Octavia Sport really an Ambiente?

DSGboy · 18-07-2007, 15:23

It has puzzled me why some sources do not list the Octavia Sport as a separate 'trim level' or edition (see Glass's for instance). Will this impact on the resale value?

Tom_vRS · 18-07-2007, 16:24

Possibly.

It is basically a specced up Ambiente though. I think it would command a small premium though, maybe somewhere between the Ambiente and Elegance of similar mileage/age.

Chris.G · 18-07-2007, 21:05

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Originally Posted by DSGboy

It has puzzled me why some sources do not list the Octavia Sport as a separate 'trim level' or edition (see Glass's for instance). Will this impact on the resale value?

I went shopping for a new car recently. I found that dealers outside the Skoda network didnt know what they were looking at. They would run the reg number though the computer and of course it came back as an Ambiente model.

This in turn meant a cr4p part ex price for a car that was over 20K two years ago

Best dealer I found was Renault, they actually bothered to look the car over and take into consideration the extras the Sport model has plus the other options fitted to the car. Still didnt get a good enough price to warrant doing the deal though

gadgetman · 18-07-2007, 21:31

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

I went shopping for a new car recently. I found that dealers outside the Skoda network didnt know what they were looking at. They would run the reg number though the computer and of course it came back as an Ambiente model.

This in turn meant a cr4p part ex price for a car that was over 20K two years ago

Best dealer I found was Renault, they actually bothered to look the car over and take into consideration the extras the Sport model has plus the other options fitted to the car. Still didnt get a good enough price to warrant doing the deal though

You actually wanted a Renault?

Chris.G · 18-07-2007, 21:37

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

You actually wanted a Renault?

Clio 197

smstext · 18-07-2007, 22:17

The DVLA Log says ambiente, this was the argument i had with the garage. I told the garage that if i wanted an ambiente then why would i spend a few grand more for a sport? but they assured me it wouldnt affect resale value later down the line,,,, yeah right.

DSGboy · 19-07-2007, 13:54

Oh dear! the Octavia Sport could be starting to look like a very bad purchase indeed. Good car and bad resale value.

I am also an unfortunate Sport owner.

smstext · 19-07-2007, 20:44

same here

Tom_vRS · 19-07-2007, 20:46

Quite a few Sport owners, don't be so worried!

The Sport is basically an option pack at the end of the day - just like specing up any other car.

smstext · 19-07-2007, 21:08

the reason i chose the sport was cos its basically a vrs without the turbo. After waying up my mileage, fuel costs, tax, insurance it seemed the better option as well as the garage saying how it would hold its value better than a vrs, hmmmmm. Wondering now if i should have gone with the vrs i originally intended to go for? or the blue vrs with maxi dot and jumbo but no xenons as the dealer kept trying to offer me??? (I dont want blue and i want xenon arguement).

dstev2000 · 19-07-2007, 21:15

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Originally Posted by smstext

the reason i chose the sport was cos its basically a vrs without the turbo. After waying up my mileage, fuel costs, tax, insurance it seemed the better option as well as the garage saying how it would hold its value better than a vrs, hmmmmm. Wondering now if i should have gone with the vrs i originally intended to go for? or the blue vrs with maxi dot and jumbo but no xenons as the dealer kept trying to offer me??? (I dont want blue and i want xenon arguement).

Moral of the story?

DON'T LISTEN TO THE SALESMAN!!!

Don't let them talk you into/out of anything.

Do your research and stick to your guns.

Tom_vRS · 19-07-2007, 21:16

Eh? But the sport has normal seats, no fancy trim, very subtle styling. Its definitely more Ambiente than vRS!

shorty · 20-07-2007, 13:02

thought the latest sport models had sport seats (like vrs but without the leather) and the VRS steering wheel too - mine doesn't as it was just before the change but I've seen some with...

also sport has vrs 'like' body kit, chrome double exhaust trim and sport kick plates and badges - I reckon it does at least look more like a VRS than ambient...but I would say that

stuart_hatch · 20-07-2007, 17:42

Surely this is only a problem if you trade in your car, which is silly, sell private!

Chris.G · 20-07-2007, 18:48

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Originally Posted by shorty

thought the latest sport models had sport seats (like vrs but without the leather) and the VRS steering wheel too - mine doesn't as it was just before the change but I've seen some with...

also sport has vrs 'like' body kit, chrome double exhaust trim and sport kick plates and badges - I reckon it does at least look more like a VRS than ambient...but I would say that

Also TPM, sports suspension with 17" alloys and ESP as standard

Does the Ambiente get the small leather pack? thats something else the Sport comes with as standard.

Trading in @ a Skoda dealer is not a problem. The problems start when you take the car to any other dealership, It looks like a private sale would be the way to go.

smstext · 20-07-2007, 22:57

mine has sports kits, sports seat, esp, 17" alloys, tpm and body kit, trust me i wasnt going to get a skoda till i saw the vrs, then when i ordered my sport and saw a 1.9tdi standard on the garage forecourt with plastic black bumpers i thought i had made a mistake as it looked ugly, but the sport looks really nice.

I also have a VRS badge on the front too

suprising how many people actually think its a VRS with it

Whats the sport kick plate dont think i have them??

sworrall · 21-07-2007, 01:08

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Originally Posted by smstext

Whats the sport kick plate dont think i have them??

its sill protectors in the door frames that have a stainless inlay with sport on it. If you havent got them then contact skoda uk as i got a voucher code to get mine fitted free when i realised i didnt have the L&K version on mine

smstext · 21-07-2007, 17:32

the garage told me it doesnt come with them.

dstev2000 · 21-07-2007, 20:00

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Originally Posted by smstext

the garage told me it doesnt come with them.

