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The factory are bring me a car over this morning to test drive overnight.

Wonder how it will compare to my Octavia VRS?


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Well I love the heated seats!

Quality of interior is better than I expected but 1 or 2 things I don't like such as handbrake set up and steering wheel shape but seat feel is good and the positioning.

Only been round the block but picks up ok, sound is a bit agricultural but I had no radio on.

Further report to follow. Have to admit I'd have one just to be back in the fold!

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Sorry was not around all day yesterday.

I had it overnight but due to family duties didnt get chance to really go anywhere in it other than local runs.

I can say it drove well and picked up ok but as its down on power and torque to the VRS not quite as nippy.

Steering was a bit light but saying that when I got back in Skoda that felt heavy for a while!

Seating position was good. Interestingly my daughter who still wishes we had the 180 thought it looked and felt expensive.

Shame I didnt get chance for a motorway drive as thats where it would spend most of its time.

Overall way better than I was expecting and if I can persuade the powers that be I'll have one but a GT not the saloon. Has a change of mind there, which I noticed you did Aldon.

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Oh and I hate the handbrake. Looks horrible and kept catching my fingers.

Tracey aint got a clue about that hill thingy.....


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No Jerry I had another test drive and did a longer motorway/dual track journey but it was only averaging around 46 mph. My VRS does 55/56 easy.

Leaving it for now to see what happens.

I bought an 02 TF instead for a bit of fun!

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Its not a bad drive Jerry and does look quite nice in the flesh but the interior looks too foreign if thats the right thing to say. Could have been a bit more classic say like the ZS or ZT but updated.

I've only driven the TF when I brought it home but seems a top little motor. I just wanted another MG.....been 3 years without!

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