The Octavia gets the 220hp engine from the new GTI, however without the differential lock. Choice of 6 speed manual, or DSG.
I really, really like the current Škoda design language. So uncluttered.
(http://img4.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Frontansicht-Limousine-19-fotoshowImageNew-3947949e-690283.jpg)
(http://img2.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Frontansicht-Limousine-19-fotoshowImageNew-105db5c3-690284.jpg)
(http://img4.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Seitenansicht-Combi-19-fotoshowImageNew-792c4ac-690285.jpg)
(http://img1.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Heckansicht-Limousine-19-fotoshowImageNew-4d581ce3-690286.jpg)
(http://img2.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Heckansicht-Combi-19-fotoshowImageNew-1898b14c-690287.jpg)
(http://img3.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Heck-Combi-19-fotoshowImageNew-28231a1b-690291.jpg)
(http://img2.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Heckfluegel-Limousine-19-fotoshowImageNew-53b7c706-690293.jpg)
(http://img2.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Diffusor-Combi-19-fotoshowImageNew-19ee960b-690292.jpg)
(http://img3.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-LED-Heckleuchten-Limousine-19-fotoshowImageNew-23410b20-690294.jpg)
They really are beautiful vehicles imo.
Probably the best car in the "real world" (despite what the press claim, a £40k 3 series is not truly "real world" for that many people).
As an aside, both CAR and Automobile are reporting Škoda is seriously considering coming to North America. Automobile reports their entire fleet will be "US legal" (whatever that means, exactly?) by 2015. So maybe we'll someday see this car over here, after all?
I've always thought Škoda had the potential to do well in America. It's strengths in the US are conservative styling (wouldn't want to shock all those Camry-loving appliance shoppers, would we?), proven mechanicals, spacious and robust interiors and strong value for money. With the US car market on the upswing and no growth projected in Europe for the foreseeable future, Škoda's expansion into new markets like North America is a no-brainer. Now if only somebody could give that message to the French!
Anyone want to hear a base 4-cylinder Camry joke? :devil:
Great car. I'd love the diesel wagon.
Very much yes. Is the sedan still a liftback?
I'm not surprised Raza likes it. It looks like a VW.
I might take a wagon.
I highly doubt Skoda's coming here. It would either flop, or cannibalize VW sales.
Quote from: CALL_911 on June 06, 2013, 11:11:28 AM
I highly doubt Skoda's coming here. It would either flop, or cannibalize VW sales.
That was my initial reaction, too. I first saw a brief blurb in CAR about it and immediately dismissed it. Knowing how paranoid VW is about potentially cannibalising sales in the US (still no US market Scirocco, due to unbased fears of how it might impact GTI sales), I found it strange that Škoda would suddenly be interested in America. Then I saw a slightly more in-depth article in Automobile and began to think they may be serious.
Then again, Alfa Romeo has been promising to be back in America any day now for the past 15 years and I still don't see any new Alfas anywhere. (And a handful of hyper-expensive 8Cs doesn't count, either.) Based on this experience, I'll believe Škoda is coming to America when I can walk into a showroom and can actually touch one with my own hands and not a minute before!
I'm 99.9% sure we will not see Skoda here anytime soon.
Quote from: Raza on June 06, 2013, 10:04:29 AM
Is the sedan still a liftback?
(http://www.skoda.de/getpic.php?id=54123&kat=288&w=962&h=337&q=90&name=bdb3e8ffe4bdd3c8fbffccfd8834c330)
Quote from: Galaxy on June 06, 2013, 01:58:23 PM
(http://www.skoda.de/getpic.php?id=54123&kat=288&w=962&h=337&q=90&name=bdb3e8ffe4bdd3c8fbffccfd8834c330)
:muffin:
Perfect Z4 companion. Come on Skoda, come to the US!
Quote from: SVT666 on June 06, 2013, 10:40:15 AM
I'm not surprised Raza likes it. It looks like a VW.
I like Volkswagens. :dance:
Quote from: Catman on June 06, 2013, 11:00:21 AM
I might take a wagon.
I
would take that wagon. I love it.
