New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[nickd]

Finally got a VIN.. Build date 20/3/15.
At least it's progress


2007 Golf 2.0 TDI Comfortline DSG/ESP
MY15 Octavia RS Wagon 135TDI, Race Blue, 18" Black Pack, Tech Pack, Comfort Pack, Auto Tailgate (on order)

[Hatchetman]

Yeah we picked ours up Wed arvo - because of a cancelled order the dealer had one ready to go, we beat another couple to the punch on that by about 10 mins, otherwise they estimated our order would be August / September (which I wouldn't have gone ahead with)

[aware]

Spotted a truck with 2 news Scouts turning off the M2 onto to Pennant Hills Road at about 7 this morning.

One was light blue and the other was white - looked quite reasonable, although I was quite surprised to see them this early considering the local dealer said June/July release. Had SCOUT logos down the side.

As I suspected, the blue one (at least) has appeared where I suspected - 2014 Skoda Octavia Scout Premium 135TDI MY15 Direct-Shift Gearbox

[mrjubei]

Mine is due to arrive in Melbourne on the 15th of April.. it's been such song wait.. but it's almost over...

[Smart1]

Had a look over a Scout yesterday and have to say that it looked the part, seats were really comfortable too, felt on par with the ones i had in my Superb. 135TDI would be the pick of the bunch for me. Was thrown the keys for a test drive but it was too wet and miserable, so I'll have to wait until my Wife's car needs a service in a month.

Took a RS manual for a spin for the day as well whilst my car was being serviced, WOW, I had forgotten how much fun a manual could be. Thanks John @ Peninsula Skoda.

[Opie]

Car still has not arrived at dealership
It landed at Port Kembla on 6 March! I will now be taking delivery in April - almost 11 months since ordering the car.

Friggin heck! Pretty sure it was only two weeks from the port to ACT for me. Did they say why it is taking so long? After last time they should have slapped some priority on the damn thing and have it on a truck ASAP.

[woofy]

I'd be wondering if an incident happened ie damage they are fixing.

[daMama]

I'd be wondering if an incident happened ie damage they are fixing.

Don't get me panicking! I'm o/s atm, so on email only....
Will be sending an email tomorrow though.....

[Reichter]

After placing an order with a dealer in Aus, how long did it take for the factory to accept the order, give you a VIN number and start the build?

I heard there are some minor updates to the MY16 octavias. So wondering if i should place my order now or wait a month or two to get the MY16 updates.

If i order now, the dealer said ETA end of April to mid August this year.

Any experiences, thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Beeker]

After placing an order with a dealer in Aus, how long did it take for the factory to accept the order, give you a VIN number and start the build?

I heard there are some minor updates to the MY16 octavias. So wondering if i should place my order now or wait a month or two to get the MY16 updates.

If i order now, the dealer said ETA end of April to mid August this year.

Any experiences, thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Well mine was ordered end of January, got a build date 3 weeks later, built early March and delivery ETA is end of May

Four months in total, but bear in mind the wait for the RS is a lot longer if you're planning on getting that