RS Manual Wagons - rare?

[Martin]

I'm also running the Michelin PS3 - they are meant to be the best combination of grip versus wear
So far I'm very happy with them - noise and grip level
They are not providing much better take off grip however - only slighly better than the Continentals
Initial turn in response may be a little more crisp with the Continentals

[Two Dogs]

So,

Has anyone actually come across an RS TDI Manual Wagon. I tried to buy one new in 2008 in any spec and gave up after 4 months. Was at the stage where I would have paid asking price.

[Lucas_R]

So,

Has anyone actually come across an RS TDI Manual Wagon. I tried to buy one new in 2008 in any spec and gave up after 4 months. Was at the stage where I would have paid asking price.

My brother works for Newcastle Skoda so if you are still interested in a manual Octy RS TDi you should ask him. Unfortunately these days, the average buyer wants DSG over manual, and i dare say the ratio for DSG's over manuals would be even greater on Octavia's alone, let alone a Octavia wagon TDi.

I call past the dealership quite regularily and it's very rare to see a manual car on the lot (with the exception of the Fabia's 77TSI's which until recently were only available in manual). 99% of all cars on the lot are DSG's or automatics.

I had the same issue when i ordered my Golf R. I specifically wanted a manual, and only DSG's were available....so i had to bite the bullet and do a factory order on a manual Golf with a 4.5 month waiting time.

[VRS_Sleeper]

I agree really hard to find a manual wagon. I bit the billet and ordered from the factory. Hated the wait, love the car!

[Tigger]

I keep searching everyday on all the sites for the spec our original poster is after..

Nothing as yet.... only that one red liftback...not a manual wagon to be found that fits his requirements....

[sir_camel]

Thanks mate. On the way home today saw a blue pre-FL wagon and a yellow pre-FL liftback. Felt like chasing the blue car and asking the driver if I can buy it! Still considering the Adelaide one.

[Tigger]

there is this one!

2008 SKODA OCTAVIA RS 1Z Wagon Private Cars For Sale in NSW - carsales.com.au

[sir_camel]

thanks mate. This is actually the one I test drove earlier this week. km are too high and it had a bit of wear and tear too.

there is this one!

2008 SKODA OCTAVIA RS 1Z Wagon Private Cars For Sale in NSW - carsales.com.au

[Tigger]

Oh sorry....
I didnt twig that was the one...
sorry

[Swampy]

i'm happy with mine i ordered mine back in jun 2010. waited 5 months for it from factory.
did u include any options with ur order?
when did u order? i was under the impression they (skoda) were no longer taking new orders in preparation for the new mk3 octavia.

hopefully sir_camel finds wat he is looking for.

I have a 2009 RS TDi wagon (in race blue), which is so rare the variant wasn't mentioned in Glass' Guide. I love manuals and waited 4 months for mine to arrive, but with my 60K service costing $750 compared to the $1200 DSG service cost, I'm also laughing

[dArK5HaD0w]

but with my 60K service costing $750 compared to the $1200 DSG service cost, I'm also laughing

i'm trying not to think about that day!!!
mine is booked in for its 45k service in the 1st week of feb.

[Tigger]

I have a 2009 RS TDi wagon (in race blue), which is so rare the variant wasn't mentioned in Glass' Guide. I love manuals and waited 4 months for mine to arrive, but with my 60K service costing $750 compared to the $1200 DSG service cost, I'm also laughing

Try getting that service done in a VW!!!
They are double the cost for the DSG service

[Martin]

Have you thought about getting a hatch?
There are several manual hatches for sale
Lugage space is still very generous

[sir_camel]

Have you thought about getting a hatch?
There are several manual hatches for sale
Lugage space is still very generous

In the absence of many wagons I have but I really do prefer the styling of the wagon and am willing to wait it out for one. Always had a thing for small euro wagons. I think I could possibly do a FL liftback but not a huge fan of the pre-FL ones of which there seem to be plenty for sale.

[The Speedfighter]

In the absence of many wagons I have but I really do prefer the styling of the wagon and am willing to wait it out for one. Always had a thing for small euro wagons. I think I could possibly do a FL liftback but not a huge fan of the pre-FL ones of which there seem to be plenty for sale.

you won't regret getting a liftback though!!!

But it comes down to the main purpose of the car too