Skoda RS or Merc Kompressor (C class)??

navin · 19th January 2005, 11:04

BTW with 97 octane in my tank can skoda upchip the RS?

lamborghini · 19th January 2005, 15:17

the c220 cdi i faster then the c200k in 0-60 and 0-100 but not in top speed
the skoda RS is an out and out performance car while the merc is a rich boys executive performnce car .
anyway
i really do think the c220cdi is a better buy then the c200k
it has the looks and the power but untill i have to go to office wearing a formal suit and all, its the RS for me

islero · 19th January 2005, 16:03

No comparison, RS obviously.

RX135 · 19th January 2005, 16:39

I doubt if I ever will prefer Bajaj over Honda. Ditto here.

Nothing beats Merc. It's not just about performance, it's the perfection. There can be a competition between Merc and BMW, but not between Merc and Skoda. Just class apart!

Sahil · 19th January 2005, 19:13

Performance is not everything that i look for in a car. Yes it does play a vital role but u cant really compare a Skoda to a Merc imo. The RS is a good performed no doubt ... but what happens when u r performer goes a bit wonky on the road? atleast the safety features of the C-class come into play then. The car is loaded with airbags from all corners to keep ur safe. Besides even the comfort and ride u get in a C-class is beyond compare to that of a octavia.

tHe uNknOwN · 19th January 2005, 19:39

Anyday the merc for me!!!

Are u guys nuts to choose the skoda to the merc...???
:WTF:

Ok, if it was an evo or something which had that performance, then o.k... but the rs to a merc...blah..

amit · 19th January 2005, 23:16

tough one there. I personally would buy a diesel merc over a petrol one anyday. So choosing between the two i think i would go for the RS. But, the status and image you get with a merc is unbeatable- at least in India.
hmmmm...i going to go and think over this.

joel · 20th January 2005, 01:14

i wud go for the rs coz its cheaper to buy,cheaper spares,and all the power is put on track and is not a promise! instead of buying a merc i'd rather buy 2 rs..

raihan · 20th January 2005, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by tHe uNknOwN

Anyday the merc for me!!!

Are u guys nuts to choose the skoda to the merc...???

Ok, if it was an evo or something which had that performance, then o.k... but the rs to a merc...blah..

Hey read one of the earlier post by an actual Merc owner (Nitroux) after drivin the RS he said "the RS just blew the white elephant out the window" Now that says somethin ab. the RS doesn't it?

cheers,
R

Rehaan · 20th January 2005, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by raihan

cheers,
R

Hey man,

This board aint big enough for the both of us

Kidding....but maybe you should find another way to sign ur name before it causes some confusion!

cya
R

raihan · 20th January 2005, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

Hey man,

This board aint big enough for the both of us

Kidding....but maybe you should find another way to sign ur name before it causes some confusion!

cya
R

see thats why I dont use cya

Shan2nu · 20th January 2005, 12:01

The Merc is the better car here, no doubt. But right now, i'm looking at performance, which the Merc doesn't have. RS for me.

Handling wise i would prefer the Merc, the RS is FWD and all FWDs have their limitations when it comes to handling. Rationally speaking, this comparison makes no sense, the Merc is a totally diff car from the RS.

Shan2nu

raihan · 20th January 2005, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Rationally speaking, this comparison makes no sense, the Merc is a totally diff car from the RS.

Shan2nu

Now why'd u say that? if I were buying a car which had a 150bhp & $$ not being a criteria I'd definitely compare the two.
my vote is for the RS thou

cheers,
Rai

Rtech · 20th January 2005, 12:52

I'd buy 2 vRS's, so when one is getting its oil changed, I use the other!

But seriously, even if we disregard the initial purchase cost, one only needs to see the crap GTO and other C class owners have gone through with their cars to make you vote for the RS.

ajmat · 20th January 2005, 13:23

After seeing the stock RS hold its own with other modified cars in the drag event - it lost but by not much of a margin, I'm sold !

View Poll Results: Skoda RS or C class Kompressor
Skoda RS	63	68.48%
C Class Kompressor	30	32.61%
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19th January 2005, 11:04	#16
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,199 Thanked: 9,306 Times	BTW with 97 octane in my tank can skoda upchip the RS?
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19th January 2005, 15:17	#17
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	the c220 cdi i faster then the c200k in 0-60 and 0-100 but not in top speed the skoda RS is an out and out performance car while the merc is a rich boys executive performnce car . anyway i really do think the c220cdi is a better buy then the c200k it has the looks and the power but untill i have to go to office wearing a formal suit and all, its the RS for me
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19th January 2005, 16:03	#18
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	No comparison, RS obviously.
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19th January 2005, 16:39	#19
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	I doubt if I ever will prefer Bajaj over Honda. Ditto here. Nothing beats Merc. It's not just about performance, it's the perfection. There can be a competition between Merc and BMW, but not between Merc and Skoda. Just class apart!
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19th January 2005, 19:13	#20
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Performance is not everything that i look for in a car. Yes it does play a vital role but u cant really compare a Skoda to a Merc imo. The RS is a good performed no doubt ... but what happens when u r performer goes a bit wonky on the road? atleast the safety features of the C-class come into play then. The car is loaded with airbags from all corners to keep ur safe. Besides even the comfort and ride u get in a C-class is beyond compare to that of a octavia.
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19th January 2005, 19:39	#21
tHe uNknOwN Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ...on the move Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	Anyday the merc for me!!! Are u guys nuts to choose the skoda to the merc...??? :WTF: Ok, if it was an evo or something which had that performance, then o.k... but the rs to a merc...blah..
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19th January 2005, 23:16	#22
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	tough one there. I personally would buy a diesel merc over a petrol one anyday. So choosing between the two i think i would go for the RS. But, the status and image you get with a merc is unbeatable- at least in India. hmmmm...i going to go and think over this.
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20th January 2005, 01:14	#23
joel Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	i wud go for the rs coz its cheaper to buy,cheaper spares,and all the power is put on track and is not a promise! instead of buying a merc i'd rather buy 2 rs..
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20th January 2005, 12:01	#27
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	The Merc is the better car here, no doubt. But right now, i'm looking at performance, which the Merc doesn't have. RS for me. Handling wise i would prefer the Merc, the RS is FWD and all FWDs have their limitations when it comes to handling. Rationally speaking, this comparison makes no sense, the Merc is a totally diff car from the RS. Shan2nu
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20th January 2005, 12:52	#29
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	I'd buy 2 vRS's, so when one is getting its oil changed, I use the other! But seriously, even if we disregard the initial purchase cost, one only needs to see the crap GTO and other C class owners have gone through with their cars to make you vote for the RS.
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20th January 2005, 13:23	#30
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,866 Thanked: 27,981 Times View My Garage	After seeing the stock RS hold its own with other modified cars in the drag event - it lost but by not much of a margin, I'm sold !
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