Time to say goodby to the big Skoda!!

w1how · 30-05-2006, 22:54

Yes after 3 years and just under 60,000 miles in 2 Superbs its time to say goodby.I originally bought a brand new 100 classic tdi as I had a long commute to do for a while,and kept the car nearly 20 months and did around 40,000 miles without a single fault and in total comfort with excellent economy.I was so impressed that when my long commute ended I wanted to change my car and didnt think twice about buying my secondhand 2.8v6 petrol tiptronic elegance which Ive had over a year and covered around 17000 miles in.The only problem I had with that car was the ashtray which opened everytime you went over a bump and was replaced without fuss by the local Skoda dealer.Unfortunately now I have a number of properties I rent out so Im really needing an estate car I can knock about a bit(trips to the tip/building materials etc).Im sick of paying for things to be delivered and to have rubbish removed.The natural candidate for this job is an Octavia estate(if anyone knows of a cheap one for sale let me know!!).Ive listed my Superb on Ebay and I know I will miss it like mad when its gone.

Fabia 12v · 31-05-2006, 07:30

keep the superb and find a really old volvo to go with it!!

that way you won't miss it then!!

w1how · 31-05-2006, 09:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia 12v

keep the superb and find a really old volvo to go with it!!

that way you won't miss it then!!

Yes that was a possibility but all the old cars ive had ive always had problems with and I already have a 'weekend' car (a Porsche 911).Think the best idea is to get a secondhand Octavia estate that I can use and abuse!I want to stay loyal to the Skoda marque.

**TaviaRS** · 31-05-2006, 10:08

Towbar and trailer for the Superb?

cheezemonkhai · 31-05-2006, 10:27

Wait for a supurb estate...

or would VW be scared it would destroy the passat?

ScoobyChris · 31-05-2006, 10:57

A6 estate with Skoda badges?

Chris

cheezemonkhai · 31-05-2006, 11:05

Hey that works for me

Isn't that already what the new Octy Estate is though (An A6 platform)?

w1how · 31-05-2006, 15:52

Superb estate would be my ideal vehicle(have to wait until one was about 3 years old though for my job-I wouldnt like to bang a new one about).I believe that Skoda did not make one because it would harm more expensive models from Audi/VW

30-05-2006, 22:54	#1
w1how Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: nw uk Posts: 65 Members Car: superb 2.8 elegance tiptronic Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Time to say goodby to the big Skoda!! Yes after 3 years and just under 60,000 miles in 2 Superbs its time to say goodby.I originally bought a brand new 100 classic tdi as I had a long commute to do for a while,and kept the car nearly 20 months and did around 40,000 miles without a single fault and in total comfort with excellent economy.I was so impressed that when my long commute ended I wanted to change my car and didnt think twice about buying my secondhand 2.8v6 petrol tiptronic elegance which Ive had over a year and covered around 17000 miles in.The only problem I had with that car was the ashtray which opened everytime you went over a bump and was replaced without fuss by the local Skoda dealer.Unfortunately now I have a number of properties I rent out so Im really needing an estate car I can knock about a bit(trips to the tip/building materials etc).Im sick of paying for things to be delivered and to have rubbish removed.The natural candidate for this job is an Octavia estate(if anyone knows of a cheap one for sale let me know!!).Ive listed my Superb on Ebay and I know I will miss it like mad when its gone.

31-05-2006, 07:30	#2
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,026 Members Car: Skoda Fabia >> VW Golf >> Seat Ibiza >> VW Polo Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Time to say goodby to the big Skoda!! keep the superb and find a really old volvo to go with it!! that way you won't miss it then!! __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

31-05-2006, 10:08	#4
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Time to say goodby to the big Skoda!! Towbar and trailer for the Superb? __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

31-05-2006, 10:27	#5
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,664 Members Car: Thanks: 116 Thanked 527 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Time to say goodby to the big Skoda!! Wait for a supurb estate... or would VW be scared it would destroy the passat? __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

31-05-2006, 10:57	#6
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Time to say goodby to the big Skoda!! A6 estate with Skoda badges? Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

31-05-2006, 11:05	#7
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,664 Members Car: Thanks: 116 Thanked 527 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Time to say goodby to the big Skoda!! Hey that works for me Isn't that already what the new Octy Estate is though (An A6 platform)? __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

31-05-2006, 15:52	#8
w1how Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: nw uk Posts: 65 Members Car: superb 2.8 elegance tiptronic Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Time to say goodby to the big Skoda!! Superb estate would be my ideal vehicle(have to wait until one was about 3 years old though for my job-I wouldnt like to bang a new one about).I believe that Skoda did not make one because it would harm more expensive models from Audi/VW

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