Here is the predecessor (original / facelift) Octavia RSs - in wagon for of course. :mrcool:
(http://www.scenicreflections.com/files/Skoda_Octavia_22_1024x768.jpg)
(http://www.ausmotive.com/images/Skoda-Octavia-vRS-01.jpg)
I think the pre-facelift version of the old car looked better (it lacked the surprised looking upswept headlamps), but this is an attractive car. I've wanted an Octavia vRS since I read this article:
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/60582/skoda_octavia_vrs.html (http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/60582/skoda_octavia_vrs.html)
(http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_43/car_photo_21812_25.jpg)
Quote from: Madman on June 06, 2013, 09:21:38 AM
As an aside, both CAR and Automobile are reporting Škoda is seriously considering coming to North America. Automobile reports their entire fleet will be "US legal" (whatever that means, exactly?) by 2015. So maybe we'll someday see this car over here, after all?
I've always thought Škoda had the potential to do well in America. It's strengths in the US are conservative styling (wouldn't want to shock all those Camry-loving appliance shoppers, would we?), proven mechanicals, spacious and robust interiors and strong value for money. With the US car market on the upswing and no growth projected in Europe for the foreseeable future, Škoda's expansion into new markets like North America is a no-brainer. Now if only somebody could give that message to the French!
Proven mechanicals? A large portion of the US doesn't trust VW. Skoda is completely unknown to 99% of the public, and associating them with VW wouldn't put many at ease.
I highly, highly doubt this would ever happen.
(http://img4.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Frontansicht-Limousine-19-fotoshowImageNew-3947949e-690283.jpg)
I like it. Kinda looks like an updated front to:
(http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/2005-lincoln-ls-4-door-sedan-v8-auto-w-ultimate-pkg-front-exterior-view_100262814_m.jpg)
^The LS was a properly good looking sedan.
Still is. Shame it was a total flop.
It's a stretch, I think. It does look like an updated version of the old Octavia.
But yes, the LS was a good looking car. My boss used to have one, back when he wasn't my boss.
Quote from: Raza on June 07, 2013, 11:42:53 AM
I think the pre-facelift version of the old car looked better (it lacked the surprised looking upswept headlamps), but this is an attractive car. I've wanted an Octavia vRS since I read this article:
You can now pick up a used example for an average of 13,000 Euros. :ohyeah:
http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-autos/skoda-octavia-rs/k0c216 (http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-autos/skoda-octavia-rs/k0c216)
^Most of them are wagons. The sedan wasn't very popular.^
Quote from: CALL_911 on June 07, 2013, 10:35:16 PM
^The LS was a properly good looking sedan.
I agree. It gave us all hope, at the time, that Lincoln could be competitive with the Europeans. So much for that, but the LS was/is still a great looking car.
The LS was also available with a manual transmission I believe for the V6 or V8, right? Raza, sign up for one!!! :lol:
Quote from: cawimmer430 on June 10, 2013, 05:16:01 AM
The LS was also available with a manual transmission I believe for the V6 or V8, right? Raza, sign up for one!!! :lol:
The LS V6 was available with a manual from 2000 through 2002. They sold three.
Quote from: Madman on June 10, 2013, 05:31:36 AM
The LS V6 was available with a manual from 2000 through 2002. They sold three.
Is this a sarcastic Madman joke or a fact? :lol:
Both, probably. :lol:
Somewhat related, but PSA would not succeed here, neither would Skoda. I keep reading that PSA is using old as fuck platforms, some dating back to the early 90's. That seems like it would explain why most auto mags say they're pretty mediocre to drive.
Quote from: 2o6 on June 10, 2013, 11:06:42 PM
Somewhat related, but PSA would not succeed here, neither would Skoda. I keep reading that PSA is using old as fuck platforms, some dating back to the early 90's. That seems like it would explain why most auto mags say they're pretty mediocre to drive.
99% of people have no concept of Skoda. What makes you so sure it would fail?
Quote from: Raza on June 11, 2013, 10:25:37 AM
99% of people have no concept of Skoda. What makes you so sure it would fail?
You think no one knowing about Skoda is a good thing? An unknown brand from Eastern Europe would not go over well here.
Quote from: MrH on June 11, 2013, 11:20:07 AM
You think no one knowing about Skoda is a good thing? An unknown brand from Eastern Europe would not go over well here.
Hyundai and Kia were once "unknown" brands, too. And they both dumped some real crap on these shores before getting their acts together. Modern Škodas are a million times better than the horrible Hyundai Excels and Kia Sephias the Koreans started with in America.
Needless to say, both Hyundai and Kia are doing very well in America these days, despite their shaky beginnings over here.
