Another Shocker from Skoda

Avenger · 24th February 2009, 08:21

Source: Sakal Paper, Pune (Again!!!)
News related to Skoda (Again!!!)

Skoda Octavia for 9.49L**
Skoda Laura for 11.99L**

**conditions apply
for 4 days only (Again!!!)

Reasons:
1. Inventory clearance(2008)
2. New Updates/upgrades
3. No Sales

People who bought Octavia/Laura just few days must want to do this

Avenger

Invinsible · 24th February 2009, 10:17

Just great! seems like skoda is all planning something new.
What exactly is this clearance sale? Is it the 2008 manufactured cars?
In that case it would take over a month to clear the stock and not 4 days.
OR
Is it clearing present model manufactured and bring in face lifted one?

How true is this source of information ?

vasudeva · 24th February 2009, 10:34

From production numbers of Skoda for 12/08 and 1/09, it seems that many (if not all) are 2009 production.

What are the conditions??? Can't sell for 10 years and must get service from Skoda only??

MuraliR · 24th February 2009, 10:41

But why these offer in Pune only??

Maybe the dealers want to get rid of all stocks?

Maybe Skoda is planning new dealers in that region?

subbusos · 24th February 2009, 10:42

Any offers from SKODA will be considered only if they give unconditional replacement warranty and minimum 5 years of free maintenance. Typically ZERO maintenance package atleast for 5 years. Otherwise, even if one gets the car free, but will endup paying for atleast twice the car price during its maintenance, since their spare prices are at such peak rates.

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.

xPK · 24th February 2009, 10:49

What's wrong with skoda?
Looks like they are not able to sell any cars these days.
Or Linea has affected all these cars???

(Or to be very optimistic, are there new fabias, octavias and lauras in pipe line?

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Anthym · 24th February 2009, 11:04

We are almost approaching end of February and its surprising Skoda still has 2008 cars on offer.
With these prices how much is the total discount coming to ?

Sahil · 24th February 2009, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthym

We are almost approaching end of February and its surprising Skoda still has 2008 cars on offer.

It's not only Skoda, even Honda has 2008 stock lying even of the Civic.

Laura at 12 Lakhs seems like a good deal, but what is the "conditions apply?"

Avenger · 24th February 2009, 12:32

I have emailed the 3 dealers in Pune for details. Let's see what they come up with.
Anyone else checking with dealers in other cities??

Avenger

SkyWalker · 24th February 2009, 12:35

so, any such offers from Bangalore/TAFE?

Ravveendrra · 24th February 2009, 12:39

Checked here and, they say they have no such offer, at best it could be a localised phenomenon restricted to Pune.

The whole thing though seems suspect as it is in a local daily in the local language. If the announcement is true, then it might be the dealer selling his "test vehicles". If that be the case, the discount is not much considering the normal price of an Octy - Rider and Laura - Ambiente and we all know that the test cars are thrashed by all comers, even the ones who have no intention of buying but are there only for the kicks.

Cheers,

diabloo · 24th February 2009, 13:05

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

Anthym · 24th February 2009, 14:02

Had called up Asset Auto - Pune
The 9.45 lakhs offer is for the Octavia Petrol base model. The sales guy said the discounts come to around 50K for the Octy and 90K for the Laura.

scooby05 · 24th February 2009, 14:04

Very Soon we may hear, "Buy a Superb and get a Fabia for your Wife Free for 4 days only" conditions apply naturally. To liquidate Superb stocks before the new superb launch!

. Surely they have hired someone from BigBazaar or Reliance.

sparkguy · 24th February 2009, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthym

Had called up Asset Auto - Pune
The 9.45 lakhs offer is for the Octavia Petrol base model. The sales guy said the discounts come to around 50K for the Octy and 90K for the Laura.

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.

24th February 2009, 08:21	#1
Avenger BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 57 Thanked: 3 Times	Another Shocker from Skoda Source: Sakal Paper, Pune (Again!!!) News related to Skoda (Again!!!) Skoda Octavia for 9.49L Skoda Laura for 11.99L **conditions apply for 4 days only (Again!!!) Reasons: 1. Inventory clearance(2008) 2. New Updates/upgrades 3. No Sales People who bought Octavia/Laura just few days must want to do this Avenger
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24th February 2009, 10:17	#2
Invinsible Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,257 Thanked: 62 Times	Just great! seems like skoda is all planning something new. What exactly is this clearance sale? Is it the 2008 manufactured cars? In that case it would take over a month to clear the stock and not 4 days. OR Is it clearing present model manufactured and bring in face lifted one? How true is this source of information ?
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24th February 2009, 10:34	#3
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	From production numbers of Skoda for 12/08 and 1/09, it seems that many (if not all) are 2009 production. What are the conditions??? Can't sell for 10 years and must get service from Skoda only??
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24th February 2009, 10:41	#4
MuraliR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 361 Thanked: 35 Times	But why these offer in Pune only?? Maybe the dealers want to get rid of all stocks? Maybe Skoda is planning new dealers in that region?
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24th February 2009, 10:42	#5
subbusos BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 151 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Any offers from SKODA will be considered only if they give unconditional replacement warranty and minimum 5 years of free maintenance. Typically ZERO maintenance package atleast for 5 years. Otherwise, even if one gets the car free, but will endup paying for atleast twice the car price during its maintenance, since their spare prices are at such peak rates. 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.
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24th February 2009, 10:49	#6
xPK BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 266 Thanked: 16 Times	What's wrong with skoda? Looks like they are not able to sell any cars these days. Or Linea has affected all these cars??? (Or to be very optimistic, are there new fabias, octavias and lauras in pipe line? )
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24th February 2009, 11:04	#7
Anthym BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 194 Thanked: 37 Times	We are almost approaching end of February and its surprising Skoda still has 2008 cars on offer. With these prices how much is the total discount coming to ?
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24th February 2009, 12:32	#9
Avenger BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 57 Thanked: 3 Times	I have emailed the 3 dealers in Pune for details. Let's see what they come up with. Anyone else checking with dealers in other cities?? Avenger
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24th February 2009, 12:35	#10
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	so, any such offers from Bangalore/TAFE?
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24th February 2009, 12:39	#11
Ravveendrra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 446 Times View My Garage	Sounds fishy Checked here and, they say they have no such offer, at best it could be a localised phenomenon restricted to Pune. The whole thing though seems suspect as it is in a local daily in the local language. If the announcement is true, then it might be the dealer selling his "test vehicles". If that be the case, the discount is not much considering the normal price of an Octy - Rider and Laura - Ambiente and we all know that the test cars are thrashed by all comers, even the ones who have no intention of buying but are there only for the kicks. Cheers,
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24th February 2009, 13:05	#12
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	What is it with Skoda marketing? Did they recently hire anybody from BigBazaar?
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24th February 2009, 14:02	#13
Anthym BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 194 Thanked: 37 Times	Had called up Asset Auto - Pune The 9.45 lakhs offer is for the Octavia Petrol base model. The sales guy said the discounts come to around 50K for the Octy and 90K for the Laura. Last edited by Anthym : 24th February 2009 at 14:08.
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24th February 2009, 14:04	#14
scooby05 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,145 Thanked: 192 Times	Very Soon we may hear, "Buy a Superb and get a Fabia for your Wife Free for 4 days only" conditions apply naturally. To liquidate Superb stocks before the new superb launch!. Surely they have hired someone from BigBazaar or Reliance.
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