Hi, Jeno,
I need to change my octy front disc rotor and pads let me know the cost of plats and good place to change them.
I need to change my octy front disc rotor and pads let me know the cost of plats and good place to change them.
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider Review
- Thread Starter jeno_turbo
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First sorry for the unacceptably late reply ![[frustration]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Frustration.gif "Frustration [frustration]")
I dont know much about Chevrolet Optra , Except for the fact that its a Powerful and Comfortable car. But heard from ppl that mileage is about 11-13 city, and 16-18 in highways.
About Octavia, I calculate tank-to-tank every time i fill diesel. In heavy bumper to bumper traffic, dont expect more than 12 kmpl. But in normal moving city traffic, i get about 14-16 kmpl. In highways, totally depends on your right foot![[glasses]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Glasses.gif "Glasses [glasses]")
. At constant 80 kmph , 22+ is guaranteed. I generally do, 140-160 and get a FE of 16 kmpl. Other than this, the engine should be in good shape and Synthetic oil should be used.
Drive Safe
Jeno.
I dont know much about Chevrolet Optra , Except for the fact that its a Powerful and Comfortable car. But heard from ppl that mileage is about 11-13 city, and 16-18 in highways.
About Octavia, I calculate tank-to-tank every time i fill diesel. In heavy bumper to bumper traffic, dont expect more than 12 kmpl. But in normal moving city traffic, i get about 14-16 kmpl. In highways, totally depends on your right foot
. At constant 80 kmph , 22+ is guaranteed. I generally do, 140-160 and get a FE of 16 kmpl. Other than this, the engine should be in good shape and Synthetic oil should be used. Drive Safe
Jeno.
Now i am in another dilemma. I have also started a thread about it and i am so ameature at using this site that i don't even know how to view it. Which one do you think is better buy :
1-Skoda Superb 2.5 TDi V6 ,2005 done about 40k-45k KMS with service record and in scratchless condition .(Black Color)
2-Hyundai Sonata Embera 2005 or 2006 done about 80k KMs without service record and some denting painting has been done.(Black Color)
I think the Superb is a better option but there are many questions i have like can it be serviced from independent garages , is it extremely expensive to maintain?Does the electronics on Superb fail cause they will be very expensive to change. Please throw some light on this. I have about 7 days to make a choice. This seems like a golden chance to me. Please help.
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Thread Starter
#153
Thank You so much for the reply. I just noticed it right now.I don't know how i missed the notification. Man i am is so much trouble from last year ever since i sold my optra. I am stuck with Safari from almost 8 months.
Now i am in another dilemma. I have also started a thread about it and i am so ameature at using this site that i don't even know how to view it. Which one do you think is better buy :
1-Skoda Superb 2.5 TDi V6 ,2005 done about 40k-45k KMS with service record and in scratchless condition .(Black Color)
2-Hyundai Sonata Embera 2005 or 2006 done about 80k KMs without service record and some denting painting has been done.(Black Color)
I think the Superb is a better option but there are many questions i have like can it be serviced from independent garages , is it extremely expensive to maintain?Does the electronics on Superb fail cause they will be very expensive to change. Please throw some light on this. I have about 7 days to make a choice. This seems like a golden chance to me. Please help.
Now i am in another dilemma. I have also started a thread about it and i am so ameature at using this site that i don't even know how to view it. Which one do you think is better buy :
1-Skoda Superb 2.5 TDi V6 ,2005 done about 40k-45k KMS with service record and in scratchless condition .(Black Color)
2-Hyundai Sonata Embera 2005 or 2006 done about 80k KMs without service record and some denting painting has been done.(Black Color)
I think the Superb is a better option but there are many questions i have like can it be serviced from independent garages , is it extremely expensive to maintain?Does the electronics on Superb fail cause they will be very expensive to change. Please throw some light on this. I have about 7 days to make a choice. This seems like a golden chance to me. Please help.
My story, (only general service , part change not included)
1st service (indep mech)- 18k
2nd service(performance automotive,ind garage)- 12k
3rd service(indep mech, fmy frnd)- 8k
So,if you the right person, things will be a lot lot easier with a Skoda
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.What is the price quoted for the V6? if u don't mind telling us.
