Octavia Scout or Superb Outdoor

[KWICKS]

If it has normal cruise and you don't mind it otherwise I wouldn't be too worried. ACC isn't that great. In some circumstances normal cruise is better.

[Bob51]

Has anyone tried buying the latest Scout? There are none currently listed on Carsales and trawling though dealers new car inventories online shows nothing either. Are they like the RS with 9 month waiting lists?

[brad]

Are they like the RS with 9 month waiting lists?

Quite probably. They only like to hold stock of 5 speed Fabias, 2 year old Roomsters and non-rapid Rapides

You might have to ring a few dealers & see what their stock situation is - there's a few boats on the water at the moment so maybe they are on them.

[tigger73]

Quite probably. They only like to hold stock of 5 speed Fabias, 2 year old Roomsters and non-rapid Rapides

Don't forget the 3 year old "demo" RS with only 300km on the clock: 2012 Skoda Octavia RS 147TSI MY12 Direct-Shift Gearbox

Back to Scouts though you can also pick up a near new 2012 Scout with low km here:2012 Skoda Octavia Scout 103TDI MY13 Direct-Shift Gearbox

It's an unfortunate thing that some models there's massive waiting times and then on the other hand there's stock that sits around for 3 years

[Sword_Dude]

Has anyone tried buying the latest Scout? There are none currently listed on Carsales and trawling though dealers new car inventories online shows nothing either. Are they like the RS with 9 month waiting lists?

There were apparently 160 Scouts in various guises available for sale in Australia when I went to buy one. You need to speak with a dealer as from my experience the Skoda dealer websites are woefully out of date in terms of stock and I don't think they have listed them yet on Carsales etc.

cheers

[woofy]

Yep they definitely got in a big clump of Scouts so there would be local stock.

[aslsw]

I've had to twice postpone a test drive in a Scout here in Geneva. Now booked for 30 April. I really want to see what the diesel model is like, having never owned a diesel.

[tony53]

Drove both recent.. Both excellent, Superb was dearer and the lack of reversing camera was the deal breaker, though it did have electric seats and adaptive cruise control. Went for the premium scout diesel with tech pack and tow bar. Very happy with the decision..

[Bob51]

Drove both recent.. Both excellent, Superb was dearer and the lack of reversing camera was the deal breaker, though it did have electric seats and adaptive cruise control. Went for the premium scout diesel with tech pack and tow bar. Very happy with the decision..

Manual or DSG and how much did you pay?

[Bambazonke]

In the light of a new MQB based Tiguan coming out later this year? in Europe and Aus next year I have started looking at offloading the wife's Tiguan before the new model arrives. Essentially wanted to stick to a VAG product and have narrowed it down to the Scout 135TDI which as Tigger has said, sounds like a fine machine and based on the Skoda brochure it is only .2 sec slower than my F30 320d 0-100kmph and 12kms slower at top end which I think is amazing since it is AWD and has some off road capability.

Value for money I think it is very good and my only disappointment is like the Yeti, Skoda have elected not to use the 7 spd DQ 500 DSG box used in the current Tiguan and Q3 and have stuck with the tried and trusted 6 spd DSG used in previous generations of Skoda's and VW's.

Unfortunately there is no Skoda dealer in town and my nearest one is in 340kms away in Townsville just down the road from my BMW dealer so I hope to take one for a test drive the next time I take my car for a service. I also understand VW are looking at releasing an AWD Golf Alltrack SW later this year but only a petrol version only. I shall wait and see what this looks like before I make my final decision.

I can already visualize my first mod happening...... a paddle shift steering wheel out of a VRS

[aslsw]

I can already visualize my first mod happening...... a paddle shift steering wheel out of a VRS

The lack of even an option for paddle-shift in the Scout is a real psychological issue for me. Here in Europe, I've twice hired a Yeti and twice hired a Superb. The interiors instantly take me back to my RS and the first thing my fingertips do is reach for the paddles.

It's seriously the only thing to make me question getting a Scout! I know, I know... first world problems and all of that!

[tigger73]

The lack of even an option for paddle-shift in the Scout is a real psychological issue for me. Here in Europe, I've twice hired a Yeti and twice hired a Superb. The interiors instantly take me back to my RS and the first thing my fingertips do is reach for the paddles.

It's seriously the only thing to make me question getting a Scout! I know, I know... first world problems and all of that!

These can be retro-fitted. Skoda Octavia 3 - 5E - Multifunction Steering Wheel - With DSG Paddle Shift - 5E0419091AF

[aslsw]

These can be retro-fitted.

I will be tempted, that's for sure. I must admit to being a bit worried about what looks like a major change (not that I would attempt it myself) but I assume there are people around who can do this sort of work. Would warranty be an issue?

[tigger73]

I will be tempted, that's for sure. I must admit to being a bit worried about what looks like a major change (not that I would attempt it myself) but I assume there are people around who can do this sort of work. Would warranty be an issue?

There's a few DIY threads around, however if you were concerned about removal/installation of an airbag you could take it to a reputable workshop to do the work. All that is involved is disconnect the battery, unclip the airbag, undo the bolt holding the steering wheel on, remove the wheel and then reverse the procedure to install the new steering wheel. There is a small bit of coding which takes all of 2 minutes. Maximum 1/2 an hour in a good workshop including a test drive to clear any faults.

[aslsw]

There's a few DIY threads around

The thought of even touching the thing sends shivers down my spine. My son would fancy having a go, but I've got halfway through a clutch replacement with him before having to call in the experts!

Knowing this is possible certainly improves the outlook for the Scout. What would this sort of modification do to the warranty?