New - Old Superb

SJFISHER67 · 15-06-2008, 19:09

Hello All,

After a bit of debating, and a lot of thought, I decided not to go for a new Superb when it comes out, but got a decent deal on a New Old one, just a couple of pictures, but would like your comments and views.

Yes I know there is a vRS badge on the front, but I thought why not....

The car is a 2.0 TDi Elegance, with the sports suspension from the factory, and boot spoiler.

Let me know what you thinks ladies and gentlemen.

Kind Regards

SJ

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...DSC00038-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...b/DSC00037.jpg

Fred Bloggs · 15-06-2008, 19:17

Nice, would be even nicer without the silly go faster badge on............ Enjoy the motor.

Dr Zoidberg · 15-06-2008, 19:18

It looks good for a superb , but I hope you paid a very good price for it as depreciation will be a killer

rotodiesel · 15-06-2008, 20:20

I wonder when it was built - the production line for these was stripped out ages ago.

The 10th digit in the VIN will give you the model year.

rotodiesel.

chris_1d · 15-06-2008, 22:00

Sport suspension...is it any better than standard? And can it be specced as a dealer fit??

SJFISHER67 · 15-06-2008, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_1d

Sport suspension...is it any better than standard? And can it be specced as a dealer fit??

Yes it is better than standard, not on the same level as the Octavia vRS though. But it make a lot of difference to the overall handling, and it corners a lot better!

I do not know if it can be specced as a dealer fit though, sorry.

Supurbia · 15-06-2008, 23:43

Looks nice, did you get it from WMC?

Baker21 · 16-06-2008, 09:02

Looks good mate, happy with it? Why Silver?

Any plans for it?

sidewaze samm · 16-06-2008, 09:12

Nice to see you sticking with the model. So what makes the sports suspension 'sports'? Is it lower? Stiffer springs? Rear anti-roll bar? Anything that helps keeping the back end in control and a bit flatter when cornering must be good

. How about cruising? Is it any harsher or noisier than your old one?
Hope you enjoy it and don't become a DPF victim

Now - about those wheels...

primey · 16-06-2008, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJFISHER67

Yes it is better than standard, not on the same level as the Octavia vRS though. But it make a lot of difference to the overall handling, and it corners a lot better!

I do not know if it can be specced as a dealer fit though, sorry.

Is it much lower with the Sports Suspension? And do you know what make it is?

**VRStu** · 16-06-2008, 15:28

Nice work SJ. I have seen a few of these around at very reasonable prices, I know many dealers were forced to take them on by Skoda.

It certainly is one whole lot of motor for the dollar.

gangsta2020 · 16-06-2008, 15:59

looks very very nice indeed

r.carder · 16-06-2008, 18:08

It looks very nice to me, A car to be proud of owning.

Stuart_J · 16-06-2008, 18:42

Good Move IMO. The New Superb will hold some sort of premium initially but Im guess values will fall dramatically shortly after, big cars arent flavour of the month these days & there will be plenty of cheap s/hand ones around with better percieved badges. Yours is a wise financial choice & its still one hell of a motor for your dollar. Our 140 is still running fine at over 60K & will be kept for some time unless a certain car to be launched at Goodwood tempts us.

SJFISHER67 · 16-06-2008, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supurbia

Looks nice, did you get it from WMC?

Yes I did, traded my Black TDi 140 Elegance one in against it.

SJFISHER67 · 16-06-2008, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Baker21

Looks good mate, happy with it? Why Silver?

Any plans for it?

Yes I am very happy with it. Decided against the black as it was showing every mark known to man, and each time I cleaned and polished it, I found more! So decided that Silver was a good choice - in my opinion anyway.

As for plans... Well it has the boot spoiler, and suspension, so not much at the moment to be honest.

I prefer these wheels to the 'Cubic' ones I before, as they are easier to clean, and look better.

SJFISHER67 · 16-06-2008, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidewaze samm

Nice to see you sticking with the model. So what makes the sports suspension 'sports'? Is it lower? Stiffer springs? Rear anti-roll bar? Anything that helps keeping the back end in control and a bit flatter when cornering must be good

. How about cruising? Is it any harsher or noisier than your old one?
Hope you enjoy it and don't become a DPF victim

Now - about those wheels...

I do not know what make the sports suspension is I am afraid. It is lower about 25mm and feels a lot stiffer. Not sure on the anti roll bar.

It does corner a hell of a lot better that the previous one, and a lot flatter.

Cruising is good, with no real 'wallow' which the last one used to do. Not harsher just firmer really, and noise levels not noticable.

As for the DPF I know how to keep that at bay with the revs at the right amount!

