Comments on: 2008 Skoda Octavia Scout First Steer

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:39:43 +0000

Skoda Octavia Scout auto version will coming at 2011.

By: Interceptor

Interceptor — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:53:58 +0000

Does anyone know if an auto version will come out??
-I

By: observer

observer — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:26:51 +0000

Would have to agree with “sym” comments.
Dont forget also that Subaru will release their all new Outback next year, so a comparison with the Boxer Diesel is more aligned than talking power figures against the current petrol engine.

Personally I would buy the Outback based on a number of key attributes:
Locally tested and calibrated ABS systems
Bullet proof Boxer mechanicals with low centre of gravity
Symetrical All Wheel Drive system
Proven strong resale values

Whilst their is no doubt the Skoda product has proven itself in Europe it will offer local buyers little comfort from an unfamiliar brand competing in an alredy heavily saturated market. Just ask anyone who bought a SEAT what happened to their resale value after VW pulled the pin and abanded the brand from the Aust market. With so few Skodas on the Auusie roads you just know it aint going to be pretty at resale time.

By: eh179driver

eh179driver — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:37:14 +0000

Hi All. I am currently over in Europe on business and have used plently of Skoda Octavia taxi’s in the past weeks. I had looked at them a few weeks ago in Oz as my lease car is up soon. I know about the VW link but was just a bit unsure. I have asked all of the txi drivers over here (most taxi’s here are privately owned cars run under the big taxi companies names) and ALL of the drivers claim they are great cars. Most were 150’000 to 250’000 kms old and most were on the same engine/drivelines. One I used in Spain was 3 years old with 475’000 on the clock. Apart from normal wear and tear the drivers were all very very happy.
Can’t say better than that I guess. I will have another look when I get home!

By: spam

spam — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:59:13 +0000

hey stevo the schwein is right , go and have a test drive , i took the plunge on an octavia rs wagon .

my last car was an outback ,and previous to that a golf gti mk four , the quality is equal to subaru and vw , magic engines , great economy and a bloody good drive .

handles as well as any golf

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:19:11 +0000

Stevo the Devo, you should challenge yourself to relish the new and cast aside prejudices brewed in the past.

The Skodas are far from shameful in their presentation and reliability, having recently topped owner satisfaction surveys in the UK, where they’ve been sold for decades through thick and thin.

Remember, if things didn’t change, they’d probably just stay the same.

By: Stevo the Devo

Stevo the Devo — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:19:49 +0000

Most people see the Skoda nameplate as rivaling the likes of Trabant and Lada. If VW own Skoda, why not put their own brand name on their cars and let the Skoda name disappear. While I may buy a VW I certainly wouldn’t buy a Skoda.

By: No Name

No Name — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:25:27 +0000

Sounds great – No-one expects too much off road performance from a chassis designed to cope with on road use. I’d buy one no problems.
Thomas79 making intelligent comments for a change – he must like the czechs I guess.

By: WVB

WVB — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:37:51 +0000

Yes, a worthy Subaru competitor. About time others began to catch up. Subaru have had it far too easy for far too long making the best all round value-for-money crossover vehicles to date.

By: AW

AW — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:04:04 +0000

Looks good, and with Subaru bringing in the Turbo Diesel Boxer next year, it will face some stiff competition. Let’s hope Skoda does well, these cars look promising.