A New Chapter - Skoda Singapore

[badlammy]

In the 1st place, how many Skoda is on the road here vs VW during this few years when the dsg issue arise? Since they are using the same gearbox, why need to drawn the line?

Dry clutch?

Yes dry clutch. 1.4tsi.

[Sure3388]

Dry clutch issue is a matter of when and not a myth.

MU replacement will set you back by 3k+ if no warranty.

Having said that, no car is perfect.

Your statement is correct. But is apply to all cars types, and Is the questions of when and the cost replacement.

 

Another friend bought a 3 years old 2nd hand BMW X5, the gear box got problem after 2 years. The workshop quoted him 30 to 40K. LL he had to scrape the car.

[nardo1982]

Can anybody enlighten me on why the 1L turbo Octavia makes them think it's a 1.5 to 1.8L car? What is the technology behind their engine when compared to similar makes like VW, Seat, Opel etc.

Its true that the 1.0l TSI and DSG are shared among various cars under VW group. But I would assume that they are tuned differently to match the market segment that these cars are targeting. Additionally, need to factor in chassis weight etc.

 

I used to drive a 1.8l CVT Civic and comparing that to 1.0l Octavia, I feel that accelerating from 0 seems to favor the Octavia and my gut feel tells me it's due to the gear ratio and ample amount of torque at low rpm with quick DSG gearshift. In normal driving, I notice the rpm usually stays below 2k and gear shifts happens before hitting 2k rpm. Torque seems to come in earlier at 1.5k rpm and below. While my old civic tends to drag it further up. I guess torque comes at higher rpm? I also test drove the 1.4l Hyundai i30 wagon before buying the Octavia. Also feel that the torque comes in around 2k rpm.

 

At higher speed, I feel the civic can accelerate better. Don't expect instant change of speed with the octavia at high speed as what u would expect at low speed.

 

On SG roads, you will not feel at a disadvantage. Maybe driving up north, you might feel the lack of bhp.

 

That's my 2 cents with little car knowledge

Edited September 4, 2018 by nardo1982

[badlammy]

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[Thad]

Drove in the stormy rain just now. Wipers did not judder, but not very smooth either. Rear one squeaks.

 

Same experience here this morning - Front wipers ok. Rear One squeaks.

So I turned off the rear wiper - mental note to lubricate the rear wiper with tyre shine 

[Othello]

Its true that the 1.0l TSI and DSG are shared among various cars under VW group. But I would assume that they are tuned differently to match the market segment that these cars are targeting. Additionally, need to factor in chassis weight etc.

 

I used to drive a 1.8l CVT Civic and comparing that to 1.0l Octavia, I feel that accelerating from 0 seems to favor the Octavia and my gut feel tells me it's due to the gear ratio and ample amount of torque at low rpm with quick DSG gearshift. In normal driving, I notice the rpm usually stays below 2k and gear shifts happens before hitting 2k rpm. Torque seems to come in earlier at 1.5k rpm and below. While my old civic tends to drag it further up. I guess torque comes at higher rpm? I also test drove the 1.4l Hyundai i30 wagon before buying the Octavia. Also feel that the torque comes in around 2k rpm.

 

At higher speed, I feel the civic can accelerate better. Don't expect instant change of speed with the octavia at high speed as what u would expect at low speed.

 

On SG roads, you will not feel at a disadvantage. Maybe driving up north, you might feel the lack of bhp.

 

That's my 2 cents with little car knowledge

 

cos --> inside got SNAIL ! 

[nardo1982]

cos --> inside got SNAIL !

Haha shit kena expose.

[AriesGoat]

Its true that the 1.0l TSI and DSG are shared among various cars under VW group. But I would assume that they are tuned differently to match the market segment that these cars are targeting. Additionally, need to factor in chassis weight etc.

 

I used to drive a 1.8l CVT Civic and comparing that to 1.0l Octavia, I feel that accelerating from 0 seems to favor the Octavia and my gut feel tells me it's due to the gear ratio and ample amount of torque at low rpm with quick DSG gearshift. In normal driving, I notice the rpm usually stays below 2k and gear shifts happens before hitting 2k rpm. Torque seems to come in earlier at 1.5k rpm and below. While my old civic tends to drag it further up. I guess torque comes at higher rpm? I also test drove the 1.4l Hyundai i30 wagon before buying the Octavia. Also feel that the torque comes in around 2k rpm.

