Yet another Skoda Laura 1.8 TSI on Team-BHP. EDIT: Now sold!

robimahanta · 15th February 2010, 21:32

Took delivery of my Skoda Laura 1.8 TSi (White)today. Now I may be flamed for buying a Skoda after all the horror stories of Skoda service on team-bhp. But I just fell in love with the car after the first test drive and didn't look back. The dealership out here is of a friend of mine and he has assured me the best of service. I trust them and just followed my heart. I would like to thank quite a few guys from team-bhp who helped me with the purchase viz. Siva, imp!, Ravich and above all Raavendra

Just drove around for 30 odd kms or so. Its awesome!!

First impressions:
Great engine performance (esp after 2000 rpm), sweet sound system, enormous boot, reverse parking sensors with display a boon in the city, comfortable seats with nice lumbar support, elegant looks(personal view), superb quality of materials inside the cabin.

a few negatives:
Rear visibility is poor, seems under tired, mileage(quite expected as its a performance machine), absence of electrically folding ORVM's

Accessories: Garware Icecool on rear and side mirrors.

Got pretty late in the evening, shall post decent pics soon!

oss · 15th February 2010, 21:37

Wonderful teaser. Post more pictures of this beauty....

theragingbull · 15th February 2010, 22:27

Congrats! 1.8TSI is a gem of an engine!! love that interior shot...do post more pics.

Did you buy it during the offer for 11.99L(ex-showroom)? How much did it cost you OTR?

Ravich · 15th February 2010, 23:10

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Originally Posted by robimahanta

First impressions:
Great engine performance (esp after 2000 rpm),.

a few negatives:
Rear visibility is poor, seems under tired, mileage(quite expected as its a performance machine), absence of electrically folding ORVM's

Accessories: Garware Icecool on rear and side mirrors.

Got pretty late in the evening, shall post decent pics soon!

Congratulations ! You are going to look forward to every drive . Absolute thrill as it overtakes cleanly above 1500 and steering response is very crisp.
Might interest you to know that it seems to manage a fairly decent 10.5 to 11 km/l in Mumbai ( 60:40 highway) if you stick to 6th on the long stretches even at 110 to 120. Short city stop/go traffic can be a drain 6km/l.

Tyres are indeed bad. Rear visibility - parking sensors saves the day.

But the sheer joy of the torque and clean and crisp handling more than makes up for all the niggles.

Heres wishing you some exciting and safe drives. I guarantee you will not sit in the rear seat !.

robimahanta · 15th February 2010, 23:34

Thanks guys.

@ragingbull: OTR was 13.25

@Ravich: My tyres were over inflated on delivery at an outstanding 49 Psi..brought it down to 32 all around. How much pressure are you using in your tyres?

Berj79 · 16th February 2010, 00:02

congrats bro, welcome to the TSI Club

djay99 · 16th February 2010, 11:17

Congrats. Thats one hell of a machine you bought.
Can you tell me the variant name which is available at 11.99L ex showroom?
Is your model equipped with ESP & TCS?

sivadas · 16th February 2010, 11:21

Congratulations robimahanta. I am sure you'll enjoy every moment in this car.

Regardign tyre pressure, I am currently maintaining 30psi which gives an excellent ride, need to check the impact on mileage. 31 is not bad either.

Ardy · 16th February 2010, 11:23

Congratulations, Robimahanta.

Enjoy the new ride.

Do you have 15" wheels or have you replaced them with 16"?

Cheers,

imp! · 16th February 2010, 13:22

Congratulations Robi!! its one beast of a machine (from our choices in India, in another world, we may be posting about the Lancer Evo we bought at this price !!); I keep my pressure at 34 PSI, works well for me. If you get a chance, upgrade to 16" alloys, they make all the difference in the world

vinesataris · 16th February 2010, 13:51

Congrats man! You now own a beast with the sense of technology.

suman · 16th February 2010, 14:10

Congrats! I didn't realize Assam OTR prices are lower than NCR......its 13.65 OTR in Gurgaon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by robimahanta

@ragingbull: OTR was 13.25

recshenoy · 16th February 2010, 14:30

Another TSI here! congratulations dude. From which car you upgraded to Laura?

