Used Octavia 118TSI - need help

[macdub]

Hi Guys..
friend of mine considering 2010 octavia 118tsi dsg..just few quick questions if someone with skoda can help..

1. any issues to be aware of with 118 DSG as he will be using the car for long..
2. How much extra 3 yr warranty would cost?
3. is the engine tunable just in case need more power down the track?

thanks in advance

[BluChris]

Get a competent VW/Audi/Skoda independent to look over the car and do a diagnostic readout, as always.

Some were used as rentals - check the history.

DSG can give problems, but not necessarily - see first point.

Haven't seen a 3 year warranty, but 2 year seems to be about $1,800 or so.

Make sure your friend is aware of servicing costs...

[K1W1]

Haven't seen a 3 year warranty, but 2 year seems to be about $1,800 or so.

I would self insure for that price. Put the $1800 in a dedicated interest bearing bank account and leave it there. The overwhelming odds will be that two years later you will still have $1800 plus interest in the account.

[RSOK]

1. Yes there are definite issues out there with some 7-spd DSG boxes (forums are full of owners with such issues) but it's a bit of a lottery because there are seemingly plenty of happy owners out there with these same boxes too.

2. I agree with Kiwi, keep your cash in your pocket and use it to cover your own costs IF they arise.

3. Yes it sure is!