Dilemma - help!!

[DanSA]

As you may know i have a 1.8TFSi Octavia on order with roof, seats, and sports suspension - due mid April now.

I have a scenario at work where i may be able to get more cash to pay for fuel/maintainence as we are moving further way (more k's)

This means i may be able to stretch to a vRS, and it would also mean i could get it quicker (in stock) rather than April.

What to do ?????? pros/cons - and advise??

The stealer has these RS's available: (2-3 weeks wait)

Candy white - no factory options
Corrida Red - no factory options
Black Magic - no factory options

I am not bothered about sunroof or xenons, and i believe you cant get electric seat on RS anyway, so stock as a rock is A OK for me.
Wonder if i could get it on road for 40.5k?

Black magic is certainly very tasty. (apart from cleaning)

[junior]

If the dealer is happy to accomodate your change of mind and if you can afford the extra $$, IMO the RS would be a better buy & more chance of after market mods being available for the RS before the other models as well.
Keep in mind, resale, I would think the performance versions of any make will comand better resales.

something to ask the dealer, the 1.8TFSI would more than likely be an 08 build, I suspect the RS' will be 07 build, might just give you some bargaining leverage.

good luck with the decision

BTW, I went to a NSW dealer to look at a 2.0TDI 4x4 wagon , none in stock, in fact only 5 cars on display.

[DanSA]

Thanks mate, valid points.

I am ussuming they would be an 07 build yes. And therfore more leverage on price hopefully.

We have no 4x4's here either, i think they are a pipe dream.. maybe later in the year.

[CanberravRS]

I guess it really comes down to if you can leverage the 07 factor yet... The RS comes with pretty much every great base option... Ive been very impressed with the RS and its road handling capabilities. I was expecting it to be far more harsh on rougher roads, but in all honesty its just the best all round vehicle i have ever owned.

[DanSA]

Your tempting me to the dark side...

[CanberravRS]

Dan... just sent you a message!!

[DanSA]

Just got a quote on insurance for the RS - $639 fully comp, preferred driver (me and the wife)

Not bad!

[CanberravRS]

Well i cant say a bad thing yet... 4500klms down now and still grinning from ear to ear..

[Mischa]

candy white! such a thick rich colour it look so good imo

[gregozedobe]

I much preferred the RS to drive over the 1.8, and it wasn't the motor that made the big difference (seats, ride, handling, much more gear). Have you driven both (particularly a 1.8 in your spec) ?

I'm voting for an RS with my $$$, but really it is up to you which one you want (and why). Check out differences between the two spec lists, and decide which (if any) extra bits are significant to you. Given you ordered a 1.8 with leather and sports suspension the differences are reduced.