Another Shocker from Skoda

loving_alaap · 24th February 2009, 16:21

Well its better to buy Octavia 12.5 Lacs with 3-5 years warranty than 9.5 Lacs with only 1 year warranty.

Same with Laura 15.5+ 3yrs warranty better than 12.5 with 1year warranty.

vasudeva · 24th February 2009, 16:28

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Originally Posted by loving_alaap

Well its better to buy Octavia 12.5 Lacs with 3-5 years warranty than 9.5 Lacs with only 1 year warranty.

Same with Laura 15.5+ 3yrs warranty better than 12.5 with 1year warranty.

Warranty should mean replacement of defective parts, no questions asked and no hassles or long explanations to be given. If you are sure that Skoda will do that, then perhaps 3-5 years warranty.

By the way, if what I have read above is a Skoda offer, then that says one can expect to incur 3 lakhs on parts alone between years 2-5 of owning an Octavia. Wow!!!, what nonsense. Pay 9.5 and get 1 year of dubious warranty, but prepare to shell out perhaps 3 lakhs subsequently over parts. Alternately, pay 12.5 lakhs and get 3 years of dubious warranty.

shuvd · 24th February 2009, 16:36

Actually, 9.45 for a 147 bhp car ain't bad.

24th February 2009, 16:40

Shame on Skoda !!!
Its not as if this problem is new and they are still struggling to cope with it. In fact they have been here plundering money for years and like Honda seem to carry an imaginary halo around itself.

vasudeva · 24th February 2009, 16:40

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Originally Posted by shuvd

Actually, 9.45 for a 147 bhp car ain't bad.

Alternately, buy 4 M-800 of 38-39bhp for 8 lakhs!!!!. Total bhp>150

deepakhon · 24th February 2009, 16:43

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Originally Posted by scooby05

Surely they have hired someone from BigBazaar or Reliance.

Or someone from Orange Properties/Furnitures/Holidays/whatever. Bangalore members should know what I am talking about.

Anthym · 24th February 2009, 16:55

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Originally Posted by sparkguy

Is this discount available for top model of Laura L&K. If yes then what could be the final price. Any help will be much appreciated sine once of my acquaintance is planning to buy one.

Following are the details of Skoda's dealers in pune:

Acumen Motors Private Limited
Showroom Address Plot No 5 , S.No. 80 Sakal Nagar Opp. Abhiman Shree Society, Baner Road, Aundh, Pune 411007
Board Number 020 25661684/5/6/7(SR) 020 32532255/22952570/22953870
Fax Number 020 25661688(SR)
Email ID sales@acumenmotors.com; sales@acumenmotors.net;

Asset Auto Private Limited
Showroom Address 805, The Revierie, Bhandarkar Road, Pune –411044
Board Number 020 25660961/ 020 25664190/ 56014495
Fax Number 020 25664124
Email ID sales@assetauto.com;

Europa Auto ( A Company owned by Pashankar Automotive Pvt. Ltd. )
Showroom Address Survey No. 131, Dehu Road Bypass, Wakad, Pune - 411 057
Board Number 020-66750000
Fax Number 020-66750075
Email ID atul@pashankarauto.com

f1fan · 24th February 2009, 17:33

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Originally Posted by deepakhon

Or someone from Orange Properties/Furnitures/Holidays/whatever. Bangalore members should know what I am talking about.

Was in Bangalore for some time and know the Orange group which pretty much sells everything

by marketing it to be on great discounts

Accelerator · 24th February 2009, 17:51

Might be they can afford that in that region in particular..
Surplus stock, difficult to finance, new competition, proximity to production unit (same state less duties)...

Its reaaly gettin hot out there in the premium segment... less buyers and tougher scrutiny by the banks for loans...

Irresistible deal...

karlosdeville · 24th February 2009, 17:53

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Originally Posted by vasudeva

By the way, if what I have read above is a Skoda offer, then that says one can expect to incur 3 lakhs on parts alone between years 2-5 of owning an Octavia. Wow!!!, what nonsense. Pay 9.5 and get 1 year of dubious warranty, but prepare to shell out perhaps 3 lakhs subsequently over parts. Alternately, pay 12.5 lakhs and get 3 years of dubious warranty.

I have checked and am told that the warranty conditions are unchanged with the offer. Who told you of this arrangement?

Dieseled · 24th February 2009, 18:19

Just called up Silverton Motors , the guy had no idea , said there are no discounts on any of the models the only offer he offered was a free maintenance plan for Laura which is for 3 years/ 50 K Kms.

vinaydas · 24th February 2009, 18:21

this looks like dealers are preparing for the launch of the new superb and the new face lifted laura.

BurningHeart · 24th February 2009, 19:50

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Originally Posted by subbusos

For example, if you assemble a Skoda car by buying the spares it will easily cross INR 50 lacs. Even a notable dealer here, buys new cars for spares. I heard this, but I am not sure of it whehter its true or not.

A comment made in jest, I hope!! Am sure you didn't want a Skoda lawyer waking you up in the morning!

BH.

vasudeva · 24th February 2009, 19:55

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

I have checked and am told that the warranty conditions are unchanged with the offer. Who told you of this arrangement?

See post 16 on this thread. If I misunderstood in any manner, then my sincere apologies, and I eat crow.

netchef · 24th February 2009, 20:17

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Originally Posted by diabloo

What is it with Skoda marketing? Did they recently hire anybody from BigBazaar?

diabloo: Ha ha. I drive a Fabia, and would certainly weep if they offer them: Buy one get one Free, or worse.

Do they have an Expiry date by any chance? I got fish sauce on good terms recently

24th February 2009, 16:21	#16
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	Well its better to buy Octavia 12.5 Lacs with 3-5 years warranty than 9.5 Lacs with only 1 year warranty. Same with Laura 15.5+ 3yrs warranty better than 12.5 with 1year warranty.
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24th February 2009, 16:36	#18
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Actually, 9.45 for a 147 bhp car ain't bad.
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24th February 2009, 16:40	#19
gaurav.28ch Posts: n/a	Shame on Skoda !!! Its not as if this problem is new and they are still struggling to cope with it. In fact they have been here plundering money for years and like Honda seem to carry an imaginary halo around itself.
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24th February 2009, 17:51	#24
Accelerator BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 47 Thanked: 13 Times	Might be they can afford that in that region in particular.. Surplus stock, difficult to finance, new competition, proximity to production unit (same state less duties)... Its reaaly gettin hot out there in the premium segment... less buyers and tougher scrutiny by the banks for loans... Irresistible deal...
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24th February 2009, 18:19	#26
Dieseled BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 51 Thanked: 2 Times	Just called up Silverton Motors , the guy had no idea , said there are no discounts on any of the models the only offer he offered was a free maintenance plan for Laura which is for 3 years/ 50 K Kms.
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24th February 2009, 18:21	#27
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	this looks like dealers are preparing for the launch of the new superb and the new face lifted laura.
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