Hello all,
Been on the look out for a new car for quite some time and finally being pushed into making a decision now after my Astra collapsed at it's MOT. Anyway I've been fancying something a little bigger than a hatchback and after some searching around PH and AutoTrader etc I've come across the Elegance trim of the Superb... which has really caught my eye.
Now I don't do massive miles so I'm looking at petrol rather than diseal, and I've started cycling to work, but when I do have to drive back home from work in rush hour it's just a killer not being in anything comfy trying to keep calm. This trim seems rather outstanding, a lot of car for the money as they say. Unfortunately few seem to be available, I can see why given the equipment and comfort you probably get.
Main questions are,
Llooking for autos with full service history most seem relatively low mileage, 32k, 24k, 47k a mix of 1.8 and 2.0. 2011 & 2012 reg. But at a cost ~£9,000 - £10,000
Despite a low mileage and a full service history should I be wary of the 1.8 7 speed? I've read bad things about them. Is the 2.0 6 speed really a lot more reliable?
If there is concern around a DSG on the cars at this age, should I just focus on finding a manual with full history and lowest mileage possible?
I know there's always a possibility of being blown away in 12 months with a massive bill on most cars but if there's anything in particular to look out for that would be appreciated.
tldr:
FSH Elegance
DSG 1.8 or 2.0 - which has the probability of causing the most pain
Manual higher mileage or DSG lower mileage
