First post!!

RSA · 16-10-2007, 21:42

Hi, this is my first time on the forum so am still trying to find my way around!

I am looking to replace my 2 year old, 90,000 miles Altea 1.9 TDI with either an Octavia or Superb and would welcome any advice you guys have especially on the following

1. is the 1.9TDI 115BHP powerful enough in the Suberb.I know the 2.0 is preferable but as it is a company car it is down to tax and the options available?(either 1.9 Elegance or 2.0 comfort)
2. I would really prefer to have Xenons as I will be commuting across the Pennines (Woodhead Pass) each day; are these worth having?
3. I see that the Superb Elegance now has the option of sports suspension.Has anyone experienced this , is it worth the extra or is the handling of the Superb OK with the normal set up.

Many thanks for any help you can give.

Little Katie · 17-10-2007, 00:02

Can't help with any of your questions but welcome to Briskoda anyway!

Lynny · 17-10-2007, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Little Katie

Can't help with any of your questions but welcome to Briskoda anyway!

I second Katie!!!!

Welcome to Brisky

L
xx

ap0gee · 17-10-2007, 17:13

Welcome to Briskoda! In answer to your questions:

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSA

Hi, this is my first time on the forum so am still trying to find my way around!

I am looking to replace my 2 year old, 90,000 miles Altea 1.9 TDI with either an Octavia or Superb and would welcome any advice you guys have especially on the following

1. is the 1.9TDI 115BHP powerful enough in the Suberb.I know the 2.0 is preferable but as it is a company car it is down to tax and the options available?(either 1.9 Elegance or 2.0 comfort)

The 115bhp engine won't turn your car into a rocket ship, but it ought to be plenty fast enough for most people's needs. I seem to remember that 2.0TDI Superbs have some pretty serious issues regarding the particulate filters, which, if they haven't been fixed yet mean that the 2.0TDI is best avoided. (Or do you mean 2.0 petrol?)

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Originally Posted by RSA

2. I would really prefer to have Xenons as I will be commuting across the Pennines (Woodhead Pass) each day; are these worth having?

Those that have them seem to think they're the business. If they're on offer, I'd take them!

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Originally Posted by RSA

3. I see that the Superb Elegance now has the option of sports suspension.Has anyone experienced this , is it worth the extra or is the handling of the Superb OK with the normal set up.

Don't know about this: there are a few members on here with 'pimped' Superbs who might be able to help...

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Originally Posted by RSA

Many thanks for any help you can give.

No probs - I'm sure others will be along to add anything or answer the bits I've missed!

Enjoy the car when you get it!

Jaymz · 17-10-2007, 17:14

welcome

mayb if u ask the question to some of the oct owners on the site

RSA · 17-10-2007, 19:59

Thanks for all your greetings and advice.I guess the decision is mine now but I am sure I will enjoy the car whichever one I choose!!

However I suppose there will now be several months wait for the new motor to arrive

ap0gee ,I will watch out for you when I move back to Cheshire in 3 weeks time!

vRSLen · 17-10-2007, 21:11

1.9 would be a fine car with xenons

16-10-2007, 21:42	#1
RSA Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	First post!! Hi, this is my first time on the forum so am still trying to find my way around! I am looking to replace my 2 year old, 90,000 miles Altea 1.9 TDI with either an Octavia or Superb and would welcome any advice you guys have especially on the following 1. is the 1.9TDI 115BHP powerful enough in the Suberb.I know the 2.0 is preferable but as it is a company car it is down to tax and the options available?(either 1.9 Elegance or 2.0 comfort) 2. I would really prefer to have Xenons as I will be commuting across the Pennines (Woodhead Pass) each day; are these worth having? 3. I see that the Superb Elegance now has the option of sports suspension.Has anyone experienced this , is it worth the extra or is the handling of the Superb OK with the normal set up. Many thanks for any help you can give.

17-10-2007, 00:02	#2
Little Katie Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ramsbottom Posts: 794 Thanks: 36 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: First post!! Can't help with any of your questions but welcome to Briskoda anyway! __________________ Silver Fabia vRS. Love it!

17-10-2007, 17:14	#5
Jaymz Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Truro Posts: 395 Thanks: 62 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: First post!! welcome mayb if u ask the question to some of the oct owners on the site __________________ Pooky Power!!

17-10-2007, 19:59	#6
RSA Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: First post!! Thanks for all your greetings and advice.I guess the decision is mine now but I am sure I will enjoy the car whichever one I choose!! However I suppose there will now be several months wait for the new motor to arrive ap0gee ,I will watch out for you when I move back to Cheshire in 3 weeks time!

17-10-2007, 21:11	#7
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 169 Thanked 179 Times in 124 Posts	Re: First post!! 1.9 would be a fine car with xenons __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

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