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mcmyk
TurtleRecall
Took the Skoda (mk1 octavia VRS) into the local dealership for the recall ignition coils yesterday and they've given it a 'health check' and come up with a list of stuff that's wrong with it. These include:
Turbo - slight oil leak
Gearbox - oil leak
Brake fluid - black (need to chase this with the place I've been getting it serviced for the last 5 or 6 years, pretty sure they were supposed to have done this)
Bulging tyre
Leaking shock
Ball joint leaking grease
Play in wheel bearing
Some other stuff I can't remember, I think.
Their quote to fix it all is something like 2k, but the quote for the wheel bearing and fitting alone is £320. I've had another wheel bearing done elsewhere for £120, so I'm assuming their entire quote is a pisstake. I'll go to my usual bloke for a quote, but I think it still might end up pricey.
Problem is, my mum picked the car up from them on my behalf and is now terrified that I'm driving a deathtrap and is trying to convince me to buy a new car. I'm pretty certain that I'll have to shell out for another cambelt/waterpump change at the next service so am starting to think it might be worth getting rid of the poor old Skoda.
What recommendations are there for a more modern equivalent to the mk1 VRS? I'd be after another estate, not too high mileage, fun to drive with a bit of poke but not after something ridiculously fast, reliable, not insane service costs, not too bothered about badge. Ideally not hideous (looking at you, Subaru Legacy). 4wd might be nice now I'm out in the countryside :)