2 Yr. Old Skoda Vs. New Optra Magunm

dharmu99 · 22nd October 2007, 17:21

Hi

I was almost convinced on a 2005 model skoda in Bangalore run 22,000 Kms @ 8 lakhs till i drove the OPtra Magnum:

Its a beast in terms of Power, Great Suspension, Good Ground Clearance, comfort- Goog legroom etc.

Visibility Skoda Scores over the Magnum.

Some people tell me Skoda is more stable than the Magnum.

Can someone share your thoughts on the same and what could potentially be a better decision:

2005 Skoda @ 8 Lakhs or a New Magnum @ 10.6 Lakhs.

arunk · 22nd October 2007, 17:34

If you are on a budget, or if you are looking for build and FE, surely a used octy is a good bet. Make sure the car was well maintained. Also the maintenance costs may be higher. If you are looking for plush ride, POWER, then optra is the way to go.

aZa · 22nd October 2007, 19:10

Magnum!!!

Autocar has rated Magnum higher than Octy diesel. Plus the GM's 3 yr Service contract is very nice

extreme_torque · 22nd October 2007, 19:22

Magnum... if you have the money or dont!!

speed_devil · 22nd October 2007, 19:46

I would say definitely the optra magnum here. The octy being 2 years old will be out of warranty and we all know about skoda maintenance. With the magnum u wont have to spend on service for a couple of years atleast. and also its a newer car and will probably have alot better resale value.

JayD · 22nd October 2007, 19:57

i'd say go for the magnum, the extra money you pay will give u peace of mind, above anything else!

sudarshansarma · 22nd October 2007, 20:27

There is no contest bro. magnum..even if you are looking for a new octy the magnum is good competition. The FE is less than the Octy, but my friend manages to get over 13-15 in Mumbai while the octy gives around 14-16..the Magnum will leave any car in the dust by its amazing power delivery...really nice...u must go for it as extreme torque said "Whether you have the money or no"!!

rocksterraghu · 22nd October 2007, 22:58

Magnum, look no further. Terrific car to drive and you're going to get a spanking new one from the showroom!

anandrs · 22nd October 2007, 23:21

Skoda does not have an issue with maintenance. Infact it is one of the most reliable cars. Dealership attitude was an issue. Now in bangalore Vinayak cars seems to be a good bet and they are very cordial. Their service records also seem to be good.

And all GM cars have low resale value. Infact the depreciation is the highest for GM cars.

androdev · 23rd October 2007, 11:48

u haven't told which octavia.. rider, elgance, L&K, etc.

anyways, magnum happens to be the darling of diesel fans on this forum. it is also counter-intuitive to recommend an old model like Octavia. but do give sufficient thought to Octy also.

Octavia is
more drivable - range of speeds, road conditions and so on.
tried and tested - very successful car in several tough markets
looks good inside and outside - doesn't age that fast like other cars
got better 'image'??

the concerns are:
service & maintenance - with two dealers in B'lore things will be better
rear seat comfort - how important is this to you?
older platform - you mean proven platform? what's newer in Magnum, btw?
less powerful - less powerful than we need?

i am not recommending any particular car, but just trying to counter the bias towards magnums, cities, civics, swifts on this forum.

disclaimer: i am a skoda owner.

thefreak · 23rd October 2007, 12:42

Magnum if:

1. You love driving.
2. Rear seat comfort is important to you.
3. You are not looking at resale value.

Octy if:
1. Image is important to you
2. Mileage is important to you
3. Looks are important to you (IMHO Octavia is a better looker than the Mag but aesthetics are very individualistic)

Further would be great if you tell us which Octavia is this that you are getting? What version that is...

dharmu99 · 23rd October 2007, 12:55

Hey all ... There seems to be equally good reviews for both.

Octy- Rider 2005 run about 18,000 Kms Quoted at 9 lacs, i have offered 8 Vs. Magnum LS 10.6 on Road in Bangalore.

Re-sale is important to the tune of about 6 on a scale of 1-10. I'm only worried, if i buy the Magnum for 10.6 and sell in about 1.5 years it may re-sell only for 6.5.

Skoda seems good in that respect since im already buying a depreciated car. But another problem, the Octavia is going to be phased out :(

Still leaves me with confused thoughts !

anandrs · 23rd October 2007, 12:56

dharmu99, since you are from Bangalore, check for service support for Magnum. Garuda is closing down the GM dealership on Lalbagh road. Whether they will operate the GM dealership from their service centre on Kanakapura road or not is debatable. There is no reliable info. Info was posted in this forum that another showroom should open in Bangalore.

You also have Sundaram as a dealer but I am not sure about their service.

Check feedback about these centres and factor them into your decision.

khadoos baby · 23rd October 2007, 23:13

even i have come across same prob.. or dilemma... i am offered octavia rider 1.9 tdi (2004).. running 50,000. price offered is 7 lakh.. is it worth?

thefreak · 24th October 2007, 11:21

I guess the price is decent. Haggle and get it lower but it is not all that bad. Check out the used car site at carwale.com etc to find out the comparable cost of such a vehicle in your area for same year model.

