I bought my superb estate when it was 18 months old about three years ago. I needed a large car because I had to carry a lot of equipment around in connection with my job. I retired a year ago and I just don't need it now. It just had the mot and while at the garage I asked them to look up the value on one of those we buy any car type sites. It said it was worth about 8k.

I'm thinking of getting something like a fiesta, which was the courtesy car I was given when it was in dock for three weeks. I was quite struck with it.

I've loved the superb. It's been a pleasure to drive.

On the other hand I could just keep it. I'm only doing about 6k miles a year as we sometimes go out in my wife's car.

Another reason I might drop it is because of the recent theft of my sat nav and the fear that they might come back and do it again.

Obviously a little fiesta will be cheaper to run, not that we're on our uppers.

Any thoughts?

Assuming its paid for then I'd keep the Superb.

 

I once had a Hyundai Getz as a rental car for work, loved it, nearly bought one. What a mistake that would have been.

Yes, it's all paid for. I forgot to say that I hate the process of buying and selling cars. Been driving for 50 years and have only owned 9 cars. All but one of the changes were forced on me. This is in contrast to my step father who bought a new car every 12 months.

I drive a number of small cars (Hyundai i20, i30, Toyota Vitz/Yaris, Focus, etc) for work and hate them all.

 

They all feel cheap, many of them are dangerously gutless, and reek of unreliability/fagility. I'd hate to have a crash in them especially at open road speeds.

 

I've not driven a Fiesta, but if I were to downsize I'd probably stick with VAG and look at Golfs, Polos, or Fabias. Avoid the earlier TSI engines that had the camchain issue.

 

Good luck.

Matt

Thanks for the input. What does VAG mean?

If it's the diesel it's already doing 45 plus mpg, you won't get much more from a small car. We had a fiesta tit 1.6 diesel , wasn't that fussed on it, only had a 5 speed box so was revving it's nuts off on the motorway . Thankfully we'd only leased it so it went back after 2 years

My missus bought a getz brand new , didn't like it and blamed me for encouraging her to buy it , 6 weeks of rows between us then the dealer fortunately bought it back off her

Edited 7 September, 20169 yr by terrytowelling

Thanks for the input. What does VAG mean?

VAG = Volkswagen Audi Group (well technically its probably Volkswagen AG) but you get the meaning anyway.  The stable of cars produced by the Volkswagen umbrella group.

 

Regarding your question on the Fiesta.  I would think very carefully about that.  There is a lot to be said for that extra comfort, solid feel, space, power etc.  The theory of downsizing is great until you need to bring a large load from your local DIY store, or go on that long journey etc etc.  My advice would be to hold the Superb if its not causing you any trouble and is well maintained.  Your mileage is low and you've suffered most of the depreciation at this stage.

Edited 7 September, 20169 yr by Superb170

I've loved the superb. It's been a pleasure to drive.

Another reason I might drop it is because of the recent theft of my sat nav and the fear that they might come back and do it again.

 

There is your answer right there.

Dont let the 1 bad experience put you off..

Thanks for the input guys n' gals.

I'm beginning to think that changing it might be a mistake.

Btw it's petrol fuel.

Even better if its a petrol - especially if you have dropped to 6000 miles. Keep the luxury awhile longer and keep a smile on your face, you're retired and you've earned it. 

Thanks for the input guys n' gals.

I'm beginning to think that changing it might be a mistake.

Btw it's petrol fuel.

The cheapest car you can have is the one you decide to keep. Hold on to it.

Good luck

I went to a ford dealer. They say I can get a 1-2 year old automatic fiesta for 10.5 K. They will give me 7K for mine

So I would end up paying 3.5 K to end up with a far inferior but younger car.

So it doesn't seem like a very good idea after all.

Coming back to my existing car which is a 61 plate with 44K on the clock..... Have I got some big ticket maintainance jobs coming up ( cam belt for example?)

Richard - better tell the crew here which petrol engine you have on your car and which gearbox (manual or DSG) and what if any work has been done to the car outside of servicing? Your mileage is nice and low but as you are hitting up against 5 years, you are right to check. 

