Beanoyip Turbocharged December 11, 2017 Share December 11, 2017 Still a lot of ignorant ppl around who have stigma on unknown or lesser brand. As in SG is very 'brand' conscious, if the VW is priced only a bit higher than Skoda, most ppl will go VW regardless. Let's wait for pricing to be released and make a comparison ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator December 11, 2017 Author Share December 11, 2017 Hmmm... Why VW is scaling down its Leng Kee showroom? The original VW show room is oversize in the first place, since they are not retailing at lot of model. In Europe, a show room of the same size can house up to 3 brand under VA (VW, Skoda and Seat). Still a lot of ignorant ppl around who have stigma on unknown or lesser brand. As in SG is very 'brand' conscious, if the VW is priced only a bit higher than Skoda, most ppl will go VW regardless. Let's wait for pricing to be released and make a comparison Agreed about Singapore buyer mentality, but the past failures of different ADs do play a part in the poor perception. Modern Skoda is nothing like the past and this point have to be emphasize in Skoda advertisement. One good way will be to made known to potential buyers that it is the official car in some part of Europe. Logically they should do that unless they intend to replace VW with SkodaBoth can survive if VAG adopt the right strategy, as what they did in Europe. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanoyip Turbocharged December 11, 2017 Share December 11, 2017 I agree the previous ADs were all shit, but has nothing to do with the cars if they done enough research. As mentioned before, i owned 2 Skodas over a period of 16 yrs and they have been a work horse! The Superb only broke down once when the radiator leaked. Other than that, it's basically the same car as a VW Do we know when will the Skoda showroom be officially opened? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotr8445r 5th Gear December 12, 2017 Share December 12, 2017 (edited) I agree the previous ADs were all shit, but has nothing to do with the cars if they done enough research. As mentioned before, i owned 2 Skodas over a period of 16 yrs and they have been a work horse! The Superb only broke down once when the radiator leaked. Other than that, it's basically the same car as a VW Do we know when will the Skoda showroom be officially opened? What do u meant by they are the same car as VW? VW is known of their poor reliability. I will get skoda if they are better than, not equivalent to VW Edited December 12, 2017 by Lotr8445r Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_worries 6th Gear December 12, 2017 Share December 12, 2017 I agree the previous ADs were all shit, but has nothing to do with the cars if they done enough research. As mentioned before, i owned 2 Skodas over a period of 16 yrs and they have been a work horse! The Superb only broke down once when the radiator leaked. Other than that, it's basically the same car as a VW Do we know when will the Skoda showroom be officially opened? I agree with you. I am driving a SEAT and I do hope Skoda will have a chance to succeed here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotr8445r 5th Gear December 12, 2017 Share December 12, 2017 The original VW show room is oversize in the first place, since they are not retailing at lot of model. In Europe, a show room of the same size can house up to 3 brand under VA (VW, Skoda and Seat). Agreed about Singapore buyer mentality, but the past failures of different ADs do play a part in the poor perception. Modern Skoda is nothing like the past and this point have to be emphasize in Skoda advertisement. One good way will be to made known to potential buyers that it is the official car in some part of Europe. Both can survive if VAG adopt the right strategy, as what they did in Europe. Korean car has the worst reliability >20 yrs ago. My colleague new sonata break down even on the 1st day when driving his new car out from shownroom, in the middle of expressway. With strong AD availability and improvement made along these years, ppls have changed their mentally against their brand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged December 12, 2017 Share December 12, 2017 (edited) I think because of Singapore market size, AD support is a very important factor for buyers in crafting a brand's image. After all, it's not like if you not happy you can go to another dealer unless you want to risk getting a PI car. Edited December 12, 2017 by Benarsenal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_worries 6th Gear December 12, 2017 Share December 12, 2017 I think because of Singapore market size, AD support is a very important factor for buyers in crafting a brand's image. After all, it's not like if you not happy you can go to another dealer unless you want to risk getting a PI car. It doesn't matter. Look around Singapore and you see many Honda Vezel PI cars. What do you think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic December 12, 2017 Share December 12, 2017 It doesn't matter. Look around Singapore and you see many Honda Vezel PI cars. What do you think? They are mostly PHVs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged December 12, 2017 Share December 12, 2017 The original VW show room is oversize in the first place, since they are not retailing at lot of model. In Europe, a show room of the same size can house up to 3 brand under VA (VW, Skoda and Seat). Agreed about Singapore buyer mentality, but the past failures of different ADs do play a part in the poor perception. Modern Skoda is nothing like the past and this point have to be emphasize in Skoda advertisement. One good way will be to made known to potential buyers that it is the official car in some part of Europe. Both can survive if VAG adopt the right strategy, as what they did in Europe. SG market is small as compare to elsewhere. Hence I always feel the right strategy would always be a case of a test product platform to spearhead the sectors. the profile segment is niche. Either the buyer knows the product or the buyer is cost sensitive. Cater to both a bit tough to make money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanoyip Turbocharged December 13, 2017 Share December 13, 2017 What do u meant by they are the same car as VW? VW is known of their poor reliability. I will get skoda if they are better than, not equivalent to VW If you don't understand VAG cars, then you should look elsewhere.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged December 14, 2017 Share December 14, 2017 If you don't understand VAG cars, then you should look elsewhere.. I suppose if there are brand concious and want a luxurous ride they go for Audi. Fast go for Lambo. Refinment go for bentley two wheeler , go for ducati. But, if you want fun and value for money, in most case around the world, they go for SEAT or Skoda. There are many cross sharing of parts including Audi steering wheels in Skoda for certain made. In fact, some of the engine comes from skoda factory and then delivered to VW / Audi. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged December 27, 2017 Share December 27, 2017 I had Toyota, Honda, BMW and Lexus. The Skoda vRS combi ranks among the best car I have owned. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoldjaffa Hypersonic December 27, 2017 Share December 27, 2017 It doesn't matter. Look around Singapore and you see many Honda Vezel PI cars. What do you think?Because Jap B&B cars are just like your nick: No Worries! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator December 28, 2017 Author Share December 28, 2017 (edited) Finally get to catch the Kodiaq on our road. Although I am a Skoda fan, I have to say that Kodiaq is not as grand (in look) as compared to the marginally larger Kia Sorento. Edited December 28, 2017 by Carbon82 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othello Supersonic January 11, 2018 Share January 11, 2018 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged January 11, 2018 Share January 11, 2018 the new model in the video looks good. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Try_conti 2nd Gear January 12, 2018 Share January 12, 2018 ah... good old Skoda. Wish them all the best. Have some of the best driving times with the Octavia for 10 years. ↡ Advertisement 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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