Hi Folks,

I left the Uk 18 months ago, and sold my excellent mk2 Octy L&K dsg estate. It really was a shame to let it go, but importing was way too expensive.

I've been jealously eyeing up all the mk3s you guys have been buying, and wondering why Skoda Australia is so far behind? Anyway, they've just announced the mk3 over here, and I am waiting for the vrs to get added to the models on sale (I guess you lot are getting first dibs ). I'm looking forward to getting in one - Skoda aren't that well known here, and currently don't offer much cost reduction over VW. I think they are about to change that and reduce their prices, by the sound of it.

Just wanted to say hi again, from down under.

Gud day from a cold UK. Hope the wait for your Soka isn't too long. Might be some good deals over there if they want to attract new customers.

Ah, yes, the cold. I lived in Scotland and loved my heated seats and winter tyres. Over here, it's all about the aircon - it hit 47 centigrade where I live last summer. Not pleasant for someone more used to coping with snow and ice!

Hi from me up here too. . Your profile needs updating to reflect your new location (and temporary lack of vRS) and the text inverting so that you can read it down under.