[shauryadabas]

Originally Posted by binoym

Gandalf The White

To begin with, Team-BHP remains a portal very, very close to my heart. It’s also driven by GTO’s enthusiasm and excitement for all things ICE (and now even electric). GTO is my brother and my earliest mentor. He went out of his way to make this happen and I’m happy that I am able to write this review. So let's go!

Congratulations for your brand new Octavia. The car looks very sharp and Style variant's alloys look more elegant IMHO. Have you noticed any rear suspension squat when the car is fully loaded?

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[T0TALITY]

Originally Posted by mah45

That's interesting, can you please let me know when did you book
And Congrats and all the best for your upcoming delivery.

Did you book with Gurudev ?

Thanks, I made my booking with PPS Skoda Bangalore around 45 days back.

[sidhgoyal]

Originally Posted by T0TALITY

Haven’t received delivery but have been allocated an Octavia L&K. Delivery expected sometime this month.

Exactly same here. Booked 17th May. Got a call that car has been allocated (White L&K) and will be delivered sometime this month. Fingers crossed to be honest

[mah45]

Originally Posted by sidhgoyal

Exactly same here. Booked 17th May. Got a call that car has been allocated (White L&K) and will be delivered sometime this month. Fingers crossed to be honest

Based on yours and Totality update, I called up KUN.

They coolly said, yes we received a mail yesterday about the allocation and expected by month end.
I wonder what kind of Customer focus is that.

Anyway, the sad part is, they are asking me to pay the Increased price although I booked it way back in Apr.
Have asked them for the updated Price before I proceed.

[T0TALITY]

Originally Posted by mah45

Anyway, the sad part is, they are asking me to pay the Increased price although I booked it way back in Apr.
Have asked them for the updated Price before I proceed.

I think that’s the norm unless they have promised price protection. It’s 29.85L Ex-Showroom for L&K.

But glad that you’ve gotten yours allocated as well. Chennai roads need more Octavias

[neoonwheels]

Just completed my 1000KMs on this beauty. Have now started to rev her till 3K RPM and its addictive to say the least !! The car hates bumper to bumper traffic and punishes you with something like :



While on open highways and below 100, it shines:

[mah45]

Originally Posted by T0TALITY

I think that’s the norm unless they have promised price protection. It’s 29.85L Ex-Showroom for L&K.

But glad that you’ve gotten yours allocated as well. Chennai roads need more Octavias

Thanks, yes, I hardly see any 4th gen Octavia on the roads here. In the last 2 month's might have spotted just one or two.

HM keeps asking, are you sure you are doing the right thing, already she feels I am crazy to be buying such an expensive car

[mah45]

Originally Posted by neoonwheels

Just completed my 1000KMs on this beauty. !! The car hates bumper to bumper traffic and punishes you with something like :

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Oh, 4.2 I don't want to see that
Is it like you maintain RPM and speeds below 100km/h until 1000 Kms ?

[neoonwheels]

Originally Posted by mah45

Oh, 4.2 I don't want to see that
Is it like you maintain RPM and speeds below 100km/h until 1000 Kms ?

Not speed per say but RPM below 2-2.5K. I maintained speed as otherwise you immediately get 2000/- speeding ticket on that part of the highway

That 4kmpl was pretty bad traffic as I moved only 3 KMs in 50 mins but otherwise my usual office commute of 24 KMs (80% highway - which does not look like highway anymore) gives me 12-13.5 KMPL. My overall 1000+ KMs FE now stands at 10.8 KMPL.

I knew what I am getting into and a monthly run of approx 700 KMs would not trouble my wallet even with this kind of FE. The car otherwise is a delight and gives you much more in terms of driving experience + an entry level German luxury.

[sunikkat]

Originally Posted by mah45

Thanks, yes, I hardly see any 4th gen Octavia on the roads here. In the last 2 month's might have spotted just one or two.

HM keeps asking, are you sure you are doing the right thing, already she feels I am crazy to be buying such an expensive car

There are quiet a few in Bangalore (by D segment standards). Infact in my office parking lot there are 3. But on other note, I guess Skoda sales are generally good in Bangalore and also in Kerala.

[mah45]

Originally Posted by neoonwheels

Not speed per say but RPM below 2-2.5K. I maintained speed as otherwise you immediately get 2000/- speeding ticket on that part of the highway
The car otherwise is a delight and gives you much more in terms of driving experience + an entry level German luxury.

Got it, thanks. I was wondering if there's a recommendation from Skoda on not exceeding a particular Speed limit until we complete 1000 Kms or so.

For example my Nexon has this type of recommendation until the First service, hence asked.

[T0TALITY]

Originally Posted by T0TALITY

Thanks, I made my booking with PPS Skoda Bangalore around 45 days back.

Update : Getting the car delivered this week.

Can someone recommend good place to get PPF done in Bangalore ?

[mah45]

Originally Posted by T0TALITY

Update : Getting the car delivered this week.

Can someone recommend good place to get PPF done in Bangalore ?

Wow, so soon, excellent.
I remember seeing a Post from one of the TBhpians in this same thread about 'TimetoShine'.

You may want to check it out.

[mah45]

Any recommendations for doing a Ceramic coating or PPF in Chennai.
KUN has already quoted a price for the Ceramic coating but I am thinking whether to do it there or elsewhere.

[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by T0TALITY

Can someone recommend good place to get PPF done in Bangalore ?

Check out Krithi Car Care. Several BHPians vouch for their top quality work and service. It is also run by a BHPian who is very passionate about maintaining his cars.

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Originally Posted by mah45

Any recommendations for doing a Ceramic coating or PPF in Chennai.
KUN has already quoted a price for the Ceramic coating but I am thinking whether to do it there or elsewhere.

Get it done from dedicated shops who do this work instead of dealerships who employ folks to do this. They'll do a much better job dedicating time for each car with attention to detail whereas dealerships will pass off any shoddy jobs.

Check out OCD at Adyar - Directory link

Dropping a recommendation Drive Clean for ceramic coating. Run by Gurubaran, its a one-man job. He does everything on his own so takes him time to do it. Incredible attention to detail and I've got my car detailed by him. His work speaks for itself and with some added care from us after the detailing, the gloss lasts a really long time. He doesn't do PPF though.

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