My dealer has just confirmed it too, but assures me my order is ok...Also dropping the VRS 4x4 DSG !

I intend to buy a 230 for the new Irish plate in January, after seeing this thread I spoke to my dealer, he Inturn spoke to skoda Ireland who contacted the factory and the RS230 isn't being discontinued (in Ireland anyway) and they also said that the octavia gets a FL in week 2 of 2017.

 

That's good to know. It does potentially leave the door open for the future then. The regional market differences are always going to be a nightmare when this sort of thing breaks.

My dealer has just confirmed it too, but assures me my order is ok...Also dropping the VRS 4x4 DSG !

 

So perhaps residuals will be better on these too

got my build date already, 19/10/16 week 42, looks like a long wait ahead although they said it's likely to move forward..

 

Mark.

My dealer has just confirmed it too, but assures me my order is ok...Also dropping the VRS 4x4 DSG !

 

 

So perhaps residuals will be better on these too

 

If they do drop the vRS 4x4 DSG, hope they don't bring in a manual version instead - as I'm having to 'put up' with this flipping DSG box on my 4WD vRS and would much rather of had a manual !

Any ideas why the vrs 4x4 dsg is being dropped. Still waiting for mine to arrive !!

I'd honestly wait for a reliable source to confirm the 4x4 TDi vRS is being dropped. It's probably my next car, unless I can find a good deal on a Golf R Estate come change time.

I'd honestly wait for a reliable source to confirm the 4x4 TDi vRS is being dropped. It's probably my next car, unless I can find a good deal on a Golf R Estate come change time.

 

I heard it through my dealer too..

If they do drop the vRS 4x4 DSG, hope they don't bring in a manual version instead - as I'm having to 'put up' with this flipping DSG box on my 4WD vRS and would much rather of had a manual !

Im quite sure that no manual version will be available. None of the higher powered 4x4s from Skoda has manual transmission (1.8tsi and 184diesel).

well I just been and done it! ordered a 230 estate in Corrida red, only options I gone for was reversing camera and dual level boot floor. it has everything else I would ever need to be honest!

Mark.

Very wisely picking the best colour option... Congratulations

a quick photo of mine (not a 230 but an estate in corrida red with black pack + so looks very similar)

 

a quick photo of mine (not a 230 but an estate in corrida red with black pack + so looks very similar

That looks lovely! Red and black works!

Dropping both the 230 and Diesel 4x4 VRS' leaves an even bigger gap for a 280+ 4x4 Special.

I'd honestly wait for a reliable source to confirm the 4x4 TDi vRS is being dropped. It's probably my next car, unless I can find a good deal on a Golf R Estate come change time.

We (SWMBO & I ) feel that the R is a better drive than any Octy 3 vRS that we've managed to test, but it is a wee bit smaller inside.

Compared to her old vRS Octy 2 FL hatch, the Golf estate boot is notably smaller, but there is more elbow room inside, probably 'cos it's a bit wider than the Octy 2.

 

Since we've kept my Superb we're happy to have the Golf, otherwise we would have bought a Superb 3 estate, 'cos it does seem to be a nicer car than the Octy 3.

We've always wanted to like the current Octy, but could never persuade ourselves to buy one. Strange........

 

DC 

Well, I didnt pull the trigger on the 230 (not because of service, Paul was brilliant and I will be contacting him again).

 

Having zero equity in the car (see my other thread) meant that going for another PCP was pointless (there is an argument that the 230 *may* hold value better, but we have no guarantee), so that meant the leasing route - Given that it was the 11th hour, organising a lease that quickly wasnt something I was comfortable with.

 

No problem, I'll pick up the 280

Exactly the same sniperpenquin we were going through pch with simpsons but due to be in darkest depths of Cornwall only got very poor phone signal so contact was hit and missed, it all felt to rushed, am gutted tho

Just spoken to my dealer. 

 

As from 5pm last night ( as we all know ) Skoda are taking no more orders for the 230 Manual or DSG (and the 184 Tdi 4x4 Vrs DSG)

 

All stock orders/demonstrators have been cancelled. The only ones to be built are Customer Factory Orders.

 

My dealer, after talking to the Skoda Retail department is thinking my order will arrive with them at the end of September, beginning of October, another wait   :S but at leased it will be built.

 

 

Just to add. My dealer told me that the Octavia is having a face lift in early 2017, new front end and the engine choice will be limited, perhaps the new Octavia Vrs will be a 1.0 litre Quad Turbo Tsi unit producing 200+ bhp and uses 10 litres of oil every 1000 miles

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Blimey, the 4x4 vRS TDi was a flash in the pan!

Blimey, the 4x4 vRS TDi was a flash in the pan!

 

I think it was because it only came with a dsg box which in my opinion was also the downfall of the Fabia 1.4 Tsi Vrs 

I wonder if there's anybody on the inside who can tell us how many 230's will end up being actually built? I'd love to know how 'limited' my limited edition is

I'm very glad I got my 4x4 DSG when I did

My dealer contacted me to tell me the 230 and 4x4 orders were being stopped, due to wanting to clear out prior to the facelift. He said nothing of 'dropped' just no more orders to allow run out of parts as the build dates would clash. Just how radical this facelift will be, in terms of model line up, remains to be seen. The rest of the discussion here is pure conjecture!

I'm very glad I got my 4x4 DSG when I did

Me to, would not have had a manual box even if it was an option so old school !

My dealer contacted me to tell me the 230 and 4x4 orders were being stopped, due to wanting to clear out prior to the facelift. He said nothing of 'dropped' just no more orders to allow run out of parts as the build dates would clash. Just how radical this facelift will be, in terms of model line up, remains to be seen. The rest of the discussion here is pure conjecture!

I am not saying thats not true, but its a little strange as all the parts are used on other models still being made, ie scout for the 4x4 and the 220 VRS. Its only the diff and the ecu map that are different to the normal VRS. The diff is the same as the one in the golf GTi pp but they are still making them, i am sure we will find out in time the reasons why.

I'm not doubting what any of you are saying here, but why are Skoda Ireland going to continue to allow orders but skoda uk aren't? I find that very strange. Same factory etc