33 minutes ago, Bap33 said:

Previous and current cars when the new one had just arrived at home: Mk3 doesn't look much bigger than Mk2...

 

 

Mk2 Estate in Black and data on left
Mk3 Estate in Orange and data on right

previous 2016 Mk3 and current 2023 Mk3.FL

 

 

 

Edited 23 May, 20242 yr by MartiniB

Yeah, difference between mk2 and MK3 is not that big, maybe just width

34 minutes ago, palad1n said:

Yeah, difference between mk2 and MK3 is not that big, maybe just width

Thats what I thought, but it does not seem to be any wider inside.

On 21/05/2024 at 17:08, Graham Butcher said:

Thats what I thought, but it does not seem to be any wider inside.

It IS indeed. One of the argues to change from Mk2 to Mk3 was the width between armrests for rear passenger.

Having 3 children, I knew I would face trouble to install 3 child seats in a row (2 Group 2-3 + 1 Group 1-2-3) in the Mk2, when my youngest was about to switch from Group 0+ to Group 1. There are actually 3-4 more cm in the Mk3, which make "all" the difference.

No problem to put all 3 child seats.  

1 hour ago, Bap33 said:

It IS indeed. One of the argues to change from Mk2 to Mk3 was the width between armrests for rear passenger.

Having 3 children, I knew I would face trouble to install 3 child seats in a row (2 Group 2-3 + 1 Group 1-2-3) in the Mk2, when my youngest was about to switch from Group 0+ to Group 1. There are actually 3-4 more cm in the Mk3, which make "all" the difference.

No problem to put all 3 child seats.  

That's good to know if ever I need to sit in the back. I think it does not seem as wide in the front, but thinking about it, the centre consol is wider than the mk2, so I expect that is where the extra width is then and not in the seats.👍

It’s fine for three adults in the back or even two and a single child seat. But definitely not very comfortable for a single adult between two child seats - they just take too much space(both of them Group 2/3). This is my personal experience  

11 hours ago, Bap33 said:

It IS indeed. One of the argues to change from Mk2 to Mk3 was the width between armrests for rear passenger.

Having 3 children, I knew I would face trouble to install 3 child seats in a row (2 Group 2-3 + 1 Group 1-2-3) in the Mk2, when my youngest was about to switch from Group 0+ to Group 1. There are actually 3-4 more cm in the Mk3, which make "all" the difference.

No problem to put all 3 child seats.  

If you have the money (faux leather is around £1900 inc all fittings)  apparently a MultiMac 1260  4 seater (15 months to 12 years) will fit the rear of a Superb (there's a 3 seater as well at around £1800)

https://www.multimac.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nioh4UcC6ro&t=1s

Edited 23 May, 20242 yr by Winston_Woof

Might be going bit off-topic, and I do not really need (never got so many, pity), but how does the law considers fitting a 4ppl-seat in a 3ppl-seat? And you would be in exceed of the registration documents if seating 2 in the front and 4 in the rear.

Or this does not matter in UK or other places?

10 hours ago, Winston_Woof said:

If you have the money (faux leather is around £1900 inc all fittings)  apparently a MultiMac 1260  4 seater (15 months to 12 years) will fit the rear of a Superb (there's a 3 seater as well at around £1800)

https://www.multimac.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nioh4UcC6ro&t=1s

Thanks. I discovered this 1 or 2 years after I switched to my Mk3.

I don't know if this is allowed in France.

 

Anyway, time has passed by and I currently have only 1 Group 2/3 in my car. So this is not an issue anymore for me...  

On 09/05/2024 at 09:35, palad1n said:

Switched from 2016 Superb 1.4 TSI 150 to 2023 Superb 2.0 TSI 280

 

Including photos of my previous Skoda cars

 

I love that colour

Gandalf got a wash over the weekend after a 4 month dry spell 😁

 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, JR RS said:

Gandalf got a wash over the weekend after a 4 month dry spell 😁

 

 

 

 

You're lucky, we have had a 4 month wet spell.

9 hours ago, Graham Butcher said:

You're lucky, we have had a 4 month wet spell.

 

Think it's been longer than that!!

I love the Superb MK3 with EA888 engine, I'm on my third model now, all Laurin & Klement. Awesome car and spec for the price.
Initially I had the white L&K 280 with DSG6.
I then changed to the newer L&K 272 with DSG7 and virtual instrument cluster. Was very happy with the petrol blue colour. Changed the alloys to 19''.
Now I've swapped that against the last iteration of the MK3, back to 280bhp. Despite not being un-enthusiastic about the grey colour. It doesn't offend me, it's nice enough, but personally I find it a bit generic and boring (apologies to all owners of grey Superbs, beauty lies in the eye of the beholder).