Drive Safe,
Jeno
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I had never driven both the cars. So cant really comment on that, but the V6(in Audi a6/Superb) sounds powerful, accleration and top speed figures are mind blowing. And Superb will not disappoint you in features too. But i asked my friends (who work in skoda service). They said, Superb V6 tdi is a Good engine overall, but they also added that fuel pump/water pump failure can be expected anytime. And servicing with individual mechanic wont be a problem as long as they know what they are doing.
My story, (only general service , part change not included)
1st service (indep mech)- 18k
2nd service(performance automotive,ind garage)- 12k
3rd service(indep mech, fmy frnd)- 8k
So,if you the right person, things will be a lot lot easier with a Skoda .
What is the price quoted for the V6? if u don't mind telling us.
Drive Safe,
Jeno
My story, (only general service , part change not included)
1st service (indep mech)- 18k
2nd service(performance automotive,ind garage)- 12k
3rd service(indep mech, fmy frnd)- 8k
So,if you the right person, things will be a lot lot easier with a Skoda
.What is the price quoted for the V6? if u don't mind telling us.
Drive Safe,
Jeno
sorry i have no knowledge regarding maintenance of cars... and deal for both cars will break around 5.75 lakhs![[:D]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Big%20Smile.gif "Big Smile [:D]")
Thread Starter
#155
Are Fuel Pump and Water Pump expensive to change? sorry i have no knowledge regarding maintenance of cars... and deal for both cars will break around 5.75 lakhs
sorry i have no knowledge regarding maintenance of cars... and deal for both cars will break around 5.75 lakhs
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A small opinion , why not take a Octavia l&k instead ? It has most of the features. And its very reliable and more fuel efficient compared to both the other cars you have mentioned. If you want better performance, Remap
+ Bilstein B6. Will make things even better than the Superb. L&K for 4.5 L + 45k for B6 + remap/petes for 38k + more reliability.
if rear space is something you need, forget about my opinion. :D
Drive Safe
Jeno
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Even im no expert in this. But what i hear is, keeping the fuel tank more than half full always can save your fuel pump (always less than reserve is bad). And regular maintenance/check might also help .
A small opinion , why not take a Octavia l&k instead ? It has most of the features. And its very reliable and more fuel efficient compared to both the other cars you have mentioned. If you want better performance, Remap + Bilstein B6. Will make things even better than the Superb.
L&K for 4.5 L + 45k for B6 + remap/petes for 38k + more reliability.
if rear space is something you need, forget about my opinion. :D
Drive Safe
Jeno
A small opinion , why not take a Octavia l&k instead ? It has most of the features. And its very reliable and more fuel efficient compared to both the other cars you have mentioned. If you want better performance, Remap
+ Bilstein B6. Will make things even better than the Superb. L&K for 4.5 L + 45k for B6 + remap/petes for 38k + more reliability.
if rear space is something you need, forget about my opinion. :D
Drive Safe
Jeno
Yesterday i had the money arranged but by the time i got there both cars were sold.
I had my mind up for Superb.It broke my heart.I don't think i will ever find another Superb that is this clean.
I want to thank you all for helping me. Your advise really helped me out in selecting the better car but it was not in my fate.
i am still searching for a good car and will ask some more questions if i had any.i went to see a Golden Magnum today. It was 2008 LT and the condition was kinda average and had clocked 77000. I won't buy this car because of Golden color. If i will ever buy a Golden car it will be if it was in excellent condition and more over he was asking for Rs 5,50,000 which i think is over priced.
I had my mind up for Superb.It broke my heart.I don't think i will ever find another Superb that is this clean.
I want to thank you all for helping me. Your advise really helped me out in selecting the better car but it was not in my fate.
i am still searching for a good car and will ask some more questions if i had any.i went to see a Golden Magnum today. It was 2008 LT and the condition was kinda average and had clocked 77000. I won't buy this car because of Golden color. If i will ever buy a Golden car it will be if it was in excellent condition and more over he was asking for Rs 5,50,000 which i think is over priced.
Thread Starter
#158
Yesterday i had the money arranged but by the time i got there both cars were sold.
I had my mind up for Superb.It broke my heart.I don't think i will ever find another Superb that is this clean.
