Comments on: Skoda lowers fuel requirement http://www.caradvice.com.au/38854/new-skoda-engines-revised-for-95-ron-unleaded/ Resource for Car Reviews, News, Advice, Road Tests, Green Cars, Hybrids Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Simon http://www.caradvice.com.au/38854/new-skoda-engines-revised-for-95-ron-unleaded/#comment-150400 Simon Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:50:41 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=38854#comment-150400 Reckless, "Simon" made no such statement ($1200) about servicing costs. I, like Golfie, get my VW serviced at Ultratune. Much, much much cheaper than VW. Oil is the dearest part being hi-grade, long service interval, low ash diesel oil. It is the only downside to diesel but is made up for when you factor fuel efficiency and range. I love the fact its rare for me to fill up weekly too. Not sure I'd ever want to go back to petrol, even if it is 95 RON instead of 98! Reckless,
“Simon” made no such statement ($1200) about servicing costs.

I, like Golfie, get my VW serviced at Ultratune.
Much, much much cheaper than VW.
Oil is the dearest part being hi-grade, long service interval, low ash diesel oil. It is the only downside to diesel but is made up for when you factor fuel efficiency and range. I love the fact its rare for me to fill up weekly too. Not sure I’d ever want to go back to petrol, even if it is 95 RON instead of 98!

]]> By: RoFlmaTiC http://www.caradvice.com.au/38854/new-skoda-engines-revised-for-95-ron-unleaded/#comment-150398 RoFlmaTiC Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:35:59 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=38854#comment-150398 HighTech, USA actually uses AKI instead of RON for measuring their octane levels. 88 AKI actually equates to 91-92 RON. I thought the same thing as you before an american explained it to me. HighTech,

USA actually uses AKI instead of RON for measuring their octane levels. 88 AKI actually equates to 91-92 RON.

I thought the same thing as you before an american explained it to me.

]]> By: JEKYL & HYDE http://www.caradvice.com.au/38854/new-skoda-engines-revised-for-95-ron-unleaded/#comment-150394 JEKYL & HYDE Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:14:46 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=38854#comment-150394 reckless, ah,sorry my mistake,an empty nester.maybe its time to forget the great outdoors,and trade the "jack" in.then you will probably have the funds to buy yet another 98ron equipped weekend plaything,and live happily ever after(hope the super funds last)... reckless,

ah,sorry my mistake,an empty nester.maybe its time to forget the great outdoors,and trade the “jack” in.then you will probably have the funds to buy yet another 98ron equipped weekend plaything,and live happily ever after(hope the super funds last)…

]]> By: Shak http://www.caradvice.com.au/38854/new-skoda-engines-revised-for-95-ron-unleaded/#comment-150348 Shak Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:39:53 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=38854#comment-150348 First the big bro now the little quirky designed bro. Good on the VAG group for simultaneously offering the consumer more choice. Maybe now Audi and Bentley could come out with some good news. First the big bro now the little quirky designed bro. Good on the VAG group for simultaneously offering the consumer more choice. Maybe now Audi and Bentley could come out with some good news.

]]> By: Reckless1 http://www.caradvice.com.au/38854/new-skoda-engines-revised-for-95-ron-unleaded/#comment-150340 Reckless1 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:55:03 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=38854#comment-150340 J&H, I already have 2 children who are most likely older than you. I have a vehicle big enough to carry us all but the kids have left home so the Jackaroo sees duty in the bush at weekends. I have a GTI, my wife has a GTVi, which both use 98. The Jack uses 91. We both have mobile phones, and we don't eat junk food. And as Damian says, if I needed more space the Skodas would be on the short list, but I might be inclined to go for a Touareg. R50 would be a contender. Perhaps I could respond with "one day J&H will make enough money to be able to afford 98 fuel and a decent car or two but at the moment he wastes it all on his $99 phone plan and KFC, Maccas, and Pizza Hut, interspersed with dollops of Food Court offerings. " As for Simon claiming a minor Polo service is $1200, well, that's just plain wrong. A minor service is an oil and filter change, plus a check of all the consumables like brakes, and a check of the pollen and air filters. Depending on who does it, it will cost between 150-350, the higher figure from the big dealers, the lower from an independant. J&H, I already have 2 children who are most likely older than you. I have a vehicle big enough to carry us all but the kids have left home so the Jackaroo sees duty in the bush at weekends. I have a GTI, my wife has a GTVi, which both use 98. The Jack uses 91. We both have mobile phones, and we don’t eat junk food. And as Damian says, if I needed more space the Skodas would be on the short list, but I might be inclined to go for a Touareg. R50 would be a contender.

