New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[iamthestig]

I think the extra warranty is a good idea, especially if you intend to sell it privately later when it is 3-5 years old - piece of mind for any buyer.

Remember you must include it before delivery !

Moon vs Candy White - just ask a painter what the chances are of matching either (last time I spoke with one, he hated metallic whites with a passion !)

[Benmac]

But Candy White is such a flat creamy generic white. However point taken.


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[godzilla_110TDI]

Went for a drive today in a RS wagon. Such a nice drive. So much power on tap, so much room and so much screen! Man I wish my Golf had a screen that big and clear.

Am looking at a MY15 wagon, manual, leather (no alcantara?) pano roof, tech pack, electric boot, metallic paint - $45k drive away.

Is that on the money or am I not trying hard enough?

Appart from flat bottom wheel, what other changes does MY15 bring?

[K4neX]

What I found strange is that there is no pricing for the tech pack (according to the brochure), so you don't really have a real cost to compare the offer with.

[geoffs]

Wife wanted a manual and I have always driven a manual. Driving the test cars with the DSG hasn't convinced me to change.
Moon white is a metallic colour and as we normally keep cars for 8 - 10 years I think the solid colours are easier to touch up. We live in Sydney and scapes happen here
We were offered the extra 2 years for $990 but we have never had an issue with a car (Subaru's and a Suzuki Swift Sport) that even looked like being a warranty problem.
They guessed the Tech Pack as being valued at $2750 and we have it in writing that if it is priced lower by the time we pick up the car they will refund the difference. If the pack costs more, then they will wear the loss.
Matt - that's really bad that you're still having issues. We were originally looking at the A3 but was put off by how far Audi and VW were on the reliability lists. After falling asleep at the wheel on the way to Melbourne late last year (no damage done - woke in time) I was very keen to get the fatigue monitoring, lane departure systems etc., Octavia RS seemed to be the best value for money.
I was very unimpressed with Subaru's performance and pricing in comparison.

[KWICKS]

New Octavia ....when? How Much?

Went for a drive today in a RS wagon. Such a nice drive. So much power on tap, so much room and so much screen! Man I wish my Golf had a screen that big and clear.

Am looking at a MY15 wagon, manual, leather (no alcantara?) pano roof, tech pack, electric boot, metallic paint - $45k drive away.

Is that on the money or am I not trying hard enough?

Appart from flat bottom wheel, what other changes does MY15 bring?

I got a similar spec without the roof and did better (allowing $2k for the roof - how much is it?) with NSW rego. I added 18" black pack, and we worked on $2k assumption for tech pack with difference to be worked out either way when pricing arrives.

[MJKooLio]

So... $47k for the Combi with DSG and Tech Pack, Chrome pack, Auto boot and Sunroof.... Is that too much? Everything except leather....

[K4neX]

Wife wanted a manual and I have always driven a manual. Driving the test cars with the DSG hasn't convinced me to change.
Moon white is a metallic colour and as we normally keep cars for 8 - 10 years I think the solid colours are easier to touch up. We live in Sydney and scapes happen here
We were offered the extra 2 years for $990 but we have never had an issue with a car (Subaru's and a Suzuki Swift Sport) that even looked like being a warranty problem.
They guessed the Tech Pack as being valued at $2750 and we have it in writing that if it is priced lower by the time we pick up the car they will refund the difference. If the pack costs more, then they will wear the loss.
Matt - that's really bad that you're still having issues. We were originally looking at the A3 but was put off by how far Audi and VW were on the reliability lists. After falling asleep at the wheel on the way to Melbourne late last year (no damage done - woke in time) I was very keen to get the fatigue monitoring, lane departure systems etc., Octavia RS seemed to be the best value for money.
I was very unimpressed with Subaru's performance and pricing in comparison.

So according to the Pricing Summary from Skoda, the driveway price for manual VRS Wagon is $41640
Leather $990
Pano roof $1690
Tech Pack $2750 (dealer's guess)
Electric boot $490
Metallic Paint $475
Total $48035
Saves $3035 / 6.3%

I guess 6% is about the average discount one would get? And correct me if my calculation should start with the MLP instead of Driveaway price.

[godzilla_110TDI]

I got a similar spec without the roof and did better (allowing $2k for the roof - how much is it?) with NSW rego. I added 18" black pack, and we worked on $2k assumption for tech pack with difference to be worked out either way when pricing arrives.

That's what i forgot to mention - The 18" black pack option was also ticked.

The dealer i spoke with said he feels the tech pack will come in at no more than $2200

So Sounds like a good deal.

[MJKooLio]

Think I'm all good then with my price!

[KWICKS]

[Dzl_Dubba]

Given production will commence in June for our cars, what's the earliest we can hassle out dealers regarding build allocation and/or vin numbers? Vin i would have to wait until the car is actually being built but it would be a good idea to know if and when my car is going to be made.

[vEnOm_oz]

That is a good price KWICKS. Which state are you from? I'm interested to know the price variance by state.

[KWICKS]

N.S.W.

[MJKooLio]

I really want puddle lights under the mirrors.... On my RS!