Skoda Superb Estate 280 Sportline: PH Fleet
Let a photographer write about a long-termer you say - surely not?
Worth the journey then!
Heading up the M1 and across the A66 put us through some incredible scenery before we had even crossed the border. Stopping for some photos along the way was a must, though I don't think my girlfriend had quite realised what she had signed up for. Holidaying with a photographer is always the same; "Ooh let's just stop here for a few photos" was a phrase used far too often. On the second day we ventured off the beaten track to photograph the car in front of a viaduct; all-wheel drive was a reassuring thing to have, though probably not essential. With the fine weather holding we made the most of it and headed up for a view of the sea, where the car looked perfectly suited. Add a coating of grime and mud to the all-black colour scheme and it appears the true outdoor pursuit machine. Who needs a Land Rover anyway?
Oooh, moody
The day after that we headed along to find a coastal fishing village where I could get down by the water with the car (without upsetting any locals, of course!). Another notable road on route was the A755 to Kirkcudbright, a short section of road with some tight turns and great undulations. With the added reward of some great fish and chips at the end!
The Skoda has another fan now!
[Words: Chris Teagles]
FACT SHEET
Car: Skoda Superb 280 Estate
On fleet since: February 2017
Mileage: 11,218
List price new: £35,300 (As tested £40,255 comprising £600 for Canton sound system, £435 for Crew protection assist and rear side airbags, £750 for Dynamic Chassis control, £350 for front and rear parking sensors, £250 for heated front seats, £765 for integrated towbar, £45 for Isofix on front passenger seat, £150 for LED light package rear, £350 for rear-view parking camera, £90 for rear backrest releases from boot, £100 for temporary space saver spare wheel, £150 for variable boot floor, £600 for virtual pedal, £20 for waste bin in door panel and £300 for wireless phone charging with Bluetooth)
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I have two problems with the Superb Sportline -
1. the only interesting colour they do now, is the radioactive yellow/green (I really liked the metallic red that you could get when the Sportline first came out)
2. You can only get a petrol engine and a manual gearbox on the 1.4TSI 150PS (Its a great engine, I have it in my Leon FR ST but would like a bit more power in a larger car - 180PS would do)
The Scottish Borders is the other side from D&G! 
As someone mentioned above please don't let the masses know about my neck of the woods! Lots of nice roads, generally pretty quiet too aside from the main trunk roads A75/A76/A701.
The new Superb is a smart looking car too.
I think this is going to be the natural upgrade from my MK3 Octavia VRS. Also a very good car, but we found ourselves struggling for space on a recent camping expedition. More space, more power and 4wd looks to be a very appealing upgrade!
I was taking to a mate of mine the other day - me saying this would be my next car - my mate said but you could get the current golf r (which I have on lease) for £30k brand new why would you pay the same on the skoda, I would take the R.
Simple reason, I honestly think the skoda is better built than the golf, and I prefer its looks, 280ps is enough for me, the golf r on the roads I go on is wasted performance wise. And the superb to me ticks more of my boxes, and my daughter would love the space.
WOuld have the superb over the octavia vrs any day of the week.
I was taking to a mate of mine the other day - me saying this would be my next car - my mate said but you could get the current golf r (which I have on lease) for £30k brand new why would you pay the same on the skoda, I would take the R.
Simple reason, I honestly think the skoda is better built than the golf, and I prefer its looks, 280ps is enough for me, the golf r on the roads I go on is wasted performance wise. And the superb to me ticks more of my boxes, and my daughter would love the space.
WOuld have the superb over the octavia vrs any day of the week.
Ref Octavia, the prices of low mileage Superb and Octavia are so close it's bizarre.
Not so mean after all. How much would a similar-sized Audi/BMW cost with all that?
Not so mean after all. How much would a similar-sized Audi/BMW cost with all that?
Yeah okay, I was in a 1.2 Corsa C..... Still good though.
Superb looks cool, like it.
I.e. What a moronic argument.
Not so mean after all. How much would a similar-sized Audi/BMW cost with all that?
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