i really want to see one . my dealer is not very forthcoming in telling me the date the cars will arrive. he didnt even know which variants he had ordered :thumbdwn:

WMC has one in Winchester, I took a look at it today, it's not been prepared yet but it is there an Elegance Spec 2.0 TDi 170 with DSG in Anthracite Grey. Very nice indeed!

We've got a Steel Grey one in the country and waiting to be delivered to us.

We've also got a Mocha Brown and a Black Magic one about 2 weeks behind that one.

not sure how they have one yet, the offical launch date isnt till the 18th of this month and most are on their way over now.

skoda have said every dealer should have at least one for the 18th.

Some dealers ordered the very earliest W34 cars which they have got now.

We where hoping to have both the Steel Grey Elegance and the Mocha SE for the launch but that looks unlikely as the Brown one isn't even built yet... Gutted.

The dealer supplying my car has got one demonstrator already (a Rosso Brunello 2.0 TDI 170 Elegance), and is still waiting on their other demonstrator. They don't believe it will arrive before the 18th.

My two local dealers are still waiting for their first cars, one is confident it will arrive before launch day, the other isn't.

One demonstrator is better than none, though.

Would be really interested to see some pictures of your steel grey demonstrator , as this is the colour I've ordered.

Bagpuss.

i want to drive a petrol one. reckon i will get the chance this side of christmas ??

We'll have a 1.8TSi probably before the end of the year, it will most likely be a DSG though. If that helps.

None of the dealers I've spoken to have ordered petrol cars for their initial demonstrators, but it would probably be worth asking Skoda themselves. They must know who has ordered what.

I'm pretty sure that James from Allams said that they were getting a 1.8TSi at some point.

Bagpuss.

James - well you are about 2.5hrs from me but it might just be worth the trip. I want the 1.8DSG so this will be ideal. keep me posted..im not holding my breath as i realise it will be a little while !

i reckon many dealers are misisng a trick - i reckon there will be more petrol nuyers than they think due to the cost of diesel and the good fuel economy of the 1.8T.

I agree. I reckon the 1.8TSi DSG will be a fairly good seller.

What colour/spec would you be interested in buying as I might as well order the one you want as I have no preference as I've ordered 3 Superbs that I fancy already. Plus if you drive it and you like it you'll have already found the car you really want as an ex-demo.

Simpsons Preston have a 1.8 manual and a 140tdi DSG on site.

Simpsons Colne have a 140tdi DSG and 170tdi DSG, all Elegance models.

There you go! Drive the manual one and if you like that you're bound to like the DSG.

I hope everyone will be happy with the mpg of the 1.8. I am not sure what people expect of this engine but have seen many cite the "good economy of the 1.8". I have this engine in my Octavia, on a run in mostly 60mph roads I will maybe get 38mpg. On faster 70mph roads maybe 36. I avg about 31mpg.

In the heavier (I am guessing here) Superb, will these figures be matched? never mind bettered, and I doubt the DSG will help to much either. I still think the derv car will work out best for most users

I had 130tdi last time.

Will deffo go 1.8 DSG as want a auto without the emissions penalty!

Higher cost of diesel fuel & higher initial cost of 140tdi dsg.

more important than a few MPG here or there.

The 1.8TSI will be fitted with the new 7 speed DSG designed for the transfer of low and mid range torques.This might give a good return on fuel.

Any dealers in Yorkshire got one yet?

James - you have got PM.

Bickertons in Sheffield are getting theirs next week.

ive just had my first one in today

steel grey elegance 170bhp 2.0crtrdi dsg.

the managers bagged it as his demo (damn him!!) no park asist though :(

Would love to see some piccies of the steel grey one, if you've got chance to snap a few.

Bagpuss.

Ants, any chance of some interior pictures?

Did you order the wood trim? If not, then I'd be really interested to see what the fake metal trim on the dash looks like.

Thanks again,

Bagpuss.

I'll see what I can do, no wood on this one, I'm not old enough for wood trim just yet!

Would love to see some piccies of the steel grey one, if you've got chance to snap a few.

Bagpuss.

its very nice in the flesh. im waiting on ours to be cleaned now.

anyone else having problems getting a radio code for them though?