Octy free spec upgrade

Welshbigman · 10-07-2007, 20:13

Race Blue VRS TDi jumbo box climate 18"alloys free, maxidot, cruise £18,000 would have been available 1st Aug but decided to wait till 1st sept. Ordered it beginning of June

FocusZtec · 10-07-2007, 20:15

There are certainly some good deals going on here; makes you wonder how brokers have such a good reputation for being able to beat the dealer prices. I think it just takes a confident haggler to do the deal....

Ive ordered a 2008 Race Blue TFSI VRS estate with:

Dual zone air conditioning,
Jumbo Box*(3.5" aux inc.)
Rear electric windows
Metallic paint
Acoustic front and rear parking sensors
Cruise control
Curtain airbags
Electric sunroof (slide & tilt)
18” Zenith alloy wheels
Xenon headlights with integrated headlight washers
Auto dimming rear view mirror with rain sensor and light assistant
Maxi-Dot
Active head restraints
Heated seats
Flexiboot
GuardX interior/exterior protection

Oh and a full tank of V power....

For £19499.

Just had confirmation today that the order has been 'accepted' at the factory. Delivery Mid September.

jamesmckelvie · 10-07-2007, 20:17

Why the free trim upgrade? is a facelift model coming out soon?

dstev2000 · 10-07-2007, 20:19

Maybe it's just to even out the models being sold, there may be a shortfall of Classic and Ambiente models rollingout of the showrooms

BobTHEDOG · 11-07-2007, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilS

There's over £3,000 off some vRS's here which is a deal you wouldn't get at your local friendly Skoda dealer

News: New Octavias at up to £3,155 Off

I have contacted the dealer via your link, and asked them to quote me for a Vsr 170bhp Octavia on an 07 plate. They have none left, only had 15 anyway, and cannot confirm if they can get anymore vRS Octavias.They say no more showing on the dealer site!

When asked if they could still get me one for £15,495. They were a little unsure and could not say yes or no .

Looks like a case of being in the right place at the right time.

Worth keeping an eye on this link though for any would be new buyers, just in case there is a repeat of this deal .

Regards,
Bob the dog (newbie)

exFiesta · 11-07-2007, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesmckelvie

Why the free trim upgrade? is a facelift model coming out soon?

there have been some photos of the possible facelift around, bringing the front end more in line with the new fabia/roomster and new superb

DubFlyer · 11-07-2007, 15:19

Quote:

there have been some photos of the possible facelift around, bringing the front end more in line with the new fabia/roomster and new superb

Do you have a link to the photo's?? It would be nice to see it.

Fluffmeister · 11-07-2007, 15:29

WOW

People are buying £20k Skoda's now......... even with the extra's, it's still quite a lot of cash.......

PS, what the heck is an active headrest? tunnel?
*Edit* Did a search, I know what they are now.... tunnel lights, can't you just "switch" the lights on, not got to go far to do that

dstev2000 · 11-07-2007, 17:36

The tunnel lights come as a package with the auto dimming rear veiw mirror and rain sensing wipers, If I had my way I wouldn't bother with the auto lights as there are only three settings: off, side and main lights. I think I can just about deal with that.

Active headrests = massaging heated or cooled head rests with M-B inspired "air scarf" built in....................................

In reality they flick forward if you get punted from behind and help prevent whiplash

exFiesta · 11-07-2007, 17:37

facelift...?

Motor Authority » Spy Shots: 3rd Generation Skoda Octavia

dstev2000 · 11-07-2007, 17:42

There have been many posts on this one, there are several pictures of potential facelifts about - some good, some rubbish. Until we get a definitve spy shot I think we should all keep an open mind on this one, it will either go towards the new Superb or towards the Fabia II/Roomster front end. The pic above seems to steer in the direction on the new Superb (thank god).

DubFlyer · 11-07-2007, 17:49

Auto wipers, Auto Lights, Dimming mirror.

I have had it all on my Renault Scenic and there more a pain then an aid.