I want to thank you all for helping me. Your advise really helped me out in selecting the better car but it was not in my fate.
i am still searching for a good car and will ask some more questions if i had any.i went to see a Golden Magnum today. It was 2008 LT and the condition was kinda average and had clocked 77000. I won't buy this car because of Golden color. If i will ever buy a Golden car it will be if it was in excellent condition and more over he was asking for Rs 5,50,000 which i think is over priced.
I had my mind up for Superb.It broke my heart.I don't think i will ever find another Superb that is this clean.
I want to thank you all for helping me. Your advise really helped me out in selecting the better car but it was not in my fate.
i am still searching for a good car and will ask some more questions if i had any.i went to see a Golden Magnum today. It was 2008 LT and the condition was kinda average and had clocked 77000. I won't buy this car because of Golden color. If i will ever buy a Golden car it will be if it was in excellent condition and more over he was asking for Rs 5,50,000 which i think is over priced.
And if you are okay with taking a car from TN, i can ask my friend of mine who works on Skoda to see if there is a clean car for sale. And even if you see a Car (and if its a Skoda). Leave me a pm with the Car registration number (anywhere in India), i can ask him and give you the Over all Service history of the car.
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Jeno.
Being a Addicted to cars is what pulled us into this community, so it would always be a pleasure to help you out.
And if you are okay with taking a car from TN, i can ask my friend of mine who works on Skoda to see if there is a clean car for sale. And even if you see a Car (and if its a Skoda). Leave me a pm with the Car registration number (anywhere in India), i can ask him and give you the Over all Service history of the car.
Jeno.
And if you are okay with taking a car from TN, i can ask my friend of mine who works on Skoda to see if there is a clean car for sale. And even if you see a Car (and if its a Skoda). Leave me a pm with the Car registration number (anywhere in India), i can ask him and give you the Over all Service history of the car.
Jeno.
Hello Jeno i bought a White Skoda Laura L&K Manual Transmission today. Its 2007 with 725XX on ODO and is orignal bumper to bumper.I will post the pics soon. I want to thank you again for all the help you've given me.
Thread Starter
#162
You are welcome. And cant wait to see the initial review of your Laura L&K.
Latest update is i put back Petes tuning box ![[lol]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Laugh.gif "Laugh [lol]")
.
So,
110 hp
240 Nm of torque
Bilstein B6 shocks
16 inch wheels with 225 55 16 Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Car is like a dream to drive, specially on the highways, very planted and smooth. With the petes, reaching 160 is easier and i have clocked a maximum speed of 200 kmph on the speedo. Steering is tighter, which i really like. And she has done 90k kms. Till now no issues other than normal services , except rear power window switch problem last year.
And i am getting 145-155 kms for every 500 Rupees of diesel in Chennai. (Checked today, tank to tank method). which is around 15 kmpl. And i am very happy with the numbers.
Jeno.
Hahahahaha, only Param and jeno in this thread
@Jeno what is the latest update on your Octavia
@Jeno what is the latest update on your Octavia
. So,
110 hp
240 Nm of torque
Bilstein B6 shocks
16 inch wheels with 225 55 16 Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Car is like a dream to drive, specially on the highways, very planted and smooth. With the petes, reaching 160 is easier and i have clocked a maximum speed of 200 kmph on the speedo. Steering is tighter, which i really like. And she has done 90k kms. Till now no issues other than normal services , except rear power window switch problem last year.
And i am getting 145-155 kms for every 500 Rupees of diesel in Chennai. (Checked today, tank to tank method). which is around 15 kmpl. And i am very happy with the numbers.
Jeno.
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/automotive-shopper/11658-used-skoda-superb-hyundai-sonata-embera.html
This is a link to my thread and i have also posted pics of car there.
This is a link to my thread and i have also posted pics of car there.
Thread Starter
#165
@Jeno
That was a wonderful report about your Octavia buddy which is my all time favourate in Sedan's.
Yes, some day I will take a ride with your Octavia in Chennai for sure
That was a wonderful report about your Octavia buddy which is my all time favourate in Sedan's.
Yes, some day I will take a ride with your Octavia in Chennai for sure
You are always welcome. Just leave me a mail. jenodgr8@gmail.com. I will give you my number.
Jeno