New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[brad]

Surely you know a rego place that's a bit "forgiving". My last rego was a joke

[Chopper88]

Spoke to Skoda customer service and they got back to me with a potential October build date, most likely January/February delivery. Since I ordered on April 11 this is unacceptable. I have just sold my current car so I have begrudgingly had to cancel my order or be without a car for 3-4 months which isn't a possibility. I have instead purchased a Volvo V40 T5 R-Design with the new 2.0ltr turbo petrol. A bit smaller than the wagon I wanted but similar features minus panoramic sunroof and I will have it in 2 weeks as it's already in Sydney. What could have been....

[GTR27]

Surely you know a rego place that's a bit "forgiving". My last rego was a joke

That's called a 'phoneworthy' I've had one before a few years ago on an old ute. It was legal, except for some seats that weren't engineered. They were on proper rails, correct bolts etc. Just didn't want to cough up the massive amount for an engineer to give me a mod plate.

^ edit. Sucks that you have had to cancel. Maybe let people know what dealer so they can take your place in the queue.

[OilBurna]

Good luck to all those thst have ordered I hope you get yours as soon as possible I cannot honestly believe in this day and age technology and planning / production systems that they cannot at least give you an expected date when the car will be produced it seems the Aussies are at the bottom of the heap

[GTR27]

No question we are not a consideration, merely an afterthought. Treated like we are a nuisance not paying customers. Vw AU's hand is strong in that....

[nixon]

I've just today ordered a Skoda Octavia vRS Wagon DSG. ETA is April 2015. Yes long wait but I'm not in a hurry, so I guess it's ok.

$47500 drive-away in NSW for metallic, panoramic sunroof, RS leather seats, auto boot, tech-pack with rear view cam, 19" black pack, rubber floor mats set, plastic boot dish and extended factory warranty.

I think I got a great deal and if anyone wants me to PM a copy of my contract to help out during haggling. I'm happy to do so.

[GTR27]

Yep, sounds like you got a good deal!

The floor mats and reversable boot liner come std in all oz spec octavias dont they? That was my impression anyway!

Congrats though! thats like 9.5% off. Probably being generous in the hope you'll stick it out that long for the car!

[KWICKS]

Surely you know a rego place that's a bit "forgiving". My last rego was a joke

****box needs brakes and a clutch. Don't want to drive it past rego expiry without the fixes. And it's missing an indicator cover from the front bar which would be forgiven.

[GTR27]

Clutch is right until it completely goes(or in the case of a failed clutch - doesnt) (if its a ****box and the wreckers will be the next "owner").

Surely a cheap set of pads will make it sweet for a month of two? and a brake flush. Should be able to do that for under a hundred bucks by yourself if you are mechanically inclined.

[techdave]

I've just today ordered a Skoda Octavia vRS Wagon DSG. ETA is April 2015. Yes long wait but I'm not in a hurry, so I guess it's ok.

I think you've done well with your negotiation. I've ordered a Hatch RS about 2 weeks ago, ETA is around March/April. We might get ours at around the same time .. here's hoping.