vRS Wagon Driving experiences

[CanberravRS]

Ok... well ive clocked up nearly 4000klms since picking the car up in Late December. Im still grinning from ear to ear.
The wagon shines every day with its capabilities.
Most recently my partner and I drove to Batemans Bay for a day of fishing. I took 3 x 7 foot fishing rods a 50kg fishing kayak, two folding chairs, net, yabbie pump, large tackle bag, bucket, esky and rod holders. Which all bar the rods fit into the immense boot space. With the Centre seat folded down (OPEN) the rods fit in perfectly without touching the passenger seat.
We left at 430am to get to the bay for the morning tide change and i was extremely impressed with the High Beam and fog lamps, as there where numerous kangaroos on or around the road. The Kings highway isnt regarded as a good surface with short overtaking lanes and many off camber corners.

The clyde mountain is a fun bit of road to drive in both directions, and i was lucky enough that there wasnt any traffic on the way down the mountain. This meant i was able to take corners at a good speed. Im really impressed by a FWD car that doesnt feel like a controlled crash under brakes!! and the RS definately feels solid and responsive. (Very BMW like under braking)

Comming back up the mountain in the mid afternoon was a good challenge with many poor drivers and slower cars to contend with. The external temp was showing between 36 and 38 deg on the clyde asscent. We had the Aircon on 17deg with fan blowing madly. Even with the not so aerodynamic kayak on the roof racks, and a fully loaded boot hot outside temps the Skoda performed like a trooper.

This is an amazing car for climbing up mountain roads and cornering. Ive never driven a wagon that is this capable in so many circumstances. The acceleration and torque showed how good this engine is and I didnt have any issues with overtaking. Im really impressed with the Michelin tyres too, they are quiet on cornering and have tremendous grip for a factory tyre.

All in all we got back after a good day trip happy safe and comfortable from the fantastic seats and great aircon.

Its definately a fantastic machine..

[gregozedobe]

Its definitely a fantastic machine..

Sounds like I've chosen the right car to get then (but it is good to have it confirmed by happy owners)

[VW Convert]

The clyde mountain is a fun bit of road to drive in both directions, and i was lucky enough that there wasnt any traffic on the way down the mountain.

Great to read your review, sounds like a great car and you sound as happy as I am with my Jetta!

I took the Jetta down Clyde Mountain some time ago, it's a great drive unless you get stuck behind one of those dead between the ears types in their Corolla or similar that just refuse to move over at any of the almost non existent passing lanes.

Cheers

George

[CanberravRS]

Hehehehe yes i had a few experiences like that and they generally where all SUV drivers that couldnt go around a corner without doing 10klms an hour.
One high end X5 BMW 4wd decided to peee me off majorly by not actually overtaking rather just blocking the overtaking lane!!

I was lucky enought to shoot past him after getting the BOOST powered jump at the start of an uphill overtaking lane after a corner.

[VW Convert]

Hehehehe yes i had a few experiences like that and they generally where all SUV drivers that couldnt go around a corner without doing 10klms an hour.
One high end X5 BMW 4wd decided to peee me off majorly by not actually overtaking rather just blocking the overtaking lane!!

I was lucky enought to shoot past him after getting the BOOST powered jump at the start of an uphill overtaking lane after a corner.

Just love the grunt of that engine! It's a real pearler.

One of your early posts indicated you would be chipping it, after 4,000 KM are you still thinking that way or content with the power of the engine as is?

Cheers

George

[DanSA]

Happy for you mate, sounds like you are really pleased with it. Who needs a SUV anyway??? Like you say , you can get all that in, and still have a fun drive without drinking fuel like a big V8 - sweet..

Bet those Michy Exaltos make a big difference to the handling, lots of friends have them on there RSC's and rave about them. I have Michy PP2's on the Golf and they perform very well.

Not sure what will be coming with my 17"s, time will tell... (waiting , waiting..)

[CanberravRS]

Just love the grunt of that engine! It's a real pearler.

One of your early posts indicated you would be chipping it, after 4,000 KM are you still thinking that way or content with the power of the engine as is?

Cheers

George

Hmmm honestly, i think a squint more in the top end would be nice as the boost does drop off after about 5600 rpm and the chipped ones carry the torque and boost to 7000rpm cut out.

But honestly the power is fantastic and my fuel economy average since owning the car is 7.8lt per hundred, but ive done alot of freeway miles so far. Around town im closer to 10. But considering the fun ive had too.. hehhehehe its great.

[DanSA]

Any pics of said trip?? (and the new motor..)

[CanberravRS]

Ive been slack on pics... as the camera was left at home for the trip and my parthers camera with a few pics was stolen...
So im waiting for a day where i can get some time to clean the car and take some snaps..

wont be far off