[Vid6639]

18K is not too bad. I read some stories of octy clutch costing Rs.70K. You guys both have given for petrol. What about the diesel clutch is it differently priced?

[normally_crazy]

Originally Posted by vid6639

18K is not too bad. I read some stories of octy clutch costing Rs.70K. You guys both have given for petrol. What about the diesel clutch is it differently priced?

I had got the clutch replaced on my diesel Skoda. Approx 15000 Rs without flywheel. They were pushing for the fly wheel but I had the service advisor on my side and he checked the fly wheel and told me to be firm not changing the fly wheel.

[abhinav.gupta88]

Is there anything apart from ecu remap by which i can can increase the performance

[BUSA]

Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Is there anything apart from ecu remap by which i can can increase the performance

FFE, Filter but you need to get a remap for that. Aka you need a remap for everything for the RS.

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

I had got the clutch replaced on my diesel Skoda. Approx 15000 Rs without flywheel. They were pushing for the fly wheel but I had the service advisor on my side and he checked the fly wheel and told me to be firm not changing the fly wheel.

But why do you need to get the flywheel changed? On all other cars I've never had to see a situation where the flywheel needed to be changed with a clutch job, why is it with the Skoda's only? Why don't cars from other manufacturers need new Flywheels with new Clutches?

[hellspawn]

probably this might make your decision easier.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ion-issue.html

[shuvd]

@ Iraghava - I had my TDi's clutch replaced at around 45000 kms. Didn't have to touch the flywheel. Bill came to 17k, all inclusive. In fact, I know many Octys which had their clutch done. Never heard about the flywheel issue.

@ abhinav - Dude, take a long test drive of the RS. You won't look at anything else, IMHO. The car is extremely mod friendly too.

[car_crazy1400]

Well, I drove my octavia 1.9 till 80,000 kms without a clutch problem till the day I sold it, but it had a lot of other problems, namely, brakes, radiator fan , power windows, alternator belt, etc.

I would not really recommend Skoda diesel to any one who intends to keep it for a long time (i kept mine for about 5 years).

However, I have driven the RS and its great vehicle but service & spare costs are prohibitive.

[abhinav.gupta88]

Took A Test Drive
Man It is Faadoo. Really Love it. The Turbo the speed , the gadgetry all awesome

Just hope Dad Agrees to the 15.75 lakh car(on road delhi soon 8 % Cess )

[shuvd]

All the best Abhinav. Hope your dad agrees!

[Bomi]

Abhinav, you will not regret buying the RS. My RS has done 30000 kms without any major problems. A xenon lamp failed AFTER the 2 years warranty and Skoda gave me a free goodwill replacement. Skoda bashers please note.

[anandpadhye]

Originally Posted by iraghava

But why do you need to get the flywheel changed? On all other cars I've never had to see a situation where the flywheel needed to be changed with a clutch job, why is it with the Skoda's only? Why don't cars from other manufacturers need new Flywheels with new Clutches?

Flywheel change while clutch replacement

This is fabulous - if it's a free offer

Actually, Skoda customers must write to the parent company or VAG group PR if possbile as this is earning them real bad name.

I can understand that bad driving can lead to early wear out of clutch plate and will need replacement. But I don't know how a driver can wear out a flywheel!!!

And - the DSG models would have a dual mass flywheel, IIRC.
So when a DSG customer goes for gearbox service/issue, double party time for Skoda!!!

[anandpadhye]

BTW, came back from my NHC 50,000KM service today.
While talking to the service guys - found that for Civic the oil and oil filter change is prescribed every 10K (unlike every 5K for NHC) due to higher grade oil...

Felt good to hear this.

Then what's really left to be done every 5K for Civic (ther service interval is still every 5K). The guy replied "just inspection" and smiled...Me thinks - just a cool way to earn Rs.500 to 1000 from Civic customers every 3 months without having to do much...and a way out of warrantee claims if some customer has skipped this "inspection"....

[unknown]

Considering Rs resale value i don't think it's worth to shell out 16l for a brand new rs anywys it's just my humble opinion , better buy a second hand .

[csentil]

Originally Posted by anandpadhye

BTW, came back from my NHC 50,000KM service today.
While talking to the service guys - found that for Civic the oil and oil filter change is prescribed every 10K (unlike every 5K for NHC) due to higher grade oil...

Felt good to hear this.

Then what's really left to be done every 5K for Civic (ther service interval is still every 5K). The guy replied "just inspection" and smiled...Me thinks - just a cool way to earn Rs.500 to 1000 from Civic customers every 3 months without having to do much...and a way out of warrantee claims if some customer has skipped this "inspection"....

Yes the oil change is once in 10k for the Civic. Paid 550+tax for the service. I don't mind paying 600 odd once in 3 months for some piece of mind. Was also pleasantly surprised to find that it costs only 550/- A total body wash including undercarriage is 300+ in most garages. So I think 550 is damn cheap.