Diesel war : Chevy Magnum vs Skoda Octavia. Whats your pick?

HSV · 11th July 2007, 11:44

Frankly I'd pick the Magnum too, considering its a better performing vehicle for much less.

However having said that, I hope Chevy introduces an A/T variant for Magnum too - as there still isnt a competitor for the Skoda TDi A/T till date. And last but not the least can we have the same ICE and sunroof as an option (atleast) along with the A/T (like they have it in the 1.8 Petrol LT)...

EDIT: Oh lest I forget... the auto climate control too... (in the same package)!

dockap · 11th July 2007, 13:01

u forgot traction control,EBD,light sensitive headlamps,rain sensitive wipers,parking sensors,tyre pressure monitors etc

HSV · 11th July 2007, 13:04

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Originally Posted by dockap

u forgot traction control,EBD,light sensitive headlamps,rain sensitive wipers,parking sensors,tyre pressure monitors etc

Ummmm... Nope! Those I can do without!

sandeepmdas · 11th July 2007, 13:14

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Originally Posted by dockap

u forgot traction control,EBD,light sensitive headlamps,rain sensitive wipers,parking sensors,tyre pressure monitors etc

All these goodies are out...and money sensitive driver is in....

Rtech · 11th July 2007, 13:14

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Originally Posted by BUSA

Well you write it wrong, the Skoda service bills are on par with the mercs i guess slightly less but still quite expensive for the segment, a Camry is cheaper to maintain then a S(k)oda

Busa. Please do not post rubbish. I suggest you take a look at the service costs of a C class and compare them with those of an Octavia and then come back here to post. Until then, stick with real facts.

dockap · 11th July 2007, 13:55

c class =30000
octy=15000
am i right

sandeepmdas · 11th July 2007, 14:15

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Originally Posted by dockap

c class =30000
octy=15000
am i right

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rtech

Busa. Please do not post rubbish. I suggest you take a look at the service costs of a C class and compare them with those of an Octavia and then come back here to post. Until then, stick with real facts.

Compare them in what sense?

You should compare their sticker prices and brand value first and then you compare the service costs.

If the figures provided by dockap is correct (I dont think so), then you can't call what Busa is saying rubbish;

What are the prices? CDI 27.40L and Octie AT 13.44L? And everyone knows the image of a skoda and that of a merc.

Rtech · 11th July 2007, 14:33

This is what I find amusing. We are talking facts here. The costs of a service. Where does brand image come into play!

I do a full service on my car for less than Rs.7,000/-. Just completed it on the 7th this month. Mr. Monkey here just got his service done at a Skoda dealership for Rs.4000 (yes, he did get a discount - no labour cost). This is from Skoda owners, and not hearsay. Also remember, this includes Rs.3,000 for 100% synthetic oil. Is that anywhere close to the Rs.15,000 figures mentioned above or "comments like costs as much as a Mercedes to service"?

Ironically, GM has been battling this sort of hearsay for years now and are only slowly getting through. Baseless numbers thrown around don't help anyone. We should try and get the real picture across as a responsible forum.

Edit: We are going way OT here. There are other threads that deal with that. Suggest we let the thread go back on its course i.e. Magnum vs Octavia Tdi.

Further discussion on this subject can be continued here.

BUSA · 11th July 2007, 15:29

Mod note: Busa, please follow the link provided in my thread above & continue the discussion there. Do not go off topic here.

scooby05 · 11th July 2007, 16:58

The Octavia is Definitely a Very Strong car!! just that its now a lil old, they cleverly rebadged the new octavia[internationally] the Laura here, and jacked up the price!! this should have been avoided.
And Skoda service is NOT too expensive and nowhere close to merc service costs!!
Just that the magnum has a newer gen engine! thats it, its basically a Daewoo avatar deisgned in italy. the skoda is a thoroughbred german golf chasis.
Please correct me mods, if I'm wrong!!

BUSA · 11th July 2007, 17:18

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Originally Posted by BUSA

Mod note: Busa, please follow the link provided in my thread above & continue the discussion there. Do not go off topic here.

I dont understand the point here of the mods. The thing i posted is not at all off topic, i just posted the service costs of the Optra & Octavia, which by no means seem to be off topic over here, it is something which should be in this thread and if mods seem so intrested in deleting posts then i am outta here.

mobike008 · 11th July 2007, 17:39

I am a big time skoda fan and surprisingly enough, i still dont find the skoda shape outdated, it still looks great and can give stiff competition to the experimental shapes tried out by most manafacturers. Also, the magnum front looks quite odd ( should i say meek looking !!! ) and i liked the old optra shape/front.

