Octy II facelift

Octygone · 21-12-2007, 22:12

Just wandering around the net and come across this

Motor Authority Preview: Skoda Octavia facelift

rsbspt · 21-12-2007, 22:19

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Originally Posted by Octygone

Just wandering around the net and come across this

Motor Authority Preview: Skoda Octavia facelift

That looks like a vRS lower bumper that's had Fabia intakes Photoshopped on...

dstev2000 · 21-12-2007, 22:53

"150BHP 2.0 litre on the range topper"

smstext · 21-12-2007, 23:02

its got a bmw kinda look to the front now.

vimto2000 · 21-12-2007, 23:29

Looks like the Sport front end now! Prefer the round fogs on the current VRS. The fogs now look like the rest of the range!

Makefish · 22-12-2007, 00:04

Just a prelude to the New model which I believe will be launched in 2010. Anyone placed their order yet?

Carjacked Mike · 22-12-2007, 00:11

New Dash, i bet the MONDO has then worried with its LCD "Lap top" display.
Mike

Makefish · 22-12-2007, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Carjacked Mike

New Dash, i bet the MONDO has then worried with its LCD "Lap top" display.
Mike

What?????

Lady Elanore · 22-12-2007, 00:28

It does say it is a rendering, so I am guessing it is not necessarily going to look like that picture.

**GAFF** · 22-12-2007, 01:10

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Originally Posted by Makefish

Anyone placed their order yet?

Not with the way things are going with this car at the moment, they may cancel sending me a brochure.

bryan · 22-12-2007, 02:10

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Originally Posted by Octygone

Just wandering around the net and come across this

Motor Authority Preview: Skoda Octavia facelift

Have I bought to early

. Will not be happy if I get my car in Feb and it is an "Old Model" a few weeks later

**GAFF** · 22-12-2007, 04:04

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Originally Posted by bryan

Have I bought to early

. Will not be happy if I get my car in Feb and it is an "Old Model" a few weeks later

Cancel the order till July and ya might save a few pound, both on VRT and on Road Tax, depending on the CO2 levels. might be worth checking out

SherburnPilot · 22-12-2007, 04:54

So is the face-lift model out in July then?

**GAFF** · 22-12-2007, 05:05

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Originally Posted by SherburnPilot

So is the face-lift model out in July then?

Dunno, I referred to July above as its whyen ourt VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax) changes in Eire, and is based on CO2 emissions.

bryan · 22-12-2007, 06:02

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Originally Posted by GAFF

Cancel the order till July and ya might save a few pound, both on VRT and on Road Tax, depending on the CO2 levels. might be worth checking out

VRT may go up instead of down in July

, and that side of things would not worry me as much as having a car that is clearly an "Older" model, and wwondering about what spec changes there will be

, usually with a face-life the spec will rise on most cars

**GAFF** · 22-12-2007, 06:40

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Originally Posted by bryan

VRT may go up instead of down in July

, and that side of things would not worry me as much as having a car that is clearly an "Older" model, and wwondering about what spec changes there will be

, usually with a face-life the spec will rise on most cars

I could be wrong but from here Vrt Changes - Co2 Rating From July - VAGdrivers.net - sponsored by Newmarket Motors Ltd - Main VW Audi dealers - (029) 60100

The 1.8TFSI looks like its 176 g/kg Skoda Auto Deutschland GmbH
it says the VRT rate will go from 25% to 28% as Band E 171 - 190 g = 28%, and the road tax will have gone from 484 last year to 530 for the start of 2008 to Band E (171-190 grams per km) € 600 after July.

So maybe a lot better buying it now.

bryan · 22-12-2007, 06:51

Cheers Colm, cant afford wait till the facelift anyway, but really hope the changes are not to BIG

Octygone · 22-12-2007, 08:32

The changes probably wont be next year they have enough to sort out with the superb

**GAFF** · 22-12-2007, 14:47

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Originally Posted by bryan

Cheers Colm, cant afford wait till the facelift anyway, but really hope the changes are not to BIG

Btw I was in garage the other day. The S100 is getting a few bits done/checked over....still looks the business. Mark had it out for a run and seemed very happy with his purchase

Looked cool seeing the Rapid and the S100 in together, I think the 2 lads were having a show and shine contest

bryan · 22-12-2007, 15:21

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Originally Posted by GAFF

Btw I was in garage the other day. The S100 is getting a few bits done/checked over....still looks the business. Mark had it out for a run and seemed very happy with his purchase

Looked cool seeing the Rapid and the S100 in together, I think the 2 lads were having a show and shine contest

