The end of my Superb ownership

Burnsey · 14-01-2008, 14:03

Hey folks

That's us finally got a dog (greyhound) and so we decided the easiest thing was for me to trade my superb in. Picking up an Octy II 1.9tdi elegance this week from dealers in Ayr. The salesman there was great (Drew).

Seems a good time of year to get a 2nd hand car.

Anyway - I'll no doubt pop in and out of the Superb forum but most likely be pestering the Octy owners for advice from now on

My 04 plate 2.5 v6 tdi was great. Totally reliable, fast, smooth, quiet, and I thought fairly efficient. 35k miles in 2 years and only one service, so can't complain either.

Thanks to everyone here for all the ideas when I had some questions

mdk1 · 14-01-2008, 14:05

Enjoy your new car.

Baker21 · 14-01-2008, 15:02

Captain Sisko · 14-01-2008, 15:14

Octy 2 estate?
Well at least you stuck with Skoda

vRSLen · 14-01-2008, 21:26

It has to be a combi, or why change?

bryanp · 15-01-2008, 12:23

Unfortunately my 1.8T looks like it will be going too in March, I caravan and the 1.8T engine just doesnt pull enough weight and leaves us limited to what we can move up to, The Superb is also the first salooon car I have ever owned and I have also found this to be a problem especially having to small children and all the stuff we need to take when we going out annoying other motorists! That being said it is by far the best car I have ever owned even with having to have a new water pump after 39K and water ingression twice! This has left me with a major dialema, what do I buy to replace it that will even be a patch on it, you cant pick up many cheep cars that have the specs, ride quality and interior space of a Superb!

Burnsey · 15-01-2008, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanp

Unfortunately my 1.8T looks like it will be going too in March, I caravan and the 1.8T engine just doesnt pull enough weight and leaves us limited to what we can move up to, The Superb is also the first salooon car I have ever owned and I have also found this to be a problem especially having to small children and all the stuff we need to take when we going out annoying other motorists! That being said it is by far the best car I have ever owned even with having to have a new water pump after 39K and water ingression twice! This has left me with a major dialema, what do I buy to replace it that will even be a patch on it, you cant pick up many cheep cars that have the specs, ride quality and interior space of a Superb!

Sounds like you need a diesel, although hatch vs estate isn't clear

Try a 2.5v6tdi - there will be a mint one going in Ayr this very week, although road tax will be higher than you are used to.

I think it won caravan towcar of the year, a few years back.

Oh, and yes its the estate I'll be getting.... tomorrow

I had to go for elegance trim to get the level of comfort I'm used to in my superb comfort. The 1.9 isn't too short of pace either, and I'm sure it can be chipped for towing / performance

spencem · 17-01-2008, 12:17

My Superb days are almost over as well

I'm changing job at the end of the month and so loosing my 1.9 Edition 100.

I've just picked up a 55 plate 1.9 Octy II Elegance in the same black, its almost like I've given the Superb too hot a wash.

Baker21 · 17-01-2008, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by spencem

My Superb days are almost over as well

I'm changing job at the end of the month and so loosing my 1.9 Edition 100.

I've just picked up a 55 plate 1.9 Octy II Elegance in the same black, its almost like I've given the Superb too hot a wash.

Edition 100 being sold on by the Fleet company then?

Burnsey · 17-01-2008, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by spencem

its almost like I've given the Superb too hot a wash.

I know what you mean. From the outside and once you are drving the Octy estate it doesn't seem much smaller, however I do notice the difference in things like location of handbrake and amount of room from gear stick to fascia, and getting in and out, the doors are quite clearly smaller, now that I've been in and out a few times.

Guess i'll need to trim down from my 6'3" 20 stone size.

Supurbia · 18-01-2008, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burnsey

I know what you mean. From the outside and once you are drving the Octy estate it doesn't seem much smaller, however I do notice the difference in things like location of handbrake and amount of room from gear stick to fascia, and getting in and out, the doors are quite clearly smaller, now that I've been in and out a few times.

Guess i'll need to trim down from my 6'3" 20 stone size.

Wanna borrow my hacksaw mate?

spencem · 27-01-2008, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

Edition 100 being sold on by the Fleet company then?

I expect so, but last I heard the company hadn't finally decided whether to send it back straight away. There is about a year left on the lease.

If it does go back then someone will get a bargain, I've just had the 80k service done including the belt change and put two new tires on it.

Baker21 · 28-01-2008, 09:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by spencem

I expect so, but last I heard the company hadn't finally decided whether to send it back straight away. There is about a year left on the lease.

If it does go back then someone will get a bargain, I've just had the 80k service done including the belt change and put two new tires on it.

If you do ever find out what happens to it then feel free to update this thread....

14-01-2008, 14:03	#1
Burnsey Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GLASGOW Posts: 456 Members Car: Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	The end of my Superb ownership Hey folks That's us finally got a dog (greyhound) and so we decided the easiest thing was for me to trade my superb in. Picking up an Octy II 1.9tdi elegance this week from dealers in Ayr. The salesman there was great (Drew). Seems a good time of year to get a 2nd hand car. Anyway - I'll no doubt pop in and out of the Superb forum but most likely be pestering the Octy owners for advice from now on My 04 plate 2.5 v6 tdi was great. Totally reliable, fast, smooth, quiet, and I thought fairly efficient. 35k miles in 2 years and only one service, so can't complain either. Thanks to everyone here for all the ideas when I had some questions

14-01-2008, 14:05	#2
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,171 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 163 Thanked 132 Times in 116 Posts	Re: The end of my Superb ownership Enjoy your new car. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

14-01-2008, 15:02	#3
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,144 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 101 Times in 93 Posts	Re: The end of my Superb ownership __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

14-01-2008, 15:14	#4
Captain Sisko Friskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep Space 9 Posts: 2,441 Members Car: Dainty Little skoda Felicia 1.6 Thanks: 44 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts	Re: The end of my Superb ownership Octy 2 estate? Well at least you stuck with Skoda __________________ 98 Felicia 1.6 GLXI 110500 miles Clickable for "boring" info

14-01-2008, 21:26	#5
vRSLen Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,380 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 196 Times in 141 Posts	Re: The end of my Superb ownership It has to be a combi, or why change? __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

15-01-2008, 12:23	#6
bryanp Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 135 Members Car: superb Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: The end of my Superb ownership Unfortunately my 1.8T looks like it will be going too in March, I caravan and the 1.8T engine just doesnt pull enough weight and leaves us limited to what we can move up to, The Superb is also the first salooon car I have ever owned and I have also found this to be a problem especially having to small children and all the stuff we need to take when we going out annoying other motorists! That being said it is by far the best car I have ever owned even with having to have a new water pump after 39K and water ingression twice! This has left me with a major dialema, what do I buy to replace it that will even be a patch on it, you cant pick up many cheep cars that have the specs, ride quality and interior space of a Superb!

17-01-2008, 12:17	#8
spencem Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Midlands UK Posts: 36 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The end of my Superb ownership My Superb days are almost over as well I'm changing job at the end of the month and so loosing my 1.9 Edition 100. I've just picked up a 55 plate 1.9 Octy II Elegance in the same black, its almost like I've given the Superb too hot a wash.

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