My First Octavia

DubFlyer · 27-05-2007, 17:51

Hi folks,
This is my first post here.

I am ordering my first Octavia tomorrow (€25,615.00)

The version I am going for is as follows:

1.6 (not FSI) Auto/Tip Elegance model in Graphite Gray Metallic.

As you might already know. The Irish Elegance is lower spec then the UK model due to VRT.

If I may ask some questions:
Can anyone tell me what MaxiDot is?
I have noticed a nice silver surround on the dash in some of the photos here. is this fitted on the new model (2008 update some where talking about here)

Finally
Can anyone give me feedback on the 1.6 Auto/Tip.

I have been a Renault driver for over 10 years the new Octavia really impressed me when I went to have a look at it.
Also has lots and lots of really great feedback here in Ireland.

Regards
Alan

vRSLen · 27-05-2007, 18:01

Welcome

You will know what Maxidot is when you get it

DubFlyer · 27-05-2007, 18:07

Is it fitted as standard to the Elegance or is it an addon option.
I will need to tell the Dealer if I want it.

I also seen a website with what looked like a really nice radio display as opposed to the standard green background. The display on the site looked like a full colour display.

mdk1 · 27-05-2007, 18:11

Hi and welcome to briskoda, For info on Maxidot best ask Makefish

DubFlyer · 27-05-2007, 18:18

Is there any photos of Maxidot???
Or other information. I have searched ever where and can't find a thing on it

vRSLen · 27-05-2007, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdk1

Hi and welcome to briskoda, For info on Maxidot best ask Makefish

Makefish may not have Maxidot but at least he has more go than show

irin · 27-05-2007, 22:01

The Irish Elegance it is not coming with Maxidot (my 07)

But I think it is loaded with resonable extras in standard version.
1.9 diesel will be a better buy no?

Ziggur · 27-05-2007, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubFlyer

1.6 (not FSI) Auto/Tip Elegance model in Graphite Gray Metallic.

Hello and Welcome

Is Graphite still available in Ireland? Discontinued in UK. The replacement colour is Anthracite. Hard to see the difference unless side-by-side.

octav.ed · 27-05-2007, 22:53

hi and welcome to briskoda..

graphite grays an excellent colour if u can still get it.

check out the irish meets sect.. 1 on 9th june..

DubFlyer · 27-05-2007, 23:01

Thanks irin
I still don't know what maxidot is as no one has explained it

can you tell me what the full spec on the Elegance is as the website don't give much information.

As for the 1.6 v 1.9D
I'm not gone on diesel. I like the quite of the petrol engine.

runboy · 27-05-2007, 23:28

DubFlyer

Pop maxidot in the forum search - there has been lots of info in the past, even a few photos. Or try Yahoo/Google and type skoda maxidot into them and search for a photo.

I have maxidot and I like it - adds some class to the dash!

mluton · 27-05-2007, 23:56

Welcome to Briskoda

DubFlyer · 28-05-2007, 00:09

I managed to find a link to it here in the forum.

Adobe Web Photo Gallery

If anyone else is looking for it.

I am going to contact the dealer and ask is it fitted to the Elegance as standard.
Its supposed to have a trip computer and so on. So I can't see why not??

In saying that, this is Ireland.... a steering wheel is considered an extra here.

runboy · 28-05-2007, 00:35

Off the top of my head, maxidot has:

trip
odo
miles left on current fuel
average mpg
journey time
with DSG it shows what gear you are in
it can show the radio info
it controls functions like auto lock, coming home light duration and other features if fitted to your car like window close when it rains

phlashbios · 28-05-2007, 01:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubFlyer

I also seen a website with what looked like a really nice radio display as opposed to the standard green background. The display on the site looked like a full colour display.

I think you may have seen a picture of a car fitted with the combined CD/Radio/SatNav unit, which does indeed have a colour screen. This will be an optional extra that you would need to order if you want it.

