What cars has been owned and tested befor choose Superb III

[r08shaw]

Previous cars since 1998:

 

Citroen Saxo 1998 (free insurance for 2 years, great when I was 18!!)

Citroen Xsara VTR 2000

Honda CRV 2.2 CTDi 2009

Mercedes C220 Estate 2012

Skoda Superb III SE L Estate due in March 2016, didn't test drive.

 

Test driven over the years:

Nissan Qashqai

Ford Focus

Tesla S P85D (OMG it's quick!!)

Toyota Supra Twin Turbo

Hyundai Accent

Subaru Impreza WRX

Subaru Legacy

Mazda MX5

Nissan Leaf

 

Would love an electric 2nd car, Tesla S is the dream but the reality would probably be a Leaf.

[dstev2000]

Space, space and more space. That's the biggest priority for me. It just so happens the Superb is massive, and a truly excellent car. I didn't bother trying anything else, that's how blinkered and resistant to change I really am! 

 

My previous car record is patchy at first. 

 

I passed my test in 1997, the year is when the car was made. I even remember every reg number of those vehicles. 

 

1: 1987 Fiat panda, red, 999cc (more rust than car)

2 :1994 Ford Festa van, BT/Meteor grey :p  , 1.8D (ex BT - one of THOSE ones!)

3: 1998 Citroen Berlingo van, white, 1.9D 

4: 2000 Vauxhall Astra LS estate, plain blue, 2.0DTI 99PS

5: 2001 Citroen Xantia hatch, metallic blue, 1.8 16V (aka 'Plastic Pig')

6: 2002 Nissan Primera estate SVE, silver, 2.2Di - MOST UNRELIABLE CAR EVER!

7: 2004 Skoda Octavia Mk1 Combi, Elegance, silver, PD130

8: 2006 Skoda Octavia Mk2 Combi, Elegance, Stone grey metallic, PD140 (dreaded BKD cracked cylinder head problem!)

9: 2007 Skoda Octavia Mk2 Combi, L&K, Black Magic, PD140 (MY08 model with light leather interior and Sputnik alloys)

10: 2010 Skoda Superb Mk2 Combi, Elegance, silver, CR170

11: 2013 Skoda Superb Mk2 FL Combi, Elegance, Candy white, CR170

12: 2016 Skoda Superb Mk3 Combi/Estate, L&K, Petrol blue, CR190 DSG - March 1st.

[mandp]

5 pot, V10 & V12 and something with a Supercharger still wanted! Looking for a new toy.  

Jaguar XE S?

Edited 16 February, 2016 by mandp

[thewinelake]

I was looking at Audi A6 and A5 cabrio before trying a Superb Mk2 and a Seat Leon estate. The Superb Mk3 was SO much better than the Mk2 - not sure if it's just newness or superior design (probably a combination).

Looking at the deals for Audi A4, that would probably be the main alternative option for me now, as the Superb is maybe too big. Still loving the Superb. Wonder how I'll feel in 23 months time when it's time to give back?!

It took a very long time (a year) to work out what I wanted. Maybe should start soon investigating my 2018 car...

[petersky1976]

Jaguar XE S?

As it will be a second car just for weekend fun it would have to be a lot cheaper and less practical!

I will probably end up with something 2 seater and convertible and then have a S/C retro fitted (may be another MX-5), but when talking about Jaguars the S Type R's have always appealed as an under the radar brute and they are looking quite good value now.

Edited 17 February, 2016 by petersky1976

[UncleWang]

Between my late wife and myself, we have had......

 

1980....1975 model Triumph 1500TC (5 years) never passed an MOT  first time but never stopped working.

1985....1980 model Talbot Horizon Ultra (2 years) rubbish, worse car I ever had.

1987....1985 model Maestro 1.6 HLS (7 years) good roomy car at the time.

1991....1990 model MG Montego 2.0i (5 years) really liked this car, would have kept longer but was written off by an old bloke driving into me!

1994....1993 model Rover 200SLi (2 years) My wifes first purpose bought car.

1996....1989 model Rover 200EX (1 year) inherited from Dad....good enough car but ugly.

1996....new model Rover 200Si (7 years) wifes first new car.

1997....1996 model Rover 400SLi (3 years) Good car.

