New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[aalin13]

And you'd be right of course...they're in different leagues really. For the money the RS was too difficult to pass up - we would have been looking at $66k+ for the S3 and couldn't justify it when we actually needed a larger car than we have... But Jesus that Audi was quick, especially in the corners. The S3 may be our next car, next year... haha

I had a look at the S3 sedan before ordering the Octavia RS. The S3 really is a faster car, and the engine just felt more exciting. The interior is really nice as well, definitely the most luxurious feeling cabin at this size/price. However, I couldn't justify the extra $20-25k over the Skoda, sure the Audi is nice, but it's not 50% nicer

Another factor is the interior space. The S3 sedan looks great, but the rear seats are quite compromised in head room. The S3 hatch is better in this regard, but the hatch looks a bit boring to my eyes. There is also a difference with the rear leg room, the Skoda is only 50mm more in wheelbase compared to the Audi, but there is a noticeable difference for me. In the back of the Audi, my knees would be touching the front seats, whereas in the Skoda, there is a gap between the front seats and my knees

[barfarina]

I had a look at the S3 sedan before ordering the Octavia RS. The S3 really is a faster car, and the engine just felt more exciting. The interior is really nice as well, definitely the most luxurious feeling cabin at this size/price. However, I couldn't justify the extra $20-25k over the Skoda, sure the Audi is nice, but it's not 50% nicer

Another factor is the interior space. The S3 sedan looks great, but the rear seats are quite compromised in head room. The S3 hatch is better in this regard, but the hatch looks a bit boring to my eyes. There is also a difference with the rear leg room, the Skoda is only 50mm more in wheelbase compared to the Audi, but there is a noticeable difference for me. In the back of the Audi, my knees would be touching the front seats, whereas in the Skoda, there is a gap between the front seats and my knees

Yeah there are were so many factors leading us to the RS. Tbh we both preferred the S3 and would have bought it without hesitation in different circumstances but it's not the most practical of cars really when compared to the space and value of the RS. Would be a blast if bought for purely a city/fun car. We test drove the sedan but totally fell in love with the sportback design. Each to their own i guess - i'm just glad we test drove it or we never would have known.

[Benmac]

Just a quick update. May 16 order. Today I got all the NADCON Volkwagen group vehicle info. It shows Build Week 28.

1.So I now have a Vehicle ID, Chassis and Engine number.

2. I then went here:

https://offices.2wglobal.com/offices...uickSearchPage

and posted the chassis number in the Cargo ID section. It tells me the ship is the "Glorious Leader" and is on the move with an ETA of 30/8. The voyage started in Bremerhaven, Germany (30/7)and is at this moment in Zeebrugge, Belgium.

With the Ship name you can go here:

Ships currently in range - AIS Marine Traffic

Lots of data and tracking info on the ship.

Thoughts this might be of interest to some. So 30 days from Germany to Fremantle.

[GTR27]

That's a quick ship! Everyone was telling me 2-3 months from build to delivery! if it's 30 days on a ship, 2 months would be the absolute most (waiting for ship, transport to ship/off ship then to dealer).

Lucky you!

Do you have tech pack or anything that holds it up? I dont understand how I can have ordered 7th may and still not even have a build date.....

EDIT: I see you have a hatch and DSG.....that's probably why. Wagon/estates seem more popular on briskoda and many there say estate delays build.

Has anyone else ordered a MANUAL octavia, regardless of RS or normal? Or am I literally the only one?

[Benmac]

TSI DSG Hatch with Tech and Black pack. I think wagons have a longer lead time plus I have heard the panoramic roof slows things as well. As others have mentioned a Tech pack with reversing camera will severely delay an order. Then you also here of ACC parts shortage so I think their is a bit of luck in all this.

[MJKooLio]

Perfect! So car comes on Sept 3rd to Port, then 10 days at the port for quarantine... then off to the rest of Australia!



Ships leaves tomorrow =)

[GTR27]

Yeah. I have chosen every single option that delays the build! (Estate, Pano Roof, Tech pack(ACC/Front sensors)) If only I could get heated windscreen and seats like the UK, I think that would be everything!

If it was an RS, I assume the skoda order system would have just exploded, as it wouldnt be able to calculate a date that far in the future.

[dArK5HaD0w]

That's a quick ship! Everyone was telling me 2-3 months from build to delivery! if it's 30 days on a ship, 2 months would be the absolute most (waiting for ship, transport to ship/off ship then to dealer).

Lucky you!

as its been previously mentioned, the ship voyage is 7 weeks (1.5 months) on its own. it can't b 30 days.
2-3 months after build is normal to expect delivery.

when I ordered mine, it was built in early sept, and I got the keys in my hands mid nov.
it was loaded on the vessel on 17/09. unloaded at port Kembla on 31/10. in my hands 15/11.

[Benmac]

I count it as 35 days from Bremerhaven to Fremantle. 5 weeks. Is my maths out?

[GTR27]

Which would line up with the ship's schedule posted above. That poster is in WA, which appears to be 2 weeks quicker than an east coast destination for delivery. 2 months for WA residents, and 2.5months (roughly) for East coasters would line up with both your schedules

Gotta be some advantage to living all the way over there right?