Purchasing Second Hand Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI.

vinjaram · 11th September 2008, 23:29

Hello everybody I am planning to purchase Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI Ambient version. I wanted to know what would be the maintenance cost for it.

Year - Oct 2004
58xxx Kms.

Would it be a good buy for 6.5 lacs?

alpha1 · 12th September 2008, 12:28

Check the value at carwale.com
I put in the figures for you and got this:

Individual Value

Car Condition Excellent

Good

Fair

Car Value (Rs.) 6,76,500 6,50,100 6,07,500

Dealer Value*

Car Condition Excellent Good Fair Car Value (Rs.) 7,04,000 6,63,500 6,14,000 * These values are applicable only if dealer is providing warranty or free services etc.

PS: I was also thinking of getting a Skoda Octy - preferable TPI instead of the TDI, however due to some posts here about the atrocious cost of spares, I dropped the idea.

Fortunately there was an OHC Vtec available, and I grabbed that opportunity.

redsfx · 12th September 2008, 12:42

You should be able to get it for around 6 lakhs as 60k kms is a crucial and expensive service.

GoodDevil · 26th September 2008, 17:11

have you purchased octavia?

razor4077 · 15th June 2010, 15:19

Reviving an old thread here.
Is a used 1.9 TDI a good buy? To my knowledge, this is a fairly reliable car. Are there any known issues that crop up, as in the vRS? What major maintenance costs might one incur? Is this a costly car to run?

While buying a used 1.9, what should one look out for? Assume that the car hasn't put on a huge no. of kms (say less than 35-40k).

I am aware of the Skoda horror stories that are floating around on Team BHP. Can a 1.9 TDI be serviced at an independent workshop? Any recommended ones in Mumbai?

What would be a good price for a 1.9 (2-4 years old)? The L&K variant would probably cost more than an Ambiente/Rider or Elegance. What are the major differences in their equipment lists?

With regards to performance/ handling - what's the feedback? I know its a fuel efficient car with good low end grunt. A Pete's box makes it a pretty fast customer with a nice top end. How's the ride? Handling? Stability? Steering feedback? Seat comfort levels?

AirWind · 15th June 2010, 15:57

The 1.9 TDI pelts out a strong 210Nm of torque avl at low RPM with almost nil turbo lag giving it an auto box like feel in the city. The measely 90 BHP doesnt let you down on the highway either, it has the perfect balance of city/highway run.

Typical German handling/stability/steering feedback and build quality, the ride quality is compliant but the comfort levels/space are average.

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Originally Posted by razor4077

With regards to performance/ handling - what's the feedback? I know its a fuel efficient car with good low end grunt. A Pete's box makes it a pretty fast customer with a nice top end. How's the ride? Handling? Stability? Steering feedback? Seat comfort levels?

brraj · 15th June 2010, 16:07

@razor4077 - skoda 1.9 tdi is a gem of a car but buy which has ABS as i see you are interested in adding petes box.

razor4077 · 15th June 2010, 18:44

Which variants come with ABS and Airbags as OE? I won't compromise on these.

Also, some inputs on the reliability and maintenance questions would be appreciated.

shuvc · 15th June 2010, 23:14

IIRC the Rider / Ambiente TDi did not have ABS although the TPi used to have it in that trim.

So you're looking at either Elegance or L&K. Not sure if the Rider Classic (launched a couple of years back I think) had ABS.

AirWind · 16th June 2010, 10:34

Rider Classic came with ABS and IIRC, it also came with driver airbags.

I love that trim its the only rider model that came in black, with alloys, rear spoiler plus dual tone dash - this will be my pick

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Originally Posted by shuvc

IIRC the Rider / Ambiente TDi did not have ABS although the TPi used to have it in that trim.

So you're looking at either Elegance or L&K. Not sure if the Rider Classic (launched a couple of years back I think) had ABS.

Ardy · 16th June 2010, 11:08

All Octavia came with both driver and passenger side airbags. Yes, TDi Rider / Ambient does not have ABS, but the rest of the models have. The 1.8 TPi Rider does have ABS as well.

Although, I am not sure if Rider Classic TDi had ABS or not. I reckon it did have.

Cheers,

shuvc · 16th June 2010, 11:25

IIRC, the TDi Ambiente/Rider also did not have rear discs.

@Razor - Elegance would probably be the best bet.

razor4077 · 16th June 2010, 11:26

Did the L&K and Elegance come with a passenger air bag? I assume the lower trims do not.

Ardy · 16th June 2010, 11:30

This is the picture of my Rider. You will notice that airbags are there on both driver and passenger side.

