Alternatives to nearly new Octavia vRS Petrol Estate
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I am coming out of a lease deal in June (BMW 128ti) and have decided to look at buying a nearly new car outright to keep for a good few years. I have had 4 Octavia vRS in various flavours in the past and though this would be the go to car this time. I am looking for an estate, petrol and have no preference over manual or auto. Budget is £25k ish - cash , I don't want PCP.
However, they are a bit pricy at the moment on Autotrader and so I wondered what else might fit the bill?
Some options I've looked at are a Focus ST Line X (maybe too underpowered), BMW 320 Touring (maybe too old for my budget) and Audi A4 (too expensive and I'd rather have the vRS).
However, they are a bit pricy at the moment on Autotrader and so I wondered what else might fit the bill?
Some options I've looked at are a Focus ST Line X (maybe too underpowered), BMW 320 Touring (maybe too old for my budget) and Audi A4 (too expensive and I'd rather have the vRS).
Silvanus said:
Have you had a look at Cupra Leon's? Very similar cars and a couple of nearly new ones in budget.
An alternative would be the Kia Proceed GT, not quite as powerful, but they are very good cars, look great too.
Leon Cupra's are a good shout. Loved mine. Will obviously be similar to the Octavia vRS but should be a bit more engaging. Basically a FWD Golf R.An alternative would be the Kia Proceed GT, not quite as powerful, but they are very good cars, look great too.
culpz said:
Silvanus said:
Have you had a look at Cupra Leon's? Very similar cars and a couple of nearly new ones in budget.
An alternative would be the Kia Proceed GT, not quite as powerful, but they are very good cars, look great too.
Leon Cupra's are a good shout. Loved mine. Will obviously be similar to the Octavia vRS but should be a bit more engaging. Basically a FWD Golf R.An alternative would be the Kia Proceed GT, not quite as powerful, but they are very good cars, look great too.
Silvanus said:
culpz said:
Silvanus said:
Have you had a look at Cupra Leon's? Very similar cars and a couple of nearly new ones in budget.
An alternative would be the Kia Proceed GT, not quite as powerful, but they are very good cars, look great too.
Leon Cupra's are a good shout. Loved mine. Will obviously be similar to the Octavia vRS but should be a bit more engaging. Basically a FWD Golf R.An alternative would be the Kia Proceed GT, not quite as powerful, but they are very good cars, look great too.
Personally I’d go the Skoda VRS over your choices.
In my opinion it’s a better drive than the BMW 320i if slightly less refined and comfortable.
VRS has a good strong engine, more practical and I think the latest model is a really good looking car! I’d probably go DSG as well just to make it easier to live with.
In my opinion it’s a better drive than the BMW 320i if slightly less refined and comfortable.
VRS has a good strong engine, more practical and I think the latest model is a really good looking car! I’d probably go DSG as well just to make it easier to live with.
Belle427 said:
The Leon Cupra is worth a look i think, a newish one was parked next to me yesterday and it looked fantastic.
Nearly new 2.0 Cupra Leon's are out of budget, a PHEV or a 1.5 are just in budget, otherwise it would be looking at cars a few years old. Don't know how flexible the OP is on price and age.Not too much wiggle room on price. I could go older but I’d need to do some research on the issues or reliability.
What is the room’s view on the long term reliability of mild hybrids like the Leon and indeed the similar vRS? I suppose a million minicab driver can’t be wrong in their Priuses (what’s the plural of Prius?).
What is the room’s view on the long term reliability of mild hybrids like the Leon and indeed the similar vRS? I suppose a million minicab driver can’t be wrong in their Priuses (what’s the plural of Prius?).
Edited by Steve vRS on Monday 18th March 17:37
Steve vRS said:
What is the room’s view on the long term reliability of mild hybrids like the Leon and indeed the similar vRS? I suppose a million minicab driver can’t be wrong in their Priuses (what’s the plural of Prius?).
Those minicabs are Toyotas though. Think the proof of all this mild hybrid stuff in all the other manufacturers is yet to come. It'll help sell warranties though.Edited by Steve vRS on Monday 18th March 17:37
Out of interest did you find the 128 too small as we've (half heartedly) toyed with idea of going back from an estate to one of those.
Steve vRS said:
It’s fine 95% of the time but I do a lot of cycling and it’s just a bit small for the bikes in the back. Plus my missus wants a dog….
Thanks. We do a bit of cycling and find they have to fit on rather than in a 3 series so might be no less OK for us.A couple of years ago when Skoda were lending their cars for 48 hour test drives we borrowed an Octavia. It was noticeably bigger although if above if your need then do they still do the Superb 280?
scot_aln said:
Thanks. We do a bit of cycling and find they have to fit on rather than in a 3 series so might be no less OK for us.
A couple of years ago when Skoda were lending their cars for 48 hour test drives we borrowed an Octavia. It was noticeably bigger although if above if your need then do they still do the Superb 280?
A quick look at Autotrader suggests that the 3rd gen Superb Sportline and Laurin & Klement should be well within budget. If you’re feeling bold, the 2nd gen 3.6 V6 Elegance is available for under £10k. 256hp…A couple of years ago when Skoda were lending their cars for 48 hour test drives we borrowed an Octavia. It was noticeably bigger although if above if your need then do they still do the Superb 280?
Alternatively just buy another Octavia & remap it. I believe 310hp is easily achievable, though I’ve not tried with mine.
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