New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[Polo GTEye N9]

See Briskoda huge thread on booming cabin acoustics. Problem has not really been nailed down so far.


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I noticed the Sonic Boom effect inside the a new floor stock RS Wagon, when I closed the doors and there it was.... boom effect as if the seals are so effective that it pressurises the whole cabin.

[1NSANE]

hi buckers, it was the rs hatch, it was specked up exactly how I wanted it except it had a sunroof. The sunroof was closed at the time. Roof and shade. I'm not riding it off as yet as I had a laugh in the car and it's pretty awesome. So will try hopefully Monday or Tuesday next week one more to make a decision. I doubt it will happen again. Glad you like your car, and wish you got the tech pack...it's fantastic value.

Hi Stiv, have you considered the Golf R or Audi S3? I was looking at the Octavia RS to upgrade my 09 RS but couldn't justify the 8 month wait so I bought the Golf R instead. Both are great drives. Only suggesting because you seem to be cross shopping Mercs and BM's

[occy]

I have an Elegance wagon with no 'boom'.

I would also treat Briskoda with a pinch of salt, some of the posts are people getting worked up about nothing.

[Stiv]

Hi Stiv, have you considered the Golf R or Audi S3? I was looking at the Octavia RS to upgrade my 09 RS but couldn't justify the 8 month wait so I bought the Golf R instead. Both are great drives. Only suggesting because you seem to be cross shopping Mercs and BM's

Hi 1nsane, I began with the golf gti then audi s3, I really wanted a smaller hot hatch, but the main purpose of the car is for a family, baby seat, boot space etc. I wish I could get away a golf r or gti, I'd probably buy the golf gti straight up.

[Stiv]

I have an Elegance wagon with no 'boom'.

I would also treat Briskoda with a pinch of salt, some of the posts are people getting worked up about nothing.

That briskoda site are a very negative bunch.

[99Reza]

No boom sound here either, can be noisy but definitely not a boom...and I drive with no music/radio on.

[GTR27]

That briskoda site are a very negative bunch.

I think 'whinging poms' are the words you are after

[Dzl_Dubba]

Hi 1nsane, I began with the golf gti then audi s3, I really wanted a smaller hot hatch, but the main purpose of the car is for a family, baby seat, boot space etc. I wish I could get away a golf r or gti, I'd probably buy the golf gti straight up.

Speaking of cross shopping cars, I originally wanted an Amarok, but only if it had the v6 diesel. Then I considered a polo gti. The problems with the 1.4 twincharge put me off, so I went for a Golf gti. I was ready to order one but had a quick look at the Rs and I was sold.

Regarding briskoda, I find it funny when they discuss modding and the so called perils with warranty haha.

[GTR27]

Everything is about diesel too. Most buy diesel vrs, because it's cheaper tax, cheaper to run and higher resale for them. A lot sound like traveling salesman.....

[Benmac]

Yup definitely a diesel obsession over there. But to be fair they are passionate. In Australia I do not understand why anyone would buy a diesel VRS over the petrol. I see no compelling argument.

[aalin13]

Got in touch with my dealer this week, ordered my DSG TSI hatch RS in mid June and the build week should be week 43

[brad]

I think 'whinging poms' are the words you are after

Keep in mind they have quite different road & driving conditions to us. Possibly their whining is justified.

[brad]

Regarding briskoda, I find it funny when they discuss modding and the so called perils with warranty haha.

The warranty is 2 years Skoda + 1 yr Skoda UK and I think Skoda UK are pretty tight.

Their biggest issue with modding is insurance. It appears the way they insure & the T&Cs and obligation to disclose information to the insurer are quite different to here.

OTOH, look at the track-day scene & the numbers are huge compared to Australia, so they are more willing (or it's easier / cheaper) to get out on the track

[GeeMatt]

Yup definitely a diesel obsession over there. But to be fair they are passionate. In Australia I do not understand why anyone would buy a diesel VRS over the petrol. I see no compelling argument.

I originally went looking at the vRS with diesel, but after driving both and putting the scottish element aside I ordered the petrol. Plus the petrol has manual !
I tend to do a lot of kays so the economy excited me, but then the revhead took over And it's "only" 2 l/100k


Speaking of modding. Anybody tuned their new RS ??

[GTR27]

Keep in mind they have quite different road & driving conditions to us. Possibly their whining is justified.

Of course. Should have put a wink there. The get Skoda UK, which is light years ahead of Skoda oz, so their persistence pays off!