the flywheel and any vibration through the pedal means it's on the way out. LuK do a kit to do the whole lot, it's about £300 plus getting someone to fit it. The clutches are just about up to the standard BHP/Nm so be careful if you remap it.

Not sure if the control module for the electric windows etc is the same as the A4, but if it is, it lives under the passenger footwell carpet and any water gets there it'll fry it.:)

Tim in Belgium
25-07-10, 09:45 PM
Thanks for all the above, it's the FWD on boingy suspension, no VRS style goodness!

Put my offer in, we'll see.