2000....new model VW Bora 2.0 SE (10 years) my first new car...should have kept longer!

2003....new model VW Beetle 1.8T (coming up 13 years and counting) wifes last new car...still brilliant! and still only 54000 miles and never failed an MOT (yet!) touch wood.

2010....2008 model BMW 118 SE (2 years) had to sell due to moving.

2013....2013 model Mazda 3 1.6 Venture (2 years) pre reg car....should have kept!

2015....2015 model BMW M135i (6 months) 6 weeks old when I got this on impulse...amazing engine but rarely used.

2016....As and when Superb 280 L&K Estate....for occasional drives out.

That's my history, boring to some, but quite enjoyable remembering all that lot.

[mandp]

As it will be a second car just for weekend fun it would have to be a lot cheaper and less practical!

I will probably end up with something 2 seater and convertible and then have a S/C retro fitted (may be another MX-5), but when talking about Jaguars the S Type R's have always appealed as an under the radar brute and they are looking quite good value now.

I've had 2 V8 XJ's but I must say I've long had a fancy for a V8 S Type.

I'm sure whatever you settle for it'll be a lot-a-fun.

Good luck in your search.

[Rebelred]

I forgot about my Bora! 2002 1.4L Comfortline in Silver, had the softest seat material I've ever seen in a car, unlike the hard upholstery they put in cars these days. Great car but needed a bigger engine!

[philsmith]

Talbot Horizon Ultra (2 years) rubbish, worse car I ever had.

 

I once drove a Talbot (Chrysler?) Sunbeam and I must say that sticks in the memory as the worst car I have ever driven, I had to take the M2 to Chatham with it and it was a bit windy, good job it was quiet as it took up all three lanes of the motoway as it weaved about! The stuff of nightmares!!

Edited 17 February, 2016 by philsmith

[UncleWang]

I forgot about my Bora! 2002 1.4L Comfortline in Silver, had the softest seat material I've ever seen in a car, unlike the hard upholstery they put in cars these days. Great car but needed a bigger engine!

Just after I got mine, they brought out a 2.8 V6 version....stuff of dreams at the time!!

[Bugginbob]

VW golf 1.1 golf c

Peugeot 205 1.4 xs

Renault Clio 1.4 rt

Clio 1.2 oasis

Citroen 2cv (company car!)

Volvo 240 dl

Vauxhall Astra 1.4 gls

Polo 1.4 cl

Mondeo 1.8 glx

Beetle 1300

VW type 2 dormobile

New beetle 1.6

VW polo 1.2 ranger

Renault scenic 1.6

Mondeo 2.0 tdci zetec s

Fiat cinquecento sporting

Nissan x trail sport 2 diesel

Mini Cooper s

Ford s max 2.0 tdci titanium

Mondeo 2.0 tdci lx

Honda civic SE executive 1.6

Audi TT 3.2 vr6 dsg

Volvo XC90 2.4 diesel

Mondeo 2.0 tdci zetec

Land Rover series 3 2.25

BMW Z4 3.0

Mercedes b200

Skoda Fabia vrs diesel

VW golf 2.0 tdi 110 SE

VW caravelle executive

Bmw 118d coupe

probably another 10/15 I've missed out but these are the ones I owned for more than a few months. The xc90 was my favourite all rounder, the z4 the best fun, caravelle best family car (but horribly uneconomical).

[Rebelred]

Just after I got mine, they brought out a 2.8 V6 version....stuff of dreams at the time!!

Wow! That would have been some machine, unfortunately my insurance company would have hung up on me if I asked them to cover me on one of them as I was in my early twenties then (:-( My first insurance premium was £IR 3,500 for 3rd party fire & theft on a 1.0l Polo a year & a half earlier!

Edited 17 February, 2016 by Rebelred

[UncleWang]

Wow! That would have been some machine, unfortunately my insurance company would have hung up on me if I asked them to cover me on one of them as I was in my early twenties then (:-( My first insurance premium was £IR 3,500 for 3rd party fire & theft on a 1.0l Polo a year & a half earlier!

Wow...scary, it was 4x4 as well!

[OCScene]

Currently drive a Peugeot 508 SW. Its been a cracking car to be honest. The engine does not quite have the poke of a VW group diesel but its much quieter. I rarely keep my cars for more than a couple of years but this is just coming up 4 years old! A record for me. Its solid, well put together and make a L & K Superb look sparse on kit, all for little money too.

