wilkopilko

Here:

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI | First Drives | Car Reviews | Auto Express

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skorob2007

Good report, but noticed he gives credit to Rolls-Royce for introducing the umbrella in the rear doors in their new Phantom , when in fact it was Skoda that introduced it first in the 2002 Superb!
Get your research done Mr.English

faboka vrs

Nice

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John

2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags

SJFISHER67

I was thinking exactly the same!

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Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi 'vRS' (It's an Elegance really) 2008

Factory lowered and a boot spoiler!

Bluefox

Do you think Auto Express has a pedants corner?

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2003 Superb Classic TDI 130 - Project Diary - Updated 22/11/08
2006 Fabia vRS - Project Diary - Updated 11/10/08

Fred Bloggs

Hmmm, I have to say, I cannot stand the modern corporate grille and lights styling of these newer Skodas. Would the 167 bhp Common Rail TDi be a nice trade up from a 55 plate 2.5 TDi Elegance I wonder? I wonder...........

bluebeat

It looks big and dated to me dont like that grill either,

Mereside

Looks like a 2 litre 170 common rail diesel DSG would be an excellent replacement for my L & K (RIP). Anyone heard of the prices/ spec yet, I have registered my interest with Skoda GB.

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Octavia 2.0Tdi DSG Estate in Black Magic

SJFISHER67

Computer says yes!

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Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi 'vRS' (It's an Elegance really) 2008

Factory lowered and a boot spoiler!

vRSLen

I hate the position of the Superb badge on the tailgate

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Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi
Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi
Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

wega3k

More reviews...

2009 Skoda Superb - First Drive - Motor Trend
Road test: Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI 170 Elegance - Road Tests, Motoring - The Independent
Skoda Superb (2008-) | Car Review | Road Test | 4car | Channel 4

wilkopilko

This really cheeses me off when you get reviews like this one from Channel 4 giving the Superb a 3 out of 5 star rating - they have managed to get to test drive it on a particular day amongst the shed loads of other motoring press all waiting for their turn & they rate it.
This rating will now probably remain for the next few years, bl00dy typical rating by idiots who offer it up to the likes of 3 series BMW - ITS NOT THE SAME TYPE OF CAR!!!!!!! - Ride comfort is key if its going to be aiming for a comfortable cruiser, who cares if it doesn't go round corners like a fecking 3 series, not everyone drives this way & for those who do I'm sure there will be a sport/vrs version along later.... AARRRGHHHHHHHHHHH!

- to Channel 4

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Burnsey

Although to the independent

Volkswagen Phaeton vs Skoda Superb - Features, Motoring - The Independent

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1.9 tdi Octy II elegance estate
(gone but not forgotten... 2.5v6tdi Superb, MkI Octy 1.6)

wilkopilko

Ah yes of course.....it's OK i've calmed down now.

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skorob2007

I totally agree with you.They should take the Superb for what it is - a brilliant car at a cracking price.It's not even in the same price bracket as the Beemer either, so why do they compare it to one?

I think they deliberately knock the Skodas rating down on Channel 4 as they just dont like the idea of owning up to the fact of a Skoda being a better car than any other make available for the price.
I know one thing, given the choice of a new Skoda Superb , or a new Bl00dy Manky Wheels 3 series, Id have the Superb every time

wega3k

Too right. The 4 car rating was ridiculous.

wega3k

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wega3k

Top Gear magazine is more positive...

Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI Comfort Car Review - May 19, 2008 - Car Reviews - Top Gear

Duffelcoat

Top Gear magazine only gave it 12/20 in the actual magazine rather than the website and summed up by saying it is something for your boring uncle or equivalent!

wilkopilko

LOL - Maybe the online editor is over 50...

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wega3k

At 26, I think I'm supposed to be buying a new Scirocco or something. There again, I have got an excellent shed, I've recently gotten into gardening and my favourite TV programme is Grand Designs, so maybe the new Superb fits in better with my image.

wilkopilko

Theres nothing wrong with that mate, you are just a little more matured for your age .

I for one will certainly be going for the Superb combi/estate when my current Octi hits 80k miles (another 2years or so) & I'm only a few years older than you.

It's when you start taking interest in The Politics Show & Country File on Sunday mornings, start reading the Daily Mail & making sure your Magonlia Grandiflora is pruned correctly when you got to start worrying.., & to think only a few years back I was an absolute bike nut out on the Pi55 every weekend... - how times change.

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wrenko

Not showing on brokers yet but after first couple of months expect similar discounts to old model ie up to around £4,000 off for pre-reg (top spec). As Skoda are hoping to make and sell more be interesting to see if even higher discounts are available given market segment they are aiming at ie Mondeo like discounts. I'll give it a couple of years before looking as VAG quality seems to be heading south

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2007 Elegance 2.5 TIP Anthracite Grey

Fred Bloggs

There is a more than £12k discount on brand new BMW 520 SE in yesterday's Telegraph! They're knocking them out for £23k! (Petrol only though, no diesels I think).

chris_1d

I'm 22 and have a Superb. I bought it because of the space inside, and the fact that I didn't want a passat, mondeo, vectra etc. The Superb is a different car, and in a couple of years when they the new one is knocking about for under 6k I'll have another

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