Octavia - but which model?

[DanSA]

Hi All.

Looks like im the first to post about actually buying one of these..

We currently have a Golf TDi DSG which we love, but have been on the look out for a wagon to replace it for the kids/dog etc.. We also have a ****ter in the form of an unkillable Scooby which will be staying.

Previous ideas have included MY99 Audi A4 Avant 1.8TQ, Passat 1.8T Variant, Suby Lib GT and a new Passat TDi.

Now i see Skoda is launching the Octavia here, which may just be the ticket to replace Sooty whilst reatining most of the clever engineering that i love about the VW's.

Initiallly I had thought on keeping the same drive train 2.0 TDi DSG, as it has to be auto for the wifes back. We average 5.7L/100k and the torque is great on the freeway..

Now i see that they are launching the new 1.8T, but only in manual at this stage. Rumour has it that this will replace the 2.0NA soon and include the 6spd Auto.
So now im torn, as this would be a great combo too. and the extra cash saved could buy the heated seats (good for the cold hills mornings!)

Any thoughts?

Sorry for the long first post!
Dan.

[99gti]

Welcome aboard DanSA. I'd stick with the TDi if your going to lugg around a heap of stuff just for the extra torque but then I'm not completly up on all the stats for the Skodas.

Good luck with your hunt.

[DanSA]

Tru dat, such a shame we need an auto as the 2.0 TDi AWD with a 6spd man would be awesome..

[phaeton]

Welcome to VWwA Dan

Hope you choose the Skoda that best suits your needs

How about the vRS Octavia ?

[DanSA]

May still be an option , but not unless they add DSG later on. Plus I think id miss the 5.7L/100k we are getting from our 2.0TDI..

I think the 1.8TSi auto will be a good allrounder, anyone care to hazard a guess on economy?
The manual is 7.4L/100 so my bet would br around 8.1 with the tiptonic, 7.8 with DSG.

[junior]

I have always been a fan of 4x4 wagons (my bias having owned many subaru's)
The Octavis 4x4 TDI takes my liking, had a good look at the the motor show, they appear to be well finished.

Good luck with the decision.

[GoLfMan]

go the RS hands down
in all seriousness though i think i'd gop the Tdi, then chip it.

[DanSA]

Update.
Maybe able to get a manual afterall, hmmmm this makes it interesting..

1.8TFSi would be the shrewd buy, then chip it down the track. However the AWD TDi 2.0 chipped to 350Nm would be a weapon..

Anyone have a caravan? what model would you recommend? (future buy)

[Lukev85]

I reckon the wagon.
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Saw them at the motor show on sunday. They are a very nice car.

[Plicata]

I had a good look at them at the Motor Show. Very comfortable although hatch lacked rear headroom (most sedan / hatches I'm looking at do too). Not as bad as Jetta, though. Favourite option would be 2.0TDi wagon. Not sure about 4X4 because would like DSG.

Does anyone know if the Octavia DSG has steering wheel paddle shift like Golf GT?