Autowipers:
Never work as expected. you spend most of your time fiddling with the settings. I end up turning them off by just flicking the wipers when I need them.

Auto Lights:
Again, turned off. I was just waiting for the day when some big bloke gets out and hits me a box because I am flashing at him as I go in and out of my local shopping center car park.

Tinting mirror:
Now this is a good feature, you can still see behind you but your not blinded by the **** behind with his Hi-Beams on.
Only down side. You still get blinded by the two wing mirrors.
It's pointless having it unless all mirrors are fitted with it.

dstev2000 · 11-07-2007, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubFlyer

Auto wipers, Auto Lights, Dimming mirror.

I have had it all on my Renault Scenic and there more a pain then an aid.

Autowipers:
Never work as expected. you spend most of your time fiddling with the settings. I end up turning them off by just flicking the wipers when I need them.

Auto Lights:
Again, turned off. I was just waiting for the day when some big bloke gets out and hits me a box because I am flashing at him as I go in and out of my local shopping center car park.

Tinting mirror:
Now this is a good feature, you can still see behind you but your not blinded by the **** behind with his Hi-Beams on.
Only down side. You still get blinded by the two wing mirrors.
It's pointless having it unless all mirrors are fitted with it.

derbyjon · 12-07-2007, 08:22

Is the vRS kit upgrade and free servicing offer only available if you use Skoda finance?

Thinking of trading in my old Civic Type-R by the way, will be a sad day when it goes

exFiesta · 12-07-2007, 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbyjon

Is the vRS kit upgrade and free servicing offer only available if you use Skoda finance?

Thinking of trading in my old Civic Type-R by the way, will be a sad day when it goes

no, you can get the upgrade without the finance, see here...
Škoda UK - Octavia vRS now available with free equipment upgrade*

it will be a sad day, but the octy will make you smile

s3akr · 12-07-2007, 08:41

You don't have to use Skoda finance to get the free kit upgrades.

derbyjon · 12-07-2007, 08:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by exFiesta

no, you can get the upgrade without the finance, see here...
Škoda UK - Octavia vRS now available with free equipment upgrade*

it will be a sad day, but the octy will make you smile

That doesn't mention the free servicing though.

I'm sure the Octavia will win me over (if I decide to go for one), but I've done 92,000 miles from new in the old beast and I'm seriously attached to it.

FocusZtec · 12-07-2007, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbyjon

That doesn't mention the free servicing though.

Free servicing is linked to the finance deal.

Free equipment is an extended offer irrelevant of taking the finance

Lee

Aspman · 12-07-2007, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubFlyer

Auto wipers, Auto Lights, Dimming mirror.

I have had it all on my Renault Scenic and there more a pain then an aid.

Autowipers:
Never work as expected. you spend most of your time fiddling with the settings. I end up turning them off by just flicking the wipers when I need them.

Auto Lights:
Again, turned off. I was just waiting for the day when some big bloke gets out and hits me a box because I am flashing at him as I go in and out of my local shopping center car park.

I had these on my Clio. The wipers were a PITA as you say and never quite got the right speed. Plus you have to switch them on once to 'activate' the auto function which defeated the purpose of them.

Didn't mind the lights so much, bit embarrassing them coming on in short tunnels though. A pain having to switch them from auto to manual if you want the fogs on. I couldn't switch this off at all.

steviec · 12-07-2007, 12:20

What size tyres are on the 18" Wheels on the vRS?

Aspman · 12-07-2007, 14:13

225 40 R18

Don't know the speed rating.

**VRStu** · 12-07-2007, 15:54

It's not just Skoda (VW) finance you need for the free servicing, you need to have it on Solutions I think.

StuartA · 13-07-2007, 00:13

Quote:

Auto wipers, Auto Lights, Dimming mirror.

I have had it all on my Renault Scenic and there more a pain then an aid.

Autowipers:
Never work as expected. you spend most of your time fiddling with the settings. I end up turning them off by just flicking the wipers when I need them.

