Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi DSG
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Been looking at getting one of these and got one on hire for a few days whilst the Prius is being repaired. (No fault accident before anyone starts).
Really impressed so far but any things I should look for?
As some may know I do a very high mileage so looking at the 170bhp version as it might be less stressed.
Thanks
Really impressed so far but any things I should look for?
As some may know I do a very high mileage so looking at the 170bhp version as it might be less stressed.
Thanks
And we've never come unstuck with fitting stuff in the back - even at Ikea!!Really good cars, certainly get the 170 over the 140. The extra power means the car isn't working as hard under acceleration so it's quieter, and more in keeping with a big luxury car. Always a shame VAG hamstrung it with only the 2.0tdi's.
As for size, the saloon and hatch are identical length, so unless you need to load it to the roof line you may not need the estate. Don't forget the twin hatch on the saloon makes it a very versatile car. All that being said, the estate is a far better looking car.
As for size, the saloon and hatch are identical length, so unless you need to load it to the roof line you may not need the estate. Don't forget the twin hatch on the saloon makes it a very versatile car. All that being said, the estate is a far better looking car.
We have an 09 manual hatch Elegance that we have owned from new , now on 81k . Its been very good no horror stories , wife uses it for work and truly loves it.
It still comes up like new after cleaning and the interior has worn well despite my doubts after purchase.
Wish I had gone for a dsg but the dsg diesel I tried at the time seemed slow witted and were in 5th gear at 40mph so felt a bit gutless (they are better now) , the manual 6 speed is pretty good but ours is showing its age a bit getting sloppy although I hear than the engine mounts are a known fault so perhaps a change of them will sharpen it up.
It still comes up like new after cleaning and the interior has worn well despite my doubts after purchase.
Wish I had gone for a dsg but the dsg diesel I tried at the time seemed slow witted and were in 5th gear at 40mph so felt a bit gutless (they are better now) , the manual 6 speed is pretty good but ours is showing its age a bit getting sloppy although I hear than the engine mounts are a known fault so perhaps a change of them will sharpen it up.
I had one for 2 years as a company car, the 170 ti version.
I don't really understand what you mean by 'less stressed', as it's more powerful than the 140 bhp tdi, so will generate greater stress on the crankshaft and drive train, although obviously will feel easier to drive from your point of view (perhaps that's what you meant?).
They are really good, absolutely massive, there's more legroom in the back than most cars have in the front, particularly if the front seats aren't set all the way back. It's quick enough to be able to overtake with room to spare, circumstances depending obviously, in 3rd and/or 4th gear there's a very broad spread of speed available to you.
In fact, the 170 bhp engine is very good anyway in that respect, it pulls well from just over 1,000 rpm, and pulls very strongly from 1,500 all the way to the redline, it has as broad a speed range in each gear as a reasonable petrol engine.
I'd have another, the only downside to it is that it's a tight fit in some car parks, I was always concerned about people damaging it by opening doors into it, but other than that, I loved it.
Averaged a real 50 mpg over 2 years and 37,000 miles too.
I don't really understand what you mean by 'less stressed', as it's more powerful than the 140 bhp tdi, so will generate greater stress on the crankshaft and drive train, although obviously will feel easier to drive from your point of view (perhaps that's what you meant?).
They are really good, absolutely massive, there's more legroom in the back than most cars have in the front, particularly if the front seats aren't set all the way back. It's quick enough to be able to overtake with room to spare, circumstances depending obviously, in 3rd and/or 4th gear there's a very broad spread of speed available to you.
In fact, the 170 bhp engine is very good anyway in that respect, it pulls well from just over 1,000 rpm, and pulls very strongly from 1,500 all the way to the redline, it has as broad a speed range in each gear as a reasonable petrol engine.
I'd have another, the only downside to it is that it's a tight fit in some car parks, I was always concerned about people damaging it by opening doors into it, but other than that, I loved it.
Averaged a real 50 mpg over 2 years and 37,000 miles too.
cpas said:
The only slight drawback of the hatch is the lack of rear wiper.
Never been a problem for me but I use glass sealants like this type of product http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/nanolex-ur...
We have an Estate - 1.6 greenline and I have a new one coming in January also 1.6 Greenline but top spec this time. Huge in the back, very large load area, well-built, totally reliable and cheap as chips to run. We get about 56 mpg in day to day use.
The 1.6 is not a fast car but once you're up to speed it's fine 99% of the time. I don't buy brands, I buy what we need which means we have run 2 Fiat Multiplas, a Nissan Note and a Skoda Superb estate over the last 10 years. It's the best large economical load lugger you can buy I reckon and a bit of a bargain
The 1.6 is not a fast car but once you're up to speed it's fine 99% of the time. I don't buy brands, I buy what we need which means we have run 2 Fiat Multiplas, a Nissan Note and a Skoda Superb estate over the last 10 years. It's the best large economical load lugger you can buy I reckon and a bit of a bargain
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