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    Karoq SE L 1.5 TSi 150 DSG, Superb Sportline Combi 2.0 TSi 280 4x4 DSG
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  1. Tsi 280 engines only really have one common failure that is the combined thermostat and water pump housing. Mine failed at 5 years and 30k miles. Cost was £600 to put right at a decent independent garage here in the UK. Other than that they appear to be reliable if looked after. Mine is 6 years old and 36k miles now, honestly there is nothing new around at present that I would want to replace it with.
  2. Any recommendations for an inexpensive tool that can set the electric parking brake to the service position and return it via the OBD port? I don't really need anything with a subscription or similar, a stand alone 'tool' is fine. There seem to be a number of units around on the usual suspect sites but a recommendation of one that will actually work would be nice. I already have a basic code reader but it doesn't have that functionality. I have seen a few Youtube videos where people have unplugged the motors and put power to them directly to wind the brake off but I feel like that wouldn't be ideal. Would be used on a Superb 3 and a Karoq.
  3. Mine is 5 years old now and a little different to a 2023 model, but not much. Best car I have ever owned and I plan to keep it for a while yet. Test drive it in the wet, the grip will surprise you.
  4. Low to mid 20s in town, mid 20s when its warmer. Mid 30s on long journeys, maybe high 30s if driven like a saint. Mid 20s towing a twin axle box trailer on journeys. I only do 5k miles a year so it doesn't bother me. But, honestly if you are buying a 280 then you aren't doing it for economy reasons - if you need that then maybe look at another engine or vehicle.
  5. I love mine. best car I have ever owned. 5 years old now and will keep until I have to change.
  6. I'm in the UK, my sportline has lower suspension for sure. Mine pre-dates the sportline/sportline plus models though, there was just the one model then.
  7. Indeed. Perhaps it was the belt drive to the water pump they were talking about?
  8. Its a super common issue on these engines (EA888 I think). Mine is in a Superb 280 but same engine and my local trusted garage did it for £800. Skoda wanted £1300. Its so common that a lot of parts suppliers do a 'kit' with all the bits for a fixed price.
  9. Likely thermostat/water pump housing leaking on front of engine - super common on these engines. Mine was a £700 job to fix inc. parts at my trusted local garage. Skoda quote was over 1K.
  10. Mine came with Bridgestones from new on 19" rims. Since then I have had PS4s which were also OK - but I don't drive like a madman so unlikely I have found the edge of their perfomance. Currently running Uniroyal Rainsports which I rather like, they seem quiet and grippy but as I said, I'm nowhere near the ragged edge of performance anyway. Another thing to consider is 235/40/19s are not a very common size and often limited in choice or need to be ordered in by fitters.
  11. You for sure don't buy a 280 for economy! That said, on a gentle motorway run it isn't totally terrible. I stick with the 'normal 'tyre pressures myself, a bit of grip is sensible in my view. I specified mine with a space saver from new so I assume (rightly or wrongly) it is OK with the Haldex. The furthest I have driven on the space saver is maybe 150 miles (was a Sunday trip home and no tyre places that were open had the right size) and in spite of the constant 'ACC unavailable' warnings etc, no long term harm has occurred so far.
  12. I have the factory towbar on mine - its an awesome towcar, best I have ever had, so I really hope yours is plated appropriately. The EA888 engines are chain driven, but just in case you think you have saved money on cambelt changes, they are really prone to the waterpump/manifold leaking on the front of the engine and its about a £6-800 job. Mine went at 5 years and 33k miles. Despite that I think you'll love it. Mine is 5 years old now and there is basically nothing on the market that I want to replace it with.
  13. Superb and Octavia boot is similar, a good chunk of the extra space in a Superb is in rear leg room. Given that, the Superb is much nicer for rear seat passengers and kids seats etc and as the kids grow it will be more of an issue. My 12 year old is 1m80 already and struggles in the Karoq (same as Ateca) and is fine in the Superb. If you want power, look at a 280/272 Superb which while it wont have 'sharp' handling it will be plenty quick enough for most people. The 220 is pretty quick too.
  14. A basic no-name amazon set would probably be OK. I would stretch to something like Draper in your place I think. Halfords advance/professional is a step up again but probably not worth it for you, Wera is a step up again but they are totally unnecessary in your place.
  15. I have a plain white 280 estate. On two occasions now I have flashed someone to let them know they've had no lights on etc, and they have pulled over. I was probably wearing a white shirt too so made me look more 'police-y'.
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