New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[kasi]

Although we test sat in a few, surprisingly I didn't test drive any other cars, I knew from researching online reviews and reading personal feedback that there was likely few if any other cars in that price range that had both sufficient head room and legroom in the back for a 6' 2" passenger.

Plus once I had driven the Octavia, I was so impressed that immediately there was no question about it for me, I just had to have one as I really couldn't see any other suitable sized car being equal or better at that price.

Mondeo hatch has the fashionable, dreaded sloping roof that restricts rear headroom excessively. There was a Mondeo wagon but it had a list price of $40k in diesel and the 2.3 petrol was reportedly a bit anaemic. No Ecoboost available in wagon. Mainly short trips meant the diesel may have had DPF issues and too much time spent in shopping centre and other car parks now means the bigger turning circle and size of the Mondeo wagon would probably make it unwieldy.

Perhaps some kind of SUV like an X-Trail or something would have suited but I'm not really a fan of SUV type vehicles when a more usual style car suits my needs and handles better.

Have you noticed that in Australia the Octavia 1.4 wagon is quoted at 103 kW @ 4500 rpm, whereas the hatch is 103 kW @ 5000 rpm? Must be because the wagon is tuned to potentially carry heavier loads than the hatch I suppose.

Interesting that xenon lights was the major item of the Tech Pack you wanted, I've never had a car with them myself so my wish to have them was based only on the positive opinion and feedback of others.

My best car overall so far has been my Mercedes 300E, so solid and nice to drive, it just got too old unfortunately and became uneconomical to maintain. Really liked my V8 HJ Holden wagon too, it was a long time ago now but it went like a rocket, was relatively easy and cheap to maintain, handy to sleep in the back on surfing trips and sounded great. It really sucked the juice though, be expensive to run now at today's petrol prices. It is partly fond memories of that wagon that has me excited about owning a wagon once again, it's so convenient to be able to fold the back seats down to carry large items in the back of a wagon.

Need some car shampoo, a new wash mitt and related items. Wouldn't mind some cargo netting to stop things sliding about but won't be getting lots of bling like you, although the chrome key ends are strangely appealing. Where did you order them from, if you don't mind letting me know?

[GTR27]

Genuine VW Golf Mk7 Chrome Key Top Kit BRAND NEW | eBay

I havent ordered yet, just waiting back on hearing about shipping. But i've searched a lot and that guy is the cheapest! The key ends certainly add a touch of class to the car (as silly/frivolous as it sounds!)

[brad]

Have you noticed that in Australia the Octavia 1.4 wagon is quoted at 103 kW @ 4500 rpm, whereas the hatch is 103 kW @ 5000 rpm? Must be because the wagon is tuned to potentially carry heavier loads than the hatch I suppose.

Probably a typo. There will be no difference in the tune between the two body types.

Perhaps could have even gone for a bit extra off, but it was unlikely to be much more if any and I wanted to keep a good relationship with the dealer as I'm going to get the car serviced there.

Service wouldn't have a clue or care what you paid.

As long as you're happy with the price, that's all that matters.

[Dzl_Dubba]

Genuine VW Golf Mk7 Chrome Key Top Kit BRAND NEW | eBay

I havent ordered yet, just waiting back on hearing about shipping. But i've searched a lot and that guy is the cheapest! The key ends certainly add a touch of class to the car (as silly/frivolous as it sounds!)

This bloke is cheaper Genuine VW Golf Mk7 Chrome Key Top Kit BRAND NEW | eBay

I completely forgot about these haha, thanks for reminding me GTR

[kasi]

Probably a typo. There will be no difference in the tune between the two body types.

Yes at first I thought it may be a typo, but then thought it strange that it is in both the brochure and the pricing brochure.

Service wouldn't have a clue or care what you paid.

As long as you're happy with the price, that's all that matters.

You're probably right but I have the memory of purchasing a Magna in Sydney and Booths of Gosford being cranky and rude that I bought elsewhere. Ended up getting it serviced at Tuggerah instead.

Plus the salesman seemed happy enough with the deal and offered me a free loan car whenever I was in for service. Would I have still been offered that if I had attempted bartering harder for the last possible bit of discount? Perhaps, but I've had such a bad run with mechanical issues with my last car that I wanted a decent relationship with my local Skoda dealer as there are no others nearby.

Not much point threatening to walk out the door if this is just about the only affordable car we can fit in, it is in short supply and it is the only Skoda dealer in town. Plus I'm at risk of losing my driving mojo as I've been without a car for 4 months now, so was keen to conclude a deal quickly while a car was available. The discount I received was in the same range as others on this forum had reported negotiating, so I thought that was a pretty good deal for a regional dealer.

Others may be more experienced at buying new cars and keen to try and negotiate right down to the lowest possible price but as the deal was much the same as others here had negotiated and I didn't have to wait 6 months or longer I thought I did OK and was satisfied with that.

If others are skilled and knowledgeable enough negotiators to do better, good luck to them, I feel the Octavia is much better value than similarly priced cars even at full driveaway price, so was pleased to receive any discount at all which made the substantial discount I received like a bonus. You know; new car, happy, happy.

[GTR27]

This bloke is cheaper Genuine VW Golf Mk7 Chrome Key Top Kit BRAND NEW | eBay

I completely forgot about these haha, thanks for reminding me GTR

Will that guy ship to oz?

[Dzl_Dubba]

Will that guy ship to oz?

Nope I can't see why its that hard to throw em in a padded envelope and ship em.

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[GTR27]

I don't get what the big deal is. Chuck it in the equivalent of an express post bag!

[daMama]

After talking with Skoda Au HQ, the dealer and dealership GM, it looks like I will be putting in another factor order for an ambition plus......
Upside is that new model has rvc and a few other features as standard.
Thos saga was not something I was looking to negotiate over email while on holidays, but the sooner I put the order in, the better.
Since I get to start again, I can't decide on what colour! Cappuccino beige or metal grey.
Any feedback? I originally had cappuccino, as I wasn't sure about the grey. But now undecided! Seems to be more like a green-grey. Which is better in hiding dirt, marks etc?

Edit: been told could be taking delivery by end February. Im thinking more lo ike early March.

[Dzl_Dubba]

I don't mind the look of either, i'd imagine the brown may hide the dirt a bit easier. I'd go the brown just to be different. Hope you're getting a decent bit of compensation for the order stuff up.