Sometimes we think pleasant thoughts, but never get around to telling people….

 

Genuine thanks to all those who post on the forum. I picked up one of the last pre F/L Superb II Combis in June, low mileage and perfect for my long(ish) daily commute. Below is a, probably incomplete, list of areas where the forum has helped already, roughly in date order:

 

New style logo badges (use Citigo on pre F/L)

New style wheel centres (e-Bay just as good as dealer)

Advice on Amundsen SatNav update (in the end stuck to TomTom for live traffic/speed camera functions)

ECU rollback/remap (great mid range power & better economy if all that power isn’t used too much)

Auto wipe enabled

Motorway touch indicator flashes increased

Passenger Mirror dip sorted

Autodim mirror fitted

 

Not huge things but make it an even better drive. Think it now qualifies for an upgrade from SE+ to SE++!

 

Things I don’t miss from previous Volvo S80 SE D5:

Engine noise

20% higher fuel consumption

Electronic parking brake (binary – on or off and that’s it)

Lack of temperature gauge (I’m old fashioned)

Geartronic (Not bad, but DSG is, IMHO, streets ahead, and ONLY thing I missed from the Passat I had – if that was Hi-Line spec I’d hate to drive a base model )

The boot

 

Things I miss:

Heated seats - (chose low mileage over comparably priced Elegance examples)

 

In the last 25 years I have had “decent” cars (too poor before that due to kids & mortgage), including Saab, Honda, Audi, Jaguar, VW and Volvo. The only one that has come close to the Superb was the X-Type - AKA Mondeo in a pretty frock - but I guess I am yet one more convert come in from the cold.

 

So,

Thanks again to the forum

@Cyberplod


Best thing I done to mine was Hill Hold for the brakes with the  DSG😎

Nice post....one of my favourite tweaks was changing the interior bulbs to LED, makes a huge difference in the winter.

In particular the LED replacement from Superskoda for the boot lid for the estate are brilliant.  They often do a 20% sale as winter approaches, but they are worth the money full price.

I still love my Superb but ownership has been tainted in the last year with clutch failure and the Haldex pump needing replaced (only 40k miles...?) not to mention the hefty bill for the scheduled timing belt replacement....will keep on motoring though...!

 

On 17/09/2019 at 17:10, DEL80Y said:

@Cyberplod


Best thing I done to mine was Hill Hold for the brakes with the  DSG😎

 

Thanks - I understand from the forums that it is a bit "luck of the draw", depending on controller fitted - I'll give it a go though

 

glad I kept the VCDS bought for my (much missed) Audi Cabriolet!

 

21 hours ago, TasMan said:

Nice post....one of my favourite tweaks was changing the interior bulbs to LED, makes a huge difference in the winter.

In particular the LED replacement from Superskoda for the boot lid for the estate are brilliant.  They often do a 20% sale as winter approaches, but they are worth the money full price.

I still love my Superb but ownership has been tainted in the last year with clutch failure and the Haldex pump needing replaced (only 40k miles...?) not to mention the hefty bill for the scheduled timing belt replacement....will keep on motoring though...!

 

 

Sounds nice - I found Superskoda great when I replaced all the bits a previous owner (or dealer) had removed, such as first aid kit, luggage compartment netting, warning triangle, wheel nut covers etc!

 

Sounds like you have had bad luck with your drive train - I know the (bad luck)  feeling, I had the turbo pack in on a 3 year old Passat B6 at 34k but (I'll probably regret saying this......shouldn't tempt fate...)  our old V70 and Audi TT have 300k between them and no turbo issues. No issues with Haldex on TT either, at 140K (both have thick and complete service histories). You deserve the next 100K trouble free.

@Cyberplod Just noticed Superskoda actually have their 20% sale on now....20th to 23rd...!

The 'Megapower Trunk Lights' are what I was mentioning.  The door safety lights are also very good.

I waited to the 20% sale a few years ago to buy these.

Yes, I too am hoping for many trouble free miles now!!

Cheers

19 hours ago, Cyberplod said:

Sounds nice - I found Superskoda great when I replaced all the bits a previous owner (or dealer) had removed, such as first aid kit, luggage compartment netting, warning triangle, wheel nut covers etc!

 

Sounds like you have had bad luck with your drive train - I know the (bad luck)  feeling, I had the turbo pack in on a 3 year old Passat B6 at 34k but (I'll probably regret saying this......shouldn't tempt fate...)  our old V70 and Audi TT have 300k between them and no turbo issues. No issues with Haldex on TT either, at 140K (both have thick and complete service histories). You deserve the next 100K trouble free.

Just noticed Superskoda actually have their 20% sale on now....20th to 23rd...!

The 'Megapower Trunk Lights' are what I was mentioning.  The door safety lights are also very good.

I waited for the 20% sale a few years ago to buy these.

Yes, I too am hoping for many trouble free miles now!!

Cheers