Opinions please - Stage 1 Octavia RS or Golf R
Looking for opinions please or feedback from anyone else that may have been in a similar position;
I currently have a MY17 162TSI Mk3 Octavia RS wagon which I've owned since new and its been a great car. It is however coming to the end of its factory warranty and not quite as fast as I'd like, so I've been toying up the idea of grabbing a stage 1 tune for bit of a power upgrade, but am concerned that the whole FWD scenario may blunt any real world benefits (can be hard to get the power down as it is!)
I'm also fortunate enough to own a Superb Sportline 206TSI as my business vehicle, and whilst I enjoy the extra power and AWD grip, it pales in comparison to the Octavias general handling ability and directness (even with DCC in sport mode). Being a business vehicle and still under warranty, I also don't have the luxury of modding this vehicle (unless I can sneak in a new sway bar)
As such I'm currently tossing up whether to grab a stage 1 tune for the Octavia (~$1k) or potentially trade it on a ~MY18 Golf R (~20k changeover) - neither option is all that financially sensible, but since when are enthusiast vehicles ever sensible :)
My thoughts thus far;
Stage 1 for Octavia
Pro's
Known quantity and history (owned since new)
Small outlay (comparatively)
Lighter (comparatively)
Con's
Still FWD
Probably less/same power than stock Golf R even with Stage 1
Older
Golf R
Pro's
AWD goodness
Handling probably just as good as Octavia (?)
Stock power is great
Con's
Unknown quantity of 2nd hand vehicle
Costlier option
Heavier and handling slightly blunted (?)