Hi I'm after any advice or handy hints on what to check / lookout for. This weekend am going to look at a 2006 130 1.9TDI AUTO Superb Elegance. It's an ex-lease but not taxi and done about 80K with a full dealer history. Is there any thing to be looking out in particular?

Cheers,

There's a few things well documented on here, but I know it can be a pain scanning around .... as a introduction check out here http://briskoda.net/superb/superb-1-9-tdi-cant-decide-spec-condition-vs-miles/127060/#post1486103

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68k on a Superb is only just about run-in. If you can try and figure out what type of miles they've done that helps. Motorway miles are far less strenuous on a car as opposed to town miles. Check the car's computer using the controls on the indicator stalk. Check the average speed and average MPG. Gives you an idea of the type of miles it's done. When you're looking at the readout you'll see a "1" or "2" in the top right hand corner, "1" refers to the readings for that particular journey, "2" refers to the accumulated readings since the computer was last reset. (you're looking for the "2" readings to give you a good idea of usage)

The engine type is of far greater importance. Deisel or petrol? Also check the the bhp. I test drove three Superbs. The 130 bhp 1.9TDi model was just a different car to drive and it's the one I plummed for in the end. Really happy with my choice.

The classic interior tends to wear a lot better with age rather than leather too and in all fairness I reckon looks better, but that's my opinion .... just wait, loads of folks with the leather will be on here slating me annnnnny second. The leather can last well, but needs regular attention.

Take a browse around the forum here to see major trouble spots to look out for. Check all the carpets in the footwells for signs of damp. Make sure the cambelt has been done if it's around the 60k mark. Check the inside of the tyres and wheel arches for grease from the CV joint, often the gaitors perish and pee grease everywhere. Not a major problem if caught early but can be expensive if left untreated. Drive them and feel the clutch, does it judder when engaging?

Other than that have a drive in them all and just see how it feels.

Oh and argue like a demon on price. The Superbs are notorious for not holding their residual value. Why? I don't know they're a better car in my opinion than the Octavia .... bah cheap common rubbish.

Edited 30 October, 200817 yr by allclownsareevi

Make sure the rear passenger side footwell is bone dry - not just to the touch but deep down, leaking pollen filter housings are common and can cause lots of trouble - check all the electrics work as the control module is under the carpet and if its been wet things will pack in pretty quickly.

It should of had the cambelt changed (@ 60K) check it has been.

CV gators are a weak point, check they are free from grease on the outside of them and not beginning to split.

It will also want to be pretty cheap, auto's are not very desirable especially in a Superb

Glass's guide lists it at:

Skoda Superb Elegance

1.9TD Diesel 4-door Saloon

5 Speed Automatic Front Wheel Drive

Year: 2006 06

Mileage: 80,000

Part-exchange Price:

Excellent condition:

£7500

Average condition:

£6690

Below average condition:

£5950

Those are trade in prices, so the price you will pay will be about £1K dearer.

Hi guys thanks for the rapid response!

Will go armed with list of things to check out.

Gizmo - awesome info on the glass guide - muchos gracias

But do have in mind that EVERYTHING is miles below 'guide' prices at the moment. That means 'trade in' prices and retail prices.

Is there any thing to be looking out in particular?

Yeah, a manual gearbox

Sorry. But the auto box (I'm told) is pants on the Superb I. You've got the right engine, though.

I'm sure Roto will back me up

Edited 31 October, 200817 yr by Bluefox
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I have an Auto - and love it. I would not have a manual. Each to their own as they say.

John

I have an Auto - and love it. I would not have a manual. Each to their own as they say.

John

Agreed, each to their own - and in fairness the 6 speed manual is pretty unreliable as well, so it's swings & roundabouts

I'm also a auto lover, I can't see how any negativity can be said about it, mines a 130 and it sees most things off the line, you lose about 10mpg over the manual but thats the price of not having to change gear all day, as a driving experience I think it's as good as any other in it's class.

I think the Superb is well suited to being an Auto, as it's most at home cruiseing up and down motorways. My father-in-law get around 50mpg from his 130 tdi auto, which i think is very good.

And having drivern long distances in a few, you still fill refreshed when you arrive.

Kinda like manuals but can see why an auto makes sense if you're stuck in traffic all day.

Edited 1 November, 200817 yr by allclownsareevi

I do like the idea of an auto box, and I agree it suits the Superb...

My point was the one that's fitted to the Superb range isn't that good when compared to some of the Audi or even VW boxes they could have used.