Octavia RS MY12 Changes

**pologti18t** · 06-08-2011, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by Jake02

I wish they'd do that for the whole Skoda range (except the Superb, it's already well-equipped).

A Yeti Premium (panoramic roof, heated/leather seats, electric drivers seat, tinted windows, xenons) would be fantastic, as would an Octavia 118/103 Premium (sunroof, 17s, heated/electric leather, tinted windows) and RS Premium (full-leather, sunroof etc) but don't play with the current specs, they're perfect!

IF I am not mistaken this is how VW America packages the Golf GTI. For instance base spec and Autobahn pack

**K1W1** · 06-08-2011, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by VAG newbie

Also in terms of resale, gotta take into consideration that all your sepc'd up option will be virtually nothing at times when you trade-in. All the dealer look at is just the model, year and mileage. The options will only help you to sell the car, but no value at all! So i was told by a dealer during trade in.

That's not true.
Given that two cars are virtually identical (mileage, condition, colour, service history) the one with the leather trim and sunroof and better stereo will always be worth more than the one with the lower spec items. What a vehicle is worth as a trade in or second hand is a direct reflection of how saleable it is and cars with options are always more saleable.

**pologti18t** · 06-08-2011, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by K1W1

That's not true.
Given that two cars are virtually identical (mileage, condition, colour, service history) the one with the leather trim and sunroof and better stereo will always be worth more than the one with the lower spec items. What a vehicle is worth as a trade in or second hand is a direct reflection of how saleable it is and cars with options are always more saleable.

One of the biggest determinates is colour.. So steer clear of yellow

Nice conservative metallics.

Leather I will pay... sunroof is like a pool. Some people may want it but others it will rule the car out. We are not a country of sunroof lovers. Most cars come with a half decent stereo so for most people that is not a sale clincher on a secondhand vehicle.

Of course the other factor is alloywheels. Factory alloys to be specific.