Must call out and see it when take new car on run to Dub

. Will be giving you a call in early Feb with luck

**GAFF** · 22-12-2007, 15:46

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Originally Posted by bryan

Must call out and see it when take new car on run to Dub

. Will be giving you a call in early Feb with luck

It just wouldn't be the same if I didn't get to see Bryan's new pride and joy

bryan · 23-12-2007, 00:06

I wonder if they will change the dials to white back-lighting like they did with the Superb ?

djgritt · 23-12-2007, 01:03

Looks good IMO

fireftrm · 26-12-2007, 11:53

Maybe I am out of kilter here, but this series of posts rather remind me of the 'Emperor's New Clothes'. The 'rendering' is the front end of a present Octavia with a different lower bumper. The headlights aren't new, no new grille and so no changes. Is everyone seeing something I am not?
The mid life change will almost certainly see a Roomster/Fabia/Superb style grille and headlamps. The photo here shows nothing of the sort.

**delcac** · 26-12-2007, 12:09

The best thing they could do for the Mk11 is make it look like a Mk1 and lower the price, put some daylight between the Mondeo. Cos at the moment there is no contest inside or out.

21-12-2007, 22:12	#1
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21-12-2007, 22:53	#3
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vimto2000 Skoda-da-da-da Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester, Northampton Posts: 428 Members Car: L&K Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Octy II facelift Looks like the Sport front end now! Prefer the round fogs on the current VRS. The fogs now look like the rest of the range! __________________ Skoda Octavia II Laurin & Klement 2.0TDi - 18" Zenith Alloys, Milotec Bumper Grill

22-12-2007, 00:04	#6
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,283 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Octy II facelift Just a prelude to the New model which I believe will be launched in 2010. Anyone placed their order yet? __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

22-12-2007, 00:11	#7
Carjacked Mike Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Magull Liverpool Posts: 347 Members Car: EX-Honda CTR, hopes for Skoda RS Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Octy II facelift New Dash, i bet the MONDO has then worried with its LCD "Lap top" display. Mike

22-12-2007, 00:28	#9
Lady Elanore Geordie Lass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the ceiling watching you..... Posts: 11,056 Members Car: BMW 1 series Thanks: 221 Thanked 226 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Octy II facelift It does say it is a rendering, so I am guessing it is not necessarily going to look like that picture. __________________ . Amanda - All's fair in Love and Car

22-12-2007, 04:54	#13
SherburnPilot Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octy II facelift So is the face-lift model out in July then?

22-12-2007, 06:51	#17
bryan Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cork City, Ireland Posts: 1,020 Members Car: Octavia L&K 1.8 FSI Thanks: 22 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Octy II facelift Cheers Colm, cant afford wait till the facelift anyway, but really hope the changes are not to BIG

22-12-2007, 08:32	#18
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,822 Members Car: Octavia II tdi ..for now Thanks: 182 Thanked 116 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Octy II facelift The changes probably wont be next year they have enough to sort out with the superb __________________

23-12-2007, 00:06	#22
bryan Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cork City, Ireland Posts: 1,020 Members Car: Octavia L&K 1.8 FSI Thanks: 22 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Octy II facelift I wonder if they will change the dials to white back-lighting like they did with the Superb ?

23-12-2007, 01:03	#23
djgritt Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blandford, Dorset Posts: 598 Members Car: 2007 Octavia vRS Thanks: 26 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Octy II facelift Looks good IMO __________________ MY07 Octavia vRS TDi Hatch - Black Magic - Replacement Engine, Replacement Gearbox, Replacement DPF - Colour Coded Grille Surround, De-Tangoed F&R Indicators, 'vRS' Etched Tax Disc Holder, 2nd Rear Fog, Anti-Hijack, Leaving/Coming Home Lights, Michelin PS2 Tyres - RR Proven 177.9 bhp / 289 lb/ft www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk - South Central Regional Organiser www.freewebs.com/holebrookfarmlivery/index.htm - Horse Livery & Grazing in North Dorset

26-12-2007, 11:53	#24
fireftrm Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 82 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Octy II facelift Maybe I am out of kilter here, but this series of posts rather remind me of the 'Emperor's New Clothes'. The 'rendering' is the front end of a present Octavia with a different lower bumper. The headlights aren't new, no new grille and so no changes. Is everyone seeing something I am not? The mid life change will almost certainly see a Roomster/Fabia/Superb style grille and headlamps. The photo here shows nothing of the sort.

26-12-2007, 12:09	#25
delcac Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,397 Members Car: A red one Images: 3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Octy II facelift The best thing they could do for the Mk11 is make it look like a Mk1 and lower the price, put some daylight between the Mondeo. Cos at the moment there is no contest inside or out. __________________ The Red Devil