Auto Lights:
Again, turned off. I was just waiting for the day when some big bloke gets out and hits me a box because I am flashing at him as I go in and out of my local shopping center car park.

Tinting mirror:
Now this is a good feature, you can still see behind you but your not blinded by the **** behind with his Hi-Beams on.
Only down side. You still get blinded by the two wing mirrors.
It's pointless having it unless all mirrors are fitted with it.

Sorry to say, I have to disagree.

Autowipers: It's rained pretty much non-stop since I got my Octy (two weeks ago) and the auto-wipers work well and much less annoying than a fixed-interval intermittent wipe which wipes when the screen's dry.

Auto-lights: The scenario you suggest never happened once in the four years I used this feature in a Peugeot 307 SW SE. Anyway, if you configure your doors to auto-lock over 10mph you'll have enough breathing space to floor it and get outta there

Tinting mirror (auto-dimming): According to my handbook/manual, the door mirrors do auto-dim too and they auto-clear when you select reverse (and the rear wiper will clear the rear screen if the front wipers are on!).

Brilliant!

DubFlyer · 13-07-2007, 10:27

Quote:

Autowipers: It's rained pretty much non-stop since I got my Octy (two weeks ago) and the auto-wipers work well and much less annoying than a fixed-interval intermittent wipe which wipes when the screen's dry.

Give it time. They will soon get on your T*Ts

I have had them for 4 years now and hate them.

Quote:

Auto-lights: The scenario you suggest never happened once in the four years I used this feature in a Peugeot 307 SW SE.

Then I would suggest they don't work correctly. They should come on in low light.
You will get low light in a car park under a wide bridge or a very overcast day.

Quote:

Tinting mirror (auto-dimming): According to my handbook/manual, the door mirrors do auto-dim too and they auto-clear when you select reverse (and the rear wiper will clear the rear screen if the front wipers are on!).

If thats true then its well worth having. I did like the dimming mirror but the wing mirrors where the problem. If they all do it then fantastic feature.
I would still test it out by getting a friend to put his high beams on behind you just to make sure.

As for the wipers on the back when reversing. The Scenic has that and it is a good feature. It also clears the mirrors but thats rubbish as you are only reversing for a couple of seconds....... not nearly long enough for the mirror's to clear enough. By the time they clear your going forward again.

Alan

sworrall · 13-07-2007, 12:25

i thought the tinting door mirrors were an L&K thing only? (unless its changed on 2008MY)

10-07-2007, 20:13	#26
Welshbigman Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Wales Posts: 116 Members Car: Vauxhall Astra SRi (soon to be gone) Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Race Blue VRS TDi jumbo box climate 18"alloys free, maxidot, cruise £18,000 would have been available 1st Aug but decided to wait till 1st sept. Ordered it beginning of June

10-07-2007, 20:15	#27
FocusZtec Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North London Posts: 815 Members Car: Octy 4x4 1.8T Elegance Hatch Thanks: 27 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade There are certainly some good deals going on here; makes you wonder how brokers have such a good reputation for being able to beat the dealer prices. I think it just takes a confident haggler to do the deal.... Ive ordered a 2008 Race Blue TFSI VRS estate with: Dual zone air conditioning, Jumbo Box(3.5" aux inc.) Rear electric windows Metallic paint Acoustic front and rear parking sensors Cruise control Curtain airbags Electric sunroof (slide & tilt) 18” Zenith alloy wheels Xenon headlights with integrated headlight washers Auto dimming rear view mirror with rain sensor and light assistant Maxi-Dot Active head restraints Heated seats Flexiboot GuardX interior/exterior protection Oh and a full tank of V power.... For £19499. Just had confirmation today that the order has been 'accepted' at the factory. Delivery Mid September. __________________ Thanks to JKM: REVO STAGE 2+ remap, Evoms CAI, Piper Turbo back Exhaust, Autotech Fuel Pump, Torque Arm Insert, Forge Recirc, Neuspeed Turbo & Intercooler pipes, APR FMIC, Iridium plugs, Koni FSD's, Eibach springs, Eibach F + R anti roll bars. VF short shifter. 345mm Brakes. 280BHP & 330LB/FT* - enough room for a proper trip to B&Q and 36mpg on a run!!!

