Superb...which one

[Roy and Val]

We are thinking of buying a 2007 face lifted model superb elegance 1.9 diesel (115) any views, we tried the 2.5 V6 auto and was very disappointed with performance and anticipated MPG. Any one bought and happy unhappy with performance and/or mpg. We at present run a 2005 Octavia 2.0 fsi. Any views please. Roy and Val

[wrenko]

Posed same question when I bought mine (Oct last year). See answers http://www.briskoda.net/forums/superb/what-go-1-9-2-5-a/55604/?highlight=wrenko

10 months on and never regretted going for 2.5 TIP. Lower MPG but benefits of increased refinement and power more than make up for it. If you are looking at new go via brokers (save you

[Roy and Val]

Thanks for the comments which were interesting we actually placed the order this afternoon for the face lift model superb 1.9 diesel manual in elegence trim, we drove it and it seemed fine and brisk enough for us. Hope we don't regret it and wish we had bought the v6. thanks again

[bigbadgoggs]

Thanks for the comments which were interesting we actually placed the order this afternoon for the face lift model superb 1.9 diesel manual in elegence trim, we drove it and it seemed fine and brisk enough for us. Hope we don't regret it and wish we had bought the v6. thanks again

I bought a silver 2.0TDI facelifted model in elegance trim in April this year to replace my old 03 plate 'comfort' superb. I think the new style wheels on the facelifted elegance model make the car look fantastic - and the 17" wheels seem to make the cars suspension set up seem a bit less wallowy too- all in all, much better than my old comfort model.

I hope you enjoy your new car (I think you will!!)

What colour did you go for?

Gordon

[Tech1e]

Remember the 1.9 is a much newer engine than the rather aged 2.5 (basically unaltered since 1998 and it shows sometimes). Would be my choice tbh.

[Roy and Val]

Hi Gordon, we bought the Cappuccino with Ivory leather interior, the new 1.9 engine just introduced in 115 bhp format seemed when we drove it quick enough and the stated mpg seemed very acceptable too. We pick the car up on Wednesday 5th September from Mitchells in Chester. Will let you know our experiences. thanks for all your replies. Roy and Val

[Octygone]

Don't think you will regret it to be honest, I love mine to bits ......and I can't think of anything to replace it at the moment

[wrenko]

The cars are great whatever the engine and you'll love it. Having tried Honda, VW, Toyota, Volvo nothing compares. Have fun

[Roy and Val]

Thanks everyone, what a nice message forum this is. It reminds me of our Saturday mornings at Mitchells in Chester. Everyone buying a new or used, Lexus, Skoda or Mazda get their car cleaned for free. The company have a very nice customer lounge that overlooks the showroom area and they have available coffee, tea, biscuits. jammy doughnuts.mmmmm yummy eveyone meets their for coffee and stuff while waiting for their cleaned car to be returned to them. It is a nice way to spend an hour on a Staurday morning before going shopping round the corner at Cheshire Oaks and of course all have a story to tell about their cars. Thanks Roy and Val

[Chris]

I have to say this.....I love my Superb. I have a 1.8T Comfort, and wouldn't change it for the world

[jamestay1]

Hi Gordon, we bought the Cappuccino with Ivory leather interior, the new 1.9 engine just introduced in 115 bhp format seemed when we drove it quick enough and the stated mpg seemed very acceptable too. We pick the car up on Wednesday 5th September from Mitchells in Chester. Will let you know our experiences. thanks for all your replies. Roy and Val

a great colour,i ordered my new fabia last September in Cappuccino.12 months on it still looks great !!

btw great car your getting !!

[20VLIL]

I ideally when I was looking wanted a 1.9TDI, but could only afford my 2.5TDI of which I was a bit hesitant about, mainly about MPG and just the thought of a 2.5 litre engine sounded daunting.

The mpg is more than acceptable, the performance for such a lead weight is excellent, and the sound alone of the engine was worth the money.

Best choice of all IMO.

Good luck anyhow..

