Ordered my RS today

[aslsw]

After around 5 months of looking at this car, I have finally put in my order today. Race blue, full leather seats, tow bar (boring but necessary).

What clinched the deal? Overall value for the price paid, I love the DSG gearbox (despite problems reported), great salesman who actually made an effort to sell the car.

I am excited, and also frustrated with the 3-4 month wait (but I knew after reading this forum that it would take that long). Oh well, it should be only 4 weeks after I get back from overseas so it won't be that bad.

After seeing K1W1's posts, I think I will also take as many photos as possible while it is brand new condition.

[TuNeS]

nice one mate! diesel/petrol, wagon/hatch?

also, with a bit of TLC, you can keep them looking brand new. Just requires a bit of wax from brand new. Dont let the dealers touch it with paint protection. Just buy some high quality wax, prep the paint and apply it. Looks a million dollars!

and do post pics when you get it

[Loobie]

hey Tunes ... enlighten me on keeping the car looking good. I've got about a month left to wait before my Black Magic Vrs wagon turns up ... was considering paint protection as figured this would be easier to keep things relatively clean. I assume wax is the better option for keeping it looking good?

[TuNeS]

hey Tunes ... enlighten me on keeping the car looking good. I've got about a month left to wait before my Black Magic Vrs wagon turns up ... was considering paint protection as figured this would be easier to keep things relatively clean. I assume wax is the better option for keeping it looking good?

Check this thread out.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=34208

I bought all my stuff online from carcareproducts.com.au. Considering the dealer flogs paint protection for around $500 and it only lasts for 6 to 12 months, it is cheaper to buy the products yourself to do it over and over keeping it looking A1! I bought the Supernatural wax and completly redo the car every 4-5 months. You can use a sealant instead of wax if you want it to last longer.

Here are some photos of the car.

http://www.tagseq.com/wp-content/gal...a-octavia-vrs/

[backdoc]

Check this thread out.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=34208

I bought all my stuff online from carcareproducts.com.au. Considering the dealer flogs paint protection for around $500 and it only lasts for 6 to 12 months, it is cheaper to buy the products yourself to do it over and over keeping it looking A1! I bought the Supernatural wax and completly redo the car every 4-5 months. You can use a sealant instead of wax if you want it to last longer.

Here are some photos of the car.

http://www.tagseq.com/wp-content/gal...a-octavia-vrs/

Looks awesome. Nice to see as I ordered white. Still have about 4-6 weeks to wait for delivery

Are you going to do tint? I couldn't tell from the photos if you have yet.

Is it just me, or does it look like the car should sit about another 10-20mm lower? Could you do this afterwards without voiding your warranty?

[Loobie]

Check this thread out.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=34208

I bought all my stuff online from carcareproducts.com.au. Considering the dealer flogs paint protection for around $500 and it only lasts for 6 to 12 months, it is cheaper to buy the products yourself to do it over and over keeping it looking A1! I bought the Supernatural wax and completly redo the car every 4-5 months. You can use a sealant instead of wax if you want it to last longer.

Here are some photos of the car.

http://www.tagseq.com/wp-content/gal...a-octavia-vrs/

Thanks for pointing out the thread and your recommendations on product ... pictures of your gleaming Candy white vRS have me convinced to do the work myself.

[TuNeS]

Looks awesome. Nice to see as I ordered white. Still have about 4-6 weeks to wait for delivery

Are you going to do tint? I couldn't tell from the photos if you have yet.

Is it just me, or does it look like the car should sit about another 10-20mm lower? Could you do this afterwards without voiding your warranty?

They come standard with a light tint, but I havnt tinted them darker......yet. I plan to do it soon though. Nothing beats a shiny white car with tinted windows and black tyres!

[aslsw]

Sorry for the late response - on holidays in Victoria and away from an Internet connection (which was a lot like being dead for a week!).

My Skoda RS is a petrol powered hatch. Delivery is tentatively set for 15 April 2010 but I understand all of the variables involved in that.

I'm back to Switzerland tomorrow, back around 1 March which means only a 4-6 week wait from when I get back. That's the only way I can feel better about having to wait so long.

Now, all of our conversations are based around "When we get the Skoda..."

[K1W1]

Make sure that you keep bugging your dealer to get you the VIN as soon as it's available then you can track it's progress through the shipping company.