SJFISHER67 · 16-06-2008, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart_J

Good Move IMO. The New Superb will hold some sort of premium initially but Im guess values will fall dramatically shortly after, big cars arent flavour of the month these days & there will be plenty of cheap s/hand ones around with better percieved badges. Yours is a wise financial choice & its still one hell of a motor for your dollar. Our 140 is still running fine at over 60K & will be kept for some time unless a certain car to be launched at Goodwood tempts us.

Well to be honest, I have been reading all your posts regarding the DPF so always keep an eye on that. This newer one with the revised dials, actually has a DPF icon that shows up when they all do on start up, but as previously stated, I know that keeping the revs above the 2500rpm threshold over a period of time, helps the DPF to function - albeit a bad design.

My last one covered around 32000 with just the DPF light coming on once one very cold morning, and then going out instantly.

I totally agree it is a lot of car for the money.

skodanut · 16-06-2008, 21:21

hi.....i agree silver does look rather nice, but my wife decided on black, and my eldest daughter talked her into it as she had dyed black hair and fingernails, and said she would look cool in a black motor lol......but as you quite rightly say, it shows everything up, and when polishing i find even more.....but i do like the metal gold like dust when it shines in the sun, and from a distance it does look rather awsome in my opinion...i dont see anything wrong with sticking badges on cars.....as skoda do a 170bhp diesel in their vrs octavia, i thought well why not the superb!!...but all i did was put a chrome 170 on the back....gives all those youngsters in their nova's and astra's a run for their money when i floor it.....all that expense on big bore exhausts and racing seats and fancy alloys......and i leave them behind ^_^

sidewaze samm · 16-06-2008, 22:45

I like the boot spoiler - very subtle, but adds that little something. And rare - not seen a Superb with one yet. Quite fancied the idea of having one fitted a while ago - then I found out how much. £225 from the stealer,

and then there's the cost of painting it on top of that. And fitting too, if you don't do it yourself. Needless to say my bootlid is unadorned. Now how much do you reckon the L&K rear bumper must be, with the exposed exhaust.

Supurbia · 17-06-2008, 02:43

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Originally Posted by SJFISHER67

Yes I did, traded my Black TDi 140 Elegance one in against it.

Des must have been in a generous mood that day

if you get any problems with it ask for him, he's a good bloke, but you must be polite, he won't deal with ranter's, I saw him offer a bloke back his money one day on a brand new car.

Stuart_J · 17-06-2008, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJFISHER67

Yes I am very happy with it. Decided against the black as it was showing every mark known to man, and each time I cleaned and polished it, I found more! So decided that Silver was a good choice - in my opinion anyway.

As for plans... Well it has the boot spoiler, and suspension, so not much at the moment to be honest.

I prefer these wheels to the 'Cubic' ones I before, as they are easier to clean, and look better.

One word of warning on the wheels, they are incredibly easy to kerb as the spokes are a long way out & the tyres offer little protection with high kerbs. I dont normally have a problem with other cars but Ive done 2 on the Superb. I would agree, easy to clean though.
Agreed on colour to, dark cars are horrendous to keep clean, we choose the beige on the superb as it was the closest colour to dust & grime as it was to do high miles.

SJFISHER67 · 17-06-2008, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supurbia

Des must have been in a generous mood that day

if you get any problems with it ask for him, he's a good bloke, but you must be polite, he won't deal with ranter's, I saw him offer a bloke back his money one day on a brand new car.

Yes I dealt with Des from the onset. My father and I have had a few cars from him over the years, and he is always a pleasure to deal with.

SJFISHER67 · 17-06-2008, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart_J

One word of warning on the wheels, they are incredibly easy to kerb as the spokes are a long way out & the tyres offer little protection with high kerbs. I dont normally have a problem with other cars but Ive done 2 on the Superb. I would agree, easy to clean though.
Agreed on colour to, dark cars are horrendous to keep clean, we choose the beige on the superb as it was the closest colour to dust & grime as it was to do high miles.

Thanks for the heads up on the wheels. Will keep my eye out for you, think I have seen you about - a while ago now. Yours has a private plate on it doesnt it?

Stuart_J · 18-06-2008, 06:04

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Originally Posted by SJFISHER67

Thanks for the heads up on the wheels. Will keep my eye out for you, think I have seen you about - a while ago now. Yours has a private plate on it doesnt it?

