New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[readerr0r]

I've probably posted these before but here's some good shots of the Metal Grey from briskoda (since there isn't much of the colour in that french gallery).

[zei20t]

looks awesome! that's got the black pack too?

[readerr0r]

looks awesome! that's got the black pack too?

Yeah it'd be the equiv to our 18" black pack

[zei20t]

me likey!

[woofy]

I need to stop looking at these as history tells I end up ending up paying out my HP early and ordering things I really could have got a year later.

[Dzl_Dubba]

Tempted to annoy my dealer on the weekend and see where my order is at. Surely with a week and a bit until June they'll have some idea of production dates, that or rock up at VW HQ in chullora haha.

[Benmac]

When was the order placed?


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[Dzl_Dubba]

When was the order placed?

2nd of April. I've sent an email or two but the dealer says he's waiting on Skoda HQ for a date.

[Damienp]

The metal grey does look nice. Not sure I like the anthracite wheels on it though. If I went that path I would look at another wheel I think.
The white is looking more attractive to me.

Going through a broker at the moment so will see what that yields price wise. I did see the quote that someone got in this or another thread so this is my barometer. As long as it's not dearer than what I want to pay I will order. If not I think I will start looking harder for an R.

[arx7]

Hi guys,

I'm new here. Just a couple of questions. I read this thread up until page 50 (reading backwards), and couldn't find this info.

Planning to buy an Octavia RS (will test drive this weekend if time allows). I also understand there's a waiting time of 6 months which I don't mind.

1. What about the DSG in Octavia RS? Did the Mk I and Mk II use the same DSG 6 speed? AFAIK, the DSG6 (wet) is more reliable than DSG7, so what's the experience of those who have used RS since Mk I. Does it put you off to buy the Mk III?

2. Servicing, does it have to be in VW service dealers? From what I've read, VW dealers are shocking at best with their service (especially if it's related with DSG). Can we use independent specialists for Skoda and still protect the warranty?

3. Last but not least, any preferred dealer to deal with? Reading this thread there are two that stand out (Central Coast and Newcastle). A bit out of the way, since I am in Sydney, however I'd like to trade in so I have to go there personally if those two are better.