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I think you need to consider you annual mileage before choosing between petrol and diesel. As a company car driver I have an annual mileage of 33k-35k miles, so diesel is a no-brainer. If you think diesel makes sense, but would relish a little more power, then you could always choose a 1.6CR and have it remapped. This would give the best of both worlds. Personally, my 1.6CR is growing on me. It is significantly more refined than my old 1.9PD, while the average economy is 13.96% better! A 1.6CR DSG with optional paddle shifters would be interesting, however, I'd want to try one before committing.

I drove a i40 Tourer at Millbook last summer and liked the engine, gearbox and supportive seats, but disliked the overly heavy clutch action which ruined an otherwise good car. A Octy III Estate will likely be my choice when I change my Superb II Estate in 2.5 years time.

Perhaps it's something that you just get used to. I confess the prospect of active cruise is very attractive and would outweigh any inconvenience caused through the use of a separate stalk.

Due to its lower ride height, my Greenline Combi on the OE 16" Spectrum's with 205/55/16 Conti tyres has a slightly harsher ride than my Superb hatch with the 1.9Tdi engine and the same wheel/tyre combination. For what its worth, my advice would be to stick with the 16" Spectrums.

Am I the first to notice that operation of cruise control has been moved to a separate stalk underneath the lefthand indicator stalk, as per the current Passat. This is something which deterred me from choosing a Passat, as the driver has to stretch to reach the separate stalk, whereas, the cruise operation on the indicator stalk is the ideal position for ease of use.

I changed from a remapped 1.9Tdi Superb Mk2 hatchback to a 1.6Tdi Mk2 Superb Combi. Whilst I miss the flexibility and easygoing 1.9Tdi engine, my 1.6Tdi Combi is more tax and fuel efficient (current actual 65.1mpg against 57.18mpg in the 1.9Tdi). In addition, the front tyre wear has been significantly lower. I've covered 48,000 miles on the OE Conti's and still have 2-2.5mm of tread depth remaining on the front axle. This compares with 20,000 mile front tyre change intervals for the 1.9Tdi. If the 1.6Tdi could be remapped, I'd jump at the opportunity! Nonetheless, for high mileage motorway usage, a 1.6Tdi makes sense to company car driver's, such as myself. The Superb Mk2's 60 litre fuel tank also ensures a minimum 750 mile range, with 800-850 possible with a little care! The Octy Mk3 will never achieve this, even with more fuel efficient engines and less body weight.

There's othing wrong with the Continental PremiumContact 2E 205/55/16 tyres fitted as standard to my GL Combi. After 47,200 miles I have between 2.5-3mm of tread remaining on the FRONT axle and 5-6mm on the rear axle. This compares against approx 25,000 miles from the Michelin Energy Saver tyres fitted to my previous Superb, a 1.9Tdi hatchback. Whilst these Contis have been excellent, I'm probably going to try the new Dunlop Blue Response tyres which appear more eco friendly than the current Contis. Ideally, I'd choose Michelin Energy Saver Plus tyres, however, our leasing company won't authorise this brand.

I also prefer an estate without integrated roof rails; it makes it so much easier to wash and dry the car. My Superb GL combi is likely to be replaced with a Octy3 estate with the 2.0 Tdi engine. For the moment though, 65 mpg (actual) is a worthwhile tradeoff against the modest output of 105Ps.

Well spotted! I value the hydraulic bonnet lifter present on my Superb II and would miss this feature if I opt for a Octy III next time round.

When I went to collect my Superb which was being serviced today, I had a look at a Rapid. It looked quite attractive; a bit like a more modern Octavia II, but with a more utilitarian interior. In particular, I approve of the front door pockets which accept a standard sized wine bottle (feature from Octy II), as well as the speedo graduated at 10mph, rather than 20mph increments (present on Octy II but dropped on the Octy II FL). The car I viewed also had front sports seats with intergral, rather than adjustible headrestraints. I still think my next car will be a Octy III Estate, ideally with the 150Ps Tdi engine.

I find I get some discomfort to the underside of my left thigh after driving the car for at least 30 minutes. The same was true of my first Superb II 'S'; I'm now driving an 'SE' and the situation remains the same. The seat base and backrest have given no cause for concern though. By way of comparision, the seats in my Octy II were perfect throughout the 115,000 miles I travelled in that car.

I agree. The OE Conti PremiumContact 2 E tyre's fitted to my Greenline Combi have covered 36,900 miles and yet has 3.5mm of tread depth remaining on the front axle and 6mm depth on the rear axle. From looking on the Conti Global and UK websites, it appears this tyre is discontinued, however, it is still stocked by Mytyres.co.uk at a delivered price of £76.20 per tyre. Despite being an 'eco' oriented tyre, the wet and grip levels have impressed me. If I had to pay for my own tyres, I'd be more than happy to stick with the same tyre. I'm a strong believer in the regular checking of tyre pressures. I usually do so every week, which may be another reason for the longevity of my Superb's tyres.

