Taking delivery of an Octavia vRS

**Lucki** · 29-04-2015, 07:10 PM

Congrats on the new purchase, I am sure you will love it. The vRS is a fantastic drive and I am impressed by it thus far.

Just don't trust the dealer, tell them to leave you alone with the car for a few minutes and go over everything. Being a white car, swirl marks don't show easily so use the flashlight on your phone to pick up the condition of the paint, including the B pillar plastics. The rear spoiler on vRS is known to have paint bubble up issues so check that out thoroughly. The sound generator can cause minor rattles so keep an ear out for that. Check the interior to see if they have cleaned and detailed it as they should have. Check the wheels, the spare, the tool kit, 2 sets of keys, engine bay, manuals and service book. Make sure everything that was listed in the contract has been accounted for. Including making sure you are getting a DSG and not a manual haha. Sorry I am not pedantic, nor am I trying to ruin your experience but I been burnt when I took delivery of my car a few weeks ago. It was a swirl factory on wheels and took me a good few hours to polish them out.

Just drive normally for running in the engine, that means no driving like a hoon

Good luck and once again, you will love the vRS. What white did you get?

**Lucki** · 29-04-2015, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by afterdarker

There are a lot of boxes to be ticked on the pre-delivery check list. About 60.

You tend to drool over a new car and not check the detail. This is what happened to me, over excited,, and I should have checked it more thoroughly on delivery.

What surprises did you get with your car afterdarker?

**afterdarker** · 29-04-2015, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Lucki

What surprises did you get with your car afterdarker?

I did not get a pre delivery check list, a service manual, or a second key when I took delivery. (Yes I was very keen to drive it.) - subsequently rectified.

**Lucas_R** · 29-04-2015, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by bobski

Run in = sideways out of the dealership. Bapbapbapbap!!!!

Funny you mention this - i used to work at a Holden dealership about 15yrs ago. A great big fat bogan guy bought a brand new 300kw Clubsport GTS, he thought he was so awesome. He collected his car, drove out of the dealership, gave it a rev and popped the clutch - lit up the tyres and he spun 180 degrees and went up the median strip.

A very bruised ego and a couple of scratched rims is what he got.

**mrjubei** · 30-04-2015, 08:30 AM

Today is the day.. this afternoon I get to pick up my Moon white vRS TSI wagon.. I don't remember being this excited in almost forever... just hoping that everything is exactly as ordered...

**Reichter** · 30-04-2015, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by mrjubei

Today is the day.. this afternoon I get to pick up my Moon white vRS TSI wagon.. I don't remember being this excited in almost forever... just hoping that everything is exactly as ordered...

I dont know why...but im also very excited for you.
Hmm....that could be taken...differently.

Anyways, take lots of pics and let us know how you and the car go!! =)

**mrjubei** · 30-04-2015, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by Reichter

I dont know why...but im also very excited for you.
Hmm....that could be taken...differently.

Anyways, take lots of pics and let us know how you and the car go!! =)

I'll definitely be taking lots of photos...

**sillyboy** · 30-04-2015, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by Lucki

Congrats on the new purchase, I am sure you will love it. The vRS is a fantastic drive and I am impressed by it thus far.

Just don't trust the dealer, tell them to leave you alone with the car for a few minutes and go over everything. Being a white car, swirl marks don't show easily so use the flashlight on your phone to pick up the condition of the paint, including the B pillar plastics. The rear spoiler on vRS is known to have paint bubble up issues so check that out thoroughly. The sound generator can cause minor rattles so keep an ear out for that. Check the interior to see if they have cleaned and detailed it as they should have. Check the wheels, the spare, the tool kit, 2 sets of keys, engine bay, manuals and service book. Make sure everything that was listed in the contract has been accounted for. Including making sure you are getting a DSG and not a manual haha. Sorry I am not pedantic, nor am I trying to ruin your experience but I been burnt when I took delivery of my car a few weeks ago. It was a swirl factory on wheels and took me a good few hours to polish them out.

Just drive normally for running in the engine, that means no driving like a hoon

Good luck and once again, you will love the vRS. What white did you get?

It's the Candy white, with 18 inch black pack and auto boot. Can't tell you how excited I am, as this is my first new car. all previous vehicle were used.

**bobski** · 30-04-2015, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Lucas_R

A very bruised ego and a couple of scratched rims is what he got.

Must be something to do with Holden drivers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT1Lj7XT8zQ

**mrjubei** · 30-04-2015, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by sillyboy

It's the Candy white, with 18 inch black pack and auto boot. Can't tell you how excited I am, as this is my first new car. all previous vehicle were used.