So I had it vinyl wrapped with Teckwrap Wilderness Green. Now I'm considering having it de-chromed as I reckon black contrasts better with the green than chrome.

From a grey Superb owner, your wrap looks excellent.

+1, I too like that wrap colour 👍

Illuminated handles on the outside are now also available. Can now also be found in the dark. 🤩

2 hours ago, WolfK said:

I love the Superb MK3 with EA888 engine, I'm on my third model now, all Laurin & Klement. Awesome car and spec for the price.
Initially I had the white L&K 280 with DSG6.
I then changed to the newer L&K 272 with DSG7 and virtual instrument cluster. Was very happy with the petrol blue colour. Changed the alloys to 19''.
Now I've swapped that against the last iteration of the MK3, back to 280bhp. Despite not being un-enthusiastic about the grey colour. It doesn't offend me, it's nice enough, but personally I find it a bit generic and boring (apologies to all owners of grey Superbs, beauty lies in the eye of the beholder).

So I had it vinyl wrapped with Teckwrap Wilderness Green. Now I'm considering having it de-chromed as I reckon black contrasts better with the green than chrome.

 

What kind of money for the wrap ? Just out of curiosity 😉 

 

52 minutes ago, Lutz_91 said:

Illuminated handles on the outside are now also available. Can now also be found in the dark. 🤩

 

Oooooo.. I need more info on this 😁

Always could be located in the dark before courtesy of the remote key fob operating the lights when unlocking, or are they concerned that modern owners/drivers with KSSY system don't know how to press a button on a key fob?

10 hours ago, defsix said:

 

What kind of money for the wrap ? Just out of curiosity 😉 
😁

Prices seem to vary significantly. I had quotes for £1600, £1800 and £2500, all plus vat. That is in the south London (and South of London) area. For most wrap manufacturers flip colours are more expensive (plus £300) but for teckwrap prices seem to be the same across their range.

 

On 01/03/2024 at 12:37, unclerichy said:

 

 

10 hours ago, Graham Butcher said:

Always could be located in the dark before courtesy of the remote key fob operating the lights when unlocking, or are they concerned that modern owners/drivers with KSSY system don't know how to press a button on a key fob?

Oh c'mon you need to embrace and feel that bling bling feeling ... illuminated external door handles gets you into uncharted territory ☺️

Next is illuminated door sills so you can silhouette the car in the dark 😁

 

 

Jokes aside, I like the idea of the illuminated door handles 😊

Oh I can see the appeal to certain people who like to be the centre of attraction, personally I'd rather be the wolf in sheep's clothing with upgrades that added greater functionality without shouting about it, like mudflaps to protect the bottom of the doors and rear wings from stones and mud flung up from the tyres, or headlights that gave far better performance without dazzling other drivers. Anything like these door handle lights are really nothing more than eye candy for others, the driver will gain zero benefit from while driving.

2 hours ago, leolito said:

☺️

Next is illuminated door sills so you can silhouette the car in the dark 😁

😊

 

Guilty......

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Graham Butcher said:

Oh I can see the appeal to certain people who like to be the centre of attraction, personally I'd rather be the wolf in sheep's clothing with upgrades that added greater functionality without shouting about it, like mudflaps to protect the bottom of the doors and rear wings from stones and mud flung up from the tyres, or headlights that gave far better performance without dazzling other drivers. Anything like these door handle lights are really nothing more than eye candy for others, the driver will gain zero benefit from while driving.

 

As a car enthusiast - it's not just about functionality, but it's also about fun and personalization. The little touches make a car "special", instead of being the usual boring sheep.

 

It's not always about the look at me factor or wanting to b the centre of attention - far far from it.

47 minutes ago, JR RS said:

 

Guilty......

 

 

 

 

 

As a car enthusiast - it's not just about functionality, but it's also about fun and personalization. The little touches make a car "special", instead of being the usual boring sheep.

 

It's not always about the look at me factor or wanting to b the centre of attention - far far from it.

True its not and I can get it that you're a car enthusiast, so am I, but for me its more about safety enhancements than bling that appeal. In fact it would appear that it is looking increasingly likely over here that any modifications of any sort that deviate from the manufacturer's standard product offering will be heading down 1 of 2 routes, either will be banned, or have to be notified to the DVLA and approved by them before the car will be allowed on the roads.

 

Just how the heck they can effectively police such plans, currently beats me, I can't see a way that can be enforced other than if involved in a accident and modifications are detected the insurance companies instantly withdraw any cover leaving the hapless motorist exposed? That's a can of worms best left alone in my view, fingers crossed it never gets implemented. 

Edited 3 June, 20242 yr by Graham Butcher