Hi,

Looking to replace my now wearing 2017 superb sel exec 150ps diesel manual which has almost 170k miles on it. I am UK based and am looking at either the 200ps diesel or 190ps petrol options, as I have struggled to find an alternative comparable car to the superb. I am finding that there are more 190ps petrols available than the 200ps diesel available second hand. I would consider a stage 1 for either too. Looking to get one that's post 2021 with around 50k miles and likely run it to around 150k miles (similar to my existing car).

Are there any red flags to say no to either of the options?

Probably would look toward the Sportline trim this time too. Annual mileage is around 20-25k miles.

Edited 9 hours ago9 hr by MrRich

Traditionally, diesels are for higher miles but the gearing on the DQ381 will be decent for longer journeys.

If you were on the 7-speed DQ381 then no change. If you were on the DQ250 6 speed, it was required to be serviced every 40k miles and the 7 speed is officially every 80k miles but most stick to the 40k service period.

The 190bhp I presume is an EA888 engine which is a decent block. Waterpump issues are a known fault but there are some decent replacements. Not sure on the the remap potential but the turbo only looks to peak around 230/240bhp.

Hi,

My googling suggests the 190ps EA888 is very different internally and externally from the other versions, being focused on efficiency rather than power.

Are all post 2021 using the 7 speed DSG?

Petrol. The 190tsi is efficient enough.