Fabia prices now up...

[VAG newbie]

That's a good price for a 90TSI... will they take the 2.8% finance? Keep their money in the bank earning 5.5-6%

The sales person couldn't answer that question. The finance manager will contact me. However, according to my car broker, she says it only applies to RRP. Her theory is that the reserve bank's official rate is 4.75% (ie. The lowest rate any one can get) why would they lose money by leading it at 2.8%?

But if they'll take it, my parents will come back to Skoda!

[bluefrog]

The price is way too expensive. If Skoda is serious about increasing it's sales in this segment, it better offer huge discounts or special promotional pricing. Compare to some of it's major Japanese competitors:

1. Honda Jazz GLi Man $16990 drive away. Auto $18990 drive away!
2. Honda Jazz VTi Man $20220 drive away. Auto $22280 drive away! (The VTi is much better equipt than Fabia)
3. Mazda 2 Maxx Man $19250 drive away. Auto $20900 drive away. (I didn't bother to compare with baseline Neo as it only has 2 front airbags).
4. Mazda 3 Neo Man $21490 drive away. Auto $23490 drive away. (Even one class higher, the king of the small car, is cheaper than Fabia!!)

I know some people may argue that Fabia should not be compared to Honda Jazz or Mazda 2. But with the majority of buyers out there who needs a small car that will get them from A to B, why would they pay a premium for Skoda?

looks like they listened for a change ; )

[VAG newbie]

looks like they listened for a change ; )

Eh!? What have they listened? They just offered a "competitive" finance rate, which might still have a lot of catches. My broker adviced me to make sure this is the CONTRACTED rate, not the BASE/COMPARISON rate, as the latter one may have lots of hidden fees, taxes.....etc. So a 6% rate may end up 8-9% when all costs add up. Also you might have to pay full RRP to get the discounted rate (yet to carify)

However, I just learned that they have reduced the price on the Yeti 77TSI by $2400 before launch, so they are listening, except it looks like Skoda is depending on Yeti to increase its sale, so it won't pay much attention to how Fabia performs. Sad....

[buzuki]

Just got 2 new fabia in the dealership today, 1 standard and 1 monte carlo. In looks department, the basic is no comparison to the monte carlo.

The 77tsi is quite a good little engine, i got in not expecting much but to my surprise its gets along ok. Unfotunately DSg is not available atm and i think that will also hurt sales.

They do seem a little pricey but will see how they go.

But I do quite like them.

[K1W1]

My broker adviced me to make sure this is the CONTRACTED rate, not the BASE/COMPARISON rate, as the latter one may have lots of hidden fees, taxes.....etc. So a 6% rate may end up 8-9% when all costs add up. Also you might have to pay full RRP to get the discounted rate (yet to carify)

Rather than constantly telling us that your broker knows nothing why don't you get on the phone to Skoda and ask them to email you the full T's & C's. The information on the front page of the Skoda Australia web site gives more than your broker apparently knows and yet you seem to think they are the only source of knowledge.
And by the rate the special rate is 2.8% not 6% so saying that you may end up paying 8% is just a red herring.

[bluefrog]

except it looks like Skoda is depending on Yeti to increase its sale, so it won't pay much attention to how Fabia performs. Sad....

I reckon the fabia is a sexy little beast, it should kick arse here eventually .. if what I've seen in Europe is anything to go by it definitely will. Guess it also depends on what models they decide to share with us - the supercharged/turbocharged 1.4L 180hp vRS looks pretty hot to me.

ŠKODA Fabia vRS - Are you mean or lovely?



: )

[VAG newbie]

Rather than constantly telling us that your broker knows nothing why don't you get on the phone to Skoda and ask them to email you the full T's & C's. The information on the front page of the Skoda Australia web site gives more than your broker apparently knows and yet you seem to think they are the only source of knowledge.
And by the rate the special rate is 2.8% not 6% so saying that you may end up paying 8% is just a red herring.

This section is for Fabia. The special rate for Fabia is 5.99%. 2.8% applies to Octavia only! Please don't mislead any other readers here.

Trust me, I read the fine prints many many times now. It says "full conditions are available ON APPLICATION". It already implies that hey won't tell you unless you are ready to apply for it. ie. after you signed the contract!

You read my thread in Octavia section, you know I have phoned several times. I've even walked to the dealership yesterday myself. Guess what the response was? "Our finance manager just got a day off! Please leave your name and number, and I'll get him to contact you as soon as he comes in tomorrow!" Yeah, right, what a coincidence. What if I was gonna sign up the contract and I have no finance manager so i can't apply for the finance on that day? That I have to come back another day just to apply for finance? Well, I waited, that's how I made two phone calls today trying to chase up without success.

I personally don't trust my broker 100%, as there is a conflict of interest and she would want me to go with her financier so she gets the commission. But I thought some people might appreciate the information when comparing rates.

I'll continue my discussion on the special 2.8% rate on the Octavia section, otherwise it will be off topic, as this thread is on Fabia pricing.