New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[iamthestig]

Just wondering if anyone knows if the Rear View Camera will be available as an optional part of the Tech Pack across the entire Octavia range or just the RS?

Seems like it should be - seems difficult to believe that they wouldn't standardise features in the Tech pack - wondering if it will be a MY15 change that they don't want to publicise so it makes it difficult to sell other models in stock or on their way now without the camera ? (doesn't matter for RS customers as there are none available with the Tech pack until June production anyway). I would like to know too !

[Dzl_Dubba]

I'm about to put an offer on an Ambition plus wagon with tech pack and boot opener and have been quoted RRP $34,830
Would an offer of $32,000 be considered to cheeky to begin with?
I've never negotiated on a new car before so not sure on margins etc

I'd go for it. After all its your money. The worse thing that'll happen is you get refused.

[brad]

I'm about to put an offer on an Ambition plus wagon with tech pack and boot opener and have been quoted RRP $34,830
Would an offer of $32,000 be considered to cheeky to begin with?
I've never negotiated on a new car before so not sure on margins etc

I'd either offer $30,300 under & expect to come up $1-2k to meet the salesman or $31350 & stand firm with maybe $500-$750 the salemans way.

$32000 would be my absolute maximum price.

Unfortunately your profile just says Australia so I have no idea if you have a choice of dealerships to negotiate with.

I'm also assuming you are doing a straight buy & not confusing the issue witha trade-in

[Terryible]

I'd either offer $30,300 under & expect to come up $1-2k to meet the salesman or $31350 & stand firm with maybe $500-$750 the salemans way.

$32000 would be my absolute maximum price.

Unfortunately your profile just says Australia so I have no idea if you have a choice of dealerships to negotiate with.

I'm also assuming you are doing a straight buy & not confusing the issue witha trade-in

Thanks for the reply, we are based in Newcastle and not doing a trade in, there are a couple of Skoda dealerships near by, otherwise we can go to Sydney

[brad]

Thanks for the reply, we are based in Newcastle and not doing a trade in, there are a couple of Skoda dealerships near by, otherwise we can go to Sydney

Kwicks has already said that Central Coast Skoda will do a deal and want your business.

Try Mitchell Willcox at Newcastle Skoda.

If you know exactly what you want you can do the bulk of the hard work over the phone.

I guess the question is, what price would *you* consider fair value. I paid $30k for my 118tsi M6 Elegance sedan with no options back in 2008. They gave me $12700 trade on a car I'd paid $14k for 18months earlier (and added 25k km to it). I thought it was a pretty good deal at the time & consider it a bargain now that I've had the car for almost 6 years.

[Terryible]

Thanks for all your replies, we are also asking the price for the Golf wagon comfrontline with driver assistance package and have been quoted around $33,000

We will let you know how we go

[brad]

You really need to make a decision before playing hardball with the dealer. That includes deciding if September delivery fits your timeline.

[MJKooLio]

Just ordered RS Wagon for $47,505 with Tech Pack, Sunroof, RS button, auto boot, KESSY, Bi-xenon etc

SO Excited!

WEEK 22 Build as well. If anything ordered now with Tech Pack it will be build on or after week 22.

Hope I get flat steering wheel.... but the dealer enquired and there is only RED Stitching in the interior.. NO grey option as we're a smaller market. And no ice scraper... sales woman nearly killed me for asking 3 times!

[ox518]

Just ordered RS Wagon for $47,505 with Tech Pack, Sunroof, RS button, auto boot, KESSY, Bi-xenon etc

Congrats on your purchase! What is RS button? and I though Bi-xenon is standard on RS?

[MJKooLio]

Congrats on your purchase! What is RS button? and I though Bi-xenon is standard on RS?

Yes it is standard... i was some blabbering on what I got!

The current stock of RS's don't have the "Driving Mode Options" in the touch screen menu..... so when the new week 22 build come in; in the dash where the gear stick is, there will be an RS button and you choose your driving style. Eco, Normal, Sport and I believe RS is the fourth.