Quote from: Madman on June 11, 2013, 11:31:06 AM
Hyundai and Kia were once "unknown" brands, too. And they both dumped some real crap on these shores before getting their acts together. Modern Škodas are a million times better than the horrible Hyundai Excels and Kia Sephias the Koreans started with in America.
Needless to say, both Hyundai and Kia are doing very well in America these days, despite their shaky beginnings over here.
They did it by undercutting the market for years. Skoda could not do the same. Huge difference.
Quote from: MrH on June 11, 2013, 04:01:34 PM
They did it by undercutting the market for years. Skoda could not do the same. Huge difference.
Škoda is a "value" brand. Their prices will certainly be very competitive against similarly equipped rivals.
Quote from: Madman on June 11, 2013, 05:47:57 PM
Škoda is a "value" brand. Their prices will certainly be very competitive against similarly equipped rivals.
Skoda is hardly a "value" brand now.
Quote from: 2o6 on June 11, 2013, 05:51:54 PM
Skoda is hardly a "value" brand now.
The Octavia undercuts the Jetta by € 6,000, and a Superb starts € 2,000 cheaper then a Passat.
It may not be the cheapest out there, but then I would argo that Skoda has many advantages.
Quote from: Madman on June 11, 2013, 05:47:57 PM
Škoda is a "value" brand. Their prices will certainly be very competitive against similarly equipped rivals.
No. It's a VWAG brand still. Development costs are largely being done out of Europe. They don't have a North American footprint. The Koreans manipulated the value of their currency in order to break into the US market. And it took years of doing that to break in. VWAG can't do that.
Quote from: MrH on June 11, 2013, 11:20:07 AM
You think no one knowing about Skoda is a good thing? An unknown brand from Eastern Europe would not go over well here.
People said that about every foreign brand that ever came here. A Japanese brand!? No one will buy something from those slitty eyed bastards that bombed Pearl Harbor! A Korean brand!? No one will buy something from those slitty eyed those commie bastards with their Kim Jong Il; I saw Team America, I know what these people are all about.
That has little or nothing to do with why Skoda won't ever come here.
Quote from: Raza on June 12, 2013, 08:33:29 AM
I saw Team America, I know what these people are all about.
:lol:
Ronery, I'm so ronery.........
(http://www.morethings.com/fan/south_park/team_america/i'm_so_ronery01.jpg)
:lol:
Quote from: Raza on June 12, 2013, 08:33:29 AM
People said that about every foreign brand that ever came here. A Japanese brand!? No one will buy something from those slitty eyed bastards that bombed Pearl Harbor! A Korean brand!? No one will buy something from those slitty eyed those commie bastards with their Kim Jong Il; I saw Team America, I know what these people are all about.
Japan also purposely devalues the yen in order to gain an export advantage. Same exact way the Koreans entered the market. They're able to undercut the competition in price due to currency fluctuations until they establish a manufacturing footprint and reputation.
Again, this is something VW can't do with Skoda. If they tried to bring them here, Skoda's would either be as expensive as VWs, or not even remotely profitable.
Quote from: MrH on June 12, 2013, 12:04:23 PM
Japan also purposely devalues the yen in order to gain an export advantage. Same exact way the Koreans entered the market. They're able to undercut the competition in price due to currency fluctuations until they establish a manufacturing footprint and reputation.
Again, this is something VW can't do with Skoda. If they tried to bring them here, Skoda's would either be as expensive as VWs, or not even remotely profitable.
Hey, I never said that they were coming, I was just wondering how one could be so sure they'd fail were they to come.
Although, I think the incremental cost of building a Skoda is very little, which is why they can charge less for Skodas (and Seats) than they do for Volkswagens in other markets. I'm not making a business case, but I'm not going so far as to say the business case can't be made.
Quote from: Raza on June 12, 2013, 12:09:07 PM
Hey, I never said that they were coming, I was just wondering how one could be so sure they'd fail were they to come.
Although, I think the incremental cost of building a Skoda is very little, which is why they can charge less for Skodas (and Seats) than they do for Volkswagens in other markets. I'm not making a business case, but I'm not going so far as to say the business case can't be made.
So if VW makes a new Passat and similar Skoda, you think they're going to let the VW version carry the full load of the necessary investment, and Skoda just gets to piggyback for free and just pay for the incremental amount necessary to differentiate it? Not happening.
