busforthree

Seen an mk2 estate at Asda few days ago and it got me thinking, it’s actually bigger as a family car inside than the mk3, especially in the rear. Given my partner wants something less performance oriented as it is, and it’s a stop gap car (4-5 years), I’m parking the 280/272 estate hunt and now looking at the previous gen. Still an estate, and has to be petrol due to the circa 25 miles per week it’ll get driven. But which engine, as per title. I like the idea of another big petrol v6, but feel it can get costly in maintenance as I’ll probably end up with a higher mileage car. Also. Is the 1.8tsi torque-y enough to lug the car with a boot full? Any advice, things to look out for etc would be very helpful from experienced owners. Thanks.

Just going to be a tease then are you?

I’m about to pull trigger finally on a Superb estate but have this unconfirmed niggle. The rear legroom. Whilst better than everything else out there, when I’ve viewed the above trim levels, I feel the SportLine has actually less leg room between the back of front seats and the front of rear, if that make sense. I can’t confirm this and don’t think the cars themselves are longer, but maybe due to the type of seat, it takes up a few extra inches? And I’m in a situation right now where every inch matters. As it’s either the Superb, or we’re off to get an MPV minivan with sliding doors and 7 seats! Bit of a strange one to ask then, maybe if someone can kindly who has one of the above trim levels help investigate this? So set the front seats to most back position and then measure space in between back of front and front of rear? I would be very grateful. Would save me the side eyes when driving around all the dealerships again with a tape measure. Thank.

So as a precaution, you’re advising should I end up with a 7-speed, to look at keeping the 40k intervals? Got it. I don’t see how it would upset the mechanics, so yeah, definitely taking that on board. Yeah definitely can take it on as consideration, do you wanna leave a link to it here or send over PMs? Thanks. Ha, should’ve said the car needs to blend in for us too as another of the reasons. And. To keep the trend of the previous family car, which was a sleeper also. A black A6 avant ‘09, model and engine designation debadged, in S Line spec and proper base model look. However, underneath the bonnet lay the 3.0 TFSI supercharged engine! And of course I had MRC ramp this up via a tune to 455ps and 550Nm which made things interesting. To gap Golf Rs and S3s routinely made shopping trips fun. More so when I would fib and say it’s just a “2.0 TDI”. The instant torque of the supercharger is gonna be missed. Thanks for the breakdown.

Yes, I’d be very interested. Send over pics and info please. As long as it’s an estate.

Should’ve said, these are the 2 cars in question right now. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503049748896?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202504251724616?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app

Hello, I’m on the verge of getting hold of a 280/272 estate. But I’m getting a level of uncertainty based on the options available on the market right now, especially with one having come back up for sale 3-4 months after I was close to buying it initially but didn’t. Bit of a background. Previously had an A6 avant for the family (2+2) which was fine, but now outgrown it (2+3) and feel the Superb estate is the way to go. Inspected the newer A6 avant, E class wagon, 5 series touring, Passat estate, a Volvo too, but the Superb just has the incredible leg room required for rear seat access to the middle of the bench for the eldest. Big boot, easy access via an estate, don’t care if flat loading or not. I don’t like SUVs, even still the Superb has more space in the rear than most, don’t fancy an MPV, but like big petrol power, and 4WD is handy. Annually the car will do no more than 3000 miles. Essentially this is a rational decision I believe. Having had the A6 for no more than 1.5 years, I don’t want to change the Superb as quickly, so need something that’ll be reliable and keep on going maintenance pending. Hence the jitters. Of the few available 280/272 estates on the market today, I wanted to ask if anyone can shed light on either of them and what I might consider in terms of preference of choice? I’m also wondering if previous owners of the cars are on here? Or if someone else has been to view and passed on them already? Or, on the off chance someone here has one that’s well maintained and considering to sell soon? My understanding is as follows to check for additional maintenance on top of regular servicing. 2015-2018 DSG per 40k Haldex per 30k 2019-2022 DSG per 80k, is this correct? Haldex per 30k Engines are chain driven so inspect for noise on cold start up but should be good for 140k? Suppose water pumps would be around same mileage as chain if no symptoms? DDC specced cars for leaks, light misting is supposedly okay? I’m very keen on the silver SportLine that’s currently available, but also the re-listed grey L&K back up on AT this week. Allegedly the grey L&K which was sold, 2 months in it suffered an engine failure, buyer handed car back in for full refund, same dealers then got the engine reconditioned, and now it’s back up for sale, makes me skeptical. I prefer an L&K over a SportLine, but yeah, hopefully experienced owners on here can help with this quandary I have. Thanks.