10-07-2007, 20:17	#28
jamesmckelvie Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 636 Members Car: Thanks: 41 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Why the free trim upgrade? is a facelift model coming out soon?

10-07-2007, 20:19	#29
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: Octy free spec upgrade Maybe it's just to even out the models being sold, there may be a shortfall of Classic and Ambiente models rollingout of the showrooms __________________ 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

11-07-2007, 15:29	#33
Fluffmeister Hi! I'm Vermin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,521 Members Car: A black thing Thanks: 86 Thanked 153 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade WOW People are buying £20k Skoda's now......... even with the extra's, it's still quite a lot of cash....... PS, what the heck is an active headrest? tunnel? Edit Did a search, I know what they are now.... tunnel lights, can't you just "switch" the lights on, not got to go far to do that Last edited by Fluffmeister; 11-07-2007 at 15:37.

11-07-2007, 17:36	#34
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: Octy free spec upgrade The tunnel lights come as a package with the auto dimming rear veiw mirror and rain sensing wipers, If I had my way I wouldn't bother with the auto lights as there are only three settings: off, side and main lights. I think I can just about deal with that. Active headrests = massaging heated or cooled head rests with M-B inspired "air scarf" built in.................................... In reality they flick forward if you get punted from behind and help prevent whiplash __________________ 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

11-07-2007, 17:37	#35
exFiesta Torque is cheap Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 589 Members Car: Race Blue Octavia II vRS Tdi Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade facelift...? Motor Authority » Spy Shots: 3rd Generation Skoda Octavia __________________ SWMBO: Fabia Elegance 1.9TD New: Race Blue Octavia II vRS TDi Estate, Cruise, Curtains, Rain, Jumbo, Rear Electrics, Dual Zone Aircon, 18" Rims, Maxi-Dot, Sunset Old: Silver Octavia I vRS

11-07-2007, 17:42	#36
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: Octy free spec upgrade There have been many posts on this one, there are several pictures of potential facelifts about - some good, some rubbish. Until we get a definitve spy shot I think we should all keep an open mind on this one, it will either go towards the new Superb or towards the Fabia II/Roomster front end. The pic above seems to steer in the direction on the new Superb (thank god). __________________ 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

11-07-2007, 17:49	#37
DubFlyer Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 57 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Auto wipers, Auto Lights, Dimming mirror. I have had it all on my Renault Scenic and there more a pain then an aid. Autowipers: Never work as expected. you spend most of your time fiddling with the settings. I end up turning them off by just flicking the wipers when I need them. Auto Lights: Again, turned off. I was just waiting for the day when some big bloke gets out and hits me a box because I am flashing at him as I go in and out of my local shopping center car park. Tinting mirror: Now this is a good feature, you can still see behind you but your not blinded by the **** behind with his Hi-Beams on. Only down side. You still get blinded by the two wing mirrors. It's pointless having it unless all mirrors are fitted with it.

12-07-2007, 08:22	#39
derbyjon Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 66 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDI Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Is the vRS kit upgrade and free servicing offer only available if you use Skoda finance? Thinking of trading in my old Civic Type-R by the way, will be a sad day when it goes

12-07-2007, 08:41	#41
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: Octy free spec upgrade You don't have to use Skoda finance to get the free kit upgrades. __________________ 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).

12-07-2007, 12:20	#45
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade What size tyres are on the 18" Wheels on the vRS? __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

12-07-2007, 14:13	#46
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12-07-2007, 15:54	#47
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: Octy free spec upgrade It's not just Skoda (VW) finance you need for the free servicing, you need to have it on Solutions I think. __________________ 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

13-07-2007, 12:25	#50
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: Octy free spec upgrade i thought the tinting door mirrors were an L&K thing only? (unless its changed on 2008MY) __________________ 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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