I thought I wanted a Octavia VRS/Scirocco R...bought an S4

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I think I'm going to upgrade my 09 plate VRS to a new VRS but I'm torn between the petrol and diesel model. One thing I have decided is that I'm going to get an auto rather than the manual I have now. I have a 170bhp diesel at the moment but my annual mileage has gone down to about 10000. Is it going to be that much more to get a petrol and have the additionally BHP?
 
I have to admit I'm still finding it hard to find good examples.

I have however on the other hand seen a few Scirocco R DSG's which were always a second choice. I didn't realise the Scirocco had stopped production. Really loved my 140 but it didn't have enough poke.
 
Moeks said:
I have a MK3 Octavia vRS and have done for just under 3 years. So far it has been great, I really can't fault it in any substantial way, not compared to it's price appropriate competition anyway. The LCD in mine looks a little small and old by today's standards but the facelift has put a larger one in, although I don't actually like the look of the facelift from the front as much, bit too busy now imo. Mine is a petrol version with DSG, I have driven the diesel and it's quite a different car, the diesel just drives like a diesel really, the petrol feels like something a bit more special than a standard Octavia and is quite a bit quicker than the diesel. I would recommend.
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I agree on the face lift model, I do not prefer the split headlight cluster. Luckily my price range is keeping me out of that.
 
Well today I threw a spanner in the works. Went to see a Scirocco R that I'd been eyeing up and there was an Audi S4. Pretty sure it ticked boxes I didn't originally have. 333HP and all the mod cons I want. I think my outlook may have changed.
 
Cristian said:
They are great engines (I assume you mean the B8), capable of ridiculous performance (read 450bhp with a remap, or 500bhp with 2K worth of bolt-ons from MRC) should you desire.

However, bear in mind it is a big, heavy, 4wd car with a supercharged engine. Economy is... not particularly stellar. Expect a 50% + decrease from your current car. I currently have an A4 B8 3.0tdi quattro and it's noticeably thirstier than the previous 3L diesels I had due to the extra weight and 4wd drivetrain. My dad has a 2.0 tdi MK3 Octavia and you can certainly notice the near 500kg difference between the two cars, although the Audi has an obvious advantage in terms of grip.
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Yes its the B8, anything newer in that bracket becomes silly money.

It has definitely made me think. Gonna take a few days to ponder. MPG isn't really an issue any more due to the reduced mileage I do.
 
£20K for a 3.5 year old car but its a lot of car. Looking at some older models though they seem to hold there value longer term which is always a good sign.

Adaptive Cruise Control I'm not sure of I've had it a lot with the cars at work and I cant get on with it which is frustrating as most people love it. I must find it hard to give it up control as I rarely use Cruise Control either.
 
So yesterday I spent 5 hours of test driving and negotiating and can say I am now the owner of an S4 (pics to follow). Very happy with my deal, I think in the end the sale man was happy to see the back of me. I don't think I've ever drove a car that puts a bigger smiler on my face.
 
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