[kenso]

Spare parts

Ok, not a single person I have spoken to about the car neglected to mention about availability of spare parts and how expensive it might cost for a car that's as rare as an honest politician. I think for parts, there are a number of Audi/VW specialists around who can source for similar compatible parts. Also heard there's a place in Jln Ipoh that beings in Skoda parts so I'm not that worried. As for the pricing, well, one of the reason why I purchased this car is because it has full service records with the authorized SC. Just to list some of the components that has been changed for this car as well as it's pricing for you to judge:-

Normal service of oil change, oil filter: RM446.85 (done every 10,000km)
ATF : RM319.20
Front windscreen : RM1,725 (surprisingly cheap considering it has sensors on it. Golf costs around RM4k & 308 costs a little higher)
Aircond compressor : RM2,314
Battery 66DIN : RM417
Timing belt kit (yes, it still uses a belt but replaced every 100,000km) : 1,058.40
Drive belt : RM100
Belt tensioner : RM430

I changed a set of Bridgestone AR10 205/60/15 for RM280 a piece.

[kenso]

yo bro.

pls confirm, this used car u bought it for < RM70k

Price
As for the price, the car was sold new in 2008 at RM173,xxx minus a few thousand discount.


I bought it for RM58,800 OTR inclusive of insurance (with windscreen insurance added), transfer fees, convenience fee, hardship fee, blah blah blah. May complained about how poor the 2nd hand value of Skoda, to which I agree (at this point). So it's good to get a 2nd hand unit then when the first owner have absorbed the first 3-4 years depreciation cost.

A 2006 Octavia should cost between RM45,000 to RM60,000 depending on condition and mileage. 2nd hand dealers may mark up higher to factor in the cost of long storage (it's not everyday you find a willing buyer to purchase such a "cold" car). The older MkI Octavia with a 1.8 turbo engine such as those from 2004 to 2005 may be had for RM30,000 - RM50,000. So for those shopping for a car with a budget of RM40,000 to RM60,000, you can only afford B segment Japanese cars of the same segment such as Honda City (2004-2005), Nissan Sentra (2005-2006), Toyota Vios G Spec (2004-2005) and Hyundais/Kias. When you compare against those makes, the Skoda's lower 2nd hand value makes it practically a steal!

Personally, I can't complain much about the price (though I think it's slightly on the high side but considering the car condition is still good, has full service records, I am willing to pay a bit more for it) .... at least, I think it's a better buy compared to an Inspira or a 2nd hand 407. But that's just me

[DC18]

Spare parts

Ok, not a single person I have spoken to about the car neglected to mention about availability of spare parts and how expensive it might cost for a car that's as rare as an honest politician. I think for parts, there are a number of Audi/VW specialists around who can source for similar compatible parts. Also heard there's a place in Jln Ipoh that beings in Skoda parts so I'm not that worried. As for the pricing, well, one of the reason why I purchased this car is because it has full service records with the authorized SC. Just to list some of the components that has been changed for this car as well as it's pricing for you to judge:-

Normal service of oil change, oil filter: RM446.85 (done every 10,000km)
ATF : RM319.20
Front windscreen : RM1,725 (surprisingly cheap considering it has sensors on it. Golf costs around RM4k & 308 costs a little higher)
Aircond compressor : RM2,314
Battery 66DIN : RM417
Timing belt kit (yes, it still uses a belt but replaced every 100,000km) : 1,058.40
Drive belt : RM100
Belt tensioner : RM430

I changed a set of Bridgestone AR10 205/60/15 for RM280 a piece.

Pretty reasonable pricing. When considering the Jetta MK5, I also check with independent workshop on list above and is about there.

But ATF is higher than Skoda, near to RM1k.

[kenso]

Pretty reasonable pricing. When considering the Jetta MK5, I also check with independent workshop on list above and is about there.

But ATF is higher than Skoda, near to RM1k.

Hmmm, independents should be charging lower than the authorized SC .... the price I quoted are directly from AutoPraha, Glenmarie which is the servicing arm of Bermaz, the authorized importer of Skoda to Malaysia

[DC18]

As for the price, the car was sold new in 2008 at RM173,xxx minus a few thousand discount.


I bought it for RM58,800 OTR inclusive of insurance (with windscreen insurance added), transfer fees, convenience fee, hardship fee, blah blah blah.


I can't complain about the price .... at least, I think it's a better buy compared to an Inspira or a 2nd hand 407. But that's just me

Our 2 Skoda 07 were sold last for less than RM50K.

Ur purchase price is fair and is individual owner with full service record.

[kenso]

Nice car bro.

Thanks, bro

[kenso]

The instrument cluster .... green, green, green .... easy to see yet I feel is classy compared to orange dials



The rear lamp light profile, without and with rear fog lamps. Sorry for the poor image quality, the rear fog lamps looks a lot brighter than what you see here.

[scenic]

The instrument dials' font and color combination reminds me of jet fighter plane. Cheers.

[kavia11]

the car looks good mate..that is a good buy!!!

[kenso]

Now saving money for this:



Maybe soundproof the doors