They are talking out of their bottoms.........

As stated on Skoda.co.uk

Octavia Sport specification, Ambient +

17” Pegasus Alloy Wheels
- Bodykit
- Rear spoiler
- Sports suspension
- Front fog lights
- Twin chrome exhaust
- ESP (Electronic Stability Programme)
- Sport kickplates
- TPM (Tyre Pressure Monitor)
- Leather 3-spoke steering wheel, gearknob and gaiter
- Sports seats

If they continue to talk crap phone Skoda CS.

smstext · 21-07-2007, 20:06

ive emailed skoda direct as i wont deal with the garage i got them from as we dont seem to be able to have a conversation without me slamming the phone down on the unco operative arrogant, pillock of a manager (my words are rather mild on here if you havent guessed)

dstev2000 · 21-07-2007, 20:08

Another case of a poor dealer letting a good brand down

sworrall · 21-07-2007, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

ive emailed skoda direct as i wont deal with the garage i got them from as we dont seem to be able to have a conversation without me slamming the phone down on the unco operative arrogant, pillock of a manager (my words are rather mild on here if you havent guessed)

i had the same problem. The salesman at the dealer i bought from told me they were only on the 2007 build when i asked about them after having to go back to have some things fixed that were delivered wrong

i knew that was tosh though as two others on here with 55 plates later confirmed they had them. As youve done, i sent a quick email to skoda uk and they sent a voucher to get them fitted at a dealer of my choice. (i went elsewhere as you may have guessed.)

so far every dealing ive had with skoda uk has been good (touches wood)

18-07-2007, 15:23	#1
DSGboy Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: west lothian Posts: 9 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? It has puzzled me why some sources do not list the Octavia Sport as a separate 'trim level' or edition (see Glass's for instance). Will this impact on the resale value?

18-07-2007, 16:24	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,542 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 433 Times in 310 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? Possibly. It is basically a specced up Ambiente though. I think it would command a small premium though, maybe somewhere between the Ambiente and Elegance of similar mileage/age. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

18-07-2007, 22:17	#6
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,650 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 302 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? The DVLA Log says ambiente, this was the argument i had with the garage. I told the garage that if i wanted an ambiente then why would i spend a few grand more for a sport? but they assured me it wouldnt affect resale value later down the line,,,, yeah right. __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

19-07-2007, 13:54	#7
DSGboy Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: west lothian Posts: 9 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? Oh dear! the Octavia Sport could be starting to look like a very bad purchase indeed. Good car and bad resale value. I am also an unfortunate Sport owner.

19-07-2007, 20:44	#8
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,650 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 302 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? same here __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

19-07-2007, 20:46	#9
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,542 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 433 Times in 310 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? Quite a few Sport owners, don't be so worried! The Sport is basically an option pack at the end of the day - just like specing up any other car. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

19-07-2007, 21:08	#10
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,650 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 302 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? the reason i chose the sport was cos its basically a vrs without the turbo. After waying up my mileage, fuel costs, tax, insurance it seemed the better option as well as the garage saying how it would hold its value better than a vrs, hmmmmm. Wondering now if i should have gone with the vrs i originally intended to go for? or the blue vrs with maxi dot and jumbo but no xenons as the dealer kept trying to offer me??? (I dont want blue and i want xenon arguement). __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

19-07-2007, 21:16	#12
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,542 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 433 Times in 310 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? Eh? But the sport has normal seats, no fancy trim, very subtle styling. Its definitely more Ambiente than vRS! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

20-07-2007, 13:02	#13
shorty Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Durham Posts: 160 Members Car: Black Fabia VRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? thought the latest sport models had sport seats (like vrs but without the leather) and the VRS steering wheel too - mine doesn't as it was just before the change but I've seen some with... also sport has vrs 'like' body kit, chrome double exhaust trim and sport kick plates and badges - I reckon it does at least look more like a VRS than ambient...but I would say that __________________ Paul Octy II Sport 2.0tdi Black Magic Fabia vrs - now gone

20-07-2007, 17:42	#14
stuart_hatch Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 660 Members Car: Fabia Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? Surely this is only a problem if you trade in your car, which is silly, sell private! __________________

20-07-2007, 22:57	#16
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,650 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 302 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? mine has sports kits, sports seat, esp, 17" alloys, tpm and body kit, trust me i wasnt going to get a skoda till i saw the vrs, then when i ordered my sport and saw a 1.9tdi standard on the garage forecourt with plastic black bumpers i thought i had made a mistake as it looked ugly, but the sport looks really nice. I also have a VRS badge on the front too suprising how many people actually think its a VRS with it Whats the sport kick plate dont think i have them?? __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

21-07-2007, 17:32	#18
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,650 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 302 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? the garage told me it doesnt come with them. __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

21-07-2007, 20:06	#20
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,650 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 302 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? ive emailed skoda direct as i wont deal with the garage i got them from as we dont seem to be able to have a conversation without me slamming the phone down on the unco operative arrogant, pillock of a manager (my words are rather mild on here if you havent guessed) __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

21-07-2007, 20:08	#21
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Octavia Sport really an Ambiente? Another case of a poor dealer letting a good brand down __________________ 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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