Rakash

Just came from an Norwegian dealer and yes it is as S-Line/ M-Sport package, but it will not be available before 2017 model..... so i week 22 next year sounds credible.

If thats the case i would say byby octy...

I dont think the 1.8 tsi 4x4 will be available with manual, only dsg... At least i Norway that is..

Elegance dsg 1.8 tsi 20'000 km dippstick level at almost Max. First thing after colecting the car was give the engine working temperatur on oil and water then a few fast trips throug some steepe under sea tunnels, to Get continous load(boost) in the same gears. After that normal mixed driving.. No oil consumtion... Do not pamper the engine, thras it:)

Norway, octavia combi elegance, 1.8 tsi dsg, race blue, elec. Tailgate, kessy, 18"alaris, sport susp. 3 spoke steeringwheel with padles, canton,leather, parkasisst, driving mode selection, Columbus, lane ass, traffic sign recognition, sun-set, ele drivers seat, boot devider, chrome rails and exterior trim, spare wheel, detachble hitch, RS tailgate spoiler. NOK: 434800,- EUR: 52235,- GBP: 41370,- inc tax.. This is the 2013 price, delivered mid december

Why not go 1.8tsi 4x4 dsg?

+1

I Believe they are 7,5x19.

My octy unlocks simply by holding the door handle and locks by touch of the door handle, If it is only the patch i m not certain..

TheWanderer, sorry i couldnt help my self... http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=51Wt6vqUJVU

My octy 1.8 tsi dsg fwd have averaged 7.8l/100km since new, 2300 km, mostly city and poor norwegian mountin roads.. Not trying to run eco, Nice figures in my mind...

PUFPAF, i have a O3 estate with a Besafe x3 something, this seat kan recline/tilt and also face fw and aft. This seat is the main reason for my O3 purchase, as it is way to big in a BMW 3 series.. My 19 month old kid seems to enjoy his seat and i belive that he is comfortable over longer trips..

But then again you have nice summers, especially in Constanta! Not to hot and nice beaches... The car is actually in Norway, just haven't arrived at my dealer yet..

TudorM, i will post pics when the car arrives! Mild winters in Romania? Then you must be a Ursus maritimus! Becaus i was freezing my balls of when i worked in Romania!

Hi, i am an Norwegian and live in Norway, i travel as a service engineer around the world and spend a lot of time in rental cars, winter and summer. What strikes me is that if in GB you are "lucky" to get a rental car with winter tires you are safe, even in the worst conditions GB can offer, rwd, fwd or 4x4, its the tire that decides if you are bambi on ice or not. As snow and ice on the road are more common in Norway/scandinavia id say a set of proper winter tires is the most important "extra" you get. And for a lease company to say no to a set of winter tires is bonkers. I have owned a few BMW's and never had any issues with getting stuck in snow, but you need to pay attention to the conditions and drive accordingly. But to compare a F31 to a Octavia is a bit of as the F31 is the better car in al terms except space and price. if OP needs space, go 4 the octy, if not go bmw!