 

At higher speed, I feel the civic can accelerate better. Don't expect instant change of speed with the octavia at high speed as what u would expect at low speed.

 

On SG roads, you will not feel at a disadvantage. Maybe driving up north, you might feel the lack of bhp.

 

That's my 2 cents with little car knowledge

Thanks for sharing. You are very right on the pick up vs the Civic 1.8 and the gear ratios and turbo.

 

The Octavia 1.0 shares the same engine and gearbox as the VW Golf 1.0 and Audi A3 1.0. 0-100 in 10 secs which is very impressive for a 1.0 3 cylinder engine. Although each brand may tune their gearing differently.

 

You’re spot on on the full torque coming in below 2k, it’s set for 1500rpm light pressures turbo so your car can reach the peak efficient speed faster and be more effficient. Most of the gear changes also occurs slightly below 2k rpm in order to make it fuel efficient for city driving.

 

I used to drive an old 1.8 civic FD1 and I can confirm that a 1.0 Octavia will outrun the civic 1.8 on pick up which is really very solid. Unless we are talking about mid-high rev on highway up north, then higher displacement always tend to have slightly more advantage.

 

Time and time again, I have also told ppl gearbox issues for 7 speed dry clutch has already been resolved since 2013 and only occur sometime for isolated cases. Otherwise, expect clutch pack changes once in a while as it is a normal wear and tear thing for dual clutch gearboxes which is also a manual gearbox. In fact, Skoda has been so reliable, that it topped Jd power ranking in uk for 2016 and 2017 number 3 and 4th currently this year. Despite all these, many people still can tiagong from ill informed ppl without any real experience of vw group car and yap on and on about the gearbox issue which is already resolved eons ago.

 

Hope you guys Skoda owners can help to share the good word of Skoda and spread the positivity and good truth of the brand and tell your family and friends especially those mindset of jap car only that conti cars are the way forward nowadays in terms of technology, value and cost.

 

Of course, some of you may know I’m a SC from Skoda but I am happy to share what I know and quite happy that you guys love your Skoda! Cheers!

[Mkl22]

Thanks for sharing. You are very right on the pick up vs the Civic 1.8 and the gear ratios and turbo.

 

The Octavia 1.0 shares the same engine and gearbox as the VW Golf 1.0 and Audi A3 1.0. 0-100 in 10 secs which is very impressive for a 1.0 3 cylinder engine. Although each brand may tune their gearing differently.

 

Youâre spot on on the full torque coming in below 2k, itâs set for 1500rpm light pressures turbo so your car can reach the peak efficient speed faster and be more effficient. Most of the gear changes also occurs slightly below 2k rpm in order to make it fuel efficient for city driving.

 

I used to drive an old 1.8 civic FD1 and I can confirm that a 1.0 Octavia will outrun the civic 1.8 on pick up which is really very solid. Unless we are talking about mid-high rev on highway up north, then higher displacement always tend to have slightly more advantage.

 

Time and time again, I have also told ppl gearbox issues for 7 speed dry clutch has already been resolved since 2013 and only occur sometime for isolated cases. Otherwise, expect clutch pack changes once in a while as it is a normal wear and tear thing for dual clutch gearboxes which is also a manual gearbox. In fact, Skoda has been so reliable, that it topped Jd power ranking in uk for 2016 and 2017 number 3 and 4th currently this year. Despite all these, many people still can tiagong from ill informed ppl without any real experience of vw group car and yap on and on about the gearbox issue which is already resolved eons ago.

 

Hope you guys Skoda owners can help to share the good word of Skoda and spread the positivity and good truth of the brand and tell your family and friends especially those mindset of jap car only that conti cars are the way forward nowadays in terms of technology, value and cost.

 

Of course, some of you may know Iâm a SC from Skoda but I am happy to share what I know and quite happy that you guys love your Skoda! Cheers!

Put your money where your mouth is lor! Give extended warranty la. Since you are so sure the MU will never spoil. So it’s a win win for you. Edited September 4, 2018 by Mkl22

[AriesGoat]

Put your money where your mouth is lor! Give extended warranty la. Since you are so sure the MU will never spoil. So itâs a win win for you.

Warranty is 5 years or 100,000km. Anyway, are you a Skoda owner or looking to purchase one? I also didn’t say MU will not spoil, why you put words in my mouth? I said except for some isolated cases but haven’t seen any in Skoda yet since it just came back to Singapore.

