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MY17 vs MY18 Facelift Octavia RS

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  • #31
    Thanks for the additional info guys.

    With the research I've seen there seems to be a few minor go-fast bits with new interior and exterior features.

    Like anything it's personal preference and will need to be justified in person.

    Keen to hear your thoughts on major differences between the 169 and 245.

    I'm also looking at the hatch/sedan model.





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    • #32
      Originally posted by golfage View Post
      Hey mate

      Thanks for sharing that Car Advice link, can't believe I missed that!

      I'm in the exact same scenario as you, not knowing which model to go with.

      I am leaning towards the facelift RS 169 model to have the extra little new features and slight performance upgrade, but then there's the 245...argh! [emoji45]

      The 245 I'd say will hit over $50K once you add the optional packs plus on roads.
      Someone in AuSkoda pre-ordered a RS169 wagon fully-option @ $53k DA in VIC so I am pretty sure the RS245 will be more than that.
      '17 MY18 Skoda Octavia vRS 169Wagon | Quartz Grey | DSG | Tech Pack | Luxury Pack | Panoramic Sunroof | Electric Tailgate
      OBDeleven'ed: High Beam Assist
      | Comfort Blink Cycle x 4 | DRL On/Off | Traffic Message Channel | HVAC Auto Fan Speed Display | HVAC Recirculation Memory | Maxidot: Refuel Amount, Lap Timer| Tailgate Closing via Interior Button| Remote Tailgate Closing | Easy Entry/Exit | Comfort Sunroof Opening | Acoustic Lock/Unlock | Dynamic Brake Lights
      [Retired] 2010 MY09 BMW E90 320d M Sport | 2004 MY04 BMW E46 325i M Sport

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      • #33
        Not surprised by that price... but it does come with some good improvements over the previous/current(?) model. I'd love the DCC and the bigger screen but still still prefer the 'old' front end. In the end I'm really happy with what I got for what I got, just need to add a few more touches to it but I'll pester you guys on different threads when I pick the car up!

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        • #34
          Just to save confusion though - we probably should get out of the habit of comparing the models as 162, 169 then 230 & 245. The numbers have different meanings, and so it's easy to get trapped in the mindset that a 245 is 1.5x the power of the original TSI 162!

          The marketing people at Skoda I'm sure have done this deliberately as a psychological trigger for people to spend the extra money on the "much more powerful 245 model" !!!

          The TSI 169 is the RS230..... The TSI 162 that I have is the RS220, even though nobody ever really calls it that.
          The RS245 is..... TSI 180.
          2016 Skoda Octavia 162TSI RS Wagon
          (Race Blue, DSG, Tech pack, Comfort pack, 18" Black pack, panoramic sunroof, auto tailgate)

          Previous: 2012 Mazda 6 Diesel // 2001 Subaru Liberty STi // 1991 Subaru Liberty RS Turbo // VK Holden Commodore // Subaru Leone // Mazda RX-808 // Mitsubishi Magna // 1971 Mazda R100 Coupe

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          • #35
            Originally posted by Spinifex View Post
            Just to save confusion though - we probably should get out of the habit of comparing the models as 162, 169 then 230 & 245. The numbers have different meanings, and so it's easy to get trapped in the mindset that a 245 is 1.5x the power of the original TSI 162!

            The marketing people at Skoda I'm sure have done this deliberately as a psychological trigger for people to spend the extra money on the "much more powerful 245 model" !!!

            The TSI 169 is the RS230..... The TSI 162 that I have is the RS220, even though nobody ever really calls it that.
            The RS245 is..... TSI 180.
            To mess it up more, the RS245 is the New RS230, Black bits standard/Diff
            Where as the RS169 is the New RS162, stock + options

            I was very keen for DCC, but really, its something else to go wrong, and the ride isnt too bad, Ive replaced the Rear sway bar with something more stiff and is fine. But would be nice to go stiff for track sessions with DCC. But if your paying another 10k for just the DCC, prob a waste and could get something way better after market with that sort of money.
            Bigger screen, current one is fine tbh, BSM: would be nice, but we all know how to do a head check.

