New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[Antiplastix]

I ll be in for a bumper guard too. How about starting a separate thread with those interested ?

[GTR27]

Sounds like a plan. Who's up for it?

[vEnOm_oz]

Count me in for a rearguard too. If there are numbers it will be better to get it from the UK store itself IMO.

[Byron Jetta]

Dumb question: Can I downgrade wheels & tyres on an Octavia Elegance?

I want a diesel, I want leather and I want Columbus, but I really don't want 18" wheels with 45 profile tyres. I live in a region with notoriously bad potholes and I'd be happier running the car with the 205/55/R16 and steel wheels that come with the Ambition. I'd keep the 18's in the garage until it was time to sell.

Alternatively, where can I buy 16" wheels with right stud pattern for Octavia?

Another option is to wait for the Scout, which has a bit more ground clearance and tyres more suited to rough country roads. Its on sale in the UK already:

The new SKODA Octavia Scout

Any idea when its coming here, what engine/transmissions options we'll get, interior spec and pricing?

[GTR27]

Bless me VWWatercooled for I have sinned...... I placed a superskoda and LEDPerf order..... ~$640 later.......

Superskoda
1 x Full set of Door Sill covers
1 x Ash tray (door bin - car comes with one, I want one for driver and passenger)
1 x Set genuine Manual RS RHD pedals
1 x Set of seat handle inserts
Front & Rear Mudflaps (genuine)
1 x set of black mirror shells/covers (genuine)

114 euro Shipping!

LEDPerf
Full interior light kit. All white lights, except footwell, which my wife chose green
Number plate light kit


On the to-do list still (dear god, how much could I spend)
Gloss black wrap the roof (brother in law is a signwriter, so will do it for cost) (<$200)
Paint the rims black (evolved coatings - like plastidip) (~$100) - Will have to wait for the wife approval on that - she doesnt like "black" rims.....hoping to change her mind
Get one of those rear guards (in black) (~$200)
Dynamat & mass loaded vinyl the boot (and front doors if I can find out about the "sensors" that are supposed to be in there) (~$200)
Custom Lakin plate holders for my wife's personalised euro plates (~$300!)
Tinting (~$300) - I had 20% on my rs and it was awesome. Considering it again......
VW Chrome key ends x2 ~$20 ea


Other car related, but not car specific items
ISOFIX carseats (~$350-400 each shipped)


Have probably forgot some others.......but I figured I should order now, as car is due in 6 weeks. My poor credit card (although I have actually been saving for all this, and have had plenty of time to do it, so will just pay the card straight off).

EDIT: I did forget one.

~$300 for a Dashcam (Powerucc panorama G)

[daMama]

ISOFIX carseats

PM me if you're looking to buy isofix carseats from Europe. I got an isofix seat for my son which will last till hes 12 (thats the required age in the EU), for $600, inc air freight.

[GTR27]

PM me if you're looking to buy isofix carseats from Europe. I got an isofix seat for my son which will last till hes 12 (thats the required age in the EU), for $600, inc air freight.

Top tether and solid isofix? (Not like the just released Australian ones that are $800) I have found a place that week be roughly $350 shipped for a britax romer kidfix sl

[daMama]

Top tether and solid isofix? (Not like the just released Australian ones that are $800) I have found a place that week be roughly $350 shipped for a britax romer kidfix sl

Its solid ISOFix, but no top tether strap as that wasnt avaliable at the time in the EU. I think it is coming in (dont quote me on it). I got my Klippan car seat from this site (CarSeat.se | Rear Facing Car Seats | Trusted Car Seat Advice). Having had both car seat systems, the ISOfix is much more secure.

[GTR27]

Yes from videos isofix looks vastly more secure and 1000 times easier to fit

[vEnOm_oz]

Just confirming that you can get the rearguard from Rear Paint Guards (RPG) including shipping (after the 10% Facebook discount) for $161.41 USD. Details below:

Subtotal: $148.23
Facebook Discount (10%): -$14.82
Shipping/handling: $28.00
Total: $161.41 USD

Send an email to info@rearpaintguards.com with these details and they will send you a Paypal invoice based on that price. Don't go with their online system as it works out to be more expensive. I've placed my order.