JP's Octavia

**JP-009** · 04-02-2009, 09:04 PM

Just took delivery of a black manual Elegance wagon 2TDI with towbar.

Still getting over the fact that I had to loose my MkV Comfortline 2TDI

, but family space requirements forced the change.

On the list of immediate things to do are:
- drop into Pete (CVWC) for an Oettinger reflash
- tint the windows
- roof racks (so I can still mount the roof pod if I need it)
and some other little bits and pieces.

Anyway, she drives quite nicely and is very similar to the Golf to drive.

Some bits that I like are:
- huge boot space
- full sized spare
- hook to hold boot floor up to access spare
- cool fuel flap release mechanism
- wider rear seat
- lots of bits directly lifted from the MkV golf

I'm sure that I will find other cool bits later down the track

pics to follow...

**Bluerex** · 05-02-2009, 08:54 AM

Well done JP! I have Kelly looking at a Scout as a replacement for her forester - not an immediate thing, but worth having on the radar (made more sense when I was earning, but still....

) Bringing it to Pete's Bar and Grill tomorrow night???

Charles.

**mikinoz** · 05-02-2009, 09:03 AM

Your circumstance sounds scarily similar to mine...

Let us know how you find it! BTW, what pod have you got?

**Bluerex** · 05-02-2009, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by mikinoz

Your circumstance sounds scarily similar to mine...

Let us know how you find it! BTW, what pod have you got?

Please excuse befuddled thinking equipment, "pod"????

c

**mikinoz** · 05-02-2009, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by Bluerex

Please excuse befuddled thinking equipment, "pod"????

c

Sorry, it related to this comment;

"- roof racks (so I can still mount the roof pod if I need it)"

Not pod filter, however I have a good suggestion for a TDI pod filter if anyone cares to listen...

**Bluerex** · 05-02-2009, 11:27 AM

Ahhh, a little spooky since that was JP's original post not mine

but my roof pod came from Pride Auto in Fyshwick. The best advice was "do not buy a cheap pod - just ask the family driving slowly back across the Hay Plains looking for all their clothing"

C

**JP-009** · 05-02-2009, 08:12 PM

Drives just like the Golf, although a bit slower from a standing start. But to be fair, she only has 42km on the clock and is a bit heavier than the Golf - which is why I'm going the Oettinger re-flash

Did I mention the huge boot ?

The roof pod is a Rhino-Rack and is still in great condition after over 3 years of use. It is the 'Carver' model and I bought it at Haig Park in Mitchell-Canberra. It has weathered 2 hail storms and countless rain storms going up to Sydney and down to the South Coast - and is still in great condition. A very good buy.

The TDI pod filter sounds interesting.... I assume it would complement the re-flash. Mikinoz, How much extra torque from this addition?

The Octavia is a great alternative to the Golf (if you need the space).

I have yet to travel with the Occy, but I'm a bit scared that I'm just going to fill the bugger up with 'stuff' just because I have the space

**WEDEL.1** · 05-02-2009, 08:27 PM

I like the look of the Skoda wagon....

**gregozedobe** · 06-02-2009, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by WEDEL.1

I like the look of the Skoda wagon....

I agree (but it is possible I am slightly biased).

I think the Octy wagon styling looks significantly better than the Octy sedan/hatch (not sure why), plus you can see out the back of the wagon much better than the sedan.