OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[lucmor444]

Just got advice my RS is set for build in week 21 - bit of a shame it's early really as it misses the MY16 updates by 1 week.

[aliduz]

Just got advice my RS is set for build in week 21 - bit of a shame it's early really as it misses the MY16 updates by 1 week.

Make a change and it'll be delayed

[GTR27]

Add a sunroof, that will delay it for sure

[lucmor444]

In looking at this a bit more the MY16 updates for the RS appear very minor (some new functionality for the Columbus unit) so don't want to create any reason for a delay that may be lot more hassle than it worth.

Actually quite surprised I got the build date so early based on the delays noted by many - I ordered in late February so it appears maybe Skoda has ramped up their production as reported.

So would it be reasonable to assume around 8-10 weeks to delivery in Australia after the build?

[bbcrowdog]

I found my first dislike. The drink holders in the center console don't fit my or my kids drink bottles. [emoji34] Hopefully pic shows how it's not sitting inside. Didn't have this issue with my Golf.
Anyone have any suggestions for alternative options?

Too hard to grab when driving and child wants a drink. The back door ones hold nothing!
[emoji53]

Surely this topic deserves it's own thread!

[tenyearguarantee]

Only a few hours to go!!!!! Picking up my RS today!!! Just waiting for the kids and Mrs to wake up so we can go!!!!!!
I could wake her up and shout lets go!!!!! But i think i'd be stepping off on the wrong foot. Happy wife..happy life. =)

Have you got it? Happy with it?

[gadget007a]

In looking at this a bit more the MY16 updates for the RS appear very minor (some new functionality for the Columbus unit) so don't want to create any reason for a delay that may be lot more hassle than it worth.

Actually quite surprised I got the build date so early based on the delays noted by many - I ordered in late February so it appears maybe Skoda has ramped up their production as reported.

So would it be reasonable to assume around 8-10 weeks to delivery in Australia after the build?

i ordered mine 16th February and was told today that it was built on the 17th of April now it's waiting to be allocated a spot on a ship.

[GTR27]

Wow. Build times (or more likely the allotment to Australia) have come down substantially. Those times are what the UK has been seeing for a year

[woofy]

I think gadgets order may have been something existing. Orders placed this month have been predicted to come late nov and are all my16.

[Reichter]

Have you got it? Happy with it?

Yep! =) ill take a few photos of things that are probably minor...but still bother me. Im a perfectionist and suffer from OCD. Ill let you guys/gals be the judges. Hehe.

Mainly paint issues from the factory. Not the dealers fault.

When i picked it up, went straight to the petrol station and checked all the tyre pressures, oil level and colour, coolant levels, brake fluid levels. All is good.

Unfortunately, by the time it was registered (custom plates), signed finance, other paperwork and a quick run down on how the important bits and pieces work...it was 6pm.

I also bought the heavy duty rubber floor mats. They fit really well and totally worth it. I also got the front and rear mud flaps...but i am not 100% on them...as it looks like i have to make a hole for the 3rd screw...ahhhh...no thanks. But we will see. Going to order the 100mm plastic boot dish as well.

Also in talks with a car audio place to install sound deadening all inside the boot area.

Going to jack it up this week and inspect the under carriage as well.

[afterdarker]

Yep! =) ill take a few photos of things that are probably minor...but still bother me. Im a perfectionist and suffer from OCD. Ill let you guys/gals be the judges. Hehe.

Mainly paint issues from the factory. Not the dealers fault.

When i picked it up, went straight to the petrol station and checked all the tyre pressures, oil level and colour, coolant levels, brake fluid levels. All is good.

Unfortunately, by the time it was registered (custom plates), signed finance, other paperwork and a quick run down on how the important bits and pieces work...it was 6pm.

I also bought the heavy duty rubber floor mats. They fit really well and totally worth it. I also got the front and rear mud flaps...but i am not 100% on them...as it looks like i have to make a hole for the 3rd screw...ahhhh...no thanks. But we will see. Going to order the 100mm plastic boot dish as well.

Also in talks with a car audio place to install sound deadening all inside the boot area.

Going to jack it up this week and inspect the under carriage as well.

Don't forget to drive it

[afterdarker]

Just got advice my RS is set for build in week 21 - bit of a shame it's early really as it misses the MY16 updates by 1 week.

Where does it end? Why not delay your order as much as possible and try and get the MY17 build

[woofy]

Well there will only be one option, the end of the current build queue if they change it. And that would mean a Nov delivery by current estimates.

[mazstar1980]

Washed the RS today BUT half of car has dried water marks/spots on them. Any idea how to take off? Wax isn't working well enough...

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Similar to when you have water on glass like this:

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And yes, I haven't washed my car in a month or so. It's only on the left hand doors and panels and some part of left front bumper....

I believe it could be bore water as sometimes I drive past sprinklers on near a government building... Ughhhh

Wax will not remove water spots, people used to use cleaner waxes on older single coats but these days waxes are mostly just Last Stage Product and meant to act as sacrificial protectant surface over clear coat.

Water spots are caused by mineral deposits left as water dries. To remove, first give it a wash using quality shampoo with a higher concentration rate, you might find it removes some of the superficial stuff. Often people will use a claybar and then follow with machine polish as claying can induce surface marring if not done properly or using aggressive clay or not enough lube. Another option is to use chemical like CarPro Spotless or an IPA based product.

Do some googling on those products and techniques, ask detailing store like CCP or PM me if you need more info. On your glass, you can use glass polish without too much risk of damage.

Oh and after u wash use a decent durable wax sealant or nano coating.

[bobski]

I also bought the heavy duty rubber floor mats. They fit really well and totally worth it. I also got the front and rear mud flaps...but i am not 100% on them...as it looks like i have to make a hole for the 3rd screw...ahhhh...no thanks. But we will see. Going to order the 100mm plastic boot dish as well.

Congrats! The mud flaps are good advice if you hit dirt roads. My old RS got a bit of gravel rash after a weeks on kangaroo island. Seems the rear is bodywork is a prime stone landing strip.