Well I'm looking at replacing my 6 year old GTi 1.8T and received a price list today for the new MkV. That was several hours ago, I've just regained consciousness!
In front of me I have Skoda and VW price lists, check this out -
CD Autochanger - Skoda=?275 VW=?395 (+30%)
Cruise Control - Skoda=?125 VW=?270 (+53%)
Parking Sensors - Skoda=?200 VW=?295 (+32%)
Xenon Headlamps Skoda=?500 VW=?725 (+31%)
OK, OK, OK, it's a Skoda, but remember the various components are raided from the VW/Audi Parts Bins! So the quality should represent what I'm used to.
I checked out a Fabia vRS (?12,000 otr) and was amazed at just how many parts are the same as my Golf. Here are a few, Steering Wheel, Interior light, Mirrors (+the silly break off rotary switch), Indicator/light steering column stalks, etc, etc, etc. And it has the 130TDi engine!
What do you reckon to this? Are we being ripped off? If I buy a new MkV Golf now, will I be upset when the prices are reduced in several months time? Interesting approach VW...........
Maybe I should just buy a Fabia vRS for ?12k, and use the "spare" ?8k+ for something else.