More importantly, VW has been making North American market specific vehicles. Whatever incremental costs to make skoda variants of that has to be carried by N.A. Skoda sales entirely. Given that the volume would be small, that cost would be enormous on a per vehicle basis.
Quote from: Galaxy on June 12, 2013, 05:47:15 AM
The Octavia undercuts the Jetta by € 6,000, and a Superb starts € 2,000 cheaper then a Passat.
It may not be the cheapest out there, but then I would argo that Skoda has many advantages.
Well, VW Europe and VW USA have a very different lineup. I'm not sure about the Jetta, but the Passat is a vastly different (and cheaper) car here. I don't know how much more down market VW can make a Jetta and Passat and still make money to justify a Skoda brand under VW itself.
Although with VW going somewhat down market and Audi continuing to trek up in features and price, maybe there is room for a brand in between?
Quote from: MrH on June 12, 2013, 01:47:31 PM
So if VW makes a new Passat and similar Skoda, you think they're going to let the VW version carry the full load of the necessary investment, and Skoda just gets to piggyback for free and just pay for the incremental amount necessary to differentiate it? Not happening.
More importantly, VW has been making North American market specific vehicles. Whatever incremental costs to make skoda variants of that has to be carried by N.A. Skoda sales entirely. Given that the volume would be small, that cost would be enormous on a per vehicle basis.
I'm not sure exactly what their cost structure is, but it's pretty clear that they're already offering Seats and Skodas at discounted prices compared to Volkswagens, so I don't see why it's not possible that they could do the same in a new market.
Like I said, I'm not making a business case for Skoda in the US, I'm just saying that we can't rule out that there is one, especially with how Volkswagen has been moving its cars upmarket with the last few generations. But if you want to continue to argue for the sake of arguing, please do so.
Skoda are made in Mlada Boleslav in the Czech republic, and thus benefit from Czech labour rates that are considerably lower than German ones.
Seats are made in Martorell, outside Barcelona in Espana, and thus benefit from Spanish labour rates that are considerable lower than German ones.
Both use a vast amount of componentry, and indeed the same platforms from other cars in the VW Group and thus there are (vast) economies of scale. How VW Group choose to apportion the costs of these over their huge model range is part of their marketing and brand strategy, and if you look at global sales volumes and profitability of the Group, would appear to be something that they have called well.
So, if they decided to launch Skoda as a lower cost brand in the US, I am sure that they could do so. Whether they would want to is another matter. To date, it would seem that they have focused on opening up new markets in Asia rather than the US, and as car sales there are still growing apace, that would seem to be not a bad strategy.
Quote from: Raza on June 12, 2013, 08:11:09 PM
I'm not sure exactly what their cost structure is, but it's pretty clear that they're already offering Seats and Skodas at discounted prices compared to Volkswagens, so I don't see why it's not possible that they could do the same in a new market.
Like I said, I'm not making a business case for Skoda in the US, I'm just saying that we can't rule out that there is one, especially with how Volkswagen has been moving its cars upmarket with the last few generations. But if you want to continue to argue for the sake of arguing, please do so.
How can you say VW has been moving cars upmarket? The current Passat cut $8000 off the MSRP from the previous generation. :confused:
It's not arguing when I'm right and you're wrong. I'm just correcting you.;) :lol:
Quote from: MrH on June 13, 2013, 07:54:51 AM
How can you say VW has been moving cars upmarket? The current Passat cut $8000 off the MSRP from the previous generation. :confused:
It's not arguing when I'm right and you're wrong. I'm just correcting you.;) :lol:
That's true, they did cut prices on some cars and moved upmarket in others. They were moving up for quite some time (in price and size), but it does seem that their new North America specific models are at a lower price than their previous models, somewhat reversing that trend. Which sort of pokes a hole in your theory that they couldn't build cars for the US and sell them at a lower price, don't you think?
Colin's response also highlights some key areas which you are ignoring. If VW wanted to bring Skoda here under their own models, they most likely could.
Skoda undercuts VW europe prices. I'm saying there's no way they could undercut VW US prices and be remotely profitable.
Quote from: MrH on June 13, 2013, 09:24:49 AM
Skoda undercuts VW europe prices. I'm saying there's no way they could undercut VW US prices and be remotely profitable.
And I'm saying you don't know enough about VW's operations that you can say that with any remote sense of credibility.
