not usual for me to start a thread but surfing through autotrader tonight at some seriously value for money superbs got me thinking on a good topic i havent seen before! would you remap a 3 year old car that had done, say 100000+ miles? a few examples to get you thinking... i just picked the superb randomly - could be fabia, octavia, etc (or probably any average vag turbo car).

2002 SKODA SUPERB 1.9 TDi (130)

MANUAL, met. silver, 130k miles but like new condition, fsh. £5,995.

2002 SKODA SUPERB 1.8T Comfort 4dr Saloon,

98,000 miles, 52 registered, Sensual Red Metallic,Full Skoda Service History, Only 1 owner from new, Top spec, Full unmarked cream leather interior, Heated front and rear seats, Xenons, Multifunction steering wheel, Cruise control, Parking sensors, 6 disk CD player, Air conditioning, Digital climate control (front and rear controls), Digital onboard computer, Electric windows and mirrors, Auto dimming rear view mirror and rain sensitive wipers, Multiple airbags, PAS, ABS, Traction control, Front and rear arm rests, Interior door handle lighting, 3 rear head rests and 3 point centre seat belt, 17 inch multi spoke alloy wheels, Fogs, Chrome styling, Remote central locking and alarm, Recent Skoda service, Complete luxury, Absolutely exceptional condition, Looks and drives like new, 6 months warranty, Credit card and finance facilities. £5,350

SKODA Superb 1.9 TDI PD130 Comfort, 03, 03 reg. AC, Alloys, Clim con, OBC, Cruise, EM, EW, F/Fogs PDC, RCL, rad/CD, Traction control. 1 Owner, 107k Business Miles With Full S/History. Profesional Inspection Welcome.. £6,195.

could have a seriously quick high spec sleeper for not much cash

The superb is an excellent car, very spacious and luxurious.

Wondering what things to look out for in cars like that (say aircon etc?) other than testing most of the electric gear that you actually want to use, works, plus car in good condition.

Would the turbo need reconditioning?

Not too sure about remaping a petrol car with that many miles, diesel should be OK (but don't hold me to that) and yes they are nice cars.....go round corners quite well and my 130+ a bit tdipd is doing sub 8 secs to 60 which for a big heavy car aint bad, loads of space and even the lowest spec (classic) has a lot of toys.......climate control, electric windows, heated mirrors, ...the list is quite long.....still does 30 + around town and maybe even up to 60 mpg on a long run.

Best Skoda I have had so far

octy 1.9 sdi

octy tdi pd 130 elegance

Octy vrs estate

and now 05 Superb classic tdi pd 130

so how long do the turbos typically last on these engines?

You should see 150,000 easily.