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    As has already been said, they're different cars...

    As has already been said, they're different cars and will provide you with different experiences. It totally depends on your driving style, family circumstances (bigger rear seat, larger boot) and...
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    To be honest I'd probably check this out if I...

    To be honest I'd probably check this out if I were in the market again. I didn't know squat about Skoda and I read a heap of stuff about VW reliability, servicing etc etc before I bought my RS so I...
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    Darkshadow I disagree. Plenty of chats on plenty...

    Darkshadow I disagree. Plenty of chats on plenty of forums worldwide (and by motoring journos) about the 'hesitation' of DSG boxes from standstill.

    I find that is the case especially when starting...
  4. Thread: New clutch

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    I'd say they've left a small wrench in the engine...

    I'd say they've left a small wrench in the engine bay, close to the fan, this is what's causing the vibrations, like when a surgeon accidently leaves a scalpel inside a patient once they close them...
  5. Thread: Thanks

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    "Executive driven" haha I love that term, like...

    "Executive driven" haha I love that term, like they'd have you believe it was driven sedately by a genteel old chap before it got to you :facepalm:

    Anyways I hope the Passat gives you many...
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    I can honestly say after 2.5 years of owning my...

    I can honestly say after 2.5 years of owning my RS wagon, my wife nor I have no complaints about the seats. My mate who is on the larger side of life (roughly 130kgs) did say that he couldn't own a...
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    1. Yes there are definite issues out there with...

    1. Yes there are definite issues out there with some 7-spd DSG boxes (forums are full of owners with such issues) but it's a bit of a lottery because there are seemingly plenty of happy owners out...
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    Many Aussies still see Skoda as waaaaaay too...

    Many Aussies still see Skoda as waaaaaay too 'alternative' for them to stump up and own one. Don't know whether that's down to badge confidence (ie not wanting to own anything other than the usual...
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    Wheels Gold Star Cars 2012

    Anyone catch the latest edition of Wheels mag?

    Wins for Skoda in 4 out of the 5 categories they competed in for the Gold Star 'Value' awards:

    Light car under $25k WINNER - Skoda Fabia 77TSI...
  10. Thread: New car

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    Hi there, have owned my RS (petrol) wagon for...

    Hi there, have owned my RS (petrol) wagon for over 2 years now, love it, and I'm a KEEN driver (just completed the Audi Advanced Driving Experience at Eastern Creek last Friday, fantastic day and got...
  11. Just replaced my original Conti Sport Contact 2...

    Just replaced my original Conti Sport Contact 2 with Bridgestone RE002..was looking to get the Micheln Pilot Sport 3 but got a better deal on the Bridgstones.

    So far so good, the RE002s are...
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    I bought my petrol RS over the diesel only coz I...

    I bought my petrol RS over the diesel only coz I don't do enough kms annually to justify the difference, probably slightly preferred the petrol's 'reviness' too to be honest..so the 118 engine should...
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    Looks ugly, but it's a real ball-tearer

    Ok let me just make it clear Zoo magazine is not my regular read, but the front cover caught my eye on the weekend (not coz of the grungy chick with the boosted cleavage on the front, I swear!)...it...
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    See: 2013 Skoda Octavia - first glance | Cool...

    See: 2013 Skoda Octavia - first glance | Cool Cars

    Design language seems to be along lines of Mission L, Octavia will definitely share that 'family' look in common with Rapid. Release date unknown.
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    Limit to 4000rpm? Really? Speaking for myself...

    Limit to 4000rpm? Really? Speaking for myself once the engine oil was up to temp I let her sing all the way to redline from the day I picked her up from the dealership!! 31k on the clock now and not...
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    I'm sure it will have the new Skoda badge when...

    I'm sure it will have the new Skoda badge when released...this seems to be a 'test mule' with mocked up head and tail lights (and a seemingly oversized grill..and fake black shutlines on the rear...
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    I'm a noob at tuning too and finally took the...

    I'm a noob at tuning too and finally took the plunge just a few weeks ago, got a Stage 1 ECU retune, went with a GIAC tune thru Exoticars at Parramatta (ask for Arthur)..traction is definitely an...
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    Booked my RS in for a Stage 1 GIAC ECU re-tune...

    Booked my RS in for a Stage 1 GIAC ECU re-tune next week!! Finally...been waiting 2 years!!!! :bounce:
  19. Thread: 30,000km Service

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    Yep just had mine done at Nepean Motor Group too,...

    Yep just had mine done at Nepean Motor Group too, came to $537 (they tried to sell me on a $98 anti-bacterial treatment for the air-con.. errr no thanks).

    The extra 3 yr warranty is why I get the...
  20. Thread: 30,000km Service

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    Just been quoted $565 for the 2yr/30K service by...

    Just been quoted $565 for the 2yr/30K service by Nepean Motor Group at Penrith.
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    Hmmm certainly not the first time I've heard of...

    Hmmm certainly not the first time I've heard of potential Skoda customers being put off by poor dealer customer service, inc woeful product knowledge. I must admit that the customer service from my...
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    Yep my mate stumped for the 118TSI (albeit...

    Yep my mate stumped for the 118TSI (albeit liftback) and I can tell you that it is no slouch, doesn't give much away to the RS in a straight line at all... thru corners its not as sharp but it doesnt...
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    Gotta say I too test drove the Mazda 6 wagon when...

    Gotta say I too test drove the Mazda 6 wagon when I was looking about 18 months ago...but I stumped up for the RS wagon...I echo the comments above, the 6 just didn't have that 'fun-factor', it just...
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    My first thought is: was your window closed all...

    My first thought is: was your window closed all the way?
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    Yes you should bother (I certainly would). Fresh...

    Yes you should bother (I certainly would). Fresh oil can only benefit your engine in the long run and especially the first oil change, as the original factory-fill oil could contain minute particles...
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