Octavia - but which model?

[Plicata]

It was after 3:00 on a Sunday afternoon, so maybe he just couldn't be bothered or thought I was a time waster.

[DanSA]

Im still waiting for them to get any 1.8TFSi's in yet..

Our dealer here is a monopoly and is also the VW dealer. Thet basically converted the shed where they used to service the VW's into the 'showroom' It really does look like a poor cousin, which is a shame.

[Plicata]

Went to Penrith again. They only had RS, 2.0 FSi or 1.9 TDi to test. Took RS out. Nice car to drive. Revved very freely and plenty of power without going anywhere near the redline. Ride was firm but not uncomfortable. Gear change ok but not especially slick. Didn't like square feeling of gear knob but I guess that's easy to change. I'm still leaning towards diesel because the power comes just where you need it and revvy engines don't interest me. Wish they were bringing in the UK spec vRS with 125Kw diesel. I suppose they will do if the brand is successful here. Was told that RS is about $43K OTR, so $46K with sunroof & satnav mentioned in another thread is a great deal.

Also drove Jetta TDi DSG over same roads. Preferred diesel (even 103Kw) and DSG. Ride was softer but still good.

[DanSA]

103kW TDi is easy to chip to 125kw spec and will be cheaper i imagine.

No 4x4's there either then?

You'd think that if you where going to launch a brand youd have all the models to try wouldnt you...

[Plicata]

Not even a mention of the 4X4. I should have asked when the next shipment was due in. Apparently all the cars at the Motor Show were overseas spec, so they may not have got the 4X4 through ADR certification yet? I would go for 4X4 except I prefer DSG (apparently a lot of people asking about the RS want DSG). I'd think about chipping the 103 but you can't add the DPF

[rodrocco]

Test drive coming up

The Skoda press cars arrived in Perth yesterday and I'm picking the Octavia up tomorrow. They are usually spect up, but all I know is that it's a diesel. The only ones I have seen in the flesh were the ones used as tyre cars on course during Rally Australia about 4 years ago. They looked quite nice then and they must have made improvements since. Some pics and a report may be here in a week or so.

[CanberravRS]

Not even a mention of the 4X4. I should have asked when the next shipment was due in. Apparently all the cars at the Motor Show were overseas spec, so they may not have got the 4X4 through ADR certification yet? I would go for 4X4 except I prefer DSG (apparently a lot of people asking about the RS want DSG). I'd think about chipping the 103 but you can't add the DPF

I believe the next shipment is in March. If i missed the RS Wagon in blue that i am getting I would have to have waited till March/April. There where only 400 cars bought in on the first run. Supposively the TD RS will be here mid next year.

[GRAZI]

New Octavia 4x4 2litre diesel wagon

Took delivery on Tuesday last and am absolutely stoked in the build quality and finish,just sold a 05 1.9tdi Golf,,,2 clutches ,new flywheel in 12 months.
The Skoda wagon is powered superbly with 2litre diesel,,but will still chip it just not sure which company to go for,,their are so many now doing after market upgrades. Would appreciate any experiences out there that people have had with VWs etc.
Rob
Skoda convert