New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[parisfrance]

I would only put it on the car on longer/country/distance drives.... keep it off for city driving.

On freeways i've had bad experiences.

First few days of having my Polo GTI - I drove south down the freeway (two lanes in same direct), silly big rig in front of me, spat out some stones! Front spoiler lip, paint peeled off, nice chunk of it! Was devastated!

The last week owning my Polo GTI, went out 45 mins in-land. Again, not so wide of a road, big trailered truck drove past me, I pulled over to the side of the road - stone chip on the SIDE drivers door, high up under window near mirror. CHIPPED!

And sand has done the same on my old car.... not happy. So a Bra would do on longer drives. City, not so much

Just out of interest, did you end up going for the extended warranty at $1100?

[MJKooLio]

Yes, just before I left to the USA dealer said we have to start the warranty ASAP (a month before I come back) so she can hold onto it more until I return, but I wasn't sure about the extended warranty - but dealer did the extended warranty! So yes, I have it and happy about it!

[parisfrance]

Do you mind confirming the price was $1100 as June has quoted us $1690. Given we are buying every option except Black Packs, I think she could do better on the price.

[Benmac]

Do you mind confirming the price was $1100 as June has quoted us $1690. Given we are buying every option except Black Packs, I think she could do better on the price.

I negotiated with their Tint/Paint Protection girl. June wasn't involved with the extended warranty negotiation.

[parisfrance]

Do you mind giving me an idea of what price you were able to negotiate for the extended warranty? You can PM me if you don't want to publicly publish and I certainly wouldn't quote names at the dealership, I just want to save a few $ as the wife is already shopping for accessories e.g. car bra, side-body protection, LED upgrade to fog lights. She even wanted the silly looking headlight eyebrows from Superskoda Octavia III - abs plastic eyebrows AGRESSOR : superskoda.com but I had to veto that one, along with the Red leather handbrake cover. Just too much pimp for our ride; well when it finally gets here.

More importantly, how is the car driving now you have had it for a while. Would love to read a bit of a review if you get the time.

[Benmac]

$1100 if I remember correctly. List was $1650 at the time. As for the car no issues and all is as I expected based on reviews. Would probably dial down the sound generator if it was easy and a nice exhaust burble would also be good.


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[MJKooLio]

$1200, it went back up to $1200.

[MJKooLio]

I've had the car since Monday arvo.

Car is driving smoothly, much more softer then my Polo GTI, I have been driving it mostly in Eco mode - to tone down the fuel l/per km as I drive around for work.

From the lights, I get up to speed quickly, gears are smooth but not as smooth as I thought they would be. Being a 6-spd it's different to the issued 7-spd I had before.

Steering wise, it's great - I think the turning circle is big but haven't done it properly as I'm being cautious while turning - the sensors work great when parking but still need to find the feel of the corners of the car. I have a great sense of size but as it's a wagon and new car - I have to get use to it.

Stereo and interior is great. I have the Canton but have nothing to compare it to so it's going great. Need some good tunes rather then the radio. Seats are great, as mentioned the glass roof too and then the lights too! Some parts I still need to work out - engine turns off and I am just about out and the MDF screen pops up saying the lights will turn off in 30mins?! Thats weird... I did put the lights on coming home with a 20second delay.... and 10second welcome.

Locking the car with the door handle ship most times works but I think if I am carrying my two cameras on my shoulder - the metal interferes??! Unlocking is great - locking is good too. Never a need to take the key out unless something is not locking.

[occy]

The warranty is underwritten by Allianz from memory. I got 3 years extra direct with factory terms and conditions for 1500

[parisfrance]

Thanks everyone for the summary of prices for the extended warranty.

Glad you are enjoying the new car Matt; try some flac audio files or go old school and use CDs in the DVD player in the glovebox, from what I have read on Briskoda these will provide the best audio reproduction. I also read you have to adjust the audio settings to get the best out of the Canton system, including opening the rear seat portal to increase bass reproduction from the subwoofer. The speakers will improve with use. My home Dynaudio speakers took around 200 hrs to run in. To be honest I don't expect too much from the Canton upgrade but it does sound better than the standard system. I will probably install Dynamat soundproofing to the car to improve noise insulation. It made a big difference to my current cars audio, including reducing reverberation from the door speakers.