Is it worth it buying a Skoda anymore?

Rtech · 2nd February 2006, 16:44

Beemer, Mr. Boombastic, I think (and so does the rest of the board!) that each of you have put forward your thoughts on this and I suggest that both of you'll agree to disagree on this topic. Its just going around in circles now.

MrBoombastic · 2nd February 2006, 18:06

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Originally Posted by Rtech

Beemer, Mr. Boombastic, I think (and so does the rest of the board!) that each of you have put forward your thoughts on this and I suggest that both of you'll agree to disagree on this topic. Its just going around in circles now.

Just when I said goodbye Skoda I have to make yet another final post on this thread...
1. I agree with what you have said, Rtech
2. I agree to disgaree with Beemer

Now, for a final goodbye.... Goodbye, Skoda!

Rtech · 2nd February 2006, 18:44

I'm sure Lukas Folc is shedding a tear right now

khaadu75 · 2nd February 2006, 19:34

Hey, Amazing thread though i agree with Rtech when he mentioned about going around in circles ?? The thread was a simple one and each members idea/opinion cud have been made in one post but damn its upto 8 pages ... seems it really got a lot of ppl going .. lol !!

My 2 cents I guess .... I convinced a friend to get the Skoda and if he is to read this I just might have to run up to the mounatins !! Anyways, 2 weeks after he got the Skoda his side view morrors got stolen one night ... ok till there but when he found out the price of a new set the next morning ..... my phone rang ... Close to 15K for the two of them ( thats absurd ) . Finally got a garage owner to source us a set and he did for 3K ( whew ... gud ol India ) .

As for the topic, such high costs of maintaining a car of this segment is way too much and Skoda will soon realise and hopefully get their feet back to reality and get customer friendly by dropping pricces of spares. And I think Rtech u mentioned about getting your car done from a trusted mech ( thats what I do with my Palio ) but your car is pretty new and won't it affect the warranty on the car ??

I defnitely don't think I'll look for a RS anymore ... !!

Cheers

RX135 · 2nd February 2006, 19:52

In year 2003, Skoda Octavia was class leader.

In 2004, Corolla and Optra swiftly overtook it.
Octavia : 6882
Corolla : 9861
Optra : 8628.

In 2005, Octavia bounced back to beat both Corolla and Optra.
Octavia: 7692
Corolla : 6176
Optra : 4699.

Normally, bad A/S/S and expensive maintenance kills a car very quickly (as in case of Palio), but despite of it, Skoda Octavia is crusing happily even after 3-4 years. May be it's fascination of indians with economical diesel vehicles, or may be it's just that A/S/S and maintenance issues are not faced by many.

Disclaimer: I am not biased towards any of these cars. I am just trying to analyze facts.

adit1329 · 2nd February 2006, 20:09

i actually wanted to go in for a used skoda, my friend who owns one discouraged me by saying that it is very expensive on spares and servicing.

then even the threads on tbhp confirmed the same..

it just doesnt make sense to own a car that is as expensive to maintain as a merc or a beemer.

Rtech · 2nd February 2006, 22:44

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And I think Rtech u mentioned about getting your car done from a trusted mech ( thats what I do with my Palio ) but your car is pretty new and won't it affect the warranty on the car ??

Another problem with the Skoda, atleast at the time I bought it - only 1 year warranty. Ofcourse now its 2 years. So no issues for me.

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I defnitely don't think I'll look for a RS anymore ...

up in the wilderness where you stay, that wouldn't be too appropriate a car! Wait for the Yeti

MalluDude · 3rd February 2006, 00:36

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Originally Posted by adit1329

it just doesnt make sense to own a car that is as expensive to maintain as a merc or a beemer.

Wise move, I would say...

jeetu4444 · 3rd February 2006, 07:39

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ST7677 · 3rd February 2006, 15:01

Skoda Auto sold 927 units in January 2006, registering a 54% growth compared to the same month last year...

But I am still waiting to see how many SKoda Lauras are sold

khaadu75 · 3rd February 2006, 15:18

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Originally Posted by Rtech

up in the wilderness where you stay, that wouldn't be too appropriate a car! Wait for the Yeti

Hey, For now I'm just gonna try and enjoy the Swift ... !! No more new cars for the enxt 6-8 months .... I'm shifting my interests towards the RC cars ( new hobby )

Cheers

typeOnegative · 3rd February 2006, 15:23

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Originally Posted by Rtech

Another member (can't remember which one) has only great things to say about a Fiat dealer in Mumbai.

That was me I guess.

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Originally Posted by Rtech

It's just that I much prefer giving my cars to a guy I've known for a long time. Ashdeen of Speed Demon is who I trust with my cars.

Where exactly is he located and does he service Fiats too?

