A new 1.8TSI in my stable :-)

anandpadhye · 19th January 2010, 17:33

@impl!,

you felt the pick up dropped significantly with 5 people on board!
Now, that's a sad news for me. I am finalising on 1.8Tsi simply to have a fast car. Whenever I drive my friend's vRS, I am thrilled (even when we are 5 on board).

Do you think Laura 1.8Tsi is slower than Octy vRS (in 5 passenger scenario) - this would certainly be a deal breaker

Anyone who has driven both Octy vRS and Laura 1.8Tsi - can you please comment if the 1.8Tsi is as fast and thrilling as the vRS?

Please.........

imp! · 19th January 2010, 17:33

A.R Petrol has a lac off, I dunno about the diesel. No waiting period for the cars. If your dealer doesn't have stock, it should only take him about 10 days to receive it.

cheers!
imp!

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Originally Posted by A.R

@imp

What are the discounts offered on Petrol and Diesel models apart from free insurance?
Also, is there a waiting period for any of the above?

Thanks, AR

imp! · 19th January 2010, 17:35

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Originally Posted by anandpadhye

@impl!,

you felt the pick up dropped significantly with 5 people on board!
Now, that's a sad news for me. I am finalising on 1.8Tsi simply to have a fast car. Whenever I drive my friend's vRS, I am thrilled (even when we are 5 on board).

Do you think Laura 1.8Tsi is slower than Octy vRS (in 5 passenger scenario) - this would certainly be a deal breaker

Anyone who has driven both Octy vRS and Laura 1.8Tsi - can you please comment if the 1.8Tsi is as fast and thrilling as the vRS?

Please.........

Hi anand,

Nope, trust me, you will still have fun driving the car, even with 5 people in the car. I can't compare with the vRS which unfortunately, I have never had the opportunity to drive :(

prashant03 · 19th January 2010, 23:20

I really cannot understand why the TSI is only in one trim level. It would be great to get it in the L&K trim - really would be just amazing to have.

prateekm · 19th January 2010, 23:59

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Originally Posted by prashant03

I really cannot understand why the TSI is only in one trim level. It would be great to get it in the L&K trim - really would be just amazing to have.

Read in some other forum that they are soon going to launch it in the Elegance trim. But most of the people in this segment might prefer diesel because they generally sell the car in 2-3 years and diesel commands a better price than the petrol.

prashant03 · 20th January 2010, 00:13

By that logic, there would be no sale of petrol cars at all.

The 1.8 TSI is just a really great engine for the Laura and the Jetta, far superior to the Skoda/VW diesels - just a shame the car comes in such stripped down mode.

imp! · 20th January 2010, 10:01

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Originally Posted by prashant03

I really cannot understand why the TSI is only in one trim level. It would be great to get it in the L&K trim - really would be just amazing to have.

Prashant,

The elegance trim is close to two lacs more than the ambiente. For this, you get leather seats, wooden trims, climatronic AC, 16" alloys and 6 disc cd changer. Everything else is the same.

Now Stanley Leather seats are Rs 45,000 and 16" alloy upgrades are Rs 20,000.The close to 1.3 lac rupee difference is not worth it IMO.

Last month my dealer sold 60 Lauras of which 2 were L&K, 5 were elegance and the rest were ambiente. So if this is any indication, then Skoda will hardly sell any petrol L&Ks even if they are re-badged Octavia vRS II.

Cheers!
imp!

recshenoy · 20th January 2010, 10:28

1.8 TSI clouds have started forming on T-BHP! good number of initial owner ship report on 1.8 TSI.

wish you a happy miles imp!. which car you used to drive before?

Please post some pics!

Johnny_ · 20th January 2010, 10:37

The thing that looks best about the car is that one can partially view the hood of the car. This gives it a really nice feel !

The music system is really nice, in-fact its the best stock system I've heard, even beating my cousins 1.8 optra system !

Which system is it?

imp! · 20th January 2010, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Johnny_

Which system is it?

I don't know, its just a regular stock OEM system. Its not advertised as any particular brand

Johnny_ · 20th January 2010, 16:45

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Originally Posted by imp!

I don't know, its just a regular stock OEM system. Its not advertised as any particular brand

Okay, I was expecting a Bang & Olufsen or something of similar sorts to come as stock system with Laura.

sivadas · 20th January 2010, 19:57

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Originally Posted by Johnny_

Okay, I was expecting a Bang & Olufsen or something of similar sorts to come as stock system with Laura.

It is Kenwood as per dealer. Whatever, sound clarity/quality is Excellent

sivadas · 20th January 2010, 20:03

imp! forgot to mention one improtant aspect of his buying experience.

In between he had spent quite bit of time helping me with my buying decision

Johnny_ · 20th January 2010, 20:32

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Originally Posted by sivadas

It is Kenwood as per dealer. Whatever, sound clarity/quality is Excellent

Kenwood is quite good too.

basilmabraham · 20th January 2010, 22:13

Congrats on the car. This thread needs some pictures.

Wishing you many miles with the car. Do keep updating the thread.

19th January 2010, 17:33	#16
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,054 Thanked: 3,313 Times	@impl!, you felt the pick up dropped significantly with 5 people on board! Now, that's a sad news for me. I am finalising on 1.8Tsi simply to have a fast car. Whenever I drive my friend's vRS, I am thrilled (even when we are 5 on board). Do you think Laura 1.8Tsi is slower than Octy vRS (in 5 passenger scenario) - this would certainly be a deal breaker Anyone who has driven both Octy vRS and Laura 1.8Tsi - can you please comment if the 1.8Tsi is as fast and thrilling as the vRS? Please.........
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prashant03 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	I really cannot understand why the TSI is only in one trim level. It would be great to get it in the L&K trim - really would be just amazing to have.
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prashant03 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	By that logic, there would be no sale of petrol cars at all. The 1.8 TSI is just a really great engine for the Laura and the Jetta, far superior to the Skoda/VW diesels - just a shame the car comes in such stripped down mode.
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recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 254 Times	1.8 TSI clouds have started forming on T-BHP! good number of initial owner ship report on 1.8 TSI. wish you a happy miles imp!. which car you used to drive before? Please post some pics!
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Johnny_ BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surat/Mumbai Posts: 199 Thanked: Once	The thing that looks best about the car is that one can partially view the hood of the car. This gives it a really nice feel ! The music system is really nice, in-fact its the best stock system I've heard, even beating my cousins 1.8 optra system ! Which system is it?
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sivadas BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 506 Thanked: 208 Times View My Garage	imp! forgot to mention one improtant aspect of his buying experience. In between he had spent quite bit of time helping me with my buying decision
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basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the car. This thread needs some pictures. Wishing you many miles with the car. Do keep updating the thread.
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