DubFlyer · 28-05-2007, 15:51

Just placed my order for my first Skoda (after ten years of Renault driving)

I also went for the Maxidot and MF steering Wheel.
The wife convinced me to go for the Graphite Gray. I was going for the silver (Been driving silver cars for over 8 years now)

Here is the spec I am going for:

Model: Octavia II (Elegance)
Engine: 1.6 Automatic/Tiptronic
Colour: Graphite Grey Metallic (Finally settled on this colour)
Interior: Onyx

Extra's:
Maxidot Computer
Multifunction Leather Steering wheel

The Maxidot and steering Wheel cost €347.00 extra
Worth it I think.

bryan · 28-05-2007, 17:03

Hi and welccome to the skoda family - seeing as I have just left Skoda ownership might seem funny me saying welcome but am sure you will really enjoy your new car.

Check out your PM - have sent you msg

Bryan

scrak · 28-05-2007, 17:17

I thought once you have a DSG auto, the maxidot display is 'standard'? ....anywho enjoy the car!!

DubFlyer · 28-05-2007, 19:22

In most countries it would.... but this is Ireland

VRT strips lots of extras out of cars here.

DubFlyer · 29-05-2007, 12:41

Just got word back from Skoda that the Graphite Gray is now Anthracite Gray.
They said there is not much difference in the colour.

gadgetman · 29-05-2007, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubFlyer

Just got word back from Skoda that the Graphite Gray is now Anthracite Gray.
They said there is not much difference in the colour.

There is a dif, but it's very slight. I sought a dealer which had both when I picked, and found the anthracite looks better.

Got the 2.0FSI Elegance, MFSW + Maxidot, curtain airbags, tyre pressure monitor, comehome/light assist and 17" pegasis.

Posted a pic recently....

DubFlyer · 29-05-2007, 22:03

Do you have the link!!

I have noticed there are not a lot of this colour around.

gadgetman · 30-05-2007, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubFlyer

Do you have the link!!

I have noticed there are not a lot of this colour around.

DubFlyer · 30-05-2007, 22:16

Your getting me all excited now

I have to post off the deposit tomorrow. The car was ordered Tuesday, or thats what they tell me. I hope he is not holding off until he gets the cheque.

I sent the order to him via email so he would have it in writing.

They seem nice enough.
I'm dealing with Martin in Phoenix Motors in Bluebell.
Anyone got any feed back??

stupep · 31-05-2007, 07:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by runboy

Off the top of my head, maxidot has:

trip
odo
miles left on current fuel
average mpg
journey time
with DSG it shows what gear you are in
it can show the radio info
it controls functions like auto lock, coming home light duration and other features if fitted to your car like window close when it rains

Many of these are of course supplied on the standard display. It's really the last item that makes it different.

Stu

PS Collected the new Octavia on Saturday - No problems at all so far - well, only learning all the features!

27-05-2007, 17:51	#1
DubFlyer Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My First Octavia Hi folks, This is my first post here. I am ordering my first Octavia tomorrow (€25,615.00) The version I am going for is as follows: 1.6 (not FSI) Auto/Tip Elegance model in Graphite Gray Metallic. As you might already know. The Irish Elegance is lower spec then the UK model due to VRT. If I may ask some questions: Can anyone tell me what MaxiDot is? I have noticed a nice silver surround on the dash in some of the photos here. is this fitted on the new model (2008 update some where talking about here) Finally Can anyone give me feedback on the 1.6 Auto/Tip. I have been a Renault driver for over 10 years the new Octavia really impressed me when I went to have a look at it. Also has lots and lots of really great feedback here in Ireland. Regards Alan

27-05-2007, 18:01	#2
vRSLen Too Fast! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,304 Thanks: 169 Thanked 193 Times in 138 Posts	Re: My First Octavia Welcome You will know what Maxidot is when you get it __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

27-05-2007, 18:07	#3
DubFlyer Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My First Octavia Is it fitted as standard to the Elegance or is it an addon option. I will need to tell the Dealer if I want it. I also seen a website with what looked like a really nice radio display as opposed to the standard green background. The display on the site looked like a full colour display.

27-05-2007, 18:11	#4
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,152 Thanks: 162 Thanked 132 Times in 116 Posts	Re: My First Octavia Hi and welcome to briskoda, For info on Maxidot best ask Makefish __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

27-05-2007, 18:18	#5
DubFlyer Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My First Octavia Is there any photos of Maxidot??? Or other information. I have searched ever where and can't find a thing on it

27-05-2007, 22:01	#7
irin Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cork Posts: 121 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: My First Octavia The Irish Elegance it is not coming with Maxidot (my 07) But I think it is loaded with resonable extras in standard version. 1.9 diesel will be a better buy no?

