New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[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.

[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?

[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,

[brad]

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,

If you know the spec you want then start ringing around. Don't ask what they will come down to, tell them what you are willing to pay. The Skoda website tells you what the starting price is, aim for 10% off that.

You haven't said what gearbox you are considering. Assuming DSG the Skoda configurator brings your spec in at $35,630 for a 103tsi. I really doubt that an extra 7kw will cost $1k - that's just dealer BS.

I'd think you should get an MY15 for $32,500 fairly easily. An MY16 might be a few hundred more with some hard negotiating.

[STALLED]

Woooohooo!

Picked up our Ambition+ wagon on the weekend. Manual, no options in Silver.

Ended up getting 4.9L/100km on a run from Katoomba back to Sydney CBD. More than stoked!

[Beeker]

Hi n0mad

If you're willing to travel interstate for the car, I suggest contacting John from Peninsula Skoda in Melbourne.

The price I'm paying for the same spec plus 2 year warranty is significantly lower than what you've been quoted

[brad]

Woooohooo!

Picked up our Ambition+ wagon on the weekend. Manual, no options in Silver.

Ended up getting 4.9L/100km on a run from Katoomba back to Sydney CBD. More than stoked!

Please don't try for economy in a new engine or you will be complaining about oil consumption later.

BTW: my extremely well run-in 1.8tsi gets about the same (4.6L/100km) from Mt Victoria to Hurstville bypassing the M7 section. It's pretty much down hill all the way. It's the run back up that counts - 8.2l/100

[woofy]

I bought what was the top of the range Hyundai Sante Fe in late 2011, I didn't pay anything near that amount in onroads. I'm sure there are people who do everyday without blinking, but those numbers are pretty much all padding which is why companies had to start showing the driveaway price rather than RRP. To show up the guys doing that. I know Mazda the reality is about $250 for the getting it ready stuff and about $750 for rego and shipping etc. Add a bit more as rego has gone up quite a bit, but that was it in 2006.

[n0mad]

Hi n0mad

If you're willing to travel interstate for the car, I suggest contacting John from Peninsula Skoda in Melbourne.

The price I'm paying for the same spec plus 2 year warranty is significantly lower than what you've been quoted

Thanks Beeker, do you mind telling me how much you paid? Happy to receive Private message as well if you don't want others knowing.