New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[bobski]

If you lived around Bathurst as Bobski does then the V6 wouldn't be that bad on fuel. The 103tdi can be improved for not much effort or money.

Weirdly, I've found the fuel is pretty much the same as when we lived in Sydney (admittedly we didn't use the car on the daily grind). Maybe the engine is just getting a bit old.

The Superb is definitely on the list, but AWD isn't necessarily. I'd only be going for the Scout to get on the odd beach or the occasional dirt track while visiting the neighbours. However, the Scout will need to be moderately enjoyable to drive, I don't see the point paying around $40k for a car that I don't enjoy driving.

The 135KW diesel might come to Aus in the Scout, so that is a possibility if the price is right. But the lower output is reasonable enough too once she's up and going.

Of course, keeping the VRS would be the most financially sensible thing to do (and maybe put some smaller rims on as suggested)

[brad]

Of course, keeping the VRS would be the most financially sensible thing to do (and maybe put some smaller rims on as suggested)

If you want to try some 16"s (which will fit the Mk2 vRS), I have a set. Nobody wants to buy them - even for $170, so you can give them a trial & pay if you like them.

[bobski]

If you want to try some 16"s (which will fit the Mk2 vRS), I have a set. Nobody wants to buy them - even for $170, so you can give them a trial & pay if you like them.

Thanks for the offer Brad. That sounds far too sensible for my liking