Hey there. Looking to buy a Skoda Superb for about £7k, preferably under 100k miles, 2.0 diesel, common rail, and preferably the 170bhp version.

I'm wondering what I should be looking out for in particular on these cars? I've read about the seal being a bit naff on the twin boot lid leaking into the boot, but wondered what else there is to look out for?

I'm not a mechanic but might be able to take a friend who is if one is nearby.

Also, I was wondering if you can upgrade a no-satnav Columbus to one that does have satnav? Most seem not to have it and it'd be a nice touch, even if it's probably a bit clunky by today's standards.

Thanks!

It'd probably be a 2009/2010 model I hope.

Sorry, forgot to include my main query about these cars which is the DSG gearbox.

Would you recommend getting these or advise against? I've read on here of a few problems, one guy having a problem on holiday and looking at £2500 to fix it only for an oil change to sort it.

Should I go manual or go with a DSG and not worry about it? One example had a DSG box with only 70k miles. Is there a cut off point for when these boxes start to become an issue? Cheers!

The Columbus has Sat Nav, all of them. It could be that you're looking at the head unit which is called the Bolero, which is a radio and 6 cd player with touchscreen. It's always possible to upgrade to a Columbus, but it might mean a change of the fascia in the dash. Might cost an extra few quid for the fascia over the cost of a Columbus.

The Columbus has Sat Nav, all of them. It could be that you're looking at the head unit which is called the Bolero, which is a radio and 6 cd player with touchscreen. It's always possible to upgrade to a Columbus, but it might mean a change of the fascia in the dash. Might cost an extra few quid for the fascia over the cost of a Columbus.

Ah OK, understood. Thanks.

If you get an Elegance model, it should have a Columbus already (likely in need of a firmware/maps update), as well as full leather seats, front and rear parking sensors, xenon headlights etc.

Not a huge cost difference over the SE, but get lots more kit

 

I'm sure you mechanic friend has something like this, but an ODBII bluetooth module and an app on your phone will give you a read out of any error codes the car is generating.

 

If you have a search on here about the EGR valve, it crops up now and then and can be an expensive replacement (~£700 from an independent).

I had issues with mine, but managed to successfully clear it using BG244 and Forte fuel additives, coupled with running premium fuel for about 8 weeks.

 

Could always get an estate, which both looks better an avoids any twindoor wiring issues; but then I'm biased

Normally the dsg has no issue, you can take it if the car in a good condition. Oil change needs to be done , it is an addon compared to manual but its more comfortable. The clutch change is also not more expensive then the manual , as i understood. I have 150k km, still no issue ... Knock knock

To have a columbus afterwards is really expensive.

I would look leaky oil underneath, but you need to take off the bottom sheet, that will tell you everything

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On the whole I don't think DSG boxes are that unreliable if you look after them. The problem is that some owners don't tend to repair their cars, just use them until it has loads of stuff wrong with it and then chop it in for a new one, every used car I buy has always needed a week off the road before I used it to put everything right with it.

 

So my point is you may find lots of DSG boxes out there with niggly little problems that require an expensive repair so if you can do without the DSG get a manual. Either that or make sure you give one a long road test.

Yes long road test is really recommended. You will not hear and recognize anything before some 10s of a kms.

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And try to drive it as hard as you can - so you can hear all the knocks and squeaks.

The wet 6sp DSG has few problems - just check it has been serviced at every 40k miles. The latter dry 7speed has had a few issues. Search Briskoda forums (and Google VAG DSG) for info.

A couple of ex Swiss police 3.6 cars with 6Speed DSG have just appeared 'used' at a local garage to us with over 300,000 (mainly motorway?) kms on each of them - regular servicing is key.

Thanks guys. Will try and get a long test drive.

How do you tell which is genuinely a CR engine over a PD, and which is a 170bho version over 140bhp? Are there any comparisons I should make?

My brother bought a Peugeot years ago thinking it was a HDI model and it turned out to be a TD, someone just bought a sticker and he was fooled. :/

Thanks guys. Will try and get a long test drive.

How do you tell which is genuinely a CR engine over a PD, and which is a 170bho version over 140bhp? Are there any comparisons I should make?

My brother bought a Peugeot years ago thinking it was a HDI model and it turned out to be a TD, someone just bought a sticker and he was fooled. :/

 

Have a look at the post here which should help: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/305628-engine-code/

 

The main point is this: the engine code tells all. If you are unsure about the code, post it here (or post a pic of the sticker/plate with the code) and someone will help.

Thanks guys. Will try and get a long test drive.

How do you tell which is genuinely a CR engine over a PD, and which is a 170bho version over 140bhp? Are there any comparisons I should make?

My brother bought a Peugeot years ago thinking it was a HDI model and it turned out to be a TD, someone just bought a sticker and he was fooled. :/

All the Superb II in 170bhp will be CR only.  The only engine that could be either is the 140 and generally any 140 up to end of 2010/first quarter 2011 will be PD, then CR after that, but obviously there could have been old stock of 140PD engines knocking around well into 2011 too.  Having said all that, there is a marked difference in noise and vibration between the two engines with the PD being quite rough when revved so I think it would be easy enough to distinguish on that alone.

 

The above post is good advice though - engine codes should tell you everything you need to know.

Edited 28 July, 20169 yr by Superb170