Quote from: Raza on June 13, 2013, 09:32:41 AM
And I'm saying you don't know enough about VW's operations that you can say that with any remote sense of credibility.
You have significantly decontented VW's + currency exchange penalty + logistics penalty + unknown name = doesn't make financial sense. You're the one who compared it to the Japanese and Koreans. Drastically different situation.
Quote from: MrH on June 13, 2013, 10:44:24 AM
You have significantly decontented VW's + currency exchange penalty + logistics penalty + unknown name = doesn't make financial sense. You're the one who compared it to the Japanese and Koreans. Drastically different situation.
No, I didn't compare their operations to the Japanese and Koreans. You need to go back and reread my post if that's what you got from it.
Quote from: Raza on June 12, 2013, 08:33:29 AM
People said that about every foreign brand that ever came here. A Japanese brand!? No one will buy something from those slitty eyed bastards that bombed Pearl Harbor! A Korean brand!? No one will buy something from those slitty eyed those commie bastards with their Kim Jong Il; I saw Team America, I know what these people are all about.
Quote from: MrH on June 13, 2013, 11:05:36 AM
Yes. I was simply talking about perception, not operations.
Arguably, perception doesn't mean shit in this context.
Skoda's on every other continent but ours. I'm beginning to wonder myself if a slightly lower cost version of VW's would work here. :huh:
Quote from: Northlands on June 13, 2013, 01:30:10 PM
Skoda's on every other continent but ours.
I can tell you for sure, the Eskimo's love 'em! :ohyeah:
For Raza, spotted today... :ohyeah:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SPottedJune343_zps3e82f38d.jpg)
Quote from: cawimmer430 on June 14, 2013, 01:47:30 PM
For Raza, spotted today... :ohyeah:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SPottedJune343_zps3e82f38d.jpg)
:muffin:
Quote from: MrH on June 13, 2013, 07:54:51 AM
How can you say VW has been moving cars upmarket? The current Passat cut $8000 off the MSRP from the previous generation. :confused:
:lol:
That's because they made it especially for the North American market, and they sell it in Korea and Middle East as well The car sucks big time. I feel pity for the (US made) B7 Passat when I drive past them in my vastly superior, in every possible way, B6 model :tounge:
Quote from: Northlands on June 13, 2013, 01:30:10 PM
Skoda's on every other continent but ours.
Every other continent?
By the way, how are Škoda sales in Antarctica doing these days? :lol:
Quote from: Madman on June 14, 2013, 09:01:01 PM
Every other continent?
By the way, how are Škoda sales in Antarctica doing these days? :lol:
The Fabia Combi is really popular with penguins, I hear.
Quote from: Madman on June 14, 2013, 09:01:01 PM
Every other continent?
By the way, how are Škoda sales in Antarctica doing these days? :lol:
All joking aside, I'm not sure why people automatically assume no other auto brands would sell here. Nobody outside of online car forums knew what a Fiat was a few years ago either, and they're flying out of the
dealerships... err... studios.
Quote from: TurboDan on June 15, 2013, 01:05:41 AM
All joking aside, I'm not sure why people automatically assume no other auto brands would sell here. Nobody outside of online car forums knew what a Fiat was a few years ago either, and they're flying out of the dealerships... err... studios.
Oh, plenty of people remembered Fiats. If anything, Fiat had a bad reputation and still managed to come back with only one model and a slick ad campaign.
Fiat is doing terrible though. They're way under their predictions. People got fired for how poorly it's done. Not sure why you think they've been a booming success.
The market's also pretty saturated.
Quote from: MrH on June 16, 2013, 10:44:49 AM
Fiat is doing terrible though. They're way under their predictions. People got fired for how poorly it's done. Not sure why you think they've been a booming success.
They started out slowly at first but sales are now approaching MINI's volume. Not bad for what is essentially a one-model brand.
Quote from: MrH on June 16, 2013, 10:44:49 AM
Fiat is doing terrible though. They're way under their predictions. People got fired for how poorly it's done. Not sure why you think they've been a booming success.
I had no idea. Anecdotally, I see them all over the place. But then again, I do live in a city.
For Raza :ohyeah:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/Forraza1_zps043506a5.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/Forraza1_zps043506a5.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/Forraza2_zpsf94c3bbf.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/Forraza2_zpsf94c3bbf.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/Forraza3_zps58f06e10.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/Forraza3_zps58f06e10.jpg.html)
I love that blue.
