Claireysmurf

I am a serial car changer...to a deranged degree. I have previously owned a Fabia 2 1.6TDI, a Fabia 2 vRS, a Fabia 3 mpi, a Fabia estate, a Superb 2 1.8 SE, a Roomster 1.2 I have just put a deposit on a new Superb 1.5 SEL DSG estate in Graphite Grey today. Looking forward to it

Did you buy it? If so, how is it?

I would like to know too. I assume it needs the stalk changed, possibly it being coded.

Fabia SE 1.0 MPi 1.0 75PS Candy White Ex lease car so assume no options Registered March 2017 Bought by me November 2019

Hi all. Back in the Skoda family after quite a break. Previously had a Superb 1 and two Fabia 2s (1.6 TDi and VRs). Just upgraded/downgraded from a 2018 W213 Metcedes E Class estate. Parking is so easy now! I think I have done 700 miles in the first 10 days and so far averaging 54mpg according to the car. Best motorway run so far is 63mpg over 100 miles. Car is March 17 with 20k miles, ex VAG lease car. I may be being picky but can perhaps hear some gearbox input/clutch noise. Annoyingly, the driver's internal door handle stopped working 3 days ago. Main observation so far is how much more fun it is than the Merc I had. The engine does feel quite limited at times but it is better than a Fiat Panda I had. The main road nearest my house is pretty steep and demands a lot of 2nd gear to get up. The last car was a 195PS 9 speed automatic diesel and so it was really very highly geared (40+ mph/1000rpm in 9th). 5 gears and 19mph/1000rpm or so is such a difference and feels like a throwback to the 90s. I have been driving very hard on quick A roads and cruising at 60 on the motorway. I do wonder if I should have bought the 95PS TSi but this was a purchase to get out of car finance. All in all I am really happy

I was 41 when I bought my 2011 Superb Estate as a 3 month old demonstrator. Now I am almost 45 I own a Roomster... (via 2 Fabia 2s - a 2011 SE 1.6 TDi 75, a 2012 VRs hatch and a BMW Z4 3.0 Coupe)

I have 3 bikes: 2010 Brompton M3L 2010 Loving it less than usual at the moment due to not tightening the centre bracket recently and taking a tumble at speed 2013 Genesis Croix de Fer frame with my choice of components (Brooks saddle, 36 spoke Mavic A719 wheels with front dynohub, 30 speed Ultegra) 2014 Cube Race Pro road bike - 20 speed 105 Did an overnight 86 mile ride on my road bike Saturday in to Sunday. AMAZING Off to see part of the opening tour of the TdF in Yorkshire next week. May try and ride Buttertubs pass.

My last car, a BMW Z4 coupe had an intermittent bulb warning. On a Z4 forum they said it was potentially a duff bulb. It seemed to clear up though... No idea about 2 but maybe fuel shutoff is a bit more noticeable on some cars?

To show that other people have bought from them/to inspire confidence? If it is a paid for classified ad, it increases their exposure on the website

My last car was a 5 year old BMW Z4 and that worried me in terms of its durability and potential for big bills. I bought my Roomster SE for £9900 brand new and am pleased I did. I am happy paying my monthly finance knowing I have a new(ish) car. Advantages over a nearly new? Few really but it is nice to know that the tyres are unworn, there is a full and very comprehensive warranty in place. Does it bother that I will sell the car before I pay for it in full or have a substantial amount of equity? No, not at all.

My car has done 1500 miles so far now and about to do another 300 in the next 24 hours for work. I have added a spare wheel as I hate the idea of getting caught out. Nothing really has gone wrong so far (touch wood). I got stuck in a muddy field last week, a small piece of rubber has come out of the n/s/f runner of the sun blind and there is an occasional squeak from the region of the instrument binnacle. Should I complain about the last two? It is loosening up nicely and cruises at amazingly high speeds given the size of car/engine. However, the fuel consumption has dropped as low as 37mpg when I have been less careful which is a disappointment. Overall I am still very happy with it

I have had dealers telling me that they just destroy receipts although with the switch away from physical service books, they will surely value them more.

For value drop, see this thread http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/316431-residual-value-for-late-2014-63-plate-20-tdi-150-elegance-estate-manual-for-those-interested/

Sodden not soddem

well maybe. I got stuck in a VERY soddem field at the Hay festival yesterday. Back there next Saturday and am going to Glastonbury in a few weeks. I could barely walk in the mud so guessing my OE 1000 mile old tyres not the real problem!