Purchasing Second Hand Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI.-i11181.jpg

Cheers,

razor4077 · 16th June 2010, 12:11

Thanks Ardy! I had missed your previous post.
I love the black + silver interiors. Much nicer than the beige interiors in the L&K and Elegance. But then those trims have ABS...
Can anyone confirm if the TDi classic had rear discs and ABS or not? Somehow, I would not want to compromise on these, especially if a Pete's dubba is to be fitted.

@Ardy: any comments on the reliability/maintenance aspects of the TDi?

11th September 2008, 23:29	#1
vinjaram BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 58 Thanked: 6 Times	Purchasing Second Hand Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI. Hello everybody I am planning to purchase Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI Ambient version. I wanted to know what would be the maintenance cost for it. Year - Oct 2004 58xxx Kms. Would it be a good buy for 6.5 lacs?
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12th September 2008, 12:28	#2
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,093 Thanked: 2,605 Times	Check the value at carwale.com I put in the figures for you and got this: Individual Value Car Condition Excellent Good Fair Car Value (Rs.) 6,76,500 6,50,100 6,07,500 Dealer Value* Car Condition Excellent Good Fair Car Value (Rs.) 7,04,000 6,63,500 6,14,000 * These values are applicable only if dealer is providing warranty or free services etc. PS: I was also thinking of getting a Skoda Octy - preferable TPI instead of the TDI, however due to some posts here about the atrocious cost of spares, I dropped the idea. Fortunately there was an OHC Vtec available, and I grabbed that opportunity. Last edited by alpha1 : 12th September 2008 at 12:31.
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12th September 2008, 12:42	#3
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	You should be able to get it for around 6 lakhs as 60k kms is a crucial and expensive service.
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26th September 2008, 17:11	#4
GoodDevil BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 58 Thanked: Once	have you purchased octavia?
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15th June 2010, 15:19	#5
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Reviving an old thread here. Is a used 1.9 TDI a good buy? To my knowledge, this is a fairly reliable car. Are there any known issues that crop up, as in the vRS? What major maintenance costs might one incur? Is this a costly car to run? While buying a used 1.9, what should one look out for? Assume that the car hasn't put on a huge no. of kms (say less than 35-40k). I am aware of the Skoda horror stories that are floating around on Team BHP. Can a 1.9 TDI be serviced at an independent workshop? Any recommended ones in Mumbai? What would be a good price for a 1.9 (2-4 years old)? The L&K variant would probably cost more than an Ambiente/Rider or Elegance. What are the major differences in their equipment lists? With regards to performance/ handling - what's the feedback? I know its a fuel efficient car with good low end grunt. A Pete's box makes it a pretty fast customer with a nice top end. How's the ride? Handling? Stability? Steering feedback? Seat comfort levels? Last edited by razor4077 : 15th June 2010 at 15:22.
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15th June 2010, 16:07	#7
brraj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 913 Thanked: 1,282 Times	@razor4077 - skoda 1.9 tdi is a gem of a car but buy which has ABS as i see you are interested in adding petes box.
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15th June 2010, 18:44	#8
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Which variants come with ABS and Airbags as OE? I won't compromise on these. Also, some inputs on the reliability and maintenance questions would be appreciated.
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15th June 2010, 23:14	#9
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	IIRC the Rider / Ambiente TDi did not have ABS although the TPi used to have it in that trim. So you're looking at either Elegance or L&K. Not sure if the Rider Classic (launched a couple of years back I think) had ABS.
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16th June 2010, 11:08	#11
Ardy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 614 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	All Octavia came with both driver and passenger side airbags. Yes, TDi Rider / Ambient does not have ABS, but the rest of the models have. The 1.8 TPi Rider does have ABS as well. Although, I am not sure if Rider Classic TDi had ABS or not. I reckon it did have. Cheers,
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16th June 2010, 11:25	#12
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	IIRC, the TDi Ambiente/Rider also did not have rear discs. @Razor - Elegance would probably be the best bet.
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16th June 2010, 11:26	#13
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Did the L&K and Elegance come with a passenger air bag? I assume the lower trims do not.
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16th June 2010, 11:30	#14
Ardy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 614 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Rider Airbags This is the picture of my Rider. You will notice that airbags are there on both driver and passenger side. Cheers,
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16th June 2010, 12:11	#15
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Thanks Ardy! I had missed your previous post. I love the black + silver interiors. Much nicer than the beige interiors in the L&K and Elegance. But then those trims have ABS... Can anyone confirm if the TDi classic had rear discs and ABS or not? Somehow, I would not want to compromise on these, especially if a Pete's dubba is to be fitted. @Ardy: any comments on the reliability/maintenance aspects of the TDi?
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