Paul

[Seloco]

I have a 2007 2.5TDI, also in Capuccino. MPG over its initial 5 months has averaged 34.5 MPG, with an average journey length around 20 miles. In that respect it is about 2MPG better than the Merc 220CDI that it replaced, even though the numbers on paper are worse. Performance is a huge improvement on the Merc, as is comfort and almost everything else I can think of, particularly legroom!

[numskull]

We've got a 2007 MY 2.0TDI Elegance. Fantastic car.... I'd personally go for a more powerful diesel than the 115 - it's a big car and that additional torque really helps! If you shop around they are very cheap at 6 months old...

[wrenko]

We've got a 2007 MY 2.0TDI Elegance. Fantastic car.... I'd personally go for a more powerful diesel than the 115 - it's a big car and that additional torque really helps! If you shop around they are very cheap at 6 months old...

Not sure dealers (franchise and non franchise) see them as cheap. Check on Autotrader for SE England > 1 yr old auto Superb throws up prices like this which is

[numskull]

Not sure dealers (franchise and non franchise) see them as cheap. Check on Autotrader for SE England > 1 yr old auto Superb throws up prices like this which is

[wrenko]

Hmmmm... On the Skoda UK site there are 14 '07 reg 2.0TDI Elegance ranging from

[Roy and Val]

Well we paid good money (I think ) lol the 1.9tdi superb in Elegance trim has 700 miles on the clock reg May 2007 and we paid

[wrenko]

Well we paid good money (I think ) lol the 1.9tdi superb in Elegance trim has 700 miles on the clock reg May 2007 and we paid

[numskull]

15 all then ! How new 2.0 TDI Elegance in Black brand new for 17,659 and that includes

[Roy and Val]

We looked at the large motor markets but to be honest we like the security of dealing with a local Skoda dealer and Mitchells of Chester is our local dealer and we feel very comfortable dealing with them.

They were really good when our present Octavia decided to throw the contents of its 6 speed gearbox all over the Cheshire countryside with only a few thousand miles on the clock, it is at times like that you are pleased you have perhaps paid a few hundred pounds more in return for a quality service.

We did feel we haggled and got a good price for the new car and a reasonable price for our present car, I think I have accepted a long time ago that motor cars are certainly a depreciating asset.

We get the new car tomorrow yepppeeeeeeee we will keep you posted. Val is hoping they are a nice bunch of flowers too lol

[numskull]

Well we paid good money (I think ) lol the 1.9tdi superb in Elegance trim has 700 miles on the clock reg May 2007 and we paid

[numskull]

We looked at the large motor markets but to be honest we like the security of dealing with a local Skoda dealer and Mitchells of Chester is our local dealer and we feel very comfortable dealing with them.

They were really good when our present Octavia decided to throw the contents of its 6 speed gearbox all over the Cheshire countryside with only a few thousand miles on the clock, it is at times like that you are pleased you have perhaps paid a few hundred pounds more in return for a quality service.

We did feel we haggled and got a good price for the new car and a reasonable price for our present car, I think I have accepted a long time ago that motor cars are certainly a depreciating asset.

We get the new car tomorrow yepppeeeeeeee we will keep you posted. Val is hoping they are a nice bunch of flowers too lol

I agree - there's a lot to be said for a good relationship with a good dealer - they are just very few and far between - not just Skoda, but all marques suffer this.

And yes - unless you have an AC Cobra, and F40, 50 or 246 Dino, a DB4,5 or 6, a McLaren F1 or some other piece of motoring exotica, cars just depreciate - so the front-end cost is really important.

Anyway - good luck and let us know how the car performs - and post some piccies too!

[wrenko]

We get the new car tomorrow yepppeeeeeeee we will keep you posted. Val is hoping they are a nice bunch of flowers too lol

Envy you both as nice moment. Let us know how it goes and fingers crossed for the flowers!

[wrenko]

Absolutely haggle... but buy outside the "official" route and despite the EU rules, you'll risk warranty issues - buy from a dealer and you'll get a better service, or at least support from a good one.... and you'll get a car that's run in! 30/30?

These are UK dealers and UK warranty. The annoying thing is that the brokers get around