New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[Gerrycan]

Is that $27k for the Ambition Plus wagon, 'drive away' DSG, paint and 2 year warranty? That would be very good pricing.

When I bought my Ambition with tech pack a year ago the major difference between it and the Ambition Plus was a couple of thousand dollars.
For the extra cost of the Ambition Plus you got 'Fatigue warning' and the both the driver and passenger seats were fully adjustable for height and lumbar support.

I was not worried about missing the fatigue warning tech but after my first 3 hour drive in the car my back was telling me I had made a serious mistake about the lack of lumbar support.
My back and the seat subsequently seem to have resolved most their differences but I probably should have got the Ambition Plus for any really long trips we may do.

[n0mad]

Is that $27k for the Ambition Plus wagon, 'drive away' DSG, paint and 2 year warranty? That would be very good pricing.

When I bought my Ambition with tech pack a year ago the major difference between it and the Ambition Plus was a couple of thousand dollars.
For the extra cost of the Ambition Plus you got 'Fatigue warning' and the both the driver and passenger seats were fully adjustable for height and lumbar support.

I was not worried about missing the fatigue warning tech but after my first 3 hour drive in the car my back was telling me I had made a serious mistake about the lack of lumbar support.
My back and the seat subsequently seem to have resolved most their differences but I probably should have got the Ambition Plus for any really long trips we may do.

Hi,

No, $27k for Ambition with Travel pack, Metallic paint and extended warranty. The difference between Ambition and Ambition plus is about $2.5k if you get the travel pack with the Ambition. The tech pack on top of that is another $3,900. So would come to about $36,790 before negotiating, probably a little more than what i want to spend which if i couldn't get the 1.2% finance.

[bobski]

Hi,

No, $27k for Ambition with Travel pack, Metallic paint and extended warranty. The difference between Ambition and Ambition plus is about $2.5k if you get the travel pack with the Ambition. The tech pack on top of that is another $3,900. So would come to about $36,790 before negotiating, probably a little more than what i want to spend which if i couldn't get the 1.2% finance.

Extended warranty is free on the 1.2%? Be careful the computer screen readout. They love to show you how much it all *should* be. My dealer was showing me over $40k for my Superb and I suggested he go to the Skoda website to check his figures which should be more like $36k Once we had a real starting point off we went.

So if its a DSG ambition wagon, travel pack and metallic paint, driveway price is $28740. For mine $27k would sound better if it was closer to $26k If you haven't already - maybe find out if they have one for immediate delivery or if you are waiting 6 months for it, that might factor in to how much you want it and how hard you want to bargain.

[n0mad]

no, it didn't qualify for the 1.2% and extended warranty offer, they claimed none available in Australia (possibly) and obviously none available in store that qualify.

it worked out about a few hundred over $30k, that was working off the Skoda website pricing.

This was in Rockdale Skoda, i might call around other dealers as well although i'm not in any rush so will see what happens.

[n0mad]

If anyone is looking for an Octavia that qualifies for the 1.8% finance deal 1 Sydney Dealer has 2;
Ambition plus Sedan, Sat Nav, Metallic paint (not sure on colour)
Ambition Plus Wagon, Sat Nav, Metallic Grey (i think), auto tailgate

I have no interest in paying $2.6k for the Sat Nav so not pursuing it, probably why they haven't sold yet.

[n0mad]

I'm finding it unbelievably difficult to get any kind of deal,
negotiating today my local dealer has an MY16 Ambition plus with tech pack, auto tailgate and metallic paint arriving in Aug.
The MY16 model is $1k more than MY15 mostly due to 110 Tsi engine, he would only give me a little over $1k discount which came to $35,500.
He showed me and i agree the on road costs are already subsidised by Skoda an example an i30 tourer as on roads of $3.8k but the Ambition plus is $2.3k so potentially $2.5k discount or 6.8%.

What have been peoples experience? convenience wise my rego is up in Oct so good timing, however i could just do 6 months next time.
Also, what do people think about the warranty is the extended warranty needed?

[vEnOm_oz]

Make them work for your business. Just tell him this is how much you are willing to pay if they want you business. Else I would shop around. I'm sure other dealers will have stock coming in the coming months

It's really up to you, but for me that price is way too much for an ambition plus, you're almost entering VRS territory.

What have been peoples experience? convenience wise my rego is up in Oct so good timing, however i could just do 6 months next time.
Also, what do people think about the warranty is the extended warranty needed?

[Lilidan]

It's not subsidised by Skoda. It's not like they are paying $3.8k in stamp duty and registration costs but only billing you $2.3k. They have merely reduced the dealer delivery gouge compared to Hyundai. And if your dealer is not willing to move, find another dealer. A Sydney dealer was willing to give me $37k for a vRS with metallic paint as the only option. $35.5k for a a Ambition Plus is really expensive.

[brad]

Do you really think that a Hyundai buyer really pays 3.8K in on-roads (the bulk be dealer delivery)?

[n0mad]

Do you really think that a Hyundai buyer really pays 3.8K in on-roads (the bulk be dealer delivery)?

To be honest i wouldn't have a clue, i've never bought a new car before. Which is why i'm asking the questions here. I've asked a few places without much luck.
Might be better to wait till after the end of financial year sale,