 

As for extended warranty, I can not control certain aspects of things.

Edited September 4, 2018 by AriesGoat

[sibehslowdriver]

Your statement is correct. But is apply to all cars types, and Is the questions of when and the cost replacement.

 

Another friend bought a 3 years old 2nd hand BMW X5, the gear box got problem after 2 years. The workshop quoted him 30 to 40K. LL he had to scrape the car.

30-40k for gb issue??!! What is it, care to elaborate? Surely can go for second opinion before scrapping

[Beanoyip]

Hope you guys Skoda owners can help to share the good word of Skoda and spread the positivity and good truth of the brand and tell your family and friends especially those mindset of jap car only that conti cars are the way forward nowadays in terms of technology, value and cost.

 

Of course, some of you may know I’m a SC from Skoda but I am happy to share what I know and quite happy that you guys love your Skoda! Cheers!

I've been spreading the words for close to 20yrs now, but some will just shoot it down attributed to either bad experience with VW or other factors..

[Revvturbo]

I saw another forum on VW Jetta's owner complaining about DSG gearbox issues. Does Skoda also has such problem?

I have 2 friends driving Jetta so far no issues.  one 4 years old one coming 7 years.  As for Skoda i did some research seems to be very reliable. Although using similar parts to VW.  Cannot answer why but good news for me and Skoda owners.  Hope all will be well.  There are issues in other brands also.  End of the day now with more warranty coverage that should put buyers more at ease.

[AriesGoat]

I've been spreading the words for close to 20yrs now, but some will just shoot it down attributed to either bad experience with VW or other factors..

Usually will say, aiya you are the lucky one la. Cannot be la... but when a VW breaks down, next day 5 of your Friend know already.

[Genes]

If I am not mistaken, JD Powers ranking pull data from European markets only. And most cars are still available and bought in manual guise in Europe. So, not the whole data is applicable to us. Feel free to correct me though.

 

Also, please note that most of us do not need sarcastic and snide remarks, especially as an interested, potential customers. Can't speak for the rest, but i will walk away if the representative i am inquiring with replies my question to a serious concern IMHO, with snide and sarcastic remarks.

[AriesGoat]

If I am not mistaken, JD Powers ranking pull data from European markets only. And most cars are still available and bought in manual guise in Europe. So, not the whole data is applicable to us. Feel free to correct me though.

 

Also, please note that most of us do not need sarcastic and snide remarks, especially as an interested, potential customers. Can't speak for the rest, but i will walk away if the representative i am inquiring with replies my question to a serious concern IMHO, with snide and sarcastic remarks.

Agree with you, cannot be totally applicable but they do have Toyota and other makes there also as well which I believe is still fair to a certain extent because we do not know exactly the ratio of manual gearboxes there nowadays.

 

Of course, you can don’t bother with SCs that give you sacarstic or snide remarks, after all you are inquiring sincerely to your concerns and as a SC if I can, I’ll be happy to address that.

[Sure3388]

Once again. I don't really care how others think about Skoda. I just know that I am covered for 5 years, I am driving a very good car. With very reasonable maintenance costs; even cheaper than Honda in most cases. I fell off my chair when my colleague told me that AD charged her $600 for 30K service for her Jazz. And that was 5 years back.

If PP ask for my opinion, I will tell them in my heart, go for Skoda. It is like buying a more spacious VW car with cheaper price.

If PP ask for my opinion, I will tell them in my heart, go for Skoda. It is like buying a more spacious VW car with cheaper price.

[Gz0707]

Been following the skoda brand since the superb was sold in the 80s to 90k range back then.  Still following this active thread, but now as a dual clutch 7 spd owner, dry box, but from the Korean stable. Happy to discuss the dual clutch on the i30, its performance and issues. FYI for conti owners, since its launch in 2018, the i30 has garnered support from a few tuning shops and they have offered tuning solutions including a Fong Kim LTA approved exhaust.  Some comments on the vag range and its lack of spare parts from AD probably influenced my thinking and decision.  Probably in view of this, I chose the safer route vs Skoda instead. There is no right or wrong, so chill out and make ur own decision, it's your own money after all.  

 

Edit - tuning shops include Eurosports, BMS Tuning etc I have no idea on tuning cos my ride is on stock and under 5 year warranty.  
 

 

Edited September 5, 2018 by Gz0707