If i packed in taxi driving and FLis was not the girl for me and assuming i was only needing a toy/shopping cart/weekend warrior (and had the cash) it would be petrol (big) auto (not DSG) and RWD .......

It's 2.0 engine

Auto gearbox

I don't know wha dsg means

No work done outside servicing apart from replacing some sort of oil pump under warranty.

A DSG (Direct shift gearbox) is the "automatic gearbox" on VAG cars - so that is what you have.

VAG = Volkswagen Audi Group (well technically its probably Volkswagen AG) but you get the meaning anyway.  The stable of cars produced by the Volkswagen umbrella group.

 

Strictly speaking, it's Volkswagen AktienGesellschaft, a subsidiary of Porsche AG, which owns several vehicle brands: Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Group

A DSG (Direct shift gearbox) is the "automatic gearbox" on VAG cars - so that is what you have.

Not quite. DSG is one type of automatic transmission used in VAG cars. They also still use conventional torque converter autos, mostly sold under the Tiptronic trademark, as well as CVTs sold under the Multitronic trademark. In Audis, the DSG is marketed as S-Tronic.

The Fiesta would be nice for a week, small and nippy, easy to park, fun to drive etc.

 

After a week though you'll want the Superb back.

 

There is nothing worse than regretting selling a good car, especially one that is 100% paid for.

 

The fact your Superb is petrol is even better, no DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) issues to worry about.

 

It'll probably outlive you and I.

Not quite. DSG is one type of automatic transmission used in VAG cars. They also still use conventional torque converter autos, mostly sold under the Tiptronic trademark, as well as CVTs sold under the Multitronic trademark. In Audis, the DSG is marketed as S-Tronic.

 

I stand corrected. Let me change that to "A DSG (Direct shift gearbox) is the "automatic gearbox" on your Skoda Superb II - so that is what you have."  

 

(Now give it 5 minutes and someone will tell me its not a real auto box, its a Robotised manual. Like really! I did see a robot in a Skoda I got from the airport in Bulgaria once. It turned out his name was Spas and he was a human taxi man with significant behavioural and cognitive issues.).

So assuming I keep it, I just have to check with the dealer about any necessary non standard maintenance issues. A while back they said they wanted to change all the brake fluid for some reason. I declined and wonder if I should have had it done. I'm not very car savvy and sometimes think I'm being manipulated.

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All manufacturers recommend changing brake fluid at pre determined intervals, something to do with the fluid absorbing water ( I seem to recall ) to be fair my local garage has never changed fluid on any of our cars, my understanding is that the can test the fluid in situ and advise if a change is required

Disclaimer: Quite often I only think I know what I'm talking about !

Why change your car, you like to drive it, your annual mileage is low so fuel cost comparisons between diesel or petrol, or even smaller engined cars will be negligible, you will be unlike to sell the car at your valuation of its worth to you, whatever car you replace it with will devalue by the sellers " profit " as soon as you drive off in it, shall I go on ?

Enjoy your car, you chose it, it's paid for and is of more value to you than anyone else.

Edited 8 September, 20169 yr by davidwhite

One of the reasons i traded in my superb was the increasing theft of columbus,other reason i just did not need such a big car anymore.

 

Although i do miss the luxury but i dont miss the frequent refuels.

So assuming I keep it, I just have to check with the dealer about any necessary non standard maintenance issues. A while back they said they wanted to change all the brake fluid for some reason. I declined and wonder if I should have had it done. I'm not very car savvy and sometimes think I'm being manipulated.

DOT brake fluid (which is what's used in cars) absorbs moisture from the atmosphere over time which degrades it and reduces braking performance. The general recommendation is to replace it every two years. A full flush on the Superb requires diagnostics to flush the fluid in the ABS pump too.

One of the reasons i traded in my superb was the increasing theft of columbus,other reason i just did not need such a big car anymore.

 

Although i do miss the luxury but i dont miss the frequent refuels.

Did you suffer a theft yourself?

I think it's daft that Skoda can design a car that is so vulnerable to this. I assume you've seen my thread on this topic.