Super7 Turbocharged October 25, 2002 Share October 25, 2002 (edited) hi All, dealer selling above 1.8 turbo for 70k, 1 owner, mileage claimed as 19k km..... is this a good buy??? i tot the yearly depreication gotta be low 7k pa to be worth the while... dealer said it's about 8k++ pa....... thanks in advance for any info/advice cheers Edited October 25, 2002 by Super7 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator October 25, 2002 Share October 25, 2002 Hi Foo, Just came back from Raffles Place, they are showing few Skoda car. Told that the 2003 1.8 (with 200bhp) is coming next year selling around $125K , rather get a 2lit AR147 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octaviafan Neutral Newbie October 25, 2002 Share October 25, 2002 Yes, I think it is a pretty good buy provided you have checked that the car has not had an accident etc...i.e. the usual checks one does before buying a car. Brand new, this car would have costed about S$110K. BTW, is this a red Octavia 1.8T with licence plate SDP1166S? Seen the advertisement to sell for several weeks now. Seems like no takers, so better do a thorough check. See whether you can bring it in to Czech Auto and have them check it. If everything is ok, it then up to you. Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 25, 2002 Author Share October 25, 2002 thanks mate , for you good advice. yes, its the red car, dealer sounded quite keen to unload it.......... will have a thorough check by workshop......... cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabiaman 1st Gear October 25, 2002 Share October 25, 2002 Yo Mr Foo... looking fwd to the day you become a Skodians too.. heehee... Yes, does sound like a damn good buy but maybe too good to be true? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 26, 2002 Author Share October 26, 2002 hi Fabiaman, any idea whether Octavia 1.8T will ever be brought in as new again by the new agent??........what about the RS version???...... thanks n cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie October 26, 2002 Share October 26, 2002 If you want this car .... I can get my wife to run an insurance check on Monday for this car to see whether there has been an accident claim related to it ....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 26, 2002 Author Share October 26, 2002 hey, this check will really be handy for finding out if the car met an accident before (provided someone lodged a claim???)....... thanks, will let you know if i move forward with this purchase..... cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie October 26, 2002 Share October 26, 2002 Yep, its good for people to know. Basically I "abuse" it cause my wife got access to this information. LOL Also when related to accidents - anything related to engines are expensive. So if the car got accident with damage to engines which need repair, most of the time SURE got claim one. Where got pay with own pocket .... siao ah .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie October 27, 2002 Share October 27, 2002 Okie, bulk reply coming up...... Harmman: ooooo....so you've got 'connections', huh ? That's great - maybe you could now charge a finders' fee for ever round of checking you make..... But seriously, that's a pretty good way of verifying 'accident-free' claims made by dealers - have met some which were quite blatantly untrue..... Jman: 200hp 1.8T Octy ? Wow...now that's something. Where did you hear that from ? Last I read, the RS has a mere 180hp...... 7: Oooo....so, finally considering becoming a VAG-ger yourself, eh.....? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie October 27, 2002 Share October 27, 2002 Err....based on 2-month old info, CA does bring in the current (150hp) 1.8T and sounded quite committed to bringing in the RS tho' they didn't mention when it was coming. So, finally seeing the light in VAG products.....? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 27, 2002 Author Share October 27, 2002 i always know VAG's stuff are good value, and also know if i can get it 2nd hand it will be even better value for $$ ......waiting for the right moment to strike..... wify needs convincing....... cheers (waiting for your Ipoh Trip Report....) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie October 28, 2002 Share October 28, 2002 Convincing the wifey....ooooooo - that's easy. Lemme know if you need any help..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 28, 2002 Author Share October 28, 2002 (edited) her requirements are simple: - quiet - spacious - aircon cold cold - very comfy - not to ex - newer than current car (99) - easy for short driver (she's 5'0.0000001") - not dark colour cheers Edited October 28, 2002 by Super7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie October 28, 2002 Share October 28, 2002 Hmmm.....that's quite easy..... - quiet - yup, unless you really floor it in 1st.... - spacious - pretty good, unless you're a 6-footer, in the rear seat and front seats are pushed all the way back - aircon cold cold - very subjective but I guess you could always pump it up all the way - very comfy - definitely..... - not to ex - er....everything's relative here, I should say.... - newer than current car (99) - easy for short driver (she's 5'0.0000001") - okay-lah....can raise driver seat..... - not dark colour - can respray.... If only everyone had such simple, down-to-earth requirements...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 28, 2002 Author Share October 28, 2002 hey, i juz realise maybe you wanna sell your car???........ what will the next car be???........... leon GT or something fast ???... MPV for kids and pets???... cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear October 28, 2002 Share October 28, 2002 "- aircon cold cold" Errr... I've only heard good things about a certain make's aircon (which you should be familiar with) - the rest are crap, according to this genius. Right Alex? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie October 28, 2002 Share October 28, 2002 Me ? Sell my Toad ? If I sell car then no car liao.....have to downgrade to public BMW all over again.... Can't afford to upgrade to a Leon Cupra or V70 right now. Or, probably, for the next decade or so..... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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