New Skoda VRS

**brad** · 01-05-2009, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by R1 Crasher

So disappointed, I trot off home to the computer doing some research and see the Skoda vRS 2.0Tdi 125KW 6 speed manual wagon as listed on Skodas Australia's website.

Ring round the Vic Skoda dealers,no stock, One un named dealer tells me that there isn't even one in the country as no dealer would bring one into stock because they would never sell it, and that I was only the second person since the launch to even ask about that model.I said to the salesperson "do you not have faith in the product as not to stock it? To which he said not if it means we will never sell it.What is it with Australians and Automatics?

So what good diesel wagons are available with a manual gearbox that are a bit sporty? Good luck because I cannot find any.

Oh and nothing French

I'd give Skoda Australia a ring & ask them why their dealers aren't interested in selling you a car. Be prepeared to name the dealers. Ask where the stock is, ask them if the Product Planning Manager has got the sack yet.

You might also want to get out of the "only manual cars are sporty" mindset as the DSG are very good.

As for test drives - There were no Skoda dealers near home so I went to VW and drove various Golfs, Jettas & Passats to get a rough idea what the cars were like. I was ready to sign up for a Golf and then the Skoda dealer opened near work and the rest is history.

**R1 Crasher** · 01-05-2009, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by brad

I'd give Skoda Australia a ring & ask them why their dealers aren't interested in selling you a car. Be prepeared to name the dealers. Ask where the stock is, ask them if the Product Planning Manager has got the sack yet.

You might also want to get out of the "only manual cars are sporty" mindset as the DSG are very good.

As for test drives - There were no Skoda dealers near home so I went to VW and drove various Golfs, Jettas & Passats to get a rough idea what the cars were like. I was ready to sign up for a Golf and then the Skoda dealer opened near work and the rest is history.

Thanks for the reply,I will contact Skoda Australia and see what the situation is with that model.
The Salesperson was happy to order the car for me but only as a purchase,not for stock.
As for DSG well i'm sorry it's just not me and I've tried quite a few, GTi Pirelli, R32, Passat,Golf GTi. To me they are poo and not what driving is about. Maybe I'm a bit old school, but Ive never seen a serious race car driver prefer Auto over manual(not that I'm a race car driver)

**Tick** · 01-05-2009, 10:59 PM

My impression was that Skoda Australia only stock the vRS TDI in DSG guise. As far as I know it has never been offered with a manual here and according to my dealer prob never will be.

Cheers,

**R1 Crasher** · 01-05-2009, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by Tick

My impression was that Skoda Australia only stock the vRS TDI in DSG guise. As far as I know it has never been offered with a manual here and according to my dealer prob never will be.

Cheers,

Why is it listed on Skoda Australia's website then?

http://www.skoda.com.au/showroom-octaviars-pricing.aspx

**Golf Loon** · 01-05-2009, 11:08 PM

Yeah and if you want one, go and drive a dsg one and then place a special order for a manual one.

**Tick** · 01-05-2009, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by R1 Crasher

Why is it listed on Skoda Australia's website then?

http://www.skoda.com.au/showroom-octaviars-pricing.aspx

Dunno, call them and ask

**Rocket** · 02-05-2009, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by R1 Crasher

Skoda vRS 2.0Tdi 125KW 6 speed manual wagon as listed on Skodas Australia's website.

Ring round the Vic Skoda dealers,no stock, One un named dealer tells me that there isn't even one in the country as no dealer would bring one into stock because they would never sell it, and that I was only the second person since the launch to even ask about that model.I said to the salesperson "do you not have faith in the product as not to stock it? To which he said not if it means we will never sell it.What is it with Australians and Automatics?

There's one here though its in ACT which wont easily help you, but does prove that they are in the country.

Keep in mind 3 things...
1. skodas are fairly low volume movers, so stock is therefore obviously limited. If you want to order one, I am sure you will find a dealer happy to order it for you, but it will now be in the new shape/facelift.

2. Diesels generally run through a lower rev range, and due to their high toruqe can pull through that range very quickly. That is why it is common to find auto/dsg boxes fitted to diesels, as they always (should always) have you in the right gear for the right revs. Manuals of course are possible, but normally much more work.

3. As said above, the diesel in RS form is relatively new to Aus, so again, harder to find.

**mrx** · 02-05-2009, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Rocket

There's one here though its in ACT which wont easily help you, but does prove that they are in the country.

Did you look at the pictures? That ain't a manual!

I think a manual with the 125kW diesel might be a fair bit of work around town? But I agree, DSG is poo (along with all automated gearboxes).