Yes, Its actually my Wifes car M14 ***. I have a 52 plate Octy Estate & a 350Z

15-06-2008, 19:09	#1
SJFISHER67 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester Posts: 686 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	New - Old Superb Hello All, After a bit of debating, and a lot of thought, I decided not to go for a new Superb when it comes out, but got a decent deal on a New Old one, just a couple of pictures, but would like your comments and views. Yes I know there is a vRS badge on the front, but I thought why not.... The car is a 2.0 TDi Elegance, with the sports suspension from the factory, and boot spoiler. Let me know what you thinks ladies and gentlemen. Kind Regards SJ http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...DSC00038-1.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...b/DSC00037.jpg __________________ Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi 'vRS' (It's an Elegance really) 2008 Factory lowered and a boot spoiler!

15-06-2008, 19:17	#2
Fred Bloggs Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 88 Members Car: Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb Nice, would be even nicer without the silly go faster badge on............ Enjoy the motor.

15-06-2008, 19:18	#3
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,759 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 31 Thanked 196 Times in 147 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb It looks good for a superb , but I hope you paid a very good price for it as depreciation will be a killer __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

15-06-2008, 20:20	#4
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 672 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 85 Times in 76 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb I wonder when it was built - the production line for these was stripped out ages ago. The 10th digit in the VIN will give you the model year. rotodiesel.

15-06-2008, 22:00	#5
chris_1d Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 420 Members Car: Skoda Superb 1.8T Comfort Thanks: 11 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb Sport suspension...is it any better than standard? And can it be specced as a dealer fit?? __________________

15-06-2008, 23:43	#7
Supurbia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 991 Members Car: Superb 1.9 TDi Auto Thanks: 2 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb Looks nice, did you get it from WMC?

16-06-2008, 09:02	#8
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb Looks good mate, happy with it? Why Silver? Any plans for it? __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

16-06-2008, 09:12	#9
sidewaze samm Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 140 Members Car: Superb Elegance 1.9TDi Thanks: 22 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb Nice to see you sticking with the model. So what makes the sports suspension 'sports'? Is it lower? Stiffer springs? Rear anti-roll bar? Anything that helps keeping the back end in control and a bit flatter when cornering must be good . How about cruising? Is it any harsher or noisier than your old one? Hope you enjoy it and don't become a DPF victim Now - about those wheels... __________________ cognito ergo sum

16-06-2008, 15:28	#11
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb Nice work SJ. I have seen a few of these around at very reasonable prices, I know many dealers were forced to take them on by Skoda. It certainly is one whole lot of motor for the dollar. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

16-06-2008, 15:59	#12
gangsta2020 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 21 Members Car: skoda fabia 1.2 64bhp comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb looks very very nice indeed

16-06-2008, 18:08	#13
r.carder Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cambridge Posts: 43 Members Car: Superb 1.9 TDI PD Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New - Old Superb It looks very nice to me, A car to be proud of owning.

16-06-2008, 18:42	#14
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,719 Members Car: Nissan 350Z Twin Turbo Also Octavia 1.9 TDI L&K & Superb td 140 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 78 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb Good Move IMO. The New Superb will hold some sort of premium initially but Im guess values will fall dramatically shortly after, big cars arent flavour of the month these days & there will be plenty of cheap s/hand ones around with better percieved badges. Yours is a wise financial choice & its still one hell of a motor for your dollar. Our 140 is still running fine at over 60K & will be kept for some time unless a certain car to be launched at Goodwood tempts us. __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

16-06-2008, 21:21	#19
skodanut Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 172 Members Car: superb comfort 140 tdi Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb hi.....i agree silver does look rather nice, but my wife decided on black, and my eldest daughter talked her into it as she had dyed black hair and fingernails, and said she would look cool in a black motor lol......but as you quite rightly say, it shows everything up, and when polishing i find even more.....but i do like the metal gold like dust when it shines in the sun, and from a distance it does look rather awsome in my opinion...i dont see anything wrong with sticking badges on cars.....as skoda do a 170bhp diesel in their vrs octavia, i thought well why not the superb!!...but all i did was put a chrome 170 on the back....gives all those youngsters in their nova's and astra's a run for their money when i floor it.....all that expense on big bore exhausts and racing seats and fancy alloys......and i leave them behind ^_^

16-06-2008, 22:45	#20
sidewaze samm Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 140 Members Car: Superb Elegance 1.9TDi Thanks: 22 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New - Old Superb I like the boot spoiler - very subtle, but adds that little something. And rare - not seen a Superb with one yet. Quite fancied the idea of having one fitted a while ago - then I found out how much. £225 from the stealer, and then there's the cost of painting it on top of that. And fitting too, if you don't do it yourself. Needless to say my bootlid is unadorned. Now how much do you reckon the L&K rear bumper must be, with the exposed exhaust. __________________ cognito ergo sum

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