OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[ddizzle]

We got our RS only on the weekend past, but we tried Brisbane back in May.

Nice. Enjoy the new RS!

To be blunt, you didn't buy the same car. Had he been looking for an RS likely it would be the same outcome but the Style is slower moving so I can see why they went further to move it.

That doesn't explain why the GC could do a much better deal than Bris. I bought mine in January this year, just as Skoda introduced the free DSG promo on selected Octavias (RS included). I visited the Bris showroom first and the GC dealer days later, and I find it unbelievable that Bris had no knowledge of the promo at the time but the GC did, hence deal was done there.

I also recall one of the first things the GC dealer asked me was why did I come all the way to the GC and did Bris not treat me well. It made it sound like that happens quite often or the GC knows that Bris has dropped their game.

[woofy]

Nice. Enjoy the new RS!



That doesn't explain why the GC could do a much better deal than Bris. I bought mine in January this year, just as Skoda introduced the free DSG promo on selected Octavias (RS included). I visited the Bris showroom first and the GC dealer days later, and I find it unbelievable that Bris had no knowledge of the promo at the time but the GC did, hence deal was done there.

I also recall one of the first things the GC dealer asked me was why did I come all the way to the GC and did Bris not treat me well. It made it sound like that happens quite often or the GC knows that Bris has dropped their game.

Between dealers is always different, but you were asking why they did someone else get a good deal at the Bris mob and not you. It will be because they wanted to shift the Style but clearly had no issues selling the RS. Also would be why they didn't want to discount much. The more desperate the dealer the more they will do. I had one new dealer throwing things at me without even wanting to buy and the other wouldn't budge when they knew I was coming to buy as they get the bulk of sales locally. Also depends on what local stock places have. One dealer had just got a heap of MY15 stock in so wanted them shifted as he knew people wanted the MY16s that they could now order.

[Jondalar]

While I agree that they are different cars the listed price with all the options for the RS and Style diesel were almost identical, and that didn't include paying anything for the 19in wheels. I had gone there intending to focus on the RS but just couldn't live with the harsh ride, specially compared to the GTI performance I'd driven. Both cars were in stock, so maybe they would've been flexible, I doubt you ever get much of a discount on car not in stock. Mine is MY16 btw.

Cheers,
Karl

[masev]

For those that are interested - JB1 group buy in Mk7 Golf section.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...le-114939.html

[woofy]

Hey has anyone noticed the black plastic covering the door frame on the front doors is getting scratches from the door seal which is part of the rear door. My Mk2 had just body coloured paint there, but noticed that the high shine plastic (which I thought was actually black paint) is all getting scratched up on the inside edge. There is nothing but slight dust on the door seal so doesn't look good for a 3mth old car.

[masev]

Hey has anyone noticed the black plastic covering the door frame on the front doors is getting scratches from the door seal which is part of the rear door. My Mk2 had just body coloured paint there, but noticed that the high shine plastic (which I thought was actually black paint) is all getting scratched up on the inside edge. There is nothing but slight dust on the door seal so doesn't look good for a 3mth old car.

I hate that cheap plastic rubbish! Both my cars have it (RS and Mk7 Golf) and just gets worse with time - thinking I'll wrap it in gloss black vinyl eventually.

Hope they improve the quality in future models!

[woofy]

Yes mine came delivered with some nice scratches on it. I thought it was paint so figured just to get it detailed later on as there are some swirl marks as well from delivery. But now I realise it is plastic I'm not so happy.

[Sharpy]

Question for those with the Canton system, I am getting crackling through the speakers (esp the tweeters) when audio streaming via Bluetooth, however none when going through usb. I have tried updating the Bluetooth software, reset and phone update (iPhone with latest ios). Has anyone had a similar issue and a fix?

[techdave]

Question for those with the Canton system, I am getting crackling through the speakers (esp the tweeters) when audio streaming via Bluetooth, however none when going through usb. I have tried updating the Bluetooth software, reset and phone update (iPhone with latest ios). Has anyone had a similar issue and a fix?

Mine does it on certain songs only... Also on bluetooth only, it's fine on aux...Samsung S6 here. I'm interested if somebody has a fix as well.

[MJKooLio]

Anyone know how I can get Apply Play on my unit in my RS? I have the MY15 RS Octavia.... do I have to buy a whole new radio/gps unit or can you update/upgrade the software?