New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[Polo GTEye N9]

Last Saturday drove an Brown Octavia Elegance TDI DSG S'wagon. Ok but after the VW GTi seats we were not impressed. I have flagged our interest in test driving their Silver Octavia vRS TSi DSG S'wagon.

I notice the S'wagon twin exhaust is a single system with a fake outlet on the right side. The Liftback is a twin outlet.

Stiv and GeeMatt seriously they quoted you guys 12 mths from order to delivery time, at least?

It has already been said but not many people will tolerate these sort of extended wait times. What are Skoda thinking, these cars are not high end excotics. How do these Skoda sales dealerships and staff survive? We only have two in Brisbane.

I should think they would be breaking their necks to do deals and give the customer the best deal possible. I never pay full price if it is at least negotiable. Then if they can't offer a better price then at least add value. Posts here suggest up to 8+% discounts for those prepared to haggle?

Well no one has mentioned the fact that for possibly the last twenty years new cars in their specific segment 'micro, small, large SUV etc' have pretty much remained the same or reduced in price but have grown in every other way, size, technology, safety, etc etc. The first Commodore is much the same size as a current Mazda 3. As for value for money they have much much more for your $$ but prices have either remained similar or reduced.

For example the first WRX RRP MY93 were approx $40k RRP and the current MY15 is $43K RRP.

My point is that if my observations and limited exposure to the brand and facts are correct there has been two Models the superceded 1Z and the current NE series of Octavia vRS released in Australia. The price seems to have reduced for the NE series and they have advanced much more in terms of better platforms, engines & transmissions and equipment.

Those in the know please correct me if I am on the wrong track.

On paper, prior to a test drive, I really like the MY14/15 NE Octavia vRS TSi DSG S'wagon in Moon White or Race Blue with Option of Tech, Canton, Pana Roof, Keeys with alarm.... But 12 mths at least wait............

Cheers Al