27-05-2007, 22:53	#9
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,848 Thanks: 99 Thanked 64 Times in 56 Posts	Re: My First Octavia hi and welcome to briskoda.. graphite grays an excellent colour if u can still get it. check out the irish meets sect.. 1 on 9th june.. __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. I was so poor growing up...If I wasn't born a boy..I'd have nothing to play with. -Rodney Dangerfield

27-05-2007, 23:01	#10
DubFlyer Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My First Octavia Thanks irin I still don't know what maxidot is as no one has explained it can you tell me what the full spec on the Elegance is as the website don't give much information. As for the 1.6 v 1.9D I'm not gone on diesel. I like the quite of the petrol engine.

27-05-2007, 23:28	#11
runboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 569 Thanks: 31 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Re: My First Octavia DubFlyer Pop maxidot in the forum search - there has been lots of info in the past, even a few photos. Or try Yahoo/Google and type skoda maxidot into them and search for a photo. I have maxidot and I like it - adds some class to the dash! __________________ 2007 Octavia Hatchback, 2.0TDI DSG L&K in Black Magic.

27-05-2007, 23:56	#12
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28-05-2007, 00:09	#13
DubFlyer Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My First Octavia I managed to find a link to it here in the forum. Adobe Web Photo Gallery If anyone else is looking for it. I am going to contact the dealer and ask is it fitted to the Elegance as standard. Its supposed to have a trip computer and so on. So I can't see why not?? In saying that, this is Ireland.... a steering wheel is considered an extra here. Last edited by DubFlyer; 28-05-2007 at 00:25.

28-05-2007, 00:35	#14
runboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 569 Thanks: 31 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Re: My First Octavia Off the top of my head, maxidot has: trip odo miles left on current fuel average mpg journey time with DSG it shows what gear you are in it can show the radio info it controls functions like auto lock, coming home light duration and other features if fitted to your car like window close when it rains __________________ 2007 Octavia Hatchback, 2.0TDI DSG L&K in Black Magic.

28-05-2007, 15:51	#16
DubFlyer Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My First Octavia Just placed my order for my first Skoda (after ten years of Renault driving) I also went for the Maxidot and MF steering Wheel. The wife convinced me to go for the Graphite Gray. I was going for the silver (Been driving silver cars for over 8 years now) Here is the spec I am going for: Model: Octavia II (Elegance) Engine: 1.6 Automatic/Tiptronic Colour: Graphite Grey Metallic (Finally settled on this colour) Interior: Onyx Extra's: Maxidot Computer Multifunction Leather Steering wheel The Maxidot and steering Wheel cost €347.00 extra Worth it I think.

28-05-2007, 17:03	#17
bryan Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cork City, Ireland Posts: 987 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: My First Octavia Hi and welccome to the skoda family - seeing as I have just left Skoda ownership might seem funny me saying welcome but am sure you will really enjoy your new car. Check out your PM - have sent you msg Bryan

28-05-2007, 17:17	#18
scrak Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My First Octavia I thought once you have a DSG auto, the maxidot display is 'standard'? ....anywho enjoy the car!!

28-05-2007, 19:22	#19
DubFlyer Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My First Octavia In most countries it would.... but this is Ireland VRT strips lots of extras out of cars here.

29-05-2007, 12:41	#20
DubFlyer Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My First Octavia Just got word back from Skoda that the Graphite Gray is now Anthracite Gray. They said there is not much difference in the colour.

29-05-2007, 22:03	#22
DubFlyer Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My First Octavia Do you have the link!! I have noticed there are not a lot of this colour around.

30-05-2007, 22:16	#24
DubFlyer Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My First Octavia Your getting me all excited now I have to post off the deposit tomorrow. The car was ordered Tuesday, or thats what they tell me. I hope he is not holding off until he gets the cheque. I sent the order to him via email so he would have it in writing. They seem nice enough. I'm dealing with Martin in Phoenix Motors in Bluebell. Anyone got any feed back??

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