Quote from: Raza on June 19, 2013, 06:59:18 AM
I love that blue.
Blue is
the Octavia RS color. But the rims on the blue one have to go. Replace 'em with the rims from the silver Octavia RS. :ohyeah:
On a separate note, the last time I was in Ireland, like every taxi was a Skoda Octavia. :huh:
Plenty of Octavia taxis here in Spain, as well.
Quote from: mzziaz on June 20, 2013, 05:35:49 AM
Plenty of Octavia taxis here in Spain, as well.
Umm... vacation or did you decide to warm up and move south? :lol:
FOR RAZA!
Check out the Skoda Octavia RS Taxi! :ohyeah:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR1_zpsf2b26030.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR1_zpsf2b26030.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR2_zpsa937aff3.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR2_zpsa937aff3.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR3_zps01ad1d0e.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR3_zps01ad1d0e.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR4_zps86703002.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR4_zps86703002.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR5_zpsf514111c.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR5_zpsf514111c.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR6_zps94b3a34f.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR6_zps94b3a34f.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR7_zps729c8589.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR7_zps729c8589.jpg.html)
Quote from: Northlands on June 20, 2013, 04:00:38 PM
Umm... vacation or did you decide to warm up and move south? :lol:
Holiday. Just arrived in Marbella, after driving from Barcelona through Valencia.
Quote from: cawimmer430 on June 22, 2013, 11:30:31 AM
FOR RAZA!
Check out the Skoda Octavia RS Taxi! :ohyeah:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR1_zpsf2b26030.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR1_zpsf2b26030.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR2_zpsa937aff3.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR2_zpsa937aff3.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR3_zps01ad1d0e.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR3_zps01ad1d0e.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR4_zps86703002.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR4_zps86703002.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR5_zpsf514111c.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR5_zpsf514111c.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR6_zps94b3a34f.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR6_zps94b3a34f.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR7_zps729c8589.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June/SkodaSuperbRSFR7_zps729c8589.jpg.html)
I really dig this car. I love wagons...
Quote from: Northlands on June 22, 2013, 02:05:54 PM
I really dig this car. I love wagons...
Same here. I like the Octavia.
For Raza. I'm going to spam this thread with Skoda Octavia RSs until you demand that I post photos of '74 Dodge Monacos! :thumbsup:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/skod_zps39990ce3.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/skod_zps39990ce3.jpg.html)
It'll be more work for you than for me. :lol:
Quote from: Raza on June 30, 2013, 06:19:29 AM
It'll be more work for you than for me. :lol:
:lol:
For Raza. Saw two Skoda Octavia RSs yesterday, a black and a blue wagon, but couldn't get photos of them.
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/Spot3341_zps10f9ede6.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/Spot3341_zps10f9ede6.jpg.html)
Quote from: Galaxy on June 06, 2013, 06:18:35 AM
The Octavia gets the 220hp engine from the new GTI, however without the differential lock. Choice of 6 speed manual, or DSG.
I really, really like the current Škoda design language. So uncluttered.
(http://img4.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Frontansicht-Limousine-19-fotoshowImageNew-3947949e-690283.jpg)
(http://img2.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Frontansicht-Limousine-19-fotoshowImageNew-105db5c3-690284.jpg)
(http://img1.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Skoda-Octavia-RS-Weltpremiere-2013-Heckansicht-Limousine-19-fotoshowImageNew-4d581ce3-690286.jpg)
I hadn't opened this thread until now because I didn't know WTF a Skoda was, but this thing looks great. Off looks alone, this would be one of my favorite cars if sold here. Reminds me of a more aggressive take on the Audi styling of 10 years ago and I really like it.
For Raza. His favorite Skoda Octavia RS with the cool headlights. :ohyeah:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/Spotted997_zpsd0598fa8.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/Spotted997_zpsd0598fa8.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/Spotted998_zps95a4e2ea.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/Spotted998_zps95a4e2ea.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/Spotted999_zpsa96a7aae.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/Spotted999_zpsa96a7aae.jpg.html)
They do look good in black. But for me, I want the liftback four door model in blue.
For Raza! :lol:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/spotted2_zpse766e04e.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/spotted2_zpse766e04e.jpg.html)
For Raza! Semi-pimped Skoda Octavia RS!
