Best Price For Octy Vrs?

Jim Bo · 13-10-2003, 17:42

My local dealer has promised to match / beat any genuine quote on a UK car, provided it's available etc etc.

The best price I have found so far is from drivethedeal.com, at just over £14,400 with cruise and reverse sensors.

Unless anyone has any better prices, this is what I'll use to beat the dealer into submission. It sounds fair - it's lower than the What Car? target price.....

Jim Bo · 13-10-2003, 17:42

PS sorry if this has been discussed before, but it needs to be recent info!

rich1068 · 13-10-2003, 17:55

It does sound fair and parking sensors are certainly a must. However, are you sure your dealer included internet based retailers?

Jim Bo · 13-10-2003, 17:59

Yes; drive the deal is acceptable, as the car you buy is supplied by a UK dealer. They'll match any internet "brokers".

Huck · 13-10-2003, 18:08

Jim, that's a good price. I got mine for £14500 from a main dealer with black paint, cruise and sensors (and a pretty decent part-ex).

If your guy beats the drivethedeal price, you'll have nabbed yourself a good 'un.

sixman9 · 13-10-2003, 18:30

A main dealer near where I live (check my details) offered me a black vRS with cruise, UK spec, for £14K spot-on back in Sept (eventually bought 2002 model for £11K

). www.micronetshowroom.com said they could source me a UK spec (17" + 6 Disc + Rear Washwipe) for £13,850, so maybe slighty cheaper than your quote once cruise + parking added (+£400?). www.motorpoint.co.uk often have import vRS's (16", 1 Disc CD, no rear wipe) for £12,699, you could upgrade wheels etc and come in under 14K

. It will be registered as an import though.

Rich

P.S. Check out Liverpool Victoria for insurance, no charge for Mods

. Also cheapest quote by far (beat Directline, Elephant etc).

Jim Bo · 13-10-2003, 20:19

Huck - care to name the dealer? That's a good price, as the drivethedeal doesn't include metallic (I want red!!).

rich1068 · 13-10-2003, 21:51

Unless things have changed recently, red is one of the 'standard' colours (no offence, before anyone starts

) along with yellow and silver. When I got mine the only cost option on colour was black...

...and that's because it looks the dogs doodahs!!!

***DGW*** · 13-10-2003, 21:56

Quote:

Originally posted by rich1068 in this post
...and that's because it looks the dogs doodahs!!!

Exactly - on a dog and not a car!

MonkeyHanger · 13-10-2003, 22:00

Metallic Silver is in fact an option @ £275, same as Black Magic

I got mine thrown in

mellowyellow · 13-10-2003, 22:02

Silver is also a metallic colour and therefore an "extra" , along with black .

No extra charge for red or yellow

Edited to say , beaten to it by Geoff

rich1068 · 13-10-2003, 22:34

I was just testing you all and congratulations, you passed. Apart from Denis. He just bit

patkin · 14-10-2003, 00:10

Try the dealer in Swindon he offered vrs for 13895 in July

SilveRS · 14-10-2003, 08:17

Quote:

Originally posted by rich1068 in this post
I was just testing you all and congratulations, you passed. Apart from Denis. He just bit

He did, but it was funny

***DGW*** · 14-10-2003, 08:29

Jim Bo · 14-10-2003, 15:39

Having sent out 13 e-mails, I have so far received 2 replies - I am glad to see that the motor trade is so bouyant that they needn't persue customers who want to buy, with cash, in the next 2 weeks!

Best price so far is 13,960 inc 12 months RFL, delivery last week in October. This quote is for a red VRS with cruise and reverse sensors.... bargain!

iambic · 14-10-2003, 15:41

My black VRS estate was £12999 + the usual car supermarket tax and admin fee nonsense from eurocars in Epsom. Full UK spec (climate control etc.), but a Maltese import, but not a problem for me as I'll get through the 3 year UK warranty's limited miles within the two year warranty period anyway. However, my mate rang up about a Subaru Impreza (why?) and was told by them that they're not currently importing any cars due to the strength of the Euro so what they've currently got in stock may be the last for a while. Noticed on broadspeed.com that they're offering £12500 for the estate, but when I asked for a proper quote I just got a couple of e-mails offering to beat prices I'd already got so didn't bother.

Hit my first 1000 miles now so started to open it up a bit and been impressed so far... Being the estate it's a bit wallowy compared to my TT, but it's 1000% preferable to driving the Vectra it replaced! Just to got fit the car kit for the phone now and some amateur radio gear. Anyone got any ideas for antenna mounting on the estate?

