$500 worth of accessories

[tlli]

Hi all,

I'm getting a my Octavia wagon (1.8 tsi, DSG) this week.
Due to a dealership stuff up, I can get accessories/extras up to $500.

I can't seem to work out what to get!
Unfortunately the dealer won't put the Kufatec basic-plus bluetooth system in as its not done with one of their affiliated audio companies. Also he claimed Skoda headoffice said there was a problem with the unit (BS if you ask me).

So i'm left with the following options:
- Headlight protectors
- MDI kit (would have to pay $160 extra, also is it possible to get the iphone cable off ebay cheaper)
- Roof rack cross bars
- First service free
- boot liner worth $160 (but can get this for $45 from super cheap auto)
- tint (but I think dealer price is $545 and I can do it for $295 from tint professor)

Does anyone have any other recommendations for accessories?

I'm leaning towards the MDI kit, but not sure if its worth it, as you can get a usb charger for a lot cheaper, and use te AUX input for music.

Thanks in advance...

[Transporter]

MDI kit, Roof rack cross bars and Headlight protectors, if it was me.

[team_v]

Reverse camera if you can get it.

Otherwise i would go as Transporter has said.

[tlli]

Good one, didn't think of the reverse camera.
Otherwise I'll look into the MDI kit without the iphone adapter (will ebay that), and I read it comes standard with the usb adapter.

[Inego]

I got the MDI kit and then paid $20-30 on ebay for a genuine VAG cable from the UK - it's the same for VW/Audi/Skoda/SEAT, although they aren't always readily available. Dealer quoted me $90, although I understand that includes USB and one other cable too. I've got a charger/LOD from my old car, but the MDI was just easier (although shuffle isn't intuitive, and scrolling through long lists can be a pain).

I picked up Thule cross bars and feet for around $280 last month. I can't see the point of headlight protectors with polycarbonate covers already.......

[tlli]

See, this is exactly why I can't make up my mind. All the dealer accessories are nearly half the price outside.
The cross bars are $450 from the dealer (wagon already has the rails)!

[Transporter]

I can't see the point of headlight protectors with polycarbonate covers already.......

It is still cheaper to replace cover than headlight.

[Inego]

It is still cheaper to replace cover than headlight.

True, but in 20+ years, including a reasonable amount if gravel driving, I've never lost a headlight, glass or plastic.

And the covers always end up looking dirty and ugly. If I was worried, I'd try a film protector.....

[tlli]

While we are talking about accessories, any of you guys had problems with the Kufatec basic plus system, integrated into Skoda without sat nav?

[dodgey]

While we are talking about accessories, any of you guys had problems with the Kufatec basic plus system, integrated into Skoda without sat nav?

From what I see at other forums, it should be fine