MK VI Wagon in OZ

[Spook]

I noticed Skoda have also added leather standard in some Passat models which also makes the Skoda around the same price in the Superb.

Do you mean Skoda added leather standard in some Superb models which makes the Superb around the same price as the Passat?

[Skoda Convert]

Do you mean Skoda added leather standard in some Superb models which makes the Superb around the same price as the Passat?

No because both cars were roughly the same price Superb Elegance Vs Passat but the Superb has leather as an option and the VW dealer who serviced my wifes car tells me the 125kw Passat now has leather as standard???

So nothing to be confused about it was as a wrote it, however in saying this i just downloaded a pdf brochure from the website that says leather is still an option for the Passat so it maybe just wasted words anyhow.

[Corey_R]

dude... I think Spook was questioning you over the fact you said that Skoda makes the Passat, which clearly they do not....

[Skoda Convert]

dude... I think Spook was questioning you over the fact you said that Skoda makes the Passat, which clearly they do not....

After having it pointed out to me (thanks coreying ) and taking the time to reading my own words carefully it appears i am an absolute idiot!! I'm sure though you can decipher through what had written and get the general gist. The point i make is that they are almost squeezing Skoda out even though it is the same group which seem a bit weird as they would have to be a bit off the ball to think Skoda would survive if not a consistent 3-4k less.

It's weird that VW have taken this decision, you would have thought that Skoda could have found a point of difference in this fast growing segment (med-sized wagon) and it has been guzzumpt by VW milliseconds after it gets some runs on the board.

It's unusual to see a manufacturer being predatory towards its own product, it seems almost cannibalistic

[pologti18t]

The Superb is cheaper than a Passat and larger. Longer overall and a longer wheelbase that leads to much more rear legroom on the Superb.

[Skoda Convert]

The Superb is cheaper than a Passat and larger. Longer overall and a longer wheelbase that leads to much more rear legroom on the Superb.

I think you misunderstood me again, or more to the point maybe i am ****e at explaining it!! The Passat 125kw sedan starts out at $44,990 before ORC the Superb is $42,990 in the 125kw before ORC. If the Passat now has the leather as standard (As the VW guy tells me) the equvalent Superb (which is the ambition series) would need to be optuoned up with the leather therefore increasing its price to $45,880 before ORC.

A little off topic though so back to what we were discussing. Does anyone know when this wagon will be in OZ. They must know by now?

[midlifecrisis]

According to the Skoda Oz website a new Octy wagon with a 118Kw 1.8 TSI with manual gearbox has a maximum (RRP) price of $37,396 in NSW. The VW Oz website doesn't show RRP prices at all.

I would be extremely surprised if a Golf wagon (with the same equipment levels) wasn't more expensive than the equivalent Skoda. If you are looking at discounted prices make sure you are comparing the best deal you can get on both (not discounted price on Golf vs RRP on Skoda).

SNIP

In the final analysis, buy the one you like driving the most, as that is what you will notice most over the long run.

I checked out Skoda. I couldn't see a wagon but checked out the auto 118kW.

35290 + OR 4500 + Dealer Delivery 1695 (which I thought would be part of OR) + front and rear audio only parking 990 + tint 495... so $43+K with no figures but a promise to negotiate that down.

So roughly the same a as a guestimate for a golf wagon with park assist, visual parking display, cornering fogs. And if I do reverse cameras on both they are pretty much even with the golf corp discount which Skoda wouldn't give me...

[midlifecrisis]

Ok, I am still awaiting the official Australian launch of the wagon, prices and options, but figuring it wont differ to match from the current golf (and having copies of the UK brochures and prices to go by) I was seeking people's opinions on factory options from their experiences with them.

SNIP

Option 7 Sports $2000 (40%). Its pricey and I thing I would prefer it over the Option 5/6 combo since I have the Rear Parking Assist anyway. I like the idea of 17"s, the dark tinting sounds excellent, fogs would be useful on trips and bad weather night driving, seats are said to be very nice, sports suspension could be a bit harder and since the UK market doesn't offer the ACC (which is what I would really like) it might actually deter me from getting it since its a family vehicle.

Update - Option 7 Sports (60%)

I wanted to follow up. I am thinking after seeing some Golfs that the Sports Package might be a better spend than the audio/park camera.

I was wondering can people tell me

a) how much firmer a ride is the sports suspension and 17s? (Is it much firmer going over speed bumps in car parks, pot holes)

b) Are the sports seats really much better than the Comfortline ones?

c) Is there much difference in the quality / durability of the sports cloth?

d) How much better is the handling? (Really noticeable?)

[Skoda Convert]

front and rear audio only parking 990 + tint 495... so $43+K with no figures but a promise to negotiate that down.

I don't know what they have quoted you but $43k seems really high and the ORC seem to be wrong for any state. At this price you could start to look at an Octavia RS wagon with the GTi engine and DSG box 18" wheels, a much better package comapred to the Golf wagon if you are comfortable in this price range. The sensors at the rear are standard and you can option on the front. Either the standard rears or with the option of the front sensors you will get optical park display on your radio screen as well as the audible sound of the sensors.

As for the corporate program you are entitled to it no matter which manufactuerer registers you. The program is identical for Audi, VW and Skoda, if you are eligible for one you will be eligible for all. This would also see the price decrease dramatically and would see you lean heavily towards the Octavia RS i would think

It appears again another potential Skoda owner has been misled by an inpet SKODA sales consultant.

[brad]

As for the corporate program you are entitled to it no matter which manufactuerer registers you. The program is identical for Audi, VW and Skoda, if you are eligible for one you will be eligible for all. This would also see the price decrease dramatically and would see you lean heavily towards the Octavia RS i would think

It appears again another potential Skoda owner has been misled by an inpet SKODA sales consultant.

IMO, the corporate programme is designed for people that don't want to haggle. My mate got a better price than the corporate programme; even bettered the price a broker could get it for.

Wakeling Skoda at Campbelltown will talk turkey. Quite likely, if you aren't serious, they will give you RRPs. If you are serious, watch the $ fall off the price.