is SKODA RS 7L a good buy?

esteem_lover · 25th August 2008, 16:52

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Originally Posted by redsfx

If it is such a bad deal then why am I not able to find any RSs in the market?

That is probably because most of the RSs change hands within the friends' circles, only the unsaleable or owner in a hurry comes out to a dealer.

Guna · 25th August 2008, 16:57

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Originally Posted by redsfx

If it is such a bad deal then why am I not able to find any RSs in the market?

One of my friend who owns an RS claimes that there are only 4 of them sold in Bangalore! Not sure how true it is. Or it must be some special edition of RS he owns.

JayD · 25th August 2008, 17:03

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Originally Posted by Guna

One of my friend who owns an RS claimes that there are only 4 of them sold in Bangalore! Not sure how true it is. Or it must be some special edition of RS he owns.

He probably owns the RS combi!!

There were no 'Special Editions' for the RS!

redsfx · 26th August 2008, 10:00

Some good news might be around the corner.

Guna · 26th August 2008, 10:16

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Originally Posted by JayD

He probably owns the RS combi!!

There were no 'Special Editions' for the RS!

No his is not a staion wagon version of RS. I have seen his car.

abhinav.gupta88 · 26th August 2008, 10:36

The suspension is hard
You cant sit in the same position for a long drive
you have to get out of it for a while ( Atleast with me)

Screwdriva · 26th August 2008, 10:52

It's shocking how many people take their cars to manufacturer dealers, reproduce their information here, and claim to know about cars.

I don't own an RS. I don't even know a Skoda. But I did own a Jetta 1.8T Turbo (same car, different body, different badge) and I'll tell you that it's not an easy car to maintain. The biggest problem these cars have are the ignition components and their water pumps.

I also faced experiences with some electricals. All in all, I'd say the 1.8T engine is not frugal enough, not reliable enough for this country. Go with the 1.9Tdi and make it look an RS

sajid33 · 26th August 2008, 12:46

hey man ! If u got the moolaah, and if it is the car of your dreams , go for it , i know its easy to just sit and say anything, but i feel skoda's quality is top notch, and lets hope there's no major fault in car , moreover you can get it checked by an auth skoda dealer, who would assist you.

ajmat · 26th August 2008, 17:11

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he biggest problem these cars have are the ignition components and their water pumps.

ignition components - yes- the coil packs are fragile earlier ones much so
water pumps - pre 2004 cars had a plastic impeller which split or disintegrated, the RS's in India are after that era so are safe (I hope!)

redsfx · 28th August 2008, 00:04

Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Post Edited. Smilie usage is restricted to two per post on Team-BHP. Please refrain from using excessive smilies.

I just picked up my Yellow RS today at 10 pm. Its an awesome ride in mint stock condition. I have rarely experienced this kind of exhiliration in a car but this comes packed with raw raw raw power. I love the gadgetry. Need to figure the buttons and switches tomorrow morning.

Cheers

shuvd · 28th August 2008, 05:24

Finally

!!! Congratulations Redsfx. Welcome to the turbo petrol club. Happy driving! Now, as is the norm I start shouting for pics pics pics

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akshay4587 · 28th August 2008, 05:40

@RedSfx Congrats
Post some pics of your ride

I guess its time to change your ALias from Redsfx>>>Yellow VRS

redsfx · 28th August 2008, 10:14

Thanks guys. Just drove the car to work and it flies. Before I knew it I was in office. Only problem I really faced with the car is
1.) Too many people drooling around the car
2.) Many many jealous faces around.

Any ideas how to solve these problems?

Will post the pics by this weekend max.

Cheers

Fountainheader · 28th August 2008, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsfx

Thanks guys. Just drove the car to work and it flies. Before I knew it I was in office. Only problem I really faced with the car is
1.) Too many people drooling around the car
2.) Many many jealous faces around.

Any ideas how to solve these problems?

Will post the pics by this weekend max.

Cheers

Congrats on the new ride. I guess these problems can never be resolved

How much did you pay for it ? And did you buy it from Chennai ?

redsfx · 28th August 2008, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

Congrats on the new ride. I guess these problems can never be resolved

How much did you pay for it ? And did you buy it from Chennai ?

Thanks dude. I paid close to 7 inclusive of all the other expenses such as paying the guy who helped me get the car etc. The car is from Chennai.

And btw is the alpine in the RS ipod compatible. What do I do or get to get my ipod to work with the alpine?

26th August 2008, 10:00	#94
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Some good news might be around the corner.
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26th August 2008, 10:36	#96
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	The suspension is hard You cant sit in the same position for a long drive you have to get out of it for a while ( Atleast with me)
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26th August 2008, 10:52	#97
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/ Bombay Posts: 582 Thanked: 527 Times View My Garage	It's shocking how many people take their cars to manufacturer dealers, reproduce their information here, and claim to know about cars. I don't own an RS. I don't even know a Skoda. But I did own a Jetta 1.8T Turbo (same car, different body, different badge) and I'll tell you that it's not an easy car to maintain. The biggest problem these cars have are the ignition components and their water pumps. I also faced experiences with some electricals. All in all, I'd say the 1.8T engine is not frugal enough, not reliable enough for this country. Go with the 1.9Tdi and make it look an RS
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26th August 2008, 12:46	#98
sajid33 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: muzaffar nagar (u.p.) Posts: 154 Thanked: 72 Times	hey man ! If u got the moolaah, and if it is the car of your dreams , go for it , i know its easy to just sit and say anything, but i feel skoda's quality is top notch, and lets hope there's no major fault in car , moreover you can get it checked by an auth skoda dealer, who would assist you.
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28th August 2008, 00:04	#100
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Post Edited. Smilie usage is restricted to two per post on Team-BHP. Please refrain from using excessive smilies. I just picked up my Yellow RS today at 10 pm. Its an awesome ride in mint stock condition. I have rarely experienced this kind of exhiliration in a car but this comes packed with raw raw raw power. I love the gadgetry. Need to figure the buttons and switches tomorrow morning. Cheers Last edited by aah78 : 28th August 2008 at 02:52. Reason: See note.
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28th August 2008, 05:24	#101
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Finally!!! Congratulations Redsfx. Welcome to the turbo petrol club. Happy driving! Now, as is the norm I start shouting for pics pics pics.
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28th August 2008, 05:40	#102
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	@RedSfx Congrats Post some pics of your ride I guess its time to change your ALias from Redsfx>>>Yellow VRS
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28th August 2008, 10:14	#103
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Thanks guys. Just drove the car to work and it flies. Before I knew it I was in office. Only problem I really faced with the car is 1.) Too many people drooling around the car 2.) Many many jealous faces around. Any ideas how to solve these problems? Will post the pics by this weekend max. Cheers
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