[Vid6639]

Originally Posted by docsr

Does the Octavian have a boot release lever/switch inside (around the driver's seat)?
It is really very inconvenient to have to switch off the engine , remove the key and then release the boot.
Searched the manual- could not find anything.

There's no dedicated boot release switch in most euro spec cars. The boot has to be opened by the security guard at the mall but you cannot do it unless the central locking is unlocked. To unlock all doors, you need to press the button on the centre console in front of gear lever:



After this button is pressed the button on the rear boot lid will open the boot. The security guy will have to do this.

[docsr]

Manu. Vid6639, Abinav,
Thanks for the info. This works. However, personally I would have preferred a dedicated button/lever. I guess, the europeans do not have to open the boots of their cars at malls/cinemas/hotels etc...

[ajmat]

Originally Posted by Vid6639

There's no dedicated boot release switch in most euro spec cars. The boot has to be opened by the security guard at the mall but you cannot do it unless the central locking is unlocked. To unlock all doors, you need to press the button on the centre console in front of gear lever:

After this button is pressed the button on the rear boot lid will open the boot. The security guy will have to do this.

In most cses, the boot release is on the ignition key. You can press that!

[Vid6639]

Originally Posted by ajmat

In most cses, the boot release is on the ignition key. You can press that!

Can you press it even when key is in ignition and engine is on? Does the button still work?

I remember in some cars the buttons on the key don't work when it's in the ignition slot.

[abhinav.gupta88]

The Boot release or even the lock unlock keys dont work in my elantra when the ignition is on ( even in case of being the push-start variant)
Unsure about the octavia though but I don't think it'll work.

[B747]

Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

The Boot release or even the lock unlock keys dont work in my elantra when the ignition is on ( even in case of being the push-start variant)
Unsure about the octavia though but I don't think it'll work.

Are you saying that you can't unlock any of the car doors when ignition is on? Isn't it too difficult? Every time to open we need to switch off? In Octavia even if you lock the car from inside, still doors can be opened when you pull the inside lever but can't be opened from outside lever.

[abhinav.gupta88]

Originally Posted by B747

Are you saying that you can't unlock any of the car doors when ignition is on? Isn't it too difficult? Every time to open we need to switch off? In Octavia even if you lock the car from inside, still doors can be opened when you pull the inside lever but can't be opened from outside lever.

Negative. Car doors can be unlocked but not through the help of the unlock button on the keys. The unlock button near the power window mechanism still works.

Yes, i remember , locking the Skoda from inside doesnt allow one to open it from outside ( something which is not very good in case of kids)

[beejay]

Are the bookings for the Skoda Octavia on hold in your city?

I went for a test drive to the Coimbatore dealer and they said they do not have a test drive car and even the brochures. Reason, the are over booked.

I thought owning a Skoda was difficult, buying one seems difficult too now.

[lurker]

When I first saw this question .. the only line that came in my mind.

Suicides put on hold.

Sorry, just could not resist. too tempting only.

[abhinav.gupta88]

They are very much open in Delhi, though the waiting periods being quoted here are 3-4 months. ( 12 to 16 weeks to be more precise)

[beejay]

Originally Posted by lurker

When I first saw this question .. the only line that came in my mind.

Suicides put on hold.

Sorry, just could not resist. too tempting only.

I know its a risk.

Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

They are very much open in Delhi, though the waiting periods being quoted here are 3-4 months. ( 12 to 16 weeks to be more precise)

Thank you. The deliveries are yet to happen in Coimbatore region too.

[graaja]

Originally Posted by beejay

Thank you. The deliveries are yet to happen in Coimbatore region too.

I had booked my Octavia 1.8tsi on 19th December 2013 in Coimbatore. Expected delivery in April. Last week I was told delivery may happen only by May or later. Just yesterday I cancelled my booking for Octavia and booked the Jetta as I felt there was no point waiting forever.

[adi_petrolhead]

Originally Posted by graaja

I had booked my Octavia 1.8tsi on 19th December 2013 in Coimbatore. Expected delivery in April. Last week I was told delivery may happen only by May or later. Just yesterday I cancelled my booking for Octavia and booked the Jetta as I felt there was no point waiting forever.

Well in my opinion, you have waited long enough now. It just spoils the entire experience when such delays are seen when you have the money but still cannot buy the car. I think money well spent on the Jetta. TDI or TSI? which trim and color? Soon you will be seen posting in the Jetta thread congratulations!

[graaja]

Originally Posted by adi_petrolhead

Well in my opinion, you have waited long enough now. It just spoils the entire experience when such delays are seen when you have the money but still cannot buy the car. I think money well spent on the Jetta. TDI or TSI? which trim and color? Soon you will be seen posting in the Jetta thread congratulations!

Thanks, Adi. The wait was indeed the toughest part. Even if they had guaranteed delivery in May, I could have waited. But they said even delivery in May is not guaranteed. I was so looking forward to driving the 1.8 TSi. Sigh... Maybe next time.

And yes, I am already active in the Jetta thread. Jumped ship from the Octavia club to the Jetta club But I will definitely be closely following the ownership experience of present Octavia owners.

I went for the Jetta 2.0TDI Highline DSG, as the petrol in Jetta is grossly under powered by the 1.4TSi mill and only available in the low and mid variants and no DSG. The color is platinum grey. Here is a picture of the car. During daytime, it looks lighter with a slight tinge of blue.

[manu]

Congratulations Graaja, Jetta is a real good car.

Sad you couldn't make it to the Octavia club, but I agree, you waited long enough.

It's Skoda's loss, if anything :(