**robmawer** · 14-10-2003, 15:46

The motor trade and e-mail have never been great pals - if you want to negotiate phoning is always the best way...

Rob.

JayTee · 14-10-2003, 16:24

I got best UK supplied price from Showroom4cars, then took it to my local dealer who not only matched it, but then bettered the deal!
John.

***DGW*** · 14-10-2003, 16:33

Quote:

Originally posted by iambic in this post
Anyone got any ideas for antenna mounting on the estate?

Drop g7pkf (aka Dean) a PM. He's got more aerials on his Estate than GCHQ has worldwide!

iambic · 14-10-2003, 16:51

Will do. Trying to keep it fairly low key on the car, the house is bad enough! Just a couple of smallish whips will suffice..... for the time being. Glad to discover the post here for the car kit antenna, that's one less for a start.

Jono · 14-10-2003, 20:14

My beast, that weas delivered Sept was:

Black, parking sensors, thatcham cat 1 upgrade and a (nearly) full tank

£14500 plus 0% fin.

Jono

JayTee · 15-10-2003, 09:24

Iambic,
If you are going to panel mount your antennas, it is very easy to get access to roof at rear - I have one panel mount base installed in centre of roof ahead of radio antenna, which I have also changed for a multiband GPS combination.
Not sure what you are going to use the whips for - you can have a look at our website if you want professional type antennas!

www.panorama.co.uk

John.

iambic · 16-10-2003, 09:41

Only just noticed that my import also has ESP which according to other threads I've read isn't standard in the UK. I just presumed it was as everything else that's in the UK spec is there. Or is it a standard feature nowadays?

13-10-2003, 17:42	#1
Jim Bo Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Harrogate Posts: 101 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best Price For Octy Vrs? My local dealer has promised to match / beat any genuine quote on a UK car, provided it's available etc etc. The best price I have found so far is from drivethedeal.com, at just over £14,400 with cruise and reverse sensors. Unless anyone has any better prices, this is what I'll use to beat the dealer into submission. It sounds fair - it's lower than the What Car? target price.....

13-10-2003, 17:55	#3
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,708 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It does sound fair and parking sensors are certainly a must. However, are you sure your dealer included internet based retailers? __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

13-10-2003, 18:08	#5
Huck Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NW England Posts: 2,276 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jim, that's a good price. I got mine for £14500 from a main dealer with black paint, cruise and sensors (and a pretty decent part-ex). If your guy beats the drivethedeal price, you'll have nabbed yourself a good 'un. __________________ Huck B.

13-10-2003, 18:30	#6
sixman9 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leicester Posts: 392 Members Car: Black Octavia vRS, Jabba'd, 187KillerBHP, to 229.8BHP. Packing SERIOUS heat!!! Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	A main dealer near where I live (check my details) offered me a black vRS with cruise, UK spec, for £14K spot-on back in Sept (eventually bought 2002 model for £11K ). www.micronetshowroom.com said they could source me a UK spec (17" + 6 Disc + Rear Washwipe) for £13,850, so maybe slighty cheaper than your quote once cruise + parking added (+£400?). www.motorpoint.co.uk often have import vRS's (16", 1 Disc CD, no rear wipe) for £12,699, you could upgrade wheels etc and come in under 14K . It will be registered as an import though. Rich P.S. Check out Liverpool Victoria for insurance, no charge for Mods . Also cheapest quote by far (beat Directline, Elephant etc). __________________ A wise man always know when to listen [so be wise and let me speak!!].

13-10-2003, 21:51	#8
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,708 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unless things have changed recently, red is one of the 'standard' colours (no offence, before anyone starts ) along with yellow and silver. When I got mine the only cost option on colour was black... ...and that's because it looks the dogs doodahs!!! __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

13-10-2003, 17:59	#4
Jim Bo Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Harrogate Posts: 101 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes; drive the deal is acceptable, as the car you buy is supplied by a UK dealer. They'll match any internet "brokers".

13-10-2003, 20:19	#7
Jim Bo Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Harrogate Posts: 101 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Huck - care to name the dealer? That's a good price, as the drivethedeal doesn't include metallic (I want red!!).

13-10-2003, 22:00	#10
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Metallic Silver is in fact an option @ £275, same as Black Magic I got mine thrown in

13-10-2003, 22:02	#11
mellowyellow Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In the land of Stella . Posts: 2,378 Members Car: Yellow Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Silver is also a metallic colour and therefore an "extra" , along with black . No extra charge for red or yellow Edited to say , beaten to it by Geoff __________________ See , the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis , and only enough blood to run one at a time !

