Bristolf2b

I personally would avoid the DSG as the manual gearbox is excellent, and I never got on with DSG boxes. if you are looking for a 4x4, the 170Tdi's pre facelift (2013) were manual only, 140's available both DSG and Manual, after the facelift the 170 4x4 was DSG only. the Elegance spec was perfect for me. 4wd, well as mentioned above, if you are like me once you've had it you won't want to have 2wd again So, entirely based on what I had, I'd go for a manual 170 Tdi 4x4.

I don't like them, I'd take a torque converter auto every time if offered. Chimaera's post identifies many of the points I'd make, take off can be jerky/delayed, it is either too lazy or too aggressive- I agree a mode between D and S would be better, more fuel used, higher servicing costs, higher purchase price unless you are forced by VAG to have DSG or no car with that particular engine/4wd combination etc. etc. Having said that of all the ( many) cars I have driven with DSG it does suit petrol engines better in my experience. As it is I stick to manual. I don't do much driving in traffic

Oh, manual every time.

I have had 4wd cars since the turn of the century, including my current one. It's not about snow, it's about traction and lack of torque steer all year round. And I believe you will find that all 4wd Superbs, Octavias, Yetis etc with the latest Haldex always start off in 4wd up to 18kmh I don't expect to convince anybody, especially someone who already decided not to buy it. the difference in fuel costs spread over the life of the vehicle is minuscule compared to depreciation anyway, so I am happy to put up with it Oh, and a 4wd with winter tyres is great

Who has told you this? It might be worth a second opinion When I took my MkII Superb to a local dealer for it's first service at 17500 miles ayr 20 months old I also was told that the front discs and pads needed replacing because of serious corrosion on the discs. I took a look when I got home through the gaps in the wheels ( it was on it's winter steelies) and I couldn't see any problem with either pads or discs. So I phoned them up. 'oh, it was seen when the technician took the wheels off" But they weren't taken off I said. "oh I am sure they were" No, you haven't taken them off as the plastic wheel covers still have the (distinctive) cable ties still attached. "oh., i'll check"......"you are right the technician saw it from under the vehicle." I sold the car at 35,000 miles still on the original pads and discs, it had passed two MOT's and the last service at a different dealer had said the pads were 40% worn and no mention of disc problems.

I sold my Superb in March, I have a letter from the DVLA to prove they know I don't own it dated 23rd March and I informed Skoda UK in March as well to stop any further correspondence as well as my supplying dealer. On saturday I received a 'final reminder' that the EA189 mod needs doing, offering to get it done at home or work. I phoned up to ask why I had the letter, even though the DVLA know I don't own it, Skoda UK knows I don't own it. The answer? The letters are printed up to three months in advance. how can they expect the details to be accurate that far in advance?

I was lent a brand new Rapid when my Superb went in for a service. I bounced my way home and did the same as you, checked the pressures. 50psi in all four tyres. When I phoned the dealer to explain the situation it had apparently been in their show room and they had dragged it out for me to use... they use such high pressures to stop flat-spotting the tyres and someone had forgotten to check the car over.

VW Golf. still 4WD and manual gearbox. I really did try to like the DSG version but.......

After three and a half years of ownership, my Superb is gone. So whilst I may pop onto this site in the future, I won't be posting much at all. On fact I haven't done so since the "upgrade" to the site which, IMHO of course, is less user friendly than it was. the Superb was great, the only thing that went wrong (after a hiccup when I got the car at 6 months old with a rattle eventually fixed by Blade Skoda) was a door switch replaced under warranty.

Is it 2wd or 4x4? I had a similar issue, although by the sound of it not quite as bad, when I had some new tyres put on my 170 4x4. The fronts were sport contact 5 the rear sport contact 2 When I changed to the winter tyres the jerking/hesitancy stopped, put the summers back on it came back immediately. After a visit to the dealer and some contact with Skoda, the consensus was that the different tyres were triggering the haldex and/or traction control to cut in and momentarily reduce the power as the gears changed When the contact 2's wore out and I put 5's on all round-it stopped and has never returned

Many modern vehicles have some element of VVT, including VAG diesel engines One of the original ones, the Honda VTEC system, apparently had zero failures if serviced properly (regular oil changes as it relied on oil pressure to move pins to lock the high lift cam). So if designed properly it should be reliable.