Therefore, its a skoda for me any day

dockap · 11th July 2007, 18:15

well i like the new front of the optra the old 1 was outdated
anyway they say beauty lies in the eye of the beholder

(at midnight all women are fair

)

Rtech · 11th July 2007, 18:18

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Originally Posted by dockap

anyway they say beauty lies in the eye of the beholder

(at midnight all women are fair

)

You got that wrong. It's beauty lies in the eye of the beerholder!

Bomi · 11th July 2007, 18:50

I vote for the Octy as I drive a RS and love it. The Octy's taut suspension, handling and solid build would be difficult to beat. There are several posts that suggest that the Octy is more driveable in congested city traffic than the Magnum.

View Poll Results: Your choice?
Chevy Magnum	216	73.72%
Skoda Octavia	77	26.28%
Voters: 293. You may not vote on this poll

11th July 2007, 11:44	#61
HSV BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 327 Thanked: Once	Frankly I'd pick the Magnum too, considering its a better performing vehicle for much less. However having said that, I hope Chevy introduces an A/T variant for Magnum too - as there still isnt a competitor for the Skoda TDi A/T till date. And last but not the least can we have the same ICE and sunroof as an option (atleast) along with the A/T (like they have it in the 1.8 Petrol LT)... EDIT: Oh lest I forget... the auto climate control too... (in the same package)! Last edited by HSV : 11th July 2007 at 11:46.
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11th July 2007, 13:01	#62
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 868 Thanked: 478 Times View My Garage	u forgot traction control,EBD,light sensitive headlamps,rain sensitive wipers,parking sensors,tyre pressure monitors etc
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11th July 2007, 13:55	#66
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 868 Thanked: 478 Times View My Garage	c class =30000 octy=15000 am i right
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11th July 2007, 14:33	#68
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	This is what I find amusing. We are talking facts here. The costs of a service. Where does brand image come into play! I do a full service on my car for less than Rs.7,000/-. Just completed it on the 7th this month. Mr. Monkey here just got his service done at a Skoda dealership for Rs.4000 (yes, he did get a discount - no labour cost). This is from Skoda owners, and not hearsay. Also remember, this includes Rs.3,000 for 100% synthetic oil. Is that anywhere close to the Rs.15,000 figures mentioned above or "comments like costs as much as a Mercedes to service"? Ironically, GM has been battling this sort of hearsay for years now and are only slowly getting through. Baseless numbers thrown around don't help anyone. We should try and get the real picture across as a responsible forum. Edit: We are going way OT here. There are other threads that deal with that. Suggest we let the thread go back on its course i.e. Magnum vs Octavia Tdi. Further discussion on this subject can be continued here. Last edited by Rtech : 11th July 2007 at 15:38.
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11th July 2007, 15:29	#69
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Mod note: Busa, please follow the link provided in my thread above & continue the discussion there. Do not go off topic here. Last edited by Rtech : 11th July 2007 at 15:39.
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11th July 2007, 16:58	#70
scooby05 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,145 Thanked: 192 Times	The Octavia is Definitely a Very Strong car!! just that its now a lil old, they cleverly rebadged the new octavia[internationally] the Laura here, and jacked up the price!! this should have been avoided. And Skoda service is NOT too expensive and nowhere close to merc service costs!! Just that the magnum has a newer gen engine! thats it, its basically a Daewoo avatar deisgned in italy. the skoda is a thoroughbred german golf chasis. Please correct me mods, if I'm wrong!!
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11th July 2007, 17:39	#72
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,696 Thanked: 14,809 Times View My Garage	I am a big time skoda fan and surprisingly enough, i still dont find the skoda shape outdated, it still looks great and can give stiff competition to the experimental shapes tried out by most manafacturers. Also, the magnum front looks quite odd ( should i say meek looking !!! ) and i liked the old optra shape/front. Therefore, its a skoda for me any day
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11th July 2007, 18:15	#73
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 868 Thanked: 478 Times View My Garage	well i like the new front of the optra the old 1 was outdated anyway they say beauty lies in the eye of the beholder (at midnight all women are fair )
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11th July 2007, 18:50	#75
Bomi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 284 Thanked: 77 Times	I vote for the Octy as I drive a RS and love it. The Octy's taut suspension, handling and solid build would be difficult to beat. There are several posts that suggest that the Octy is more driveable in congested city traffic than the Magnum.
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