Hi Guys,
Maybe someone with experience can help.
I currently own a 05 Skoda Oct VRS (1.8t 180bhp), It's a mint car with 32k on the clock and i really enjoy driving it.
I chose the Octavia because its grown up (things change when your 30
)
The problem is I'm starting to enjoy car maintenance and its slowly developing into a hobby (I have even booked myself a evening class).
The problem is the Octavia is hard to work on, it's big, heavy, parts are expensive (VW parts bin), everything is over engineered and you need three tools just to take off a mirror
Everything is electronic - take the seat out = warning light on the dash
take the steering wheel off = warning light on dash
fit air intakes = car goes into limp mode
you catch my drift :
I have recently been thinking of trading the VRS for a fiesta ST (150bhp).... for a number of reasons
- The fiesta would make a fun track day car (I guess)
- I assume it's easier to work on
- it's just as invisible as the Skoda
- Things are cheaper and it's easier to take apart
Does anyone see the method in the madness OR am I being a tool (i have ruled out a 182 clio bacuse i have heard they are hard to work on AND unreliable)
Any input would be apprciated, maybe my theory is totally wrong!
Ohh and being 30 driving a fiesta hmmmm i'm not so sure
Petr