Something Of Interest

Supurbia · 13-08-2008, 03:23

As you know I am a staunch VX man, but, having owned a Superb for the last 15 mths I have to say this.........

Compared to a Vectra C, the Superb rus away with it on all counts other than handling, the Vec isn't a bend taker either, but is slightly better than the Superb, but, for comfort, style and general ownership the Superb is king, I've been critical of it in the past, but this isn't the car it's Skoda's network of incompetant dealers, since I have been at liberty to do at will with it, it's become a fantastic car, parts from either GSF or VW, and a relaxed spacious drive, compared with the cramped Vectra I can't see me ever considering a Vectra again, Insignia maybe, and this car will show how far VX have come in a short time, iirc a lot of this car will be designed from an ex Audi employee, next move I'm unsure, Superb 2 I feel offers eveything a motorist could ask for barr looks, Insignia until I get a look is unknown.

Bluefox · 19-08-2008, 12:23

I'm an ex-Vx man, and yes I have to admit the Superb (even for it's faults) is leaps & bounds better than the Vectra. (I had a Vec B 2.2 SRi)

I do miss the old Griffen though at times. Had a Corsa 1.8 SRi for a while, which was a hoot to drive - and of course the old Novas and the Mk2 Astra GTE...

Still. I'm staying German for now... until I see something Japanese that catches my eye.

Baker21 · 19-08-2008, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluefox

Still. I'm staying German for now... until I see something Japanese that catches my eye.

Currently I have this little Japanese beast in for a detail........is this eye catching enough?

I like it and wouldn't mind one of these...........300BHP..............

Supurbia · 19-08-2008, 13:57

I still love the VX's tbh lads, and if the Insignia has room in the back this time I will probably get one eventually, VX seem to have shot themselves in the foot by getting into bed with Fiat for the CDTi engines, this is all changing now though and it's back to VX engines, whether they will be any good remains to be seen, my old Vectra B was the most reliable car I ever owned, I had it 3 yrs as a cab and all it cost was a MAF, wanted some bushes when I sold it, but it was a great car, Omega is still the nicest cab I've owned, I got the Superb because it is the closest thing to an Omega I could find, where I go next is in the balance tbh, I like what Skoda offer as a product, I also have a lust for the latest Passat and the DSG option is what will probably keep me in the VAG stable a bit longer.

woodenspatulas · 19-08-2008, 14:08

big vx fan myself and i have to say im taken with the superb. but i wouldnt compare it to the vectra. its a totally different car. realistically the omega is closer to it, but even then, ignoring the rwd of the omega i would have the superb given the choice. we have 2 at work, the v6 tdi and 2.0tdi and both are great to cruise in!

ive still got my vectra and weve got a octy 1 4x4 in the family and although my vec could do with a turbo to keep up, i wont be swapping it for a octy just yet

mdk1 · 19-08-2008, 14:12

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Originally Posted by woodenspatulas

my vec could do with a turbo to keep up, i wont be swapping it for a octy just yet

Only because your Mum bought the one you were after

woodenspatulas · 19-08-2008, 14:29

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Originally Posted by mdk1

Only because your Mum bought the one you were after

yup, the only good thing is she never uses all that power, so im sure i can slip away in the vec. of course when i sort the tb's, get some cams, 4 branch manifold and maybe a ported head i shouldnt have that trouble full stop

aj1983 · 26-08-2008, 15:45

hey new to this forum but i to am an ex vx man owned an 07 vec exclusive absolutely loved it till someone trashed the front end in an accident so having to buy a new one i went to test drive a sri 150 and the sales man said i have this little beauty as well a superb tdi130 elegance limo test drove it and bought it same day since i bought it a month ago 2 more of my friends have bought them.

Bluefox · 26-08-2008, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by aj1983

hey new to this forum but i to am an ex vx man owned an 07 vec exclusive absolutely loved it till someone trashed the front end in an accident so having to buy a new one i went to test drive a sri 150 and the sales man said i have this little beauty as well a superb tdi130 elegance limo test drove it and bought it same day since i bought it a month ago 2 more of my friends have bought them.

Welcome to the forum...

Looks like there's a few of us ex-Vx folks here... coincidence?

skodanut · 27-08-2008, 00:22

aye i was an ex vx man.old cavalier diesel........so glad i changed to skoda

Bluefox · 27-08-2008, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by skodanut

aye i was an ex vx man.old cavalier diesel........so glad i changed to skoda

Even Vx have moved on since the Cav days.

That said, I'd love an old Cav Turbo...

Duffelcoat · 27-08-2008, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

Currently I have this little Japanese beast in for a detail........is this eye catching enough?

I like it and wouldn't mind one of these...........300BHP..............

Not a fan of these, once had an audi S4 2.7 twin turbo which could blow these away and look like an ordinary car whilst doing it - tres amusement for me anyway!

Bluefox · 27-08-2008, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffelcoat

Not a fan of these, once had an audi S4 2.7 twin turbo which could blow these away and look like an ordinary car whilst doing it - tres amusement for me anyway!

This is true. The estates are real Q cars as well.

Depends what you want though, some like to do it with a huge exhaust, spoiler and bright paint... and others like to do it surrounded by leather, wood and axminster...

