181 reg cars...

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Elisha Pitiful Sunspot wrote: »

Got my very own 181 today. insignia Grand Sport Elite with all the bells and whistles. Delighted with it.

Whats the new one like? My oul lad has the last model and was wondering what the new one is like

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Liv Steep Predator wrote: »

Whats the new one like? My oul lad has the last model and was wondering what the new one is like

Sleek, nifty (even though I dropped down from 2l diesel to the 1.5 petrol), handles really well and the spec is fantastic. Solid build and great space in it. Worth his while getting a test drive just to get the feel of it.

AMKC

Doddles88 wrote: »

What colour?

It was a maroon red.

AMKC

Elisha Pitiful Sunspot wrote: »

Got my very own 181 today. insignia Grand Sport Elite with all the bells and whistles. Delighted with it.

Well wear. Any pics? I think its the most stylish car in its class and certainly one of the newest.

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AMKC wrote: »

Well wear. Any pics? I think its the most stylish car in its class and certainly one of the newest.

I'm afraid I'm not into the old digital photos.

TheDriver

Liv Steep Predator wrote: »

Whats the new one like? My oul lad has the last model and was wondering what the new one is like

I hope the reliability is better than previous model, nearly everyone I know who has one has nothing but trouble

AMKC

Elisha Pitiful Sunspot wrote: »

I'm afraid I'm not into the old digital photos.

Never to old to learn. Your local library might even have courses on how to use a digital camera it that interests you.

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TheDriver wrote: »

I hope the reliability is better than previous model, nearly everyone I know who has one has nothing but trouble

Nonsense. I have had them for many years and never a single issue with any of them.

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TheDriver wrote: »

I hope the reliability is better than previous model, nearly everyone I know who has one has nothing but trouble

My dad bought his in 2014 brand new, never had a single issue with it. His previous car was also an insignia he bought brand new in 2009, never had an issue with that either. Both 2l diesels. Both have done 100k

NyOmnishambles

This morning

Skoda Citygo in red

VW Polo in Silver, the Polo is a good looking car imo

TheDriver

Elisha Pitiful Sunspot wrote: »

Nonsense. I have had them for many years and never a single issue with any of them.

Fair enough but I know 5 people who have one: 2 engine failures (non repairable), 1 litany of electrical problems, 1 turbo/clutch/pumps and 1 which seems to be fine. All in the 11-14 bracket. A quick google suggests these 5 appear to be typical.

JohnBoy26

Elisha Pitiful Sunspot wrote: »

Nonsense. I have had them for many years and never a single issue with any of them.

they were pure garbage tbh, very troublesome yokes.

The new model looks nice and hopefully is a big improvement on the old one.

grogi

TheDriver wrote: »

Fair enough but I know 5 people who have one: 2 engine failures (non repairable), 1 litany of electrical problems, 1 turbo/clutch/pumps and 1 which seems to be fine. All in the 11-14 bracket. A quick google suggests these 5 appear to be typical.

None of them had issues with the gearbox?! That is simply unbelievable...
But I guess the engine failed on them without proper oil pressure before that.

Razor Russ

Seen quite a nice Ford Kuga today in an orange like colour. Reg was up at 181-D-135xx. Pleanty of new cars around Dublin this year.

ongarite

181-CN reg new model A7 in work today
Fantastic looking machine, beautiful alloys on it.

Try and get a photo tomorrow.

Odyssey 2005

Mrs.Odysseys parents got a 181 Skoda Octavia the other day. Jesus they are a huge improvement on the previous incarnation. This is their 3rd one and by far the nicest.;)

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Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

Mrs.Odysseys parents got a 181 Skoda Octavia the other day. Jesus they are a huge improvement on the previous incarnation. This is their 3rd one and by far the nicest.;)

Do you know what spec they got. Active is the base followed by Ambition, Style and the top of the line L&K. I got the Ambition and it's not bad at all considering the Octavia is always going to be a practical rather than exciting car.

Odyssey 2005

Think it's an ambition,sat nav,reverse camera,auto fold mirrors. Really like the front of them. I'm a skoda head though.

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Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

Think it's an ambition,sat nav,reverse camera,auto fold mirrors. Really like the front of them. I'm a skoda head though.

Yeah, that sounds like the Ambition alright. I have it two weeks now and love it. I was looking for a more spacious car than my Mazda 3 hatchback. Very practical family car, can't beat that boot, swallows the buggy and other gear with space to spare for shopping etc.

Stephen Strange

I'm a fan of the new octavia, looks fairly slick!

I'm just after buying the Fabia Monte Carlo. It's only a 1l DSG, so nothing terribly exciting, but for city driving it should be grand!

AMKC

Stephen Strange wrote: »

I'm a fan of the new octavia, looks fairly slick!

I'm just after buying the Fabia Monte Carlo. It's only a 1l DSG, so nothing terribly exciting, but for city driving it should be grand!

Brand new or second hand?

Stephen Strange

AMKC wrote: »

Brand new or second hand?

New one, waiting on it at the moment. Its a 5 or 6 week wait.

Autosport

Saw another 181 E class Merc and by god it’s a beautiful car. Looks well in black

Autosport

Stephen Strange wrote: »

New one, waiting on it at the moment. Its a 5 or 6 week wait.

Best of luck with it and pop up a few pics when you can

Odyssey 2005

Stephen Strange wrote: »

I'm a fan of the new octavia, looks fairly slick!

I'm just after buying the Fabia Monte Carlo. It's only a 1l DSG, so nothing terribly exciting, but for city driving it should be grand!

DSG... lovely jobbie :cool:. They drive themselves
Well wear when it lands.

Rusky rusky

Picked up my petrol dsg vw golf estate after a 12 week wait. Nice!

