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Skoda Octavia 1.8T 150bhp - Opinions

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  • 14-02-2007 1:07pm
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    AlanD
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    Hi,

    thinking of bringing one of these in from the UK. Nicely specc'd, with climate, nice stereo and just enough power.

    Any major issues with this engine apart from the usual coil issues?

    Any general opinions on the car? This would be a 2001/2002 version.


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    bazz26
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    AlanD wrote:
    Hi,

    thinking of bringing one of these in from the UK. Nicely specc'd, with climate, nice stereo and just enough power.

    Any major issues with this engine apart from the usual coil issues?

    Any general opinions on the car? This would be a 2001/2002 version.

    They are pretty scarce in the UK too. Seen one or two over here, the 150bhp verison is the same engine found in the basic VW Golf MkIV GTi. Think they only came in one trim level - Laurin & Klement which had everything. Look like a normal Octavia from the outside.

    Alot more common is the Octavia vRS which had the same engine but with the ECU mapped to 180bhp as standard. Quick car and are cheap enough in the UK. They are easily identified by the small body kit, rear boot spoiler, 17"/18" alloy wheels and vRS badges. Down side is that they are popular with thieves so unless you have it well hidden and locked up at night it might be better to seek out the 1.8T Laurin & Klement model instead.


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    Anan1
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    I think there was also a 4WD version, with the 150bhp engine but with relatively standard trim.


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    omega man
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    The vRS MKI 180 wasnt the 150 remapped. Its a modified version of the 1.8T alright but i think it had a bigger turbo. I would say go for a vRS MKI but if you were to go for the 150 get the L&K alright but a UK vrs should have good spec also.


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    bazz26
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    omega man wrote:
    The vRS MKI 180 wasnt the 150 remapped. Its a modified version of the 1.8T alright but i think it had a bigger turbo.

    Didn't know that, thought it was just simply a different ECU mapping.

    Apologies to the OP for being slightly off topic again but was the 225bhp version of the 1.8T in the Audi TT and Leon Cupra R have a remap or larger turbo again?


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    AlanD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,495 ✭✭✭AlanD


    That's ok Bazz....

    I think the major plus for this engine for me is that it's used in so many cars that it should be reliable enough. Hopefully I can find one.

    Briskoda seems to have only good to say about it.


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    Dilbert75
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    Have you seen this for sale on Briskoda? Currently in Dublin too (though on UK plates). Looks immaculate - some shine. If I had the spons, I'd buy it.


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    AlanD
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    I saw that car on carzone alright. Not my cup of tea though......don't like modified cars of any sort, engine or body.

    This one is probably well looked after, but 200bhp isn't what I want to bring the young lad to the creche.


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    Dilbert75
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    Fair enough, 150bhp should just about cover that....:D


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    AlanD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,495 ✭✭✭AlanD


    Dilbert75 wrote:
    Fair enough, 150bhp should just about cover that....:D
    it's only a second car I'm looking for, to go to the creche, the shops and that's it really.

    A 1.1 hatch would do of course, but I want something with a bit more poke to shave that half a second off my time from here to the creche


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