            I paid a lost less than 53k for a Real RS230...
            Skoda RS 230
            "The Grey Ghost"
            SG-TP-AB RS230 - Timeline

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            • #36
              A sway bar is in the cards for me at some stage if only to help a bit with understeer... I only had a 15min test drive before signing the papers and I can already tell the front tires won't last very long in this car hahaha No tricky diff for me though. Wonder if it could be retrofitted...

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              • #37
                Originally posted by Undecided View Post
                A sway bar is in the cards for me at some stage if only to help a bit with understeer... I only had a 15min test drive before signing the papers and I can already tell the front tires won't last very long in this car hahaha No tricky diff for me though. Wonder if it could be retrofitted...
                What model did you end up going for mate?


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                • #38
                  Originally posted by golfage View Post
                  What model did you end up going for mate?


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                  Read back on post #30 Pick her up on Saturday

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by Undecided View Post
                    Read back on post #30 Pick her up on Saturday
                    How exciting! Congrats!!

                    Sedan? Wagon? Colour?


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                    • #40
                      Black Wagon. I wanted the blue or the silver but the black looked really good in person... I swore black cars off after having a black ute a few years back but I guess I'm not a man of my word hahaha It will be painful trying to keep it looking good. Time to invest on some good wax I suppose.

                      To be honest there's not a color available I wouldn't have either, gf really like the grey one but they only had a sedan with no options and I was pretty set on getting the wagon anyway.

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by Undecided View Post
                        Black Wagon. I wanted the blue or the silver but the black looked really good in person... I swore black cars off after having a black ute a few years back but I guess I'm not a man of my word hahaha It will be painful trying to keep it looking good. Time to invest on some good wax I suppose.

                        To be honest there's not a color available I wouldn't have either, gf really like the grey one but they only had a sedan with no options and I was pretty set on getting the wagon anyway.
                        Sounds awesome.

                        They do look great in black, keen to see some pics when you have it [emoji4]


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                        • #42
                          Hey, I'm new here, and just trying to get up to speed. Figured this is best place to ask rather than start a whole new thread.

                          Im undecided between the Passat 206 (prefer the AWD) and the RS169 (manual available, prefer the styling) both in sedan. Is there anyone here that's compared the 2 recently that could comment?

                          Also keen to understand what the major difference will be in the RS180 (245) compared to the RS169? (if looks like performance mode, black cosmetics, 15hp, LSD, safety upgrade, am i missing anything?)

                          cheers

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by waldo View Post
                            Hey, I'm new here, and just trying to get up to speed. Figured this is best place to ask rather than start a whole new thread.

                            Im undecided between the Passat 206 (prefer the AWD) and the RS169 (manual available, prefer the styling) both in sedan. Is there anyone here that's compared the 2 recently that could comment?

                            Also keen to understand what the major difference will be in the RS180 (245) compared to the RS169? (if looks like performance mode, black cosmetics, 15hp, LSD, safety upgrade, am i missing anything?)

                            cheers
                            Why not look at the Superb 206 instead?
                            Sportline guise has the Alcantara seats from the Mk3 FL RS, available in sedan (liftback) also!

                            RS245 will have: LSD; black wheels; black exhaust tips; extra 11kW; and thats about it.

                            The question is more are you after a luxury cruiser, or a sports car? The Passat (or Superb) are an okay sports car, and the Octavia is a good cruiser, but they definitely are aimed at different people...
                            2012 Octavia vRS TDI. Darkside big turbo, 3bar tune, other stuff. 200kW/650Nm.
                            1990 Mk1 Cabrio. 1.9 IDI w/ 18PSI.
                            1985 Mazda T3500 adventuremobile. 1973 Superbug. 1972 Volvo 144 in poo-brown.
                            Not including hers...

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by Mysticality View Post

                              The question is more are you after a luxury cruiser, or a sports car? The Passat (or Superb) are an okay sports car, and the Octavia is a good cruiser, but they definitely are aimed at different people...
                              Shouldn't that have been the other way round??

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by Gerrycan View Post
                                Shouldn't that have been the other way round??
                                lol .. he sells cars
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