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/_DSC0035_zps7658d19f.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/_DSC0035_zps7658d19f.jpg.html)
Oh, that's awful.
You're gonna love this one! Black and with your favorite headlights! :ohyeah:
This was the only shot I could manage.
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/May%202012/sk_zps6a418cf6.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/May%202012/sk_zps6a418cf6.jpg.html)
Damn, there are a lot of wagons. Have you even seen one of the liftbacks?
Quote from: Raza on July 26, 2013, 01:12:27 PM
Damn, there are a lot of wagons. Have you even seen one of the liftbacks?
Virtually all of the Skoda Octavia's that I see (RS and the normal versions) are wagons. It's extremely rare that you'll see a sedan and I've only ever seen one Liftback from this generation. This is the order of buying preference: WAGON > SEDAN > LIFTBACK. I think in the UK the Liftback models sell better than the sedan models, but the wagon trumps them both. Colin once told me that the Brits still prefer Liftbacks.
The same statistics literally apply to every mainstreamer sold here: Passat, C5, Laguna, 508, Avensis, Mondeo etc. - people buy 'em in wagon form. ;)
There were loads of hatchback models on show at the Goodwood Moving MotorShow that is the prelude to the Festival of Speed........... I attended, of course, and my report is available on http://themotor.net (http://themotor.net)
Quote from: Colin on July 26, 2013, 02:16:07 PM
There were loads of hatchback models on show at the Goodwood Moving MotorShow that is the prelude to the Festival of Speed........... I attended, of course, and my report is available on http://themotor.net (http://themotor.net)
I'm gonna check it out later and read your reviews of rental cars! Looking forward to it.
Quote from: cawimmer430 on July 26, 2013, 01:20:17 PM
Virtually all of the Skoda Octavia's that I see (RS and the normal versions) are wagons. It's extremely rare that you'll see a sedan and I've only ever seen one Liftback from this generation. This is the order of buying preference: WAGON > SEDAN > LIFTBACK. I think in the UK the Liftback models sell better than the sedan models, but the wagon trumps them both. Colin once told me that the Brits still prefer Liftbacks.
The same statistics literally apply to every mainstreamer sold here: Passat, C5, Laguna, 508, Avensis, Mondeo etc. - people buy 'em in wagon form. ;)
Interesting. Over 70% of these segments are wagons in Norway, too.
Quote from: mzziaz on July 26, 2013, 03:06:32 PM
Interesting. Over 70% of these segments are wagons in Norway, too.
Hey, how about a Skoda Octavia as your new mainstream car?
Also, you gonna watch the big game on Sunday between Germany and Norway? :praise:
Quote from: cawimmer430 on July 26, 2013, 03:10:13 PM
Hey, how about a Skoda Octavia as your new mainstream car?
Also, you gonna watch the big game on Sunday between Germany and Norway? :praise:
I'm considering it, and I will! You are the favorites, I think.
Quote from: mzziaz on July 26, 2013, 03:50:15 PM
I'm considering it, and I will! You are the favorites, I think.
I really don't care who wins, I just want to see Caroline Hansen in action. She's cute as hell and a damn good footballer. :lol:
(http://api.ning.com/files/MNmB1GuOEWedFvYWjtglasoHpnhOxWpgIgrvQPXzk0iRcVcXpH0qDo-0TiLTv6L7x*yB43DFJAcQtAu4yFvNLosDzsDyVI00/CarolineHansen_wm.jpg)
Quote from: cawimmer430 on July 26, 2013, 05:49:26 PM
I really don't care who wins, I just want to see Caroline Hansen in action. She's cute as hell and a damn good footballer. :lol:
(http://api.ning.com/files/MNmB1GuOEWedFvYWjtglasoHpnhOxWpgIgrvQPXzk0iRcVcXpH0qDo-0TiLTv6L7x*yB43DFJAcQtAu4yFvNLosDzsDyVI00/CarolineHansen_wm.jpg)
Sorta big forehead, but I guess I could deal with it...
Fivehead.
She's cute, not stunningly beautiful. Plus, her moves on the field are orgasmic! :wub:
Too point elbows, eh?
Hope you lose today, Wimmer :evildude:
Quote from: mzziaz on July 28, 2013, 07:11:37 AM
Too point elbows, eh?
Hope you lose today, Wimmer :evildude:
Who won? :praise: :devil:
Man, Caroline Hansen was gorgeous today! :wub:
Asshole!
j/k congrats on the gold, you pervert.
