New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[KWICKS]

Yeah, I saw the post above describing it after I typed.

[Byron Jetta]

I had a RS which I absolutely loved. However, it was a bit on the impractical side when it came to camping - sure it would tow a loaded trailer, but probably not much more than that. And I had to drive at snail's pace to get into some of our favourite spots - not long drives (maybe 2kms on dirt) but poor roads.

As we're thinking about upgrading our camping experience (mainly to get off sleeping at ground level at our age), I'm seriously thinking about a Scout.

I'm in much the same position. I live in an area with shockingly bad potholes and rough roads, and I've bent rims on my current car a couple of times. I love the Octavia but the idea of driving around here on 18" wheels with 40-profile tyres sounds uncomfortable and expensive.

The Scout is doubly tempting because there's supposedly going to be a manual diesel option available, and questions over DSG reliability really turns me off.

So my options at the moment are a MY14 Elegance Wagon TDI/DSG with a set of 16" wheels and extended warranty thrown in for $39.5K drive away, or wait to see what engine/transmissions options we get with the new Scout.

[Byron Jetta]

Ok, about to take the plunge and sign a contract. Just wanted to confirm that I am getting a good price that i think I'm getting:

MY15 162TSI RS Wagon...

Where are you buying it from? Gold Coast or one of the Brisbane dealers?

[aalin13]

Just saw this

The Motor Report | Independent Reviews, Advice, Specifications

Personally, I don't care about reversing camera, but the comfort pack for the RS seems like, and I would have optioned that

[Dzl_Dubba]

The dimming side mirrors is what I'm liking, though I don't have no ridiculous waiting times to deal with cause i have my car already

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[brad]

Does anyone else find it bizarre that most of the orders have been held up because the Tech pack had beeen optioned & they couldn't supply the reverse camera.... and Skoda AU make the reverse camera standard equipment.

I assume this is to give everyone an equally long wait.

[vEnOm_oz]

Yes, most likely. The price of the cars will go up to accommodate the price of the RVC as well.

Does anyone else find it bizarre that most of the orders have been held up because the Tech pack had beeen optioned & they couldn't supply the reverse camera.... and Skoda AU make the reverse camera standard equipment.

I assume this is to give everyone an equally long wait.

[Dzl_Dubba]

What's the status of your order venom?

[GTR27]

In guessing overdue

[vEnOm_oz]

Awaiting build week, which should hopefully be in December some time. The only plus out of this wait has been that I added the comfort pack, so more toys to play with "when" the car finally arrives. This means I will have to hold off on other mods till later next year. I should get more updates this week, hope the new addition to the order doesn't delay it further!

What's the status of your order venom?

Long overdue mate!

In guessing overdue