 

However...........I miss my old DSG though so coming back to Skoda with a SE L Superb on order

[DynamicT]

Didn't test drive before order as I wanted a petrol car and petrol demonstrators dont exist!...or didn't then (October 2015)

Previous cars:

1. Trojan (Bubble Car) 19. (`10`) Honda CRV (NEW)

2. Ford `Pop` 20. (`08`) Jaguar XF

3. Reliant Van (NEW) 21. (`10`) Merc C Class

4. Renault 12 (NEW) 22. (`53`) Jaguar XJ

5. Fiat Strada (NEW) 23. (`12`) Skoda Superb (NEW)

6. Ford Escort (NEW) 24. (`60`) Jaguar XJ

7. (`H`) Ford Granada 25. (`64`) Mazda 6 (NEW)

8. (`M`) Rover 600 (NEW) 1 Citroen

1 Fiat

9. (`M`)Ford Escort (NEW) 1 Hyundai

1 Mercedes

10. (?)Ford Granada 1 Nissan

1 Reliant

11. (`T`) Ford Fiesta (NEW) 1 Renault

1 Rover

12. (`X`) Chrysler PT Cruiser (NEW) 1 Skoda

1 Trojan

13. (`51`) Citroen Xsara (NEW) 1 Vauxhall

6 Fords

14. (`03`) Honda Jazz (NEW) 3 Jags

2 Hondas

15. (`P`) Hyundai Sonata 2 Chryslers

1 Mazda

16. (`53`) Nissan Primera ( 25 in all )

17. (`04`)Vauxhall Vectra

18. (`06`) Chrysler 300C

My god you've owned some **** cars over the years!!

[mandp]

My god you've owned some **** cars over the years!!

Cheers!

[nsfu]

VW Golf N - not many people bought this base model! (early 1980s)

Audi 80 1.8

Audi 100 2.1

Lancia Thema 16v Turbo

Vauxhall Senator 3.0 24v

Vauxhall Omega 3.2

Audi A8 4.2

Vauxhall Vectra 3.2 (after the Audi taught me an expensive lesson)

Lexus LS430

 

on order, 280 PS L&K estate. Suitable car for retirement ....

 

Ordered 25/1/2016, been given unconfirmed build week 10, haven't put that in the tracker thread as fully expecting it to be totally wrong!

[mandp]

VW Golf N - not many people bought this base model! (early 1980s)

Audi 80 1.8

Audi 100 2.1

Lancia Thema 16v Turbo

Vauxhall Senator 3.0 24v

Vauxhall Omega 3.2

Audi A8 4.2

Vauxhall Vectra 3.2 (after the Audi taught me an expensive lesson)

Lexus LS430

 

on order, 280 PS L&K estate. Suitable car for retirement ....

 

Ordered 25/1/2016, been given unconfirmed build week 10, haven't put that in the tracker thread as fully expecting it to be totally wrong!

I can see you like big cars...as I do too.

The Vauxhall Senator was a very under rated car I thought.

Hope you dont wait too long for your 280.

[Superb170]

My first insurance premium was £IR 3,500 for 3rd party fire & theft on a 1.0l Polo a year & a half earlier!

I remember those days as well. I paid £3.5k as well on a 1.2 Fiat Brava when I was 21!! One of the benefits of getting a bit older I suppose!

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[Devonshiredave]

First car, 1965 Morris Oxford, can't remember the order, but also owned;

1973 Opel Manta 1.9 SR

850 Mini (not sure on the year)

1962 Morris Minor 948cc

1979 Ford Granada 2.3V6 (at 19 years old)

Ford Escort mk1 saloon and estate '73 & '74

1979 Datsun 160J SSS

Couple of VW Beetles, L & M reg

1969 Austin Cambridge

Three Peugeot 306's (company cars)

2001 Skoda Octavia Estate 110 Tdi bought new

2003 VE Passat 4 Motion

2003 Seat Alhambra

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (because I couldn't get a tight deal on a Superb 170 Elegance Estate!)

2011 Skoda Superb 140 SE Estate

Latest 2015 Skoda Superb S3 190 L&K Estate. Best car I've ever owned by a country mile.