13-10-2003, 22:34	#12
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,708 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was just testing you all and congratulations, you passed. Apart from Denis. He just bit __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

14-10-2003, 00:10	#13
patkin Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Wales Posts: 103 Members Car: 2005 Subaru Impreza SWRT Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Try the dealer in Swindon he offered vrs for 13895 in July __________________ Subaru Impreza SWRT Daihatsu Charade SL Kawasaki Z750

14-10-2003, 08:29	#15
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,294 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 207 Times in 156 Posts	__________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

14-10-2003, 15:39	#16
Jim Bo Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Harrogate Posts: 101 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Having sent out 13 e-mails, I have so far received 2 replies - I am glad to see that the motor trade is so bouyant that they needn't persue customers who want to buy, with cash, in the next 2 weeks! Best price so far is 13,960 inc 12 months RFL, delivery last week in October. This quote is for a red VRS with cruise and reverse sensors.... bargain! Last edited by Jim Bo; 14-10-2003 at 15:44.

14-10-2003, 15:41	#17
iambic Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Third on the left, don't forget to knock hard. Posts: 11 Members Car: Octavia vRS Estate, Audi TT Roadster 225bhp Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My black VRS estate was £12999 + the usual car supermarket tax and admin fee nonsense from eurocars in Epsom. Full UK spec (climate control etc.), but a Maltese import, but not a problem for me as I'll get through the 3 year UK warranty's limited miles within the two year warranty period anyway. However, my mate rang up about a Subaru Impreza (why?) and was told by them that they're not currently importing any cars due to the strength of the Euro so what they've currently got in stock may be the last for a while. Noticed on broadspeed.com that they're offering £12500 for the estate, but when I asked for a proper quote I just got a couple of e-mails offering to beat prices I'd already got so didn't bother. Hit my first 1000 miles now so started to open it up a bit and been impressed so far... Being the estate it's a bit wallowy compared to my TT, but it's 1000% preferable to driving the Vectra it replaced! Just to got fit the car kit for the phone now and some amateur radio gear. Anyone got any ideas for antenna mounting on the estate?

14-10-2003, 15:46	#18
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,476 Members Car: Octavia 1.6 Ambiente Thanks: 2 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts	The motor trade and e-mail have never been great pals - if you want to negotiate phoning is always the best way... Rob. __________________

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JayTee Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 352 Members Car: Octavia L&K Combi TDi Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	I got best UK supplied price from Showroom4cars, then took it to my local dealer who not only matched it, but then bettered the deal! John. __________________ John Thomson Seat Toledo Sport DSG TDi - Platinum Grey Sunroof, Bi-Xenons, 17" Alloys, Park Sensors, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Rear Sliding Seats, Spare Wheel! (yes, it is optional )

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iambic Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Third on the left, don't forget to knock hard. Posts: 11 Members Car: Octavia vRS Estate, Audi TT Roadster 225bhp Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Will do. Trying to keep it fairly low key on the car, the house is bad enough! Just a couple of smallish whips will suffice..... for the time being. Glad to discover the post here for the car kit antenna, that's one less for a start.

14-10-2003, 20:14	#22
Jono Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Betwixt Manchester and Liverpool Posts: 280 Members Car: Octy vRS Black (of course) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My beast, that weas delivered Sept was: Black, parking sensors, thatcham cat 1 upgrade and a (nearly) full tank £14500 plus 0% fin. Jono __________________ Octy vRS

15-10-2003, 09:24	#23
JayTee Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 352 Members Car: Octavia L&K Combi TDi Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Iambic, If you are going to panel mount your antennas, it is very easy to get access to roof at rear - I have one panel mount base installed in centre of roof ahead of radio antenna, which I have also changed for a multiband GPS combination. Not sure what you are going to use the whips for - you can have a look at our website if you want professional type antennas! www.panorama.co.uk John. __________________ John Thomson Seat Toledo Sport DSG TDi - Platinum Grey Sunroof, Bi-Xenons, 17" Alloys, Park Sensors, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Rear Sliding Seats, Spare Wheel! (yes, it is optional )

16-10-2003, 09:41	#24
iambic Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Third on the left, don't forget to knock hard. Posts: 11 Members Car: Octavia vRS Estate, Audi TT Roadster 225bhp Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Only just noticed that my import also has ESP which according to other threads I've read isn't standard in the UK. I just presumed it was as everything else that's in the UK spec is there. Or is it a standard feature nowadays?

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