They've been widening/resurfacing the M0 southern link (like our M25) for the past three years. We got caught in a three hour jam last year on our way to Romania in the Hymer. In 30+ degrees it was not fun. This year was marginally better in that the traffic wasn't stationary for long periods and the weather was much cooler. On the way back we went cross country and found some pleasant roads. For the price of the road toll, driving in Hungary does not represent good value. I make a point of never buying fuel in the country, preferring to refuel with cheap Romanian diesel near the Hungarian border.

Congratulations! Yours is the first Petrol Blue Superb I've seen photos of. 61mpg brim to brim is very good for a new car. My 11mth old Greenline Combi has covered 34,100 miles and is recording an average of 65.77mpg. If you're keen on recording your economy then sign up to spiritmonitor.de or fuelly.com. I had a Superb twindoor and liked it a lot, but fancied a change this time around. The only downside is the fact that you can't stuff the boot very full, otherwise, the tailgate won't close. This is due to the Twindoor locking hinge protruding slightly. How do you find the seats? I still prefer the seats in my Octy II.

Hi Mark, Good description. I may need a stopgap car if I have to relinquish my company Superb. If so, your car could be what I'm looking for. When was the car last serviced and at what mileage? Does your Elegance have cruise, or was it only available on Mk1 Octy's as an optional extra? Regards, Simon

My company Superb GL Combi is averaging 65.4 mpg after 30,500 miles. I previously drove a Superb Twindoor for 95,000 miles and recorded an average 57.2 mpg, 12.5% less than the GL. The 1.6 Tdi takes at leat 20,000 miles to loosen up, but even then, it is never as willing as the 1.6 diesel of the competition (Peugeot, Ford etc). It really needs another 10-15 bhp, as overtaking requires third gear most of the time. For the money, the Superb GL is well made, generously equipped and a reliable performer. If the Superb 2.0Tdi benefited from stop/start, I'd choose one over a GL for the more flexible engine and overtaking reserves. I'd still recommend a Superb GL as a company car, especially if you value the rear passenger space and huge boot.

When I owned an Impreza Turbo, I had a Whiteline ARB and droplinks fitted to the rear axle and the handling improvement was immediately noticeable. Good to hear Whiteline are a company who value customer feedback and strive to resolve any issues in a professional and timely manner.

Honda Accord pricing is bonkers! No wonder they have difficulty shifting them in any sizeable number. Compare that with the number of new plate Superb's on Britain's roads. I've been a user of both a Superb Twindoor and a Combi. The Twindoor is clever, however, it is true that you have to pack the boot being mindful of the intrusive hinges. It is also a bit of a pain having to press two buttons to open the hatch. The boot space of both versions is huge, however, the Combi is easier to load bicycles and other awkward objects. I'd also say that the Combi is the better looking Superb, although, if I was paying for the car with my own money I'd probably opt for the cheaper Twindoor, unless I regularly had need of the slightly larger bootspace of the Combi.

Personally, I prefer Spiritmonitor.de for fuel consumption readings, rather than Fuelly. For a start, Spiritmonitor.de has a lot more similiar cars with which to compare your own car's economy.

I could have chosen a tax efficient Passat saloon 140CR in 'S' spec, however, I opted for the more practical and better specified Superb Combi GL. I tried a Passat Estate 1.6Tdi which had a better ride, nicer 6 speed gearbox and larger fuel tank than the Superb GL. It's a crying shame the Superb range of engines is not more tax friendly. I doubt I'll choose a third Superb in three years time, however, I would consider a Octy III with a S/S 140CR engine.

Hi Coops, 20,000 life expectancy for your front tyres is reasonable for a 140CR. The front tyres on my GL after 27,500 miles are 4mm, while the rear are on 6mm. The wet and dry grip level of the OE Eco Conti's has been quite impressive.

Glad you're OK. It's a good job the other driver was in an A6, as a lessor car would have provided less side impact protection to the occupants. Out of curiosity, in which part of Romania did this incident occur? I'm driving our Hymer to Eforie-Sud in four weeks time and am hoping I don't encounter such idiotic driving. A fully loaded 3.5 ton Hymer in the same scenario would have obliterated that A6!

I've explored remapping my 1.6Tdi, however, no-one has yet cracked the encrypted ECU. When they do, it'll be well worth the cost.

The 1.6Tdi is a good engine. Whilst it lacks the low down grunt of the old 1.9Tdi, it is quieter, cleaner and more economical. By way of comparision, my previous Superb Twindoor 1.9Tdi achieved 57.18mpg, while my 27.500 mile Superb Combi 1.6Tdi is currently averaging 65.15mpg. That said, I still think the 1.6Tdi would benefit from another 10Ps. I've driven the 1.6 diesel versions of the Mondeo and 508 which have 115Ps, and the increase in power is instantly noriceable.

P-Torque in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton. The power gain is approx 35bhp, while torque increases about 35%. They often advertise discounted group buys on this site, or you could approach them directly and mention this site.