2016 Octavia RS - 162TSI - Going to buy, just need some opinions

**Rated** · 29-11-2015, 01:07 PM

Hey Team,

I double checked the forum rules about asking questions about buying/pricing and couldn't see anything. If this isn't allowed I do apologise in advance.

I've been shopping around for a new car and have decided on the Octavia RS 2016 build. I was wondering if anyone could give some quick feedback to me on price?

I have got what I feel is a good price, been shopping around the east coast but just wanted to double check.

Options:
-Octavia 162 TSI RS DSG Sedan $43,090 (Would be a Jan 2016 build date)
-White Moon (originally wanted a gunmetal grey, just Quartz grey it looks like in the 2016 model) +$500.00
-18 black pack +$500.00
-Leather seating. +$990.00

RRP is $45,080.

Price I've got is $40,000 for the car with all onroad costs (including business rego). With the 3 options above to be paid in full above that. So I'm looking at $41,990 all up with the above. After phoning around it seems like a good deal however I thought I would double check. I was flipping up if it was worth trying to get more off or some of the options included (I'm really tight for money) or ultimately that this was a good price and to just go for it. Can anyone offer some thoughts?

**Yagadan** · 29-11-2015, 01:11 PM

Good price in my opinion (I have a 2015 RS)

**h100vw** · 29-11-2015, 01:12 PM

Sorry, can't advise on the price. But if you're tight for money, why a new car? Drop the wheels and leather??

Gavin

**parisfrance** · 29-11-2015, 01:35 PM

IMO that looks like a good price. Some recent searching online for dealer held stock revealed that prices had gone up, in one case by more than $2500 asking price for an MY2016 vehicle with similar specs to that in my signature, but without Turini wheels, Chrome Pack, electric boot, extended warranty and alarm upgrade. I should also point out that was at an Eastern States dealership where the prices are more competitive than here in the West.

If you have the money I say go for it, but I would also suggest trying to extend the budget to include the Tech pack. The Active Cruise Control alone is worth every cent when driving on motorways.

Also be prepared for a wait, a vehicle built in January may not arrive until May or June 2016.

**parisfrance** · 29-11-2015, 01:50 PM

Found this brochure online, looks to be current for MY16.

http://www.skoda.com.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Brochures/Octavia-RS-Pricing-Brochure-MY16.pdf

**Rated** · 29-11-2015, 01:59 PM

Thanks heaps for the quick replies fellas! Thanks for the feedback, has really helped. It is starting to look like a really good price.

Another dealership actually just called me to tell me that the price I had already was great and they couldn't get down it (he said this didn't happen very often). Originally budgeted for a Jetta 155TSI. So just stretching a bit above my original budget.

The tech pack does look really good, I just feel it will make me a lazy driver! haha

They reckon it should arrive in around March (either side of) as they have a build slot they already own they can modify.

**parisfrance** · 29-11-2015, 02:20 PM

I hope the dealership is correct and you can receive your vehicle around March. But speaking from personal experience, delays do occur. I originally ordered my vehicle and paid deposit on 31/5/14 and was told it should be delivered between September and October. I said to the dealer, that means it will probably be here in November. Then in June I was told it wouldn't be delivered until 2015. At which point I asked for a 2015 manufactured vehicle. I innocently expected in would arrive by about March, only for it to be delivered on 6 June 2015, 53 weeks after my original order.

Now mine is probably the worst example and not typical of most people's experiences. I am just suggesting things can do awry and delay delivery. In our case our vehicle even missed a boat and sat in Brugge, Belgium awaiting the next ship for more than a month.

It is best to be prepared as a long wait or unexpected delay can diminish the purchasing experience, it did in my case.

Now it is just history but at the time is was greatly disappointing.

I hope your purchasing and delivery experience goes well.

It is a great vehicle and worth every cent.

**Mcsteve** · 29-11-2015, 07:47 PM

That's a ripper deal. It'd take that in a heart beat. Most dealers won't give you much back on a factory build. IMO that's a winner.

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**woofy** · 29-11-2015, 10:49 PM

Good deal, but I would question March. I have one being built in wk 2 of jan, pretty much the first week they start production. I'm expecting April/May but they advised may/June a week back.