Perhaps I could respond with “one day J&H will make enough money to be able to afford 98 fuel and a decent car or two but at the moment he wastes it all on his $99 phone plan and KFC, Maccas, and Pizza Hut, interspersed with dollops of Food Court offerings. ”

As for Simon claiming a minor Polo service is $1200, well, that’s just plain wrong. A minor service is an oil and filter change, plus a check of all the consumables like brakes, and a check of the pollen and air filters. Depending on who does it, it will cost between 150-350, the higher figure from the big dealers, the lower from an independant.

]]> By: Baddass http://www.caradvice.com.au/38854/new-skoda-engines-revised-for-95-ron-unleaded/#comment-150310 Baddass Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:30:02 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=38854#comment-150310 Couldn't this article have been added to the Volkswagen article before it? Couldn’t this article have been added to the Volkswagen article before it?

]]> By: Pete http://www.caradvice.com.au/38854/new-skoda-engines-revised-for-95-ron-unleaded/#comment-150299 Pete Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:22:25 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=38854#comment-150299 Kingpin - $1200 for a minor service! On a Polo!! The most I have ever paid for a service on my various VWs (T4 5cyl Transporter, VW Golf, VW Passat 3.2V6, etc) is around $400 (excluding tyres on a Golf service). I'm dreading my next service on the Passat but am assured it won't be over $1500 (60000K service) - but, then, I checked this out before I bought the car so I'm not shocked - just dreading it because I need tyres as well. And yes, the Passat uses 98RON but if this was going to worry me I simply would not have bought the car. Kingpin – $1200 for a minor service! On a Polo!! The most I have ever paid for a service on my various VWs (T4 5cyl Transporter, VW Golf, VW Passat 3.2V6, etc) is around $400 (excluding tyres on a Golf service). I’m dreading my next service on the Passat but am assured it won’t be over $1500 (60000K service) – but, then, I checked this out before I bought the car so I’m not shocked – just dreading it because I need tyres as well.

And yes, the Passat uses 98RON but if this was going to worry me I simply would not have bought the car.

]]> By: Shadow Boxer http://www.caradvice.com.au/38854/new-skoda-engines-revised-for-95-ron-unleaded/#comment-150290 Shadow Boxer Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:50:58 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=38854#comment-150290 KingPin, if you paid $1200 for a minor service on a Polo then that says far more about your gullibility than anything to do with Euro servicing costs. KingPin, if you paid $1200 for a minor service on a Polo then that says far more about your gullibility than anything to do with Euro servicing costs.

]]> By: KingPin http://www.caradvice.com.au/38854/new-skoda-engines-revised-for-95-ron-unleaded/#comment-150281 KingPin Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:04:15 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=38854#comment-150281 Why is 95RON a good thing to brag about? Its more expensive and harder to find than regular, heck even a 270kw Commodore can run fine on 91RON. I wonder if people really consider all of the costs in running an imported Euro car?? Insanely expensive parts, stupidly high services ($1200 for my 'minor' VW Polo service), expensive insurance premiums and expensive petrol requirements. My worst financial decision ever? trading in my AUII LPG Falcon on a new Euro car - 185,000km and that big Ford never missed a beat and was cheaper on fuel than my new little hatchback :-( Why is 95RON a good thing to brag about? Its more expensive and harder to find than regular, heck even a 270kw Commodore can run fine on 91RON. I wonder if people really consider all of the costs in running an imported Euro car?? Insanely expensive parts, stupidly high services ($1200 for my ‘minor’ VW Polo service), expensive insurance premiums and expensive petrol requirements.
My worst financial decision ever? trading in my AUII LPG Falcon on a new Euro car – 185,000km and that big Ford never missed a beat and was cheaper on fuel than my new little hatchback :-(

]]> By: Damian http://www.caradvice.com.au/38854/new-skoda-engines-revised-for-95-ron-unleaded/#comment-150274 Damian Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:57:44 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=38854#comment-150274 "one day i’m sure you’ll find the right girl and sprout siblings.then you’ll want a big car,with a big boot,a mobile phone and junk food.and 98ron will be a luxury…" In that case, Reckless shall buy a Skoda Superb or an Octavia RS wagon :D “one day i’m sure you’ll find the right girl and sprout siblings.then you’ll want a big car,with a big boot,a mobile phone and junk food.and 98ron will be a luxury…”

In that case, Reckless shall buy a Skoda Superb or an Octavia RS wagon :D

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