What did you do to your Octavia today?

Collected mine today. MY16 Ambition Plus 110TSI DSG Estate in metal grey - Smartlink, 18" Alaris Wheels' Auto tailgate, Smartlink, mudflaps, roof racks and rubber mats.

Replacing my 2014 XV which has been less than a pleasant experience.

Whilst I was doing the delivery for my car today, mum and dad were also wandering through the dealership. Mum's 2014 Forester 2.5i-S has also not been a great experience, particularly in comparison to numerous prior Subarus.

So next Saturday they collect an Octavia Scout 132TSI Premium in denim blue, with panoramic roof, Tech Pack, and electric front seats.

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Originally Posted by aware

Collected mine today. MY16 Ambition Plus 110TSI DSG Estate in metal grey - Smartlink, 18" Alaris Wheels' Auto tailgate, Smartlink, mudflaps, roof racks and rubber mats.

Replacing my 2014 XV which has been less than a pleasant experience.

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You guys have really embraced the brand. Hope it is good to you.

Obviously the XV didn't appreciate your defence of the choice at the time. Hope you haven't taken too much of a bath.

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Originally Posted by brad

You guys have really embraced the brand. Hope it is good to you.

Obviously the XV didn't appreciate your defence of the choice at the time. Hope you haven't taken too much of a bath.

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Thanks Brad - if I look back to the Superb 3/4 of the issues with it could have been fixed by it not being a lease car - namely, new battery after the first flat, 4 new tyres, and the big 60,000km service would have hopefully fixed the DSG. But in this iteration of DSG, the low speed clumsiness is greatly diminished, and can even deal with our driveway. Couple that with the fact the Octy blows the XV out of the water for driving experience, the choice was easy for me. That and my 6 foot plus frame can fit in the Octy, and annual servicing (which also took some sting out of the changeover - $1k in servicing on a 6000km car this year), what's not to like!

I think once I did the deal and they looked at the Scout, again, it was an easy choice.

Added this to my steering wheel :cool:
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It actually made the paddle feel less like a button and more like an actual paddle.

Quality is good, solid aluminium but finishing was quite rough, so I re-sanded the surface and re-profile the edge to a more rounded profile.

I'd be keen to get a odb11 for that price. Anyone else get the ****s with hot air on ' fresh' vent no fan or ac on? Wtf, you have to switch to recycle air each and every time... Just like stop/ start. Grrr


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Took mine in to get audio installed, and suspect I may get the car back vinyl wrapped in places as well: I have an awesome trimmer- tends to work out what I want and just go with it... Tomorrow will tell, as I have to collect the car and proceed immediately to get the tyres fitted.


No battle plan ever survives contact with the enemy

It's a bit late in the game now, but has anyone had any experience with the straight-fit (into golf) Kenwood head units?


No battle plan ever survives contact with the enemy

Giac, air intake and downpipe - WOW

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Giac, air intake and downpipe - WOW

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More details plz!!


"Via Tapatalk"

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Stereo also fitted, but it has issues: Booked in to sort it all out on Wednesday. More pics and details to follow...


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