Despite the hoo-ha on the Skoda's ASS I still would buy a Skoda. I have had bad experiences with Marutis. But it does not mean that the car is bad, its just that I did not locate the correct guy. And regarding spares, the day Skoda realizes it is doing a massive c**k-up, it will pull its act together. That day will come in a few years time, by which time I will be ready to buy a Skoda I guess. LOL

jeetu4444 · 3rd February 2006, 23:22

sorry about that did not know

well still i would say skoda L & K is for me for sure.

any one who has can plz tell me how is it ?

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Max · 4th February 2006, 01:01

i think if one plans to buy skoda should keep Rs.1 lakh more in spare for repairs and spares in coming next 2-3 years !? add it in cost of ownership in this way you will not regret later !

what do you say?

Rehaan · 4th February 2006, 04:29

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Originally Posted by jeetu4444

well still i would say skoda L & K is for me for sure.

any one who has can plz tell me how is it ?

You can post that Q in the appropriate thread in the reviews section.

cya
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2nd February 2006, 16:44	#106
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	Beemer, Mr. Boombastic, I think (and so does the rest of the board!) that each of you have put forward your thoughts on this and I suggest that both of you'll agree to disagree on this topic. Its just going around in circles now.
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2nd February 2006, 18:44	#108
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	I'm sure Lukas Folc is shedding a tear right now
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2nd February 2006, 19:34	#109
khaadu75 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: same as the proposed venue for F1 ;-) Posts: 1,146 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Hey, Amazing thread though i agree with Rtech when he mentioned about going around in circles ?? The thread was a simple one and each members idea/opinion cud have been made in one post but damn its upto 8 pages ... seems it really got a lot of ppl going .. lol !! My 2 cents I guess .... I convinced a friend to get the Skoda and if he is to read this I just might have to run up to the mounatins !! Anyways, 2 weeks after he got the Skoda his side view morrors got stolen one night ... ok till there but when he found out the price of a new set the next morning ..... my phone rang ... Close to 15K for the two of them ( thats absurd ) . Finally got a garage owner to source us a set and he did for 3K ( whew ... gud ol India ) . As for the topic, such high costs of maintaining a car of this segment is way too much and Skoda will soon realise and hopefully get their feet back to reality and get customer friendly by dropping pricces of spares. And I think Rtech u mentioned about getting your car done from a trusted mech ( thats what I do with my Palio ) but your car is pretty new and won't it affect the warranty on the car ?? I defnitely don't think I'll look for a RS anymore ... !! Cheers
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2nd February 2006, 19:52	#110
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 77 Times	In year 2003, Skoda Octavia was class leader. In 2004, Corolla and Optra swiftly overtook it. Octavia : 6882 Corolla : 9861 Optra : 8628. In 2005, Octavia bounced back to beat both Corolla and Optra. Octavia: 7692 Corolla : 6176 Optra : 4699. Normally, bad A/S/S and expensive maintenance kills a car very quickly (as in case of Palio), but despite of it, Skoda Octavia is crusing happily even after 3-4 years. May be it's fascination of indians with economical diesel vehicles, or may be it's just that A/S/S and maintenance issues are not faced by many. Disclaimer: I am not biased towards any of these cars. I am just trying to analyze facts. Last edited by RX135 : 2nd February 2006 at 19:54.
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2nd February 2006, 20:09	#111
adit1329 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 346 Thanked: 3 Times	i actually wanted to go in for a used skoda, my friend who owns one discouraged me by saying that it is very expensive on spares and servicing. then even the threads on tbhp confirmed the same.. it just doesnt make sense to own a car that is as expensive to maintain as a merc or a beemer.
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3rd February 2006, 07:39	#114
jeetu4444 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 305 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	. Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Post Deleted. Slang and SMS Language are STRICTLY prohibited on Team-BHP. Please type in full and proper English for the benefit of other community members. We advice you to read the Announcements and Board Rules section before proceeding any further Last edited by ajmat : 3rd February 2006 at 08:40.
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3rd February 2006, 15:01	#115
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,072 Thanked: 106 Times	Skoda Auto sold 927 units in January 2006, registering a 54% growth compared to the same month last year... But I am still waiting to see how many SKoda Lauras are sold
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3rd February 2006, 23:22	#118
jeetu4444 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 305 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	sorry about that did not know well still i would say skoda L & K is for me for sure. any one who has can plz tell me how is it ? Note from Moderators - Also, please use the "edit" button on the bottom right of your post to add more information if it is withing 20minutes of the original post. Last edited by Rehaan : 4th February 2006 at 04:28.
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4th February 2006, 01:01	#119
Max BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thane Posts: 538 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	i think if one plans to buy skoda should keep Rs.1 lakh more in spare for repairs and spares in coming next 2-3 years !? add it in cost of ownership in this way you will not regret later ! what do you say?
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