I guess if they came to American I would have to Czech one out.
Quote from: mzziaz on July 28, 2013, 03:51:35 PM
Asshole!
j/k congrats on the gold, you pervert.
:lol:
I honestly could care less who wins the women's Euro championships. I just wanted to see my girls play! :praise:
FOR RAZA! A selection of Skoda Octavia RSs! :lol:
With trailer hitch at the rear...
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS1_zps695fbed9.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS1_zps695fbed9.jpg.html)
An Octavia RS taxi!
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS2_zps44347c61.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS2_zps44347c61.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS3_zps749de5b8.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS3_zps749de5b8.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS4_zpsab16ba70.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS4_zpsab16ba70.jpg.html)
A facelifted white Octavia RS wagon!
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS5_zps90c1ee11.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS5_zps90c1ee11.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS6_zps4b0da916.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS6_zps4b0da916.jpg.html)
And I think you would totally love this one! It's got your favorite headlights and it's in red!
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS7_zpsa9733153.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS7_zpsa9733153.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS9_zpsac1dbb6a.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS9_zpsac1dbb6a.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS12_zps8b9201ba.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20June2/SkodaOctaviaRS12_zps8b9201ba.jpg.html)
Wow, the red actually does look really good. I tend to picture it in blue, but red sometimes looks really good on cars where you don't picture it. Another example is the old hawkeye WRX. That car looks great in red.
Quote from: Raza on July 31, 2013, 08:49:19 AM
Wow, the red actually does look really good. I tend to picture it in blue, but red sometimes looks really good on cars where you don't picture it. Another example is the old hawkeye WRX. That car looks great in red.
If you ever move to Europe, you can pick up an Octavia RS for a decent price. Good luck finding a sedan, though!
I'm not to crazy about the facelift models, but this one looks pretty hot.
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite1_zps2a31ff09.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite1_zps2a31ff09.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite2_zps8347190e.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite2_zps8347190e.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite3_zps17122437.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite3_zps17122437.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite4_zps5dd34acd.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite4_zps5dd34acd.jpg.html)
An ugly Octavia RS. No style...bah!
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite5_zps962f6dd1.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite5_zps962f6dd1.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite6_zpsb7fd338d.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite6_zpsb7fd338d.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite7_zpsbbe7fdf1.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Poll/SkodaOctaviaWhite7_zpsbbe7fdf1.jpg.html)
I try to spot sedans and liftbacks, but all I see are wagons! :praise:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20May/skoda1_zps7de3524c.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20May/skoda1_zps7de3524c.jpg.html)
This Octavia RS is from Luxembourg!
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20May/SkodaO1_zps1ffeb235.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20May/SkodaO1_zps1ffeb235.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Spotted%20May/SkodaO2_zps98d920b4.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Spotted%20May/SkodaO2_zps98d920b4.jpg.html)
White looks good. Put the wheels from the modded one on to the stock one, and you've got a real winner.
Autobild just drove the new Skoda Octavia RS Sedan and Wagon side by side. I didn't read the review yet. Click the link for the image gallery.
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/skoda-octavia-rs-fahrbericht-4279656.html (http://www.autobild.de/artikel/skoda-octavia-rs-fahrbericht-4279656.html)
Images: http://www.autobild.de/bilder/so-faehrt-der-skoda-octavia-rs-4279734.html (http://www.autobild.de/bilder/so-faehrt-der-skoda-octavia-rs-4279734.html)
Quote from: Raza on August 05, 2013, 09:49:28 AM
White looks good. Put the wheels from the modded one on to the stock one, and you've got a real winner.
This.
I don't like the black hood at all, but the wheels do it for me.
For Raza - his dream Skoda Octavia RS! :ohyeah:
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Poll/SpottedAug293_zps722eae2c.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Poll/SpottedAug293_zps722eae2c.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/cawimmer430/Poll/SpottedAug292_zpsacb1195e.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/cawimmer430/media/Poll/SpottedAug292_zpsacb1195e.jpg.html)
Looking good. But the sedan looks so much better!
Quote from: Raza on August 29, 2013, 11:41:42 AM
Looking good. But the sedan looks so much better!
You have to wish me LUCK, because finding even a basic Skoda Octavia sedan is a chore, much less an Octavia RS sedan! :lol: