Cripes is Skoda going backwards?

HopeImRight · 08-01-2007, 20:57

Today in Spain I saw a brand sparkling new Octavia. Not just a well cared for one. I mean straight out of the box. The name on the boot lid was "Tour".

It was parked next to a previous model Octavia so I was able to check carefully that apart from tiny differences like the shape of the keyhole in the bootlid it had the bodyshell of the previous model.

I know I'm ready for the home for the bewildered but what the heck is going on ???

I've obviously missed something but what?

Lummox · 08-01-2007, 20:59

The Octavia 1 was still produced up until last year iirc.

A few 'classic' models which come with some bizzare spec (like climatronic but winding windows).

Dr Zoidberg · 08-01-2007, 21:16

It's quite common for manufacturers to keep previous shape models on sale as an "economy" version.

bosnjo · 09-01-2007, 13:12

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Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

It's quite common for manufacturers to keep previous shape models on sale as an "economy" version.

Yeah, portuguese police got like 200 Octy's Mk1 just 4 months ago. I've heard they got them as "Stock vehicles". So, the got (+/-) 200 Mk2 and 200 Mk1. That way Mk1 was almost 35% cheaper.
The portuguese import Co. for VW, Audi & Skoda has had many of them in the stock and after Mk2 showed up on the market (2004) they just couldn't get rid of Mk1 vehicles. So, they kept them and now sold the all at once, with enormous disscount, but with 2 years warranty as new. With all those police colours the still look nice.

bub · 09-01-2007, 14:45

The mk1 is a very reliable car, what taxi owner wouldnt do for a cheap reliable new car......

gilesk · 09-01-2007, 15:32

I am in Madrid, there are lots of these about and they are mainly taxis, was in one the other day, old shape but with 3,000kms on the clock. I have only ever seen them as cabs though, as you said reliable , bullet proof and solid. Cabbies here love them.

Stuart_J · 09-01-2007, 16:58

If only the Mk 1 Octy L&K was still available

flynntech · 09-01-2007, 17:05

Mk1s are available in Ireland too. Come with alloys, aircon etc for 2,500 euro cheaper than the mk2 Ambiente.

In reality if you were to buy one you would get a very good deal on one....... Reslae would be poor though.

pjd · 09-01-2007, 18:54

Yup. They're still advertising it on the Irish website here

domhnall · 12-01-2007, 18:01

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Originally Posted by pjd

Yup. They're still advertising it on the Irish website here

apparently also available in Scotland too, dealer said it was aimed 100% at the taxi market.

08-01-2007, 20:57	#1
HopeImRight Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cripes is Skoda going backwards? Today in Spain I saw a brand sparkling new Octavia. Not just a well cared for one. I mean straight out of the box. The name on the boot lid was "Tour". It was parked next to a previous model Octavia so I was able to check carefully that apart from tiny differences like the shape of the keyhole in the bootlid it had the bodyshell of the previous model. I know I'm ready for the home for the bewildered but what the heck is going on ??? I've obviously missed something but what?

08-01-2007, 20:59	#2
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Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,735 Thanks: 30 Thanked 193 Times in 144 Posts	Re: Cripes is Skoda going backwards? It's quite common for manufacturers to keep previous shape models on sale as an "economy" version. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

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bub Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greenock, Scotland Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cripes is Skoda going backwards? The mk1 is a very reliable car, what taxi owner wouldnt do for a cheap reliable new car......

09-01-2007, 15:32	#6
gilesk MadridBriskodia Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,039 Thanks: 16 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Cripes is Skoda going backwards? I am in Madrid, there are lots of these about and they are mainly taxis, was in one the other day, old shape but with 3,000kms on the clock. I have only ever seen them as cabs though, as you said reliable , bullet proof and solid. Cabbies here love them. __________________ who'd have thought it eh?

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Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,678 Thanks: 39 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Cripes is Skoda going backwards? If only the Mk 1 Octy L&K was still available __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

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flynntech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eire Posts: 406 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Cripes is Skoda going backwards? Mk1s are available in Ireland too. Come with alloys, aircon etc for 2,500 euro cheaper than the mk2 Ambiente. In reality if you were to buy one you would get a very good deal on one....... Reslae would be poor though. __________________ VAGdrivers.net - Ireland's online VAG community

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pjd Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eire Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cripes is Skoda going backwards? Yup. They're still advertising it on the Irish website here

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