Stuart C

Thanks for every ones advice and opinions on this matter, im going to go and have a chat with the dealers and see when i can have a demo, think il be demented in the coming weeks trying to make my mind up about which car to go for there is a lot of good motors out at the moment.

This is the is the first iv heard about cylinder shutdown in this car. might be the tipping point in the Superbs favour.

Most of the time the car will be used for the short drive to work. most it will work will be at the weekends driving Grandson round Tayside to various football pitches. so petrol should be fine in theory.

So would you recommend a petrol engine?

This helps a lot, someone who ran a diesel switched to petrol and wont go back. Good to know.

Thanks for the replies, I4wrence think you be right, a test drive might be the best option for me will have to check with local dealer and see when they will have a demo available. BillyJim the Honest John review was a help thanks. Stokey do you prefer the petrol or diesel ? Bogwoppit, i always forget about Seat being part of VAG group may give the Leon a test and see what its like.

Hi Guys I am thinking of getting myself a new Superb Estate company car. Thing is im not to sure what engine to go for petrol or diesel ? I had a m3 Octavia 1.6 diesel( only had it for 6 months ) when they first came out and found it more than powerful enough for my needs, question is is the 1.4 petrol powerful enough for a car the size of the new Superb. Also i have read that as i am low mileage driver under 10000 per year a petrol would be a better choice for me rather than a diesel, the difference in BIK is not that important, i am more interested in a nice pleasurable drive. Your opinions would be welcome guys.

Good choice iv had my SE 1.6tdi for 4 weeks now,its also my 1st Skoda and i hope you enjoy yours as much as i am.

1) Stokey, 1.4 TSI Elegance HB, race blue, ivory full leather interior 2) Erniem, 1.6TDI Elegance HB, Denim Blue, Columbus Sat Nav, Bi Xenon 3) Stuart, 1.6tdi Se HB, Brilliant Silver

God i hope not !

Hi I was due to pick up my new Octavia tomorrow night,but the dealer phoned today to say that there has been a slight delay,but it would be ready for collection on Saturday. I am wondering if this is normal when buying new ? Its the first time i have ordered new.

Thanks, im really looking forward to getting the keys

Hi Im Stuart, i am due to take delivery of my new Octavia SE on Tuesday and whilst doing a Google search on all things Skoda i came across this forum. Seems like a nice friendly place so i thought id join up.