Ditching Sport trim!

fabiang · 16-12-2007, 21:18

I was thinking of buying Octy 1.8 TSI sport some time in the future but it seems this Sport trim will not be available! Can anyone confirm this? I just checked the new Skoda website and this trim is not even listed. Is this the end for Sport then?

dstev2000 · 16-12-2007, 21:34

The current brochure has the TSI Sport listed BUT - the brochure is only current until the end of this month.

TBH the sport has never sold too well, people usually opt for the vRS if they want a sporty Octavia, it's a pity as the new 1.8 turbo makes the sport a better proposition

SherburnPilot · 16-12-2007, 22:17

Im looking at the 1.8TFSI. From my perspective the better option rather than the sport is the Elegance with The Sports Suspension and 17" wheels. At least you get Cruise and Dual Zone as standard. Also the 1.8 TFSI L&K offers excellent value in my opinion.

smstext · 16-12-2007, 22:35

without sports pack you might as well buy an ambient.

Chris.G · 17-12-2007, 16:18

I thought the Sport model was going to be dropped long ago. The vRS is not much more money wise.

Wish the vRS was out when I bought mine

I should have waited a little longer.

bahnstormer vrs · 17-12-2007, 17:20

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Originally Posted by fabiang

I was thinking of buying Octy 1.8 TSI sport some time in the future but it seems this Sport trim will not be available! Can anyone confirm this? I just checked the new Skoda website and this trim is not even listed. Is this the end for Sport then?

I noticed that last week as well.

As has been said; if you want a mildly tweaked Octy buy the Ambient or Elegance and add Sport suspension OR go for the vRS, its still a discreet car.

Mind you; I do like the 5 spoke Pegasus wheels used on the 'Sport'.

Chris.G · 17-12-2007, 17:26

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Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

I noticed that last week as well.

As has been said; if you want a mildly tweaked Octy buy the Ambient or Elegance and add Sport suspension OR go for the vRS, its still a discreet car.

Mind you; I do like the 5 spoke Pegasus wheels used on the 'Sport'.

Why don't you buy yourself a set

bahnstormer vrs · 17-12-2007, 17:42

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

Why don't you buy yourself a set

I might just do that! Do you know of anyone with a set going spare?

I like them for the clean lines of the 5 spokes - they're easy to clean.

dstev2000 · 17-12-2007, 18:47

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Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

they're easy to clean.

Absolutely! The 9 spoke Sputnik wheels are a total ******* to clean, the Pegasus wheels were so much easier to keep clean. How are the B14's in that department?

bahnstormer vrs · 17-12-2007, 22:54

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Originally Posted by dstev2000

Absolutely! How are the B14's in that department?

An absolute delight!

DanSA · 17-12-2007, 23:55

I ended up going for the 1.8TFSI with sports supsension for the value for money reason. I couldnt justify the extra $7k for the vRS, plus the extra insurance, fuel, tyres etc..

Over here there is no Sport option, just the ELgance model optioned with the suspension. Elegance seems to include most things you pay extra for over in the UK. (guess to make it simple for new dealers)

Think its a good option and can always be massaged down the track for a few more herbs as funds appear.

dstev2000 · 18-12-2007, 00:48

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Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

An absolute delight!

Hm, yet another reason to buy a set

Should look quite nice on a black L&K

fabiang · 19-12-2007, 05:56

WEll, it's a shame you won't have the sport seats, steering whel or body kit in other trims!

Sammycarp · 19-12-2007, 11:42

The spec on the Sport wasn't great, I suspect that most people just put the sport suspension on an Elegance, or bought a VRS.

bahnstormer vrs · 19-12-2007, 12:01

I think it was probably a bit of a 'fill in' model to the range whilst Skoda got the vRS fully on stream (vRS Diesel has only now just been out for one year).

It served its need and with 'model line-up rationalisation' has now got the chop.

RIP: Sport

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dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 3,848 Thanks: 39 Thanked 153 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Ditching Sport trim! The current brochure has the TSI Sport listed BUT - the brochure is only current until the end of this month. TBH the sport has never sold too well, people usually opt for the vRS if they want a sporty Octavia, it's a pity as the new 1.8 turbo makes the sport a better proposition __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

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SherburnPilot Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Ditching Sport trim! Im looking at the 1.8TFSI. From my perspective the better option rather than the sport is the Elegance with The Sports Suspension and 17" wheels. At least you get Cruise and Dual Zone as standard. Also the 1.8 TFSI L&K offers excellent value in my opinion.

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Chris.G Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 30 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Ditching Sport trim! I thought the Sport model was going to be dropped long ago. The vRS is not much more money wise. Wish the vRS was out when I bought mine I should have waited a little longer.

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DanSA Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 36 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ditching Sport trim! I ended up going for the 1.8TFSI with sports supsension for the value for money reason. I couldnt justify the extra $7k for the vRS, plus the extra insurance, fuel, tyres etc.. Over here there is no Sport option, just the ELgance model optioned with the suspension. Elegance seems to include most things you pay extra for over in the UK. (guess to make it simple for new dealers) Think its a good option and can always be massaged down the track for a few more herbs as funds appear. __________________ Dan Ozzy Octy vRS Estate TFSi in Black Magic Clio RS-172 (sold )

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fabiang Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ditching Sport trim! WEll, it's a shame you won't have the sport seats, steering whel or body kit in other trims!

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bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 42 Thanked 132 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Ditching Sport trim! I think it was probably a bit of a 'fill in' model to the range whilst Skoda got the vRS fully on stream (vRS Diesel has only now just been out for one year). It served its need and with 'model line-up rationalisation' has now got the chop. RIP: Sport __________________ Mine - '07 Octavia vRS TDI, 'Winter wheels' 7.5J x 17" Audi S-line, Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas 225/45 17, xenons, rear parking sensor, heated seats (driver's Recaro Style full leather), climate/jumbo etc., Koni FSDs, Neuspeed Rear ARB & Short-Shifter, K&N induction kit, RallyFlapZ - Colin McRae memorial decals. Wife's - '08 Roomster Scout 1.6 Tiptronic, Cruise, parking sensors Son's - '02 Fabia 1.4mpi, vRS 16" alloys, Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 195/45 16, vRS front bumper, Koni Sport shocks.

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