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Any one tell me what oil to throw in my Octy 1.8 TSI - variable service? Thanks in advance.

It's quicker than mine. I ordered same week as you and no word. Late May, early June, mid June. Shocking is putting it mildly.

That is some crazy shti there. I have to hand it to you with that attention to detail bud. Those last pics would have yer eye out!

Lovely job. Got me all excited as I'm waiting on the exact same car in 1.8 TSI. Looks excellent. As we say around these parts, 'wear well'.

Cheers mate, I think you're right.

Originally week 20, beginning 17 May, then revised to this week. Ordered it in late Feb.

Thanks again Bakers and Chris. I was thinking of DIMyself. I'd been thinking of PB glaze and sealant but not sure whether white diamond or black hole? It's a grey car. Is that a light or dark colour? I know it's more dark than light but it ain't dark either, or is it? This detailing lark is actually quite interesting. Something I'd have slapped myself for thinking a while back. Never saw the point, til I started.

Cheers guys. I was wondering about 'dealer inflicted swirls'. Seen this phrase somewhere. Would I be better instructing my dealer to NOT wash my car so as to keep the paint mint? So I can **** it up myself, if it is ****d up at all.

My 1.8 TSI gets built this week and I've been assured it's a max of 2 weeks to sittin on dealer's yard. It'll be interesting to see how that pans out.

Hi all - I'm taking delivery of a new Octy Combi in Anthracite grey at the end of the month. I want to give it the best start in life so was wondering if anyone had any tips/products I should use. I'll be washing, claying etc but what wax/sealant or combination of these should I use on this colour? Cheers.

I have a good coat of wax on it. Bigw that sounds like the best option. Elbow grease. Cheers chaps. I'll have a go when I've calmed down some.

My next door neighbour just painted his house. I was away for a few days and I notice he's painted my car as well. It's pretty speckled and very noticeable. Anybody any ideas how I might get it off? He's gone till next week so can't even give him an earful. I'm meant to be trading it in in 3 weeks. I've put this here and not somewhere else as I think it'll get more traffic/views. Cheers.

Hey foregonereality, as a matter of interest, what was your order date? Edit; Just checked back and found that. You're getting it 2 weeks earlier than me and I ordered 2 days later than you. Not so bad, for you!

I'm in Ireland (Dublin) and ordered in late Feb. My guy says it's build week 20 (beginning 17th May) and then 2 weeks to Dublin. I reckon he's a bit optimistic on delivery myself. Whatever happens it'll be at least 14 weeks wait. It's a family estate. Not a fricking Lambo.

I'm not for an instant doubting what you say - just that my guy hasn't managed to get me a date after almost 5 weeks. I'm a little peeved.

I think there are some issues around the feasibility of chipping the new build VAG engines. Seems it's difficult to not happening. Or maybe I misunderstand.

All these people on here ordering and getting instant build dates confuses me somewhat. I ordered mine a month ago and still haven't been allocated a build slot. I have been assured however that it is strictly 2 weeks from build to delivery to Ireland.

For any Irish posters - coming down the M50 this morning when I passed 2 transporters in convoy loaded with Superbs and Octys - someone's gonna have a happy end of the week.

That's what I thought too. And the reason I posted. But then surely the success behind Skoda over the last decade is the fact they offer such VFM. Great car/great price. They're not going to mess with that? Are they?

Just perusing Spiegel online - as you do - and came across this article. My link Translated it's not great but you get the idea.

Thanks for the feedback. Looks like I might wait couple of years, i.e. when they come standard!

Thanks for the input so far. At this point I'm hesitating between the first 4 and last 1 opinions

I'm just wondering what the general concensus is. I would be stretching myself to pay the extra for xenons but if they make for a significantly improved night driving experience I just might. I suppose what I mean is - do they offer value for money? Return for my buck? Will I get any money back on resale? Any thoughts appreciated.