[DynamicT]

I feel like the youngest person in this forum by about 800 years....

[DynamicT]

Cars... in 1965? Horseless carriages? Wow!

[nsfu]

I can see you like big cars...as I do too.

The Vauxhall Senator was a very under rated car I thought.

Hope you dont wait too long for your 280.

Big cars, indeed - I imagine I will be one of the few downsizing (technically) to the Superb.

 

The Senator was a very good car. I remember the cabin being a little soulless after the Lancia, but then, stuff actually worked!

[old newbie2]

I may not remember all of them but here goes.

 

A bunch of 3-wheelers, 'cos I only had a Motorcycle Licence, too young for a Car Licence.....)

 

1  '58 Messerschmitt KR 200 Kabinenroller.

2.' 60 Berkely T60 Hard-Top

3. '61 Berkeley T60 Drop-Head.

4. ,59 BMW-Isetta 300

5. '60 Bond Model F Minicar

 

I passed my car driving test in 1966,  now we can move on to the 4-wheelers...

 

1.  '57 Ford 100E  Prefect 4-door 1172 Side valve & 3 on the floor

2.  '59 Sunbeam Rapier 2 Hardtop 1494

3.  '60 Sunbeam Rapier 3 Hardtop 1494 with a Laycock overdrive. (My 21st b-day pressie)

4.  '59 Ford Anglia 105E

5.  '61 Vauxhall VX4/90

6.  '61 Ford Anglia 105E

7.  '62 Ford Consul Classic 1500

8.  '65 Ford Cortina Mk 1 1500

9.  '63 Hillman Imp

10.'65 Hillman Imp

11 '66 Hillman Imp

12 '72 Daf 55 Marathon

13 '76 Chrysler Alpine S 1442

14 '77 Chrysler Sunbeam 1.6 S Borgward 45 Auto (For the wife...)

15 '79 Chrysler Alpine GL 1442

16 '83 Talbot Alpine GL 1600 (I'st 5-speed!) 

17 '82 Talbot Alpine GL 1600 (Again, for the wife)

18 '86 Volvo 360 GL 2000

19 '86 Rover 216 (Wife fancied something different....)

20 '87 Ford Orion Ghia 1.6i

21 '88 Ford Orion Ghia 1.6i 

22 '89 Ford Escort 1.6 GL Auto (Wife's last car, her M.S. had worsened to the point where she felt that she should no longer drive.) 

23 '90 Cavalier GL 2000 Auto Hatch

24 '91 Cavalier LS 2000 Auto Hatch (Our 1st Motability car)

25 '94 Ford Mondeo Ghia Mk1 Estate 2000 Auto 

26 '97 Ford Mondeo Ghia X Mk 2 Estate 2000 Auto

27 '01 Ford Mondeo Ghia x Mk 3 Estate 2500 V6 Manual

28 '04 Volvo V70 SE 2.4 Diesel Auto (Our last Mobility car 'cos she passed away in Jan '05)

29 '99 Ford Mondeo LX Mk 2 Auto Hatch 2000, (Stop-gap car from the village garage, only kept it 4 8 weeks!)

30 '04 Ford Mondeo Ghia X Estate V6 2500 (My 1st 6-speed)

31 '56 Ford Mondeo Ghia X Estate  V6 3000 (Kept it for 6 years, I just loved that V6)

32 '07 Skoda Octavia 2 vRS Hatch 2.0 TSi Manual. (Still owned the previous Mondy, purchased for fun & economy.....)

33 '12 Skoda Superb Elegance Twin-Door 2.0 TSi, DSG (My current daily driver still contemplating a Superb 3 as a replacement)

34 '10 VW  EOS CSC 2.0 TSi DSG, (for when I want the wind in my hair, or I just fancy a change......)

 

 

Not a terribly interesting collection, but I've never really had the funds or desire to own a posh car

Ffrom  about '93 to '05 I was too busy being my late wife's primary carer to worry about cars, other than that they should be capable of carrying 

wheel-chairs &/or mobility scooters.....)  

 

 

 

TTFN, DC

[Devonshiredave]

Cars... in 1965? Horseless carriages? Wow!

That old 65 Morris Oxford was first registered when I was three months old! Cars n girlfriends are very similar in that you don't ever forget your first!