Hi All,
 
I took delivery of my 66 plate Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TDI Laurin & Klement DSG on Monday. So far, I'm very impressed. The Superb has replaced my Audi A4 Avant, which I had for 4 years and 103,000 miles. The Audi performed flawlessly, but my family outgrew it. I can't imagine them complaining about the leg room in the back of the Skoda!
 
I've only put about 400 miles on the Superb so far, so it's still very early days, but the highlights for me are:

• ACC - this is really great in queuing traffic and on the motorway.
• Gearbox - I was a big fan of the multitronic in my Audi, and wasn't sure how well I'd take to the DSG, I'm really impressed with it. It always seems to be in the right gear. I opted for the "flappy paddles" too, which are fun.
• DCC - A run across mid Wales caused me some concern, as the car was wallowing around a bit. Switching to Sport mode made a huge difference and gave me much more confidence on the twisties.

There aren't really any lowlights yet, just some things I want to investigate:

• I had a demonstrator for a few days before I ordered, which had a TV as part of the the centre console. It was also listed as standard equipment when I ordered mine. However, it isn't on my car. Skoda say this is because it became an option on the MY17 car, but I tested MY16. I'm not really bothered about this, as I can't imagine watching telly very often, but I don't think specification should change between order and delivery.
• Virtual pedal - doesn't seem to exist on my car. There seems to be conflicting information about whether this is deleted when the factory-fit concealed towboat is fitted (as it is on my car). I need to find out if it's there and not working, or not there at all!
• Service booklet - one wasn't supplied with the car, and Skoda say they don't issue them any more. It's going to seem really odd not having a book full of service stamps!

I'm even looking forward to driving from Shropshire to Reading on Monday morning for a chance to spend more time with the car!

 

Edited 30 October, 20169 yr by deebr

The L&K TV function became an option a little while ago maybe may/june time. I did notice that the dealer I got my Superb from was still using the old brochure to sell the latest versions last week...with the old spec. 

 

Welcome to the Skoda family! The superb, in all generations is a fantastic car!!

Edited 30 October, 20169 yr by chris_1d

Welcome along! Should certainly prove a very worthy successor for your old A4.

Hi All,

I took delivery of my 66 plate Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TDI Laurin & Klement DSG on Monday. So far, I'm very impressed. The Superb has replaced my Audi A4 Avant, which I had for 4 years and 103,000 miles. The Audi performed flawlessly, but my family outgrew it. I can't imagine them complaining about the leg room in the back of the Skoda!

I've only put about 400 miles on the Superb so far, so it's still very early days, but the highlights for me are:

• ACC - this is really great in queuing traffic and on the motorway.
• Gearbox - I was a big fan of the multitronic in my Audi, and wasn't sure how well I'd take to the DSG, I'm really impressed with it. It always seems to be in the right gear. I opted for the "flappy paddles" too, which are fun.
• DCC - A run across mid Wales caused me some concern, as the car was wallowing around a bit. Switching to Sport mode made a huge difference and gave me much more confidence on the twisties.

There aren't really any lowlights yet, just some things I want to investigate:

• I had a demonstrator for a few days before I ordered, which had a TV as part of the the centre console. It was also listed as standard equipment when I ordered mine. However, it isn't on my car. Skoda say this is because it became an option on the MY17 car, but I tested MY16. I'm not really bothered about this, as I can't imagine watching telly very often, but I don't think specification should change between order and delivery.
• Virtual pedal - doesn't seem to exist on my car. There seems to be conflicting information about whether this is deleted when the factory-fit concealed towboat is fitted (as it is on my car). I need to find out if it's there and not working, or not there at all!
• Service booklet - one wasn't supplied with the car, and Skoda say they don't issue them any more. It's going to seem really odd not having a book full of service stamps!

I'm even looking forward to driving from Shropshire to Reading on Monday morning for a chance to spend more time with the car!

Welcome to the forum, and yes that is true about the service book. It's all digital now in relation to car servicing history, seems to be gone the way of the casette and now the CD player in cars.

Evening,

Welcome to the forum, and yes that is true about the service book. It's all digital now in relation to car servicing history, seems to be gone the way of the casette and now the CD player in cars.

That does seem slightly strange although not surprising - so how do you check your own service history for example?

 

Hi All,
 
I took delivery of my 66 plate Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TDI Laurin & Klement DSG on Monday. So far, I'm very impressed. The Superb has replaced my Audi A4 Avant, which I had for 4 years and 103,000 miles. The Audi performed flawlessly, but my family outgrew it. I can't imagine them complaining about the leg room in the back of the Skoda!
 
I've only put about 400 miles on the Superb so far, so it's still very early days, but the highlights for me are:

• ACC - this is really great in queuing traffic and on the motorway.
• Gearbox - I was a big fan of the multitronic in my Audi, and wasn't sure how well I'd take to the DSG, I'm really impressed with it. It always seems to be in the right gear. I opted for the "flappy paddles" too, which are fun.
• DCC - A run across mid Wales caused me some concern, as the car was wallowing around a bit. Switching to Sport mode made a huge difference and gave me much more confidence on the twisties.

 

Very nice - looks really good in white with those wheels! Interesting comment on the DSG - I've had someone with an Audi say the multitronic is much better but hadn't actually driven a VW or Skoda with DSG and had no specifics so I didn't pay much attention... And I agree, the flappy paddles are fun 

My mate has the Octavia 4x4 and he said about not having a service book but I take it you can phone a Skoda main dealer and they can check it on the main system. Seems a new way forward.

Hi there deebr - from a fellow Shrew  

Paul

Hello, Nice car.

It seems normal to change specs in between ordering en delivery, I've heard that before and it is stated in the small letters in your contract that that could occur.

I've also read some typical small problems with the Superb on the Dutch forum, I'm curious if you'll have any of them.