Mk1 Skoda Octavia vRS - Hot Hatch Bargain! [Cheap Thrills Ep. 2] (feat. Dreams2Drive)
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Mk1 Skoda Octavia vRS - Hot Hatch Bargain! [Cheap Thrills Ep. 2] (feat. Dreams2Drive)
Hello guys, welcome back to Car Obsession, and welcome to another episode of Cheap Thrills, the series in which I sniff out fun that cars that don't cost the earth. More specifically, they need to be £5,000 or under, and need to be able to paint a smile on your face.
Episode 2 brings sensible performance from the Czech Republic, courtesy of the Skoda Octavia vRS. The model used for this video is the Mk1, although a Mk2 is also available for under £5,000. The Mk1 uses a 1.8 litre turbocharged four cylinder petrol engine which produces 180hp and 235Nm of torque, meaning 0-62mph comes in 7.9 seconds, and the top speed is 144mph.
Thanks to its reserved looks and turn of speed, not only was it the fastest production car Skoda had made, but it was also one of the weapons of choice the UK's police force. Nowadays you can pick them up for almost silly money, but should you? I got behind the wheel to find out, thanks to fellow UA-camr and Mk1 Octy owner, Chris from Dreams2Drive - check out his channel here: / @dreams2drive450
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Good evening guys, and welcome to episode 2 of 'Cheap Thrills', the series in which I prove you don't need to break the bank to have fun. This time I feature a Mk1 Octavia vRS, which may just be of the biggest hot hatch bargains out there.
Had mine 6 years now, paid £1600 for it back then. Plenty of poke, cheap maintenance. I like the old school look of them. Whats not to like
I had a vRS for around 2 and half years, only just sold it for £1000 to fund an E39 530i. Always wanted to own one since seeing them back in the mid 2000s in the WRC. Bargain for the new owner, fitted 3 MTB in the back with the seats down whilst shocking a few Fiesta ST and MX5 drivers on the B roads. Get one whilst they are cheap, you wont be disappointed.
Mind that Costa boys I know what that cup holder is like ha
I've always liked the look of them & would like to take one out for a spin. I have a 2003 mk4 golf 1.8t 180bhp 6 speed. I fitted a set of leather Recaros to it the other day & it's made such a difference to the driving experience.
Great car Aaron. Tough as old boots…
Yeah quite roomy cars almost as roomy as Mondeos I was driving over a decade but suspension, refinement and supportive seats are much better in the Mondeo.
I've always loved this gen and the mk3. You get decent performance and plenty of practicality. That mpg on a run is surprising I've watched few of these guys videos before
There was a great crying out, and they did say "Dual Mass Flywheel" 😂😂😂
Yeah, which turned out to be pointless as Chris had already said what a DMF was before that and I hadn't realised 😅🤦♂️. Thanks for watching David 👍🏽.
Was the best 4 cylinder i ever owned. Now onto larger and quicker things. Paid 1200 for mine. Had a few mods that took it to 230bhp. Sounded great.
Does anyone know if its possible to get the wing / spoiler the dude got on this vRS? It looks amazing!
Yeah u can get the wing still.also others have fitted evo and scooby ones .with some messing about
When u panned to the back at the beginning,the spoiler looked like it had a bad repair in the middle?? Also drive it with traction control off cause its a lot better
The spoiler has got a bad repair, it happened not too long before the filming day and Chris hadn't been able to get it sorted. Thanks for watching.
I'm driving a 16 plate diesel Octavia at 145,000miles the electric water pump stopped working so I just keep the internal heater metrix open to make sure it doesn't overheat with fan on low.
just got mine done with 284bhp345nm with a hybrid k04 and a couple more mods, I'm more and more in love with this car ❤️ the adrenaline this old little rockets can give is really cool!
Hi mate, happy to hear you're enjoying the car, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.
Nice review . I'm on my 2nd one. My favourite car I've owned, had all sorts including stuff supposedly much better. Best blend of performance, space, economy, comfort, affordability out there for me. I even prefer it to the MK2 LE I had! Mines std, but tempted to get another one and put some nice appropriate mods on it.
Hi there, thanks for watching 👍🏽. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the car!
Such fun cars Can't wait to get my Mk1 Octavia back 🙄
Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment 👍🏽.
Yes the non vrs 4wd turbo has 150bhp standard unfortunately.
Tyre size
Hi there, I believe they are 225/40/18 - thanks for watching.
it ain`t gonna be a bargain now...............everybody will be after 1 😏😏😏😏
#WorstKeptSecret 😬😂
Just brought mine 2003 petrol Vrs at 95k miles at £1750.
Love it already has some work done to it with coil overs and a carboniod cold air intake
Loved it when I had my mk1 vrs lovely solid quick car I regret selling it, actually got 150 out of it completely standard!
150mph or 150k 😂 when I saw this video I started going through the classifieds. I had a mk1 Leon fr 1.9 TDI so I'm familiar with that era of VAG. What extra servicing is needed apart from the cambelt and water pump.?
Hi Ken, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.
Just make sure it's been serviced at the correct times. Door latches can be an issue as they are common fault on VAG cars. Beyond that, nothing else that springs to mind. Thanks for watching pal.
@@CarObsession thanks man. Maybe a review of the Leon Cupra R Bam would be great to watch. Looking forward to your next video. 😎
@@superthierry1 I actually wanted to buy one years ago (I test drove it and everything) but couldn't get the finance to work. I then came close to buying one before I bought my Mk2 Leon Cupra, but I wanted something a bit more modern. I do really like the Mk1 Cupra Rs, though, especially the way how they look.
Thought you didn't like these haha?
What gave you that impression?
Great video love thee..the rear spoiler sets it off nicely gives it more presence. Two questions.
Can a 6 Speed gearbox be “easily” fitted and how much to parts and labour. 2nd k04 turbo upgrade again how much for parts and labour. Thanks for the responses..👍🏾
1) Yes it can be fitted, the ease comes down to the skill set of the person carrying out the work. You'll the parts as well - clutch, flywheel, hubs, driveshafts etc.
2) the downpipe and exhaust will need upgrading. It's hard to give an exact figure as it comes down to the parts you're using. I've seen replica K04 turbos for £250, can't comment on their longevity though.
Ultimately, it is possible on both counts, but it comes down to how much you're prepared to spend or the time you want to put in.
@@dreams2drive450 ah great many thanks. I owned a Mk1 Leon TDI fr 150 and I'm so accustomed to a 6 speed manual. The extra gear at 70mph makes the difference. Maybe make a video on the above mentioned of what one can do with the Octavia Vrs as it seems like a great project for "little" outlay. Thanks again 👍🏿👍🏿😎
great car and performance for a low outlay
Yup, you're right there Paul, thanks for watching 👍🏽.
I love mine, so much I got two of them. One at stage 2 (230/240bhp), and the other is a fully spec'd out from factory and completely OEM (Factory Maxidot Digital Cluster, TMC, & Skoda Auto Satnav, Factory Fitted Xenons, Factory OEM Half Leather Heated Seats, Rear Parking Sensors, Cruise Control, Factory Arm Rest).
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