Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider Review


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Jeno, many congrats on your Octy! It was a good review. Photos were also great.
In regards to parking sensors, i got it fitted from the dealership. It is a Xenos (Without cam). Going by your driving experience, I would not recommend the one with camera. The parking sensors with Beep is effective!
My friend who has camera is having issues during Rainy seasons.
The only problem i am facing is driving in city traffic. The beep goes up when someone is parking near you in signals/ overtakes you in very short distance towards the vehicle.
I checked out with the ASS to have a switch to on and off during parking only. They said that it is not possible (Ideally it should be). Did not find time to check out with the manufacturer/ other workshops.
 
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^^^
Truecitylover, I would suggest to use 'Reverse gear switch' for parking sensor. We have it on our Civic, parking sensor works only when reverse gear is engaged.
 
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Mr.Boss said:
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Truecitylover, I would suggest to use 'Reverse gear switch' for parking sensor. We have it on our Civic, parking sensor works only when reverse gear is engaged.
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Thanks for the info Mr. Boss. Can you tell me what is "Reverse gear switch"? Is it a setting that we need to change? BTW, i/ most folks require it only while parking. So, there may be times when you need to park like bumper to bumper. In that case?[surprise]
 
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truecitylover said:
Thanks for the info Mr. Boss. Can you tell me what is "Reverse gear switch"? Is it a setting that we need to change? BTW, i/ most folks require it only while parking. So, there may be times when you need to park like bumper to bumper. In that case?[surprise]
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A reverse gear switch is something which controls your reverse lights at the rear(and reverse sound too) , so if you connect the sensor set with the reverse gear switch, it will work, only when reverse gear in on !

Now, my Q , how much does the distance showing sensor cost.??

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sensor alone cost around 2000 and you can see distance in your centre mirror but camera let you see what's really behind you . Well i have been parking my safari without any help from any sensor stuff and now i have idea how much space i have to keep in mind while reversing
 
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mastersquall said:
sensor alone cost around 2000 and you can see distance in your centre mirror but camera let you see what's really behind you . Well i have been parking my safari without any help from any sensor stuff and now i have idea how much space i have to keep in mind while reversing
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Even i have a good calculation, in the place where i park, but in new environments or places, it will be safe to have a sensor ! thats what i thought, and 2k is worth giving for the peace of mind it gives. thanks for the info master.

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Guys,

Even i am planning to buy octy, but here in bangalore they are quoting it for higher prices. A dealer is selling a octy(white) Apr 2007 for 7.5 , it has done 40k and it has no alloys,sunroof. How much i can afford at max for this ?
Need ur suggestions

Rao
 
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2007 40k for 7.5L is okay, but try to negotiate for 7L. That will be a good deal. Try to avoid L&K because of more electronic stuffs insid(auto Ac problem) , so go for the rider, lesser the electronics, lesser the problems in long run. And try to search in sulekha.com for better deals.

Things you should check before getting a octy

-> Check the tires (should be running the first set 40k)
-> Start the engine (u may hear some screecching sound, but its common in all octavias [frustration]
-> shift to first gear , slowly release the clutch, if u get some considerable amount of vibration, then the clutch has some problem or clutch plate has worn out.
-> drive it for 5 mins. stop the car and open the engine bay, there should not be much heat.

One more thing , even i had a budget to get a 2007-2008 Octavia, but what i felt was, Octavias never get old. I have heard that people in turkey drive this car till 600k kms. So went for the older 2005 one, and so i got 2 more lakh in my hand to service and tyre change (compared to 7L). Even a whole clutch assembly change in authorized center will not cost above 30-40k. So think wisely.

Jeno
 
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Thanks Jeno,

Actually i was planning to get a IKon or Fiesta Diesel and was looking for a octy too. Once after reading ur exp i got attracted more towards octy :)
I think for bangalore-chennai trips it will be more good than Ford's.
 
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Hi Jeno,
that was an awesome reviews.
By the way I am from chennai, Planning to buy octavia TDI rider , but a bit worried about the service & maintainance cost...i dont want to take my octy to the Gurudev.........[frustration]
Can u suggest some good mechanic(a friend of urs) who really give us the worth for the Money we spend...!!! :please:
 
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vinocty said:
Hi Jeno,
that was an awesome reviews.
By the way I am from chennai, Planning to buy octavia TDI rider , but a bit worried about the service & maintainance cost...i dont want to take my octy to the Gurudev.........[frustration]
Can u suggest some good mechanic(a friend of urs) who really give us the worth for the Money we spend...!!! :please:
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Yeah sure vinocity, I am also ready to help you get a good used Octavia too.
And gurudev, [frustration] I know. And i decided not to give my car there before buying it!

Jeno[cheers]
 
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Thanks Jeno,

Actually i was planning to get a IKon or Fiesta Diesel and was looking for a octy too. Once after reading ur exp i got attracted more towards octy :)
I think for bangalore-chennai trips it will be more good than Ford's.
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Yeah ofcourse, Octavia is a brilliant highway car, It even matches with cars which is above its segment. And its mileage in highway along with speed puts the competition to shame.

comparing Jetta 0-100 in 14+secs of today to Octavia 0-100 in 13 secs of a car which was released in 2003. Makes it look like a great deal.

Jeno[cheers]
 
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Hey thanks Jeno,
i got an Octavia TDI Rider 2007 which has done 39K almost.
[:)]
Looking forward to have it serviced first with a best mechanic.


Cant wait to get my hands on it ...[drive]
 
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