OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[MJKooLio]

Might have to check if there is a nail in the tyre? Otherwise seems fine...

[Gerrycan]

I got the Aldi one, just to keep the original boot liner clean. Seems ok.
Haven't opened it and have kept docket just in case.

I've re-read the above a few times and I don't get it.
First sentence is fine; purchase confirmed, intended use stated and satisfaction indicated.
Second sentence; purchase is unopened, intended use is not carried through and satisfaction is now in question.
How will you know if you don't open it and use it??? How can you change your mind within two sentences???
Why am I using so many question marks?????

[GeeMatt]

Why am I using so many question marks?????

As Ford Prefect was attempting to ascertain. 42 is the answer, But what is the question ?

[brad]

I've re-read the above a few times and I don't get it.
First sentence is fine; purchase confirmed, intended use stated and satisfaction indicated.
Second sentence; purchase is unopened, intended use is not carried through and satisfaction is now in question.
How will you know if you don't open it and use it??? How can you change your mind within two sentences???
Why am I using so many question marks?????

They bought it with the intention of keeping the OEM liner pristine. At first glance it appears fit for purpose but they still haven't taken it out of the packet because (the comments on this forum) have left some doubt in their mind.

[daMama]

I've re-read the above a few times and I don't get it.
First sentence is fine; purchase confirmed, intended use stated and satisfaction indicated.
Second sentence; purchase is unopened, intended use is not carried through and satisfaction is now in question.
How will you know if you don't open it and use it??? How can you change your mind within two sentences???
Why am I using so many question marks?????

Firstly, apologies for the confusion!
Secondly, I been a bit preoccupied in recent weeks, time poor and tired. ...

Gerrycan, still waiting for my car to arrive so I can't test the liner as yet, hence why I have kept the docket. Hence why "satisfaction is now in question."
I hope that answers all of your questions (and anyone else confused and wanting to out do Gerrycan's use of question marks??????).

I also assumed most regulars on the forum know that I am still waiting for my car to arrive....

[tqld]

Hi all,

Experienced an interesting issue with my Columbus (in my MY15 Octavia RS). Not sure if this has been reported here, there or everywhere or experienced by anyone else here...

But if you exceed 1000 files in a folder in an SD Card (I would think this might include USB sources too), which is not hard to do depending how you arrange your music, basically the player refuses to read any files in excess of the 1000 limit. This includes even trying to play those "excess" files through a playlist. The player will show a little music symbol with a red line through it next to the file and if you try to play it, it says it can't find it or something. I was quite intrigued and investigated whether the files were corrupt or whether my SD card had a problem. After ruling those causes out, I moved the "excess" files to a sub-folder (thereby reducing the number of files in the parent folder to less than 1000) and everything was working fine again.

Solution? Don't put more than 1000 files in a folder. Yes, it says it in the manual, but I report this in case anyone else noticed this behaviour and is a bit confused as to what's going on.

[PassatB6]

Might have to check if there is a nail in the tyre? Otherwise seems fine...

Got exactly the same warning this week. Tyres seemed OK but after checking the pressure one was down by about 2 psi compared to the others. Refilled them then re set sensor and everythings now fine. The pressure sensor seems quite sensitive.

[Gerrycan]

Firstly, apologies for the confusion!

I also assumed most regulars on the forum know that I am still waiting for my car to arrive....

It all falls into place now, I forgot that necessary bit of information, so many long awaited cars have arrived recently.
Still for $10 you cannot go far wrong. Do you need measurements for the Mk3 boot area to confirm if the liner is the right size?

[KWICKS]

bucket list item checked off yesterday. Great drive. But nobody warned me about the plague of tourists in hired hatchbacks and campervans leading to the 12 Apostles.

The Octy RS went well, but I feel my old AWD H6 Liberty was more sure footed and could carry slightly more corner speed on the tighter bends. Where the RS shines is in its torque curve, acceleration is great on boost, far superior to the Subaru, making overtaking a breeze. It was also less crashy over bumps, making the ride more comfortable. I was surprised by the wind noise from 100kmh, quite a bit at 110kmh, and there is some road noise, which will worsen as the tyres age. The steering and clutch are both a bit light, irrespective of 'mode'. The seat was firm but comfortable for 700kms in 2 days, and suitable supportive through the twisty stuff. I averaged 7.1 K/100km for the 700km tank, which included AC on all the way and some very spirited squirts when traffic permitted. Car now has ~1400kms in total, so economy is still improving.

[GeeMatt]

bucket list item checked off yesterday. Great drive. But nobody warned me about the plague of tourists in hired hatchbacks and campervans leading to the 12 Apostles.

Yes Indeed. A well known issue at any time of the day/year. Some great drives inland from Apollo Bay though.

The Octy RS went well, but I feel my old AWD H6 Liberty was more sure footed and could carry slightly more corner speed on the tighter bends. Where the RS shines is in its torque curve, acceleration is great on boost, far superior to the Subaru, making overtaking a breeze. It was also less crashy over bumps, making the ride more comfortable. I was surprised by the wind noise from 100kmh, quite a bit at 110kmh, and there is some road noise, which will worsen as the tyres age. The steering and clutch are both a bit light, irrespective of 'mode'. The seat was firm but comfortable for 700kms in 2 days, and suitable supportive through the twisty stuff. I averaged 7.1 K/100km for the 700km tank, which included AC on all the way and some very spirited squirts when traffic permitted. Car now has ~1400kms in total, so economy is still improving.

Nice review. I'm thinking along the same lines but haven't driven enough to fully comment. Clutch is surprisingly light, almost cause for some embarrassment the first few drives ! Driving around the city it's a very easy drive. Comfortable in the traffic and at low speed, no need to be on and off the clutch, hill assist was a surprise the first few times .