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I wouldn't have considered my Skoda if it didn't have Golf GTI mechanicals. Because so many GTIs have been sold here that gave me confidence I would be able to buy parts for it in 10 (or 15) years time. I didn't want to buy a car that may end up an orphan if the manufacturer/importer pulls out of Australia.
I was originally waitng for the RS TDI but decided I may go early and get the Elegance Wagon 2.0 TDI Manual with leather and 17" wheels/Suspension pack.
None in country.
Okay, 2.0 Elegance,WGN, Man, TDI, 17" W/S
None in country
Okay, 2.0 Elegance WGN, Man, TDI, leather 16"
None in country
Okay 2.0 Elegance WGN, Man TDI 16"
None in country
Okay 1.8 TFSI Elegance WGN, Man 17" etc.
None in country
Okay you win can I order one ?
Yes but because we have no idea when it will get here we can't give you any idea on price !
The thing is I like the Octavia, the wagon meets my families needs perfectly (my cars an Alfa 156 fun but not practical). Economy, preformance, handling, roof rails (for bikes) largest cargo area in a 4 cylinder including soft roaders, and VAG quality of engineering.
The thing Skoda need to fix is availability. It's all well and good to have a wide range but as I have learnt. It isn't easy buying a Skoda. Let alone being able to drive a bargain.
Two Dogs
P.S. Sad thing is I'm going to wait until there's stock in country and try and buy one. Perhaps the new model will be around and drive old stock down or the new model may be more appealing visually.
Speculation in the UK says the facelift model will have minor changes (grille, headlights, front bumber) at the front end to look like the new Superb. And a chrome strip across the rear (above the number plate depression).Quote:
Originally Posted by Two Dogs
If you wait until they are here and then can't find one in the spec you want you may still end up doing a factory build order. and therefore waiting a further 4 months or so for delivery from then.
While the dealer can't give you a firm price because they don't know what the RRP will be, you could try for a RRP - $2,500 type deal.
IIRC the new Octy VRS TDI will have the new CR diesel (lots of good reports on this engine from GB), and will have DSG available too (not sure if it is the only gearbox or if you have the option of manual or DSG).
2 Dogs. What part of Aussie are you in? What dealer?Quote:
Originally Posted by Two Dogs
My dealer in Campbelltown has a vRS demo wagon in stock & had a few other wagons as well.
They can do aftermarket leather no probs (probably nicer than factory), 17" as an add-on (OEM or Aftermarket - the other Octavia in my building has 17x7.5 BBS mesh style & looks great) & the suspension (OEM or aftermarket) wouldn't be hard either. Sounds like your dealer wasn't trying very hard.
Lennocks (Canberra) have several Octy wagons in stock at the moment, including 2 RSs (2.0 TFSI petrol), don't know about TDIs.