Where are the SKODAS?

**gregozedobe** · 20-03-2008, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by evorobin

Is there a pulse doctor? f*** me what do you drive that's fun?

Thinks to himself (Must not feed the troll any oxygen, Must not feed the troll any oxygen,Must not feed the troll............)

**XXX-1.8T** · 20-03-2008, 11:27 AM

The problem is that Skoda dealers try and position them like they are VW's.

I tried to buy a RS and and they negotiated very little even on 07 plated cars.

Hence why no one is buying them as they are asking too much for them and the major x factor with them is depreciation.

Sure they are good cars but i think their pricing is out of whack.

I ended up buying a fully option 2006 Jetta (with body kit) for a bargain at an auction but these are selling second hand for $35K to $40K.

To buy a fully loaded RS came to $50K which is too risky and too exxy for what it is.

Im really happy with the Jetta as it not only goes as good as an RS but looks better too.

good luck to the Skoda owners i hope depreciation works as well as the VW's(what the dealers were telling me)

**Plicata** · 20-03-2008, 12:03 PM

I kind of like being the only Octavia wagon vRS in SA

"The only Skoda in the village"?

We really wanted a diesel wagon but decided the price was too high (with the spec we wanted) for the risk involved and distance to a dealer. I really thought Skoda would launch with good deals. Free on-roads or discounted extras package as a minimum, but it didn't happen. Bought something else in the interim and hope they are around in a year or two to get one then. Yes, I know I'm part of the problem if they do fail, but it's not my fault they screwed up the pricing.

**XXX-1.8T** · 20-03-2008, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Plicata

"The only Skoda in the village"?

We really wanted a diesel wagon but decided the price was too high (with the spec we wanted) for the risk involved and distance to a dealer. I really thought Skoda would launch with good deals. Free on-roads or discounted extras package as a minimum, but it didn't happen. Bought something else in the interim and hope they are around in a year or two to get one then. Yes, I know I'm part of the problem if they do fail, but it's not my fault they screwed up the pricing.

Exactly

**rodrocco** · 20-03-2008, 01:05 PM

I've seen a white Octavia wagon on the road in Perth and I also believe the Octavia RS press car here was bent and is currently being repaired ....(-:

**mrx** · 20-03-2008, 05:30 PM

I recently saw a Red RS wagon in Perth, in Osborne Park actually. I fully expected it to turn into the dealership, but it didn't - so I think it was a "real" one.

**anthony** · 20-03-2008, 08:27 PM

The OCTAVIA looks to me very much like a rebadged BORA...
Is it based on the A4 Bora,or A5 Jetta.
For a few thousand more,do as I did and buy a jETTA.
Its what you really want in any event,with best resale in class.

**mrx** · 20-03-2008, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by anthony

The OCTAVIA looks to me very much like a rebadged BORA...
Is it based on the A4 Bora,or A5 Jetta.
For a few thousand more,do as I did and buy a jETTA.
Its what you really want in any event,with best resale in class.

Sure, let me know where I can buy a Jetta wagon in Australia and I'll buy one!!!

**rym** · 20-03-2008, 08:36 PM

I sort of agree with some of the sentiments on the pricing. I think a lower price that is further differentiated from Jetta pricings would have seen a healthier launch.

I think getting the brand built up gradually is the key... but, it was launched against the background of record new car sales in Oz. "Greed is good.." so they say.

In Europe, my Octavia Elegance Wagon competes with Mazda 3 and Toyota Corollas on pricing. In fact, a 1.8 VVTI Corolla wagon is one thousand pounds more expensive than the Octavia Wagon.

So, we are rare as hen's teeth.

It would take a long time to convert the Holden and Ford fans, which happens to be the greatest market base here. We love our BIG cars here in Oz. Just look at the crowd around Holden and Ford stands at Motor shows.

Well, I hope to see a fellow Octavian on the road soon.

**Frufru** · 20-03-2008, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by Plicata

"The only Skoda in the village"?

We really wanted a diesel wagon but decided the price was too high (with the spec we wanted) for the risk involved and distance to a dealer. I really thought Skoda would launch with good deals. Free on-roads or discounted extras package as a minimum, but it didn't happen. Bought something else in the interim and hope they are around in a year or two to get one then. Yes, I know I'm part of the problem if they do fail, but it's not my fault they screwed up the pricing.

There were free Skoda on-roads here in WA in February (that made me to buy them).