By far the easiest way to prevent fueling/ range concerns is..... Fill up more often. Works for me any way. I never let it get below 1/4 full

stick to the manual. DSG :thumbdown: To be serious, try one but I am very happy that I avoided getting one by buying one of the last pre-facelift 170 tdi I have had my 4x4 elegance for three and a bit years. it replaced an Audi A4 3.0 Tdi. the only thing I miss about the Audi is the motor- well, to be more specific the 240bhp.

The main advantage I can see with the winter tyres I put on my car is that, for the past three winters at least, putting them on has meant the complete absence of snow and ice for the four months of the year I have them on. Seriously though, I have not regretted getting them and as they still have approx 6mm + tread left I'll get at least one more winter out of them. As has been said they are effectively cost neutral so why not use them?

It is something I must try out at some point I suppose. I have had the car three and a bit years and never used it once. Every time I think I'll give it a go, another car comes up behind and it's quicker to do it my self than Phaff around learning how it works. Must try harder......

Isn't parking on pavements, well, not the done thing? I thought they were for pedestrians

I bought a cheap one off Amazon. Works well, but only just capapble of holding the weight according to the spec. Max 100Kg. My summer alloy wheels/tyres weigh 23 kg each....... The winter steels and tyres are 19kg each

Mine is just starting to labour on the first cold start of the day. I have just been quoted £167.25 to replace it at my local Skoda dealer. After having a small lie down I want to find an alternative if possible. Anyone got a better suggestion in the Worcester/herefordshire area??? Are there any reasons why I can't replace it myself? Any procedure required to avoid losing car setup?

The problem is a bit chicken/egg.You can't buy a higher powered VAG car* with 4wd without DSG any more. Or a BMW etc. etc. Sir wants an Audi A4 3.0tdi Quattro?, that'll be DSG only, Sir wants a BMW 330d X-Drive? That'll be auto only, Sir wants a 280 Superb? DSG only. So You won't see a 'prestige car' with a manual gearbox, even if people like me wanted to buy one. There may be a low demand, but without the option, it is a self fulfilling prophesy *except perhaps a Golf R hatch, but not the estate

No. I second GullyG, particularly with Diesels. Petrols are better but I would think a vRS without a DSG would still hold its value similarly But drive one first to make your own mind up. As for keeping the value, a quick sprint through the Skoda website would suggest not http://www.skoda.net.r66.co.uk/carview.aspx?id=606017192 Vs http://www.skoda.net.r66.co.uk/carview.aspx?id=605869966 Although the dsg is a pretty lurid colour that may affect value

I don't think it is that unusual, my 1st March 13 registered Suberb pre facelift was delivered to them in mid December 12. It was a dealer demonstrator which I then bought in September 13. I can't say that it has been any less reliable for it's three month stay in a compound somewhere. My previous ex-Audi Uk A4 was the same, it had a PDI done two months before it was registered to Audi Uk

No, I wouldn't spend that much on a DSG gearbox. In fact I wouldn't have a DSG even if it were the same price. If someone paid me €3k to have one I might.

It must be distressing to be so unhappy with the vehicle. Rather than spend the money on new wheels and tyres which may or may not make it better for you, is it worth considering cutting your losses and selling it and buying another Merc? Probably not financially but for peace of mind/lack of stress As an aside, my 170 CR motor is as refined in the cabin above walking pace as the V6 Tdi one in my 2009 Audi A4 and has similar road noise. It is a little more intrusive at idle,but not hugely

Can you provide examples where this has happened. Regarding the two abreast thing, you are not being consistent in your argument. Who is the arbiter of what is reasonable in that case? the cyclists who may be protecting themselves or the driver? Are either qualified? Is that a valid excuse for driving in a manner that causes distress to the cyclist? Surely thiswould also contravene section 29 as surely it is not reasonable consideration?

This is a truism, as the vast majority of people wear helmet, therefore more people are likely to have head injuries even when wearing a helmet. the statistics that would be more relevant would be how many that have hit their head on the ground with a helmet have a life threatening injury compared to those that were not wearing a wearing a helmet who hit their head