Casati

Lennon Obnoxious Mace wrote: »

Yeah, that sounds like the Ambition alright. I have it two weeks now and love it. I was looking for a more spacious car than my Mazda 3 hatchback. Very practical family car, can't beat that boot, swallows the buggy and other gear with space to spare for shopping etc.

If it has sat nav standard then it’s a Style. Style also has 17in alloys, dual zone climate, auto dimming mirror and more chrome

Odyssey 2005

Casati wrote: »

If it has sat nav standard then it’s a Style. Style also has 17in alloys, dual zone climate, auto dimming mirror and more chrome

That's the one. Love the flat screen:cool:.a bastard to keep clean though I'd say.

jca

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

That's the one. Love the flat screen:cool:.a bastard to keep clean though I'd say.

I've given up on mine at this stage!!

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Casati wrote: »

If it has sat nav standard then it’s a Style. Style also has 17in alloys, dual zone climate, auto dimming mirror and more chrome

Ah I missed the sat Nav bit

Agent_47

Picked up a 181MH Fiesta Titanium 1 litre eco boost as a daily driver, we are now a diesel free household, that itself is a relief.

RedorDead

ongarite wrote: »

181-CN reg new model A7 in work today
Fantastic looking machine, beautiful alloys on it.

Try and get a photo tomorrow.

Definitely not the new model A7 - they're not out yet.

AMKC

Seen a black 181-OY Ford Kuga today and a white 181-KE Ford Transit minibus that the local Kare centre just took delivery of.

Buffman

Anyone got any guesses as to what might have lead to the demise of this Fabia after a month on the road? Looks fairly OK.

Skoda Fabia 181 1.2 MPI For parts

https://www.donedeal.ie/damagedcars-for-sale/skoda-fabia-181-1-2-mpi-for-parts/17893475

AMKC

Seen five 181 cars today and three of them were Hyundai's two Tucsons one in a navy colour and the other a grey and the third one was a black i30 fastback. Also seen a blue Audi A3 saloon and a grey Peugeot 5008 .

bazz26

Buffman wrote: »

Anyone got any guesses as to what might have lead to the demise of this Fabia after a month on the road? Looks fairly OK.

https://www.donedeal.ie/damagedcars-for-sale/skoda-fabia-181-1-2-mpi-for-parts/17893475

Flood damage?

Razor Russ

Buffman wrote: »

Anyone got any guesses as to what might have lead to the demise of this Fabia after a month on the road? Looks fairly OK.

https://www.donedeal.ie/damagedcars-for-sale/skoda-fabia-181-1-2-mpi-for-parts/17893475

Very strange. No obvious physical damage either. Looks a bit rough for a 4 week old car. Even if it was major mechanical or flood damage surely it would be insured to repair and sell as a normal car. An alternate reason: a difficult divorce ?

bazz26

A flood damaged car wouldn't be repaired imo, water gets into the electrics so unless every wiring loom, etc were replaced you would end up with lots of electrical problems down the road. Insurance company would just sign it off as an economical write off. That car could have been submerged due to recent storms.

delly

Insurance and tax disk still in place, which indicates to me that the owner wasn't able to retrieve them, so my guess would be flood related.

MarkN

delly wrote: »

Insurance and tax disk still in place, which indicates to me that the owner wasn't able to retrieve them, so my guess would be flood related.

And who puts an air freshener into a brand new car? Sure the new smell is nearly the best bit!!

colm_mcm

Back windows are probably windey which is prob why the front windows aren’t open.

TCP/IP

More than likely they realized what a pile of crap they bought and wanted rid.

colm_mcm

If it’s 181 it’s not 1.2

MidMan25

Stephen Strange wrote: »

I'm a fan of the new octavia, looks fairly slick!

I'm just after buying the Fabia Monte Carlo. It's only a 1l DSG, so nothing terribly exciting, but for city driving it should be grand!

I have the Fabia Monte Carlo with the 1.2 TSI 110bhp for 2.5 years. It's a fine car and the engine is nice, apparently the new 1.0 TSI is meant to be nicer though! What colour did you go for?

Replacing it with a new Octavia VRS 245 when it finally decides to arrive :pac:3 months and counting.

Stephen Strange

MidMan25 wrote: »

I have the Fabia Monte Carlo with the 1.2 TSI 110bhp for 2.5 years. It's a fine car and the engine is nice, apparently the new 1.0 TSI is meant to be nicer though! What colour did you go for?

Replacing it with a new Octavia VRS 245 when it finally decides to arrive :pac:3 months and counting.

Good to hear! Nice call on the vrs (my next one hopefully!) I went with Red, I think it looks well with the glass roof and black alloys.

colm_mcm wrote: »

If it’s 181 it’s not 1.2

I've seen a few 181 1.2 fabias advertised. I just assumed it was old stock.

Buffman

Ye, my initial thought was flood damage, but unless it was salt water I would've thought it wouldn't be beyond economical repair.

colm_mcm wrote: »

If it’s 181 it’s not 1.2

Still available according to http://www.skoda.ie/models/fabia/fabia/fabia-engine-comparison

colm_mcm

TSI though. Doubt you’d get that in a base model and there’d be a badge on the back?

MidMan25

Stephen Strange wrote: »

Good to hear! Nice call on the vrs (my next one hopefully!) I went with Red, I think it looks well with the glass roof and black alloys.



I've seen a few 181 1.2 fabias advertised. I just assumed it was old stock.

Love that red! Was torn between that and white for the VRS. Went with white in the end.

JoeA3

It has to be flood damage, especially likely after the last few weeks of incessant miserable weather. Loads of cars were written off here in Galway a few weeks ago in the floods. A guy I know of found his recently acquired 171 Mondeo swimming in an underground carpark!

colm_mcm

There were 2 1.2 hatchbacks registered and one was red!