Octavia - Bluetooth Car Kit

Muppit! · 13-09-2007, 21:29

Does anyone have experience of the factory fit Bluetooth / Hands free kit?
I have a Vrs on order and considered this factory fit option alongwith the other items ordered.
However, the stealer kept putting me off the idea saying that the option was not very good an dI would be better going for a retro fit, such as a Parrot.(which they gave me a brochure for and can supply)
I am familiar with the Parrot, having one in my current vehicle.
I can easily put aside the fact that they will make more margin on a Parrot system than a factory fit option but am I to take there comment seriously?
If any member has such a factory fit option, please let me know if you are happy with it.
I still have time to add it to my order and I will be able to make an informed decision.
Thanks

**VRStu** · 13-09-2007, 21:32

I'd be very surprised if you could have ordered the factory bluetooth - AFAIK it's still not an option in the UK.

Search bluetooth and you'll find quite a lot of info.

Hedge · 13-09-2007, 21:35

If you can factory order it (and the price is right) I would say do it.

I have a retro-fitted one (thanks Stu) and it integrates perfectly.

Muppit! · 13-09-2007, 21:43

Thanks Stu.
Now you have got me scratching my head (despite the danger of splitters!)
Just been on the Skoda site and sure enough, no factory fit option. However, the list of factory options was read out to me at the stealer.
I had better call them to clarify.
At this stage it would appear that the decision has been made for me!

Thanks again.

s3akr · 13-09-2007, 21:49

Get the factory option. I got one retro fitted and its fine. There is more functionality with the cradle also fitted or the multi function s/wheel for voice control.

DanGB · 13-09-2007, 22:42

The skoda blueooth is great

sworrall · 13-09-2007, 23:26

bluetooth = ace

bosnjo · 14-09-2007, 00:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muppit!

Does anyone have experience of the factory fit Bluetooth / Hands free kit?
I have a Vrs on order and considered this factory fit option alongwith the other items ordered.
However, the stealer kept putting me off the idea saying that the option was not very good an dI would be better going for a retro fit, such as a Parrot.(which they gave me a brochure for and can supply)
I am familiar with the Parrot, having one in my current vehicle.
I can easily put aside the fact that they will make more margin on a Parrot system than a factory fit option but am I to take there comment seriously?
If any member has such a factory fit option, please let me know if you are happy with it.
I still have time to add it to my order and I will be able to make an informed decision.
Thanks

Mine came factory fitted and let me tell you, it's excellent piece of equipment. You have all buttons on your steering wheel to access phone book, last received and dialed calls, etc, but if you don't have buttons on the steering wheel, you can use buttons on wipers/on board computer stick. Works the same. Also, if you have compatible phone (search posts here for compatibility) your phone book is transfered to the car and you don't need to take the phone out of your pocket to use it. When you get into the car and start the engine, connection is established by itself and when you turn the engine off, connection is off. All without taking the phone out of the pocket. When receiving the call, callers ID is shown on MaxiDot... and many other options. If your phone is not compatible, you can still use it but no phonebook transfered to the vehicle. I haven't ordered it and only two months after getting the car understood that it came with Bluetooth. Now I can't live without it and I'll make sure my next Octy has one factory fitted.

13-09-2007, 21:29	#1
Muppit! Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 104 Members Car: vRS Tdi Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Octavia - Bluetooth Car Kit Does anyone have experience of the factory fit Bluetooth / Hands free kit? I have a Vrs on order and considered this factory fit option alongwith the other items ordered. However, the stealer kept putting me off the idea saying that the option was not very good an dI would be better going for a retro fit, such as a Parrot.(which they gave me a brochure for and can supply) I am familiar with the Parrot, having one in my current vehicle. I can easily put aside the fact that they will make more margin on a Parrot system than a factory fit option but am I to take there comment seriously? If any member has such a factory fit option, please let me know if you are happy with it. I still have time to add it to my order and I will be able to make an informed decision. Thanks __________________ If everything comes your way, you are in the wrong lane!

13-09-2007, 21:32	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Octavia - Bluetooth Car Kit I'd be very surprised if you could have ordered the factory bluetooth - AFAIK it's still not an option in the UK. Search bluetooth and you'll find quite a lot of info. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

13-09-2007, 21:35	#3
Hedge FORE!!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 2,052 Members Car: Shanks Pony Thanks: 45 Thanked 74 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Octavia - Bluetooth Car Kit If you can factory order it (and the price is right) I would say do it. I have a retro-fitted one (thanks Stu) and it integrates perfectly. __________________

13-09-2007, 21:43	#4
Muppit! Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 104 Members Car: vRS Tdi Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Octavia - Bluetooth Car Kit Thanks Stu. Now you have got me scratching my head (despite the danger of splitters!) Just been on the Skoda site and sure enough, no factory fit option. However, the list of factory options was read out to me at the stealer. I had better call them to clarify. At this stage it would appear that the decision has been made for me! Thanks again. __________________ If everything comes your way, you are in the wrong lane!

13-09-2007, 21:49	#5
s3akr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colchester, Essex Posts: 214 Members Car: Leon FR TDI 150 (Revo'd) + Octavia II VRS on order Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Octavia - Bluetooth Car Kit Get the factory option. I got one retro fitted and its fine. There is more functionality with the cradle also fitted or the multi function s/wheel for voice control. __________________ PREVIOUS VW GROUP MOTORS :- 2001 Audi S3 (Revo, N75J, Samco Hoses, Forge DV006), Golf V5 (170bhp), MkII Golf GTi 8v. CURRENT CARS :- Octavia VRs TFSi - 18", dual zone climate, coolbox/armrest, rear parking sensors. VRSTU Cruise, Maxidot and Bluetooth - need FSD's/Revo/Quickshift/Intake. Leon FR TDi 150 (Revo, Allards clutch plate, 18" RS6's).

13-09-2007, 22:42	#6
DanGB Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: SE London Posts: 380 Members Car: Skoda Fabia 2001 1.4 8v classic Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Octavia - Bluetooth Car Kit The skoda blueooth is great __________________ Seat New Leon TFSI Sport. Tweaked OLD: Fabia 1.4 8v

13-09-2007, 23:26	#7
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 727 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Estate CR2.0tdi in Race Blue Thanks: 123 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Octavia - Bluetooth Car Kit bluetooth = ace __________________ 2008 OctyII VRS Estate CR 2.0Tdi Race Blue - 18" Zeniths - Sunset Glass - Maxidot - Dual Zone - Cruise - Jumbo Box/Rear Elec - Rear park - Active headrests - Curtain Airbags - MFD2 & OEM Bluetooth my flickr Photos

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