22nd October 2007, 17:21	#1
dharmu99 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	2 Yr. Old Skoda Vs. New Optra Magunm Hi I was almost convinced on a 2005 model skoda in Bangalore run 22,000 Kms @ 8 lakhs till i drove the OPtra Magnum: Its a beast in terms of Power, Great Suspension, Good Ground Clearance, comfort- Goog legroom etc. Visibility Skoda Scores over the Magnum. Some people tell me Skoda is more stable than the Magnum. Can someone share your thoughts on the same and what could potentially be a better decision: 2005 Skoda @ 8 Lakhs or a New Magnum @ 10.6 Lakhs.
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22nd October 2007, 17:34	#2
arunk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kochi Posts: 108 Thanked: 0 Times	If you are on a budget, or if you are looking for build and FE, surely a used octy is a good bet. Make sure the car was well maintained. Also the maintenance costs may be higher. If you are looking for plush ride, POWER, then optra is the way to go.
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22nd October 2007, 19:10	#3
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Magnum!!! Autocar has rated Magnum higher than Octy diesel. Plus the GM's 3 yr Service contract is very nice
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22nd October 2007, 19:22	#4
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,377 Thanked: 5,105 Times	Magnum... if you have the money or dont!!
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22nd October 2007, 19:46	#5
speed_devil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mangalore\hyderabad Posts: 91 Thanked: 0 Times	I would say definitely the optra magnum here. The octy being 2 years old will be out of warranty and we all know about skoda maintenance. With the magnum u wont have to spend on service for a couple of years atleast. and also its a newer car and will probably have alot better resale value.
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22nd October 2007, 19:57	#6
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	i'd say go for the magnum, the extra money you pay will give u peace of mind, above anything else!
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22nd October 2007, 20:27	#7
sudarshansarma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 101 Thanked: Once	There is no contest bro. magnum..even if you are looking for a new octy the magnum is good competition. The FE is less than the Octy, but my friend manages to get over 13-15 in Mumbai while the octy gives around 14-16..the Magnum will leave any car in the dust by its amazing power delivery...really nice...u must go for it as extreme torque said "Whether you have the money or no"!!
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22nd October 2007, 22:58	#8
rocksterraghu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 236 Times View My Garage	Magnum, look no further. Terrific car to drive and you're going to get a spanking new one from the showroom!
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22nd October 2007, 23:21	#9
anandrs BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	Skoda does not have an issue with maintenance. Infact it is one of the most reliable cars. Dealership attitude was an issue. Now in bangalore Vinayak cars seems to be a good bet and they are very cordial. Their service records also seem to be good. And all GM cars have low resale value. Infact the depreciation is the highest for GM cars.
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23rd October 2007, 11:48	#10
androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,096 Thanked: 22,329 Times	u haven't told which octavia.. rider, elgance, L&K, etc. anyways, magnum happens to be the darling of diesel fans on this forum. it is also counter-intuitive to recommend an old model like Octavia. but do give sufficient thought to Octy also. Octavia is more drivable - range of speeds, road conditions and so on. tried and tested - very successful car in several tough markets looks good inside and outside - doesn't age that fast like other cars got better 'image'?? the concerns are: service & maintenance - with two dealers in B'lore things will be better rear seat comfort - how important is this to you? older platform - you mean proven platform? what's newer in Magnum, btw? less powerful - less powerful than we need? i am not recommending any particular car, but just trying to counter the bias towards magnums, cities, civics, swifts on this forum. disclaimer: i am a skoda owner.
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23rd October 2007, 12:42	#11
thefreak BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 7 Times	Magnum if: 1. You love driving. 2. Rear seat comfort is important to you. 3. You are not looking at resale value. Octy if: 1. Image is important to you 2. Mileage is important to you 3. Looks are important to you (IMHO Octavia is a better looker than the Mag but aesthetics are very individualistic) Further would be great if you tell us which Octavia is this that you are getting? What version that is...
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23rd October 2007, 12:55	#12
dharmu99 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey all ... There seems to be equally good reviews for both. Octy- Rider 2005 run about 18,000 Kms Quoted at 9 lacs, i have offered 8 Vs. Magnum LS 10.6 on Road in Bangalore. Re-sale is important to the tune of about 6 on a scale of 1-10. I'm only worried, if i buy the Magnum for 10.6 and sell in about 1.5 years it may re-sell only for 6.5. Skoda seems good in that respect since im already buying a depreciated car. But another problem, the Octavia is going to be phased out :( Still leaves me with confused thoughts !
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23rd October 2007, 12:56	#13
anandrs BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	dharmu99, since you are from Bangalore, check for service support for Magnum. Garuda is closing down the GM dealership on Lalbagh road. Whether they will operate the GM dealership from their service centre on Kanakapura road or not is debatable. There is no reliable info. Info was posted in this forum that another showroom should open in Bangalore. You also have Sundaram as a dealer but I am not sure about their service. Check feedback about these centres and factor them into your decision.
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23rd October 2007, 23:13	#14
khadoos baby BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dombivili,mumbai Posts: 69 Thanked: 3 Times	even i have come across same prob.. or dilemma... i am offered octavia rider 1.9 tdi (2004).. running 50,000. price offered is 7 lakh.. is it worth?
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24th October 2007, 11:21	#15
thefreak BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 7 Times	I guess the price is decent. Haggle and get it lower but it is not all that bad. Check out the used car site at carwale.com etc to find out the comparable cost of such a vehicle in your area for same year model.
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