From Octavia to Superb

[SneaksyWhippet]

Hi everyone,

 

I last posted a few years ago when I got my 55 plate Octavia L&K estate. I've not posted for ages but have been busy...I now have one year old twins as well as my two dogs, which means a lot to fit in the car   The Octavia has been great and the variable boot floor has been a godsend. I strap the double buggy against the back of the back seats using bungee cords hooked onto the dog guard, use vacuum bags under the boot floor for clothes, the dogs have what's left of the boot and other luggage goes in the footwells and on the middle seat in the back.

 

The twins have two extended rear facing seats in my Octavia, but I've found there isn't really enough space for my partner to have his seat in the front as far back as he would like. Enter Superb!

 

My 63 plate Superb Estate L&K DSG is being delivered tomorrow. I am very excited! I've never really driven an automatic before, nor have I ever had anything like Park Assist. The L&K spec in my Octavia has spoiled me a bit; electric heated leather seats were a must this time too!

 

My first mission is going to be working out how to fit together the twin/dog/luggage jigsaw without the variable boot floor so I may well be posting for advice.

 

Hi again, anyway :p

[Gaz]

Hello Sneaksy 

 

I went the other way - from a '55 plate Superb to a DSG Octavia.  I know there are mixed views about the DSG, but I think it's the dog's danglies  

 

Gaz 

[Superb170]

Welcome back! I know you had the L&K spec in the Octavia but the L&K Superb really will have everything you need and I'm sure you'll get used to the DSG . All the best with it!

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[old newbie2]

You'll find that the Superb really is a step change upwards when compared to your Octy.

 

SWMBO & I have had one of each for app. 3 years, (same 2.0 TSi engine + DSG) so we were able to make the comparison

when ever we wanted to, & the Superb is the nicer car.

 

It's not quite as quick in the twisties, but the long wheel-base & softer suspension = a very nice car to cruise the highways &

it soooo relaxed in traffic.

 

Try the Park Assist if you ever need to parallel park, it works, but having both front & rear parking sensors makes it easier to

learn to park in normal car parks.

 

Enjoy using all that space inside for yourself & family!

 

DC

[SneaksyWhippet]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone :-)

Car is due to arrive in half an hour!

[Gaz]

YOU MEAN YOU'VE HAD IT OVER A DAY, AND NO UPDATE.  Sheesh!!    :no: 

 

 

Gaz

[SneaksyWhippet]

Sorry!

The car is amazing; I love it.

The only problem I've had so far is that it was a nightmare to fit my ISOFIX child seats because getting to the ISOFIX points was almost impossible. However they are now in and all is good.

I was surprised that the boot doesn't seem noticeably bigger than my Octavia in terms of width or length but it's still ample. In fact my Octavia boot liner fits well enough for me to not need a new one.

I'm loving the DSG box :-)