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Beanhead

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  1. 2017 on a 18 numberplate. Just over 100,000 miles.
  2. I’ve had a quote now for fitting, oil change and coding for £600 so with the £500 refurbished part it’s looking a lot better than £2800. Thank you all for the help. Is it with holding onto my old one and selling it on?
  3. Thank you all for the above! Don’t mind admitting me and wife been in tears trying to figure out where we’re finding £2800. Calling garages in my area now to see who will fit one of the refurbed ones.
  4. So only the sensors break? Nothing else goes wrong? I only get odd gears. No evens or reverse.
  5. I’ve read a bit of advice about refurbs not always working and you end up having to get a new one anyway. Is that the garages just trying to charge more you think?
  6. Beanhead started following Mechatronics
  7. Had a quote from a VAG specialist of £2800 for anew mech with gearbox oil and map of the new unit. Had a phone around and no one else can quote me. How does this cost look to everyone? Anyone had it done recently? Mk3 Superb with the 7sp DSG
  8. I listen to most music through YouTube. I’d want it just for that.
  9. So first month or so of ownership complete. We bought our mk3 estate due to a baby on the way and having a large dog. The superb being the best wagon out there it was a no brainier really. I’ve always been a bit of a car snob in terms of wanting rare and unique cars. Our other car is a DS5 which I love however they messed up putting such hard suspension on it. That’s now the commuter for whoever’s at work that day. Previous to that I’ve had Alfa GT coupe v6, Z4 M coupe and a raft of Volvos. I have to say the superb is the best car I’ve had. It’s the mix of comfort and the technology that just suit exactly what we need. There is no compromise. Had my first long trip Thursday. A flying visit to South Wales and back from Cambridge in a day. This is my first car with radar cruise and what a difference it makes to getting tired. Takes so much stress away just leaning on the tech to look after you. I’ve always tongue in cheek made fun of VAG group cars, mainly the why would you buy a Audi Q5 when Skoda do the same underpinnings for less kind of thing. But I think having the Superb is the best balance to that as it’s the best value on this chassis but I don’t feel like I’ve lost any luxury at all. It’s certainly better built than my Z4 M coupe. This forum has been great as well. The Z4 forum was great but most others are very hit and miss. The Superb section on this forum is bursting compared to the other models and you’re all very knowledgeable. Baby was born on Sunday and hopefully coming out of hospital soon after a few little scares. And we can get Jenson the dog in with him. Cars been nicknamed JBP (Jenson Baby Palace) due to the palatial size of the thing. Perfect family car is ready to go.
  10. I did forget the back seats thing! Looks great! Was thinking of trading in our DS5 commuter for a Mini diesel and this review might sway me with the steering feel.
  11. I can’t wait for this conclusion. I’m hoping Alpine A110
  12. All depends how you drive. We got a diesel because we do around 15k a year either driving from Cambridgeshire to Wales/Cornwall or 30 minute drives locally. We’re getting low 60mpg in the first few months of owning. Petrol is better if your going to be doing low miles and a lot of short journeys.
  13. I’ve used Celtic Tuning on 3 of my past cars. Come to you if you want which is quite handy. They’re quoting a lot better figures.
  14. I think the police might of had a word about it if you’d of done it.
  15. Does it happen more on a specific road? Could be road camber if garages can’t find anything.

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