One very positive point i see here is assurance from your friend about best in class service for your car.

Wish you a hassle free days ahead with Laura

shuvc · 16th February 2010, 15:05

Congratulations @robi. Enjoy the car. Lovely snap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by robimahanta

@ragingbull: OTR was 13.25

Quote:

Originally Posted by suman

its 13.65 OTR in Gurgaon.

Considering the 11.99 price, that's like 1.25 and 1.65L for insurance and road tax? Why so much?

suman · 16th February 2010, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvc

Considering the 11.99 price, that's like 1.25 and 1.65L for insurance and road tax? Why so much?

Because the buggers are charging Road Tax & Insurance on the original ex-showroom price - 11.99 sounds real good but it essentially just translates to a 1 lac discount on the OTR price

15th February 2010, 21:32	#1
robimahanta Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/GAU Posts: 833 Thanked: 6,494 Times	Yet another Skoda Laura 1.8 TSI on Team-BHP. EDIT: Now sold! Took delivery of my Skoda Laura 1.8 TSi (White)today. Now I may be flamed for buying a Skoda after all the horror stories of Skoda service on team-bhp. But I just fell in love with the car after the first test drive and didn't look back. The dealership out here is of a friend of mine and he has assured me the best of service. I trust them and just followed my heart. I would like to thank quite a few guys from team-bhp who helped me with the purchase viz. Siva, imp!, Ravich and above all Raavendra Just drove around for 30 odd kms or so. Its awesome!! First impressions: Great engine performance (esp after 2000 rpm), sweet sound system, enormous boot, reverse parking sensors with display a boon in the city, comfortable seats with nice lumbar support, elegant looks(personal view), superb quality of materials inside the cabin. a few negatives: Rear visibility is poor, seems under tired, mileage(quite expected as its a performance machine), absence of electrically folding ORVM's Accessories: Garware Icecool on rear and side mirrors. Got pretty late in the evening, shall post decent pics soon! Attached Thumbnails
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15th February 2010, 21:37	#2
oss BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 683 Thanked: 6 Times	Wonderful teaser. Post more pictures of this beauty....
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15th February 2010, 22:27	#3
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Congrats! 1.8TSI is a gem of an engine!! love that interior shot...do post more pics. Did you buy it during the offer for 11.99L(ex-showroom)? How much did it cost you OTR?
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15th February 2010, 23:34	#5
robimahanta Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/GAU Posts: 833 Thanked: 6,494 Times	Thanks guys. @ragingbull: OTR was 13.25 @Ravich: My tyres were over inflated on delivery at an outstanding 49 Psi..brought it down to 32 all around. How much pressure are you using in your tyres?
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Berj79 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 375 Thanked: 10 Times	congrats bro, welcome to the TSI Club
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16th February 2010, 11:17	#7
djay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 544 Times View My Garage	Congrats. Thats one hell of a machine you bought. Can you tell me the variant name which is available at 11.99L ex showroom? Is your model equipped with ESP & TCS?
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16th February 2010, 11:21	#8
sivadas BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 506 Thanked: 208 Times View My Garage	Congratulations robimahanta. I am sure you'll enjoy every moment in this car. Regardign tyre pressure, I am currently maintaining 30psi which gives an excellent ride, need to check the impact on mileage. 31 is not bad either.
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16th February 2010, 11:23	#9
Ardy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 614 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Congratulations, Robimahanta. Enjoy the new ride. Do you have 15" wheels or have you replaced them with 16"? Cheers,
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16th February 2010, 13:22	#10
imp! BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 776 Thanked: 468 Times	Congratulations Robi!! its one beast of a machine (from our choices in India, in another world, we may be posting about the Lancer Evo we bought at this price !!); I keep my pressure at 34 PSI, works well for me. If you get a chance, upgrade to 16" alloys, they make all the difference in the world
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16th February 2010, 13:51	#11
vinesataris BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 69 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Congrats man! You now own a beast with the sense of technology.
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16th February 2010, 14:30	#13
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 254 Times	Another TSI here! congratulations dude. From which car you upgraded to Laura? One very positive point i see here is assurance from your friend about best in class service for your car. Wish you a hassle free days ahead with Laura
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