New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[dArK5HaD0w]

Is it possible the dealer ordered wrong and hoped you would accept it?

won't be surprised at all.
it has happened before.

u gotta remember, when the dealer enters the order on skoda ordering system (NADCON Car Configuration), they use codes, not descriptions, to specify the build variant that is required. i don't know what the code is for "manual" vs the code for "dsg6".

for example, on the mk2, these were the codes (in brackets) for the option items:-
Park Distance Control Front [PDF]
Satellite navigation "Columbus" [SNC]
Fog lights with 'Corner' function [FLC]
Xenon Headlights [XN]
Alarm with interior monitoring [ALM]
Anthracite Grey [9J9J]
Black Magic [1Z1Z]
Brilliant Silver [8E8E]
Candy White [9P9P]
Corrida Red [8T8T]
Metallic paint [MP]
Pearl Effect Paint [PE]
Race Blue [8X8X]
Sprint Yellow [F2F2]
Electric Glass Sunroof [SR]
Leather Upholstery [LTH]
RS Onyx [VE]
Supreme Onyx Leather/Artificial Leather [VE+(PLG)]
Privacy Glass [PRG]


hence if the dealer entered the wrong codes, i.e. put the codes for manual, instead of dsg, the factory is going to build the car with a manual transmission. its an automatic system.
its hard for the factory to get the transmission wrong, because the transmission also determines the type of steering wheel that is fitted, i.e. with or without paddles.

my money is on the dealer stuffed it up and was hoping the customer wouldn't mind the dsg.

if i were venom_oz, i'd ask (from Skoda CZ) for a copy of the order they recieved from Skoda AU. this will show what was requested for build. u can atleast get screenshots. this will prove who made the error - the dealer, or the factory.

[OilBurna]

Doesn't the build sheet still go with the car bit sure if manufacturers still do it I got one with my wife's Mercedes that was back in 2002. Also the operator who fits the compliance plate such as prix car etc should have a copy as well.

[readerr0r]

Doesn't the build sheet still go with the car bit sure if manufacturers still do it I got one with my wife's Mercedes that was back in 2002. Also the operator who fits the compliance plate such as prix car etc should have a copy as well.

All the codes for the car are on the Vin Sticker under the carpet in the boot, but those would def have the DSG code in there. I think its safe to say the code was changed somewhere along the line.

[pologti18t]

This may explain the delays in Octavias

Volkswagen fires production chief over MQB production problems | CarAdvice

[MrGadget]

Couldn't the dealer just let u drive the DSG RS that they mistakenly got for u until your manual RS is delivered?

[muli]

Doubt the dealer will give you a loan car.
At most a discount or free upgrades.

Most likely they'll have their own arses covered in the contract in case of events like this.

Anything else will come down to goodwill from the dealer.

[Smart1]

Some dealers are pretty good and willing to help you out. It depends on the relationship you have with them.

[woofy]

I have bets the dealer stuffed up. If they are the ones entering it into the system then it's unlikely the mistake was made elsewhere. So few manuals get ordered they could easily have done it from habit.

[woofy]

This may explain the delays in Octavias

Volkswagen fires production chief over MQB production problems | CarAdvice

Skoda have a supply problem well before the mqb appeared. They just don't make enough cars full stop. Only a new factory can help there.

[Ubolt]

Hi there guys, newbie here. I've been following the thread for a while and have been able to garner a lot of valuable information. So much info in fact that I decided to take the plunge and put an order in for a manual Octavia RS wagon, candy white with tech pack and black pack. I went through a leasing company for the vehicle purchase (worked out slightly cheaper) so have been some what removed from dealing with the dealership. Haven't got a confirmed build date as yet although the car was ordered (apparently) in late June. Now the fun wait begins ....

Skoda really should be giving some of you some commission!

[Benmac]

welcome. Fingers crossed it doesn't arrive with a DSG.

[Dzl_Dubba]

Apparently some turbos are failing on the TSI RS models. With new cars getting a revised turbo and older models subject to recalls. Fingers crossed the wait for mine has meant i get the revised model.

[readerr0r]

Apparently some turbos are failing on the TSI RS models. With new cars getting a revised turbo and older models subject to recalls. Fingers crossed the wait for mine has meant i get the revised model.

Source? The only reports I've heard was for the engine used in the Golf R/S3, not the GTI/RS.

Edit: Looks like it covers the Turbos used in the GTI/RS too. VW GTI Club • View topic - Golf 7R/8VS3 Turbo issues

[Dzl_Dubba]

New Octavia ....when? How Much?

Yep. I first saw it on the mk7 GTI section on vwvortex. A3s with the same engine are also part of the recall.

[vEnOm_oz]

Apparently, these are the turbo part numbers that fail from the factory:

06K 145 702 K - Revision 1
06K 145 702 Q - Revision 2
06K 145 702 R - Revision 3

New turbo part number to fix failures:

06K 145 702 T - Revision 4