I make that Pimms o'clock, what?

Baker21 · 28-08-2008, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffelcoat

Not a fan of these, once had an audi S4 2.7 twin turbo which could blow these away and look like an ordinary car whilst doing it - tres amusement for me anyway!

Yeah but it doesn't sound as good as a Scooby.............

Duffelcoat · 28-08-2008, 10:52

Assuming you are not refering to the cracking BOSE stereo in the Audi, then yes, the audi sounded like a 'normal' car!

Baker21 · 28-08-2008, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffelcoat

Assuming you are not refering to the cracking BOSE stereo in the Audi, then yes, the audi sounded like a 'normal' car!

Bluefox · 28-08-2008, 12:16

Lol @ Duffelcoat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

Yeah but it doesn't sound as good as a Scooby.............

I don't know mate, a nice stainless system will make the most of the sound, granted...

But bi-turbo V6? Does it get any better??

Baker21 · 28-08-2008, 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluefox

I don't know mate, a nice stainless system will make the most of the sound, granted...

But bi-turbo V6? Does it get any better??

13-08-2008, 03:23	#1
Supurbia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 991 Members Car: Superb 1.9 TDi Auto Thanks: 2 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts	Something Of Interest As you know I am a staunch VX man, but, having owned a Superb for the last 15 mths I have to say this......... Compared to a Vectra C, the Superb rus away with it on all counts other than handling, the Vec isn't a bend taker either, but is slightly better than the Superb, but, for comfort, style and general ownership the Superb is king, I've been critical of it in the past, but this isn't the car it's Skoda's network of incompetant dealers, since I have been at liberty to do at will with it, it's become a fantastic car, parts from either GSF or VW, and a relaxed spacious drive, compared with the cramped Vectra I can't see me ever considering a Vectra again, Insignia maybe, and this car will show how far VX have come in a short time, iirc a lot of this car will be designed from an ex Audi employee, next move I'm unsure, Superb 2 I feel offers eveything a motorist could ask for barr looks, Insignia until I get a look is unknown.

19-08-2008, 12:23	#2
Bluefox Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Posts: 1,088 Members Car: 53-plate Skoda Superb 130 TDI Thanks: 67 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Something Of Interest I'm an ex-Vx man, and yes I have to admit the Superb (even for it's faults) is leaps & bounds better than the Vectra. (I had a Vec B 2.2 SRi) I do miss the old Griffen though at times. Had a Corsa 1.8 SRi for a while, which was a hoot to drive - and of course the old Novas and the Mk2 Astra GTE... Still. I'm staying German for now... until I see something Japanese that catches my eye. __________________ 2003 Superb Classic TDI 130 - Project Diary - Updated 22/11/08 2006 Fabia vRS - Project Diary - Updated 11/10/08

19-08-2008, 13:57	#4
Supurbia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 991 Members Car: Superb 1.9 TDi Auto Thanks: 2 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Something Of Interest I still love the VX's tbh lads, and if the Insignia has room in the back this time I will probably get one eventually, VX seem to have shot themselves in the foot by getting into bed with Fiat for the CDTi engines, this is all changing now though and it's back to VX engines, whether they will be any good remains to be seen, my old Vectra B was the most reliable car I ever owned, I had it 3 yrs as a cab and all it cost was a MAF, wanted some bushes when I sold it, but it was a great car, Omega is still the nicest cab I've owned, I got the Superb because it is the closest thing to an Omega I could find, where I go next is in the balance tbh, I like what Skoda offer as a product, I also have a lust for the latest Passat and the DSG option is what will probably keep me in the VAG stable a bit longer.

19-08-2008, 14:08	#5
woodenspatulas Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,391 Members Car: vauxhall vectra and omega and 1.9tdi new fabia Thanks: 37 Thanked 68 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Something Of Interest big vx fan myself and i have to say im taken with the superb. but i wouldnt compare it to the vectra. its a totally different car. realistically the omega is closer to it, but even then, ignoring the rwd of the omega i would have the superb given the choice. we have 2 at work, the v6 tdi and 2.0tdi and both are great to cruise in! ive still got my vectra and weve got a octy 1 4x4 in the family and although my vec could do with a turbo to keep up, i wont be swapping it for a octy just yet __________________ Where has my sig pic gone????

26-08-2008, 15:45	#8
aj1983 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15 Members Car: skoda superb tdi 130 elegance limo Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Something Of Interest hey new to this forum but i to am an ex vx man owned an 07 vec exclusive absolutely loved it till someone trashed the front end in an accident so having to buy a new one i went to test drive a sri 150 and the sales man said i have this little beauty as well a superb tdi130 elegance limo test drove it and bought it same day since i bought it a month ago 2 more of my friends have bought them.

27-08-2008, 00:22	#10
skodanut Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 172 Members Car: superb comfort 140 tdi Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Something Of Interest aye i was an ex vx man.old cavalier diesel........so glad i changed to skoda

28-08-2008, 10:52	#15
Duffelcoat Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 133 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Something Of Interest Assuming you are not refering to the cracking BOSE stereo in the Audi, then yes, the audi sounded like a 'normal' car!

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