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Thanks Alvaro. Nice to get your take on things with your Saab history... More food for thought!!! LF

All very helpful thanks. It is interesting to note that the V6 only hits its optimal torque from 2500rpm whereas the 170CR is more like 1700rpm. My Saab V6 delivers max torque from around the 1700rpm mark so the 170CR would feel very similar providing my right foot is not kept firmly planted on the loud pedal - I do like the way a V6 engine just keeps pulling and pulling LF

I see. Thanks for the explanation. I have only ever driven Saab auto in loan/courtesy car whilst mine was in for service etc. These were pretty dim witted and annoying so maybe I have a skewed view of what auto transmission can do - it sounds like DSG is quite different from the standard auto situation. LF

Apologies if this is dim question but how does the Hill Hold system work and why is it such an advantage? LF

Some very informative replies. Thank-you. This is going to be a tough call. If the V6 came with a manual box the choice may be a little easier... Looking at current second hand prices on skoda website there are a few V6 cars around 20-22K with relatively low mileage whereas the 170CR with 4x4 are a few K more for similar age/mileage. However over 5 years the lower running costs of the 170CR would easily offset the higher purchase cost. So diesel cheaper [no surprise but only 1-2K over 5yrs]. Better residual value with the 170CR [when the time comes!] further adds to the diesel cost arguement. However V6 more of what I am used to and better "fun" factor [family cars don't have to be boring do they!!]. Worried that I will not get on with the DSG box though. This is going to cause a few sleepless nights I am sure. Hope I like the Superb when I finally get to look at one/drive it! From the research I have done it seems by far the best choice with the demise of Saab. LF

Thanks for your thoughts Ray. I think this might be a tough decision - need to test drive I think.... LF

Hi All Have just registered to find out a little more about the Superb Estate. I have been a 12yr Saab fan currently on my third car. This is 5 years old and I need a bigger car. I have been patiently waiting for the new 9-5 estate but this will never see production with the company having recently filed for bankruptcy :'( I have researched the alternatives and come to the conclusion that the Superb Estate is the closest match to the 9-5 and the Skoda philosophy seems more closely aligned with Saab than any of the other mainstream companies. I currently drive a 2.8T V6 Aero 9-3 Wagon which is a fantastic car but too small for the 3 kids + associated paraphenalia. My daily travels also encompass some pretty rural locations so the added traction of a 4x4 drivetrain [which would have been offered on the new 9-5] is desirable. The biggest question is should I opt for sensible and look at the 170CR diesel 4x4 or look at the V6? I have never owned an automatic before so am a little frustrated to see that the flagship V6 comes only with DSG transmission [however I think the V6 9-5 was going the same way].... Sorry for the long first post :S LF