Skoda Superb

volkswagen

I am considering buying a Skoda Superb 2008 (Old model) diesel. Any advise on what to look out for would be very helpful. There is a slight viberation from the steering wheel. Is that common with Diesels? I have only ever had petrol cars.

Any advise would be very helpful.

Volkswwagan

Spear

Moved from N&F.

volkswagen

volkswagen wrote: »

..........There is a slight viberation from the steering wheel.........

Nope, should be none, same as a petrol.

volkswagen

Thanks for that

Blue Punto

I had a 2003 130 BHP Superb TDI

While it did have that great engine in the VW range I found a few things which didnt endear me to the car so i sold it

1. Road noise in the car was terrible even though I replaced the tyres (continentals if i recall)This drove me mad

2. I found that the road holding in the wet was poor at best (with new tyres as stated above) and even in dry conditions it could catch you out

3.The bland dash board annoyed me after a few months

I eventually got to a point that I hated getting into it to drive so i sold it.

I have spoken to many people who have had the same experience as myself and then many who never found these problems.Maybe it was only in the earlier production run of the mark 1 Superb but its just my honest experience



Find out when the clutch was done and the timing belt as these are expensive to get done

MidlandsM

+1, Op, check the Dual Mass Flywheel on this before you buy.

MidlandsM

MidlandsM wrote: »

+1, Op, check the Dual Mass Flywheel on this before you buy.

Aside from it knocking or vibrating how can you check a DMF?

MidlandsM

RoverJames wrote: »

Aside from it knocking or vibrating how can you check a DMF?

Thats what i meant......rattle rattle rattle.......some smart arse today RJ. :rolleyes:

MidlandsM

MidlandsM wrote: »

Thats what i meant......rattle rattle rattle.......some smart arse today RJ. :rolleyes:

Not really :P
Was just wondering is there some way of checking the DMF condition, I wasn't aware of any.

anthony4335

I just don't like them, they really do look like the cheap version of the passat from the inside. I would pop for the VW passat, or better still the octavia. As previous the DMF, not sure how you would check it but I would assume excessive vibration from the engine under load would be a sign. No way of checking the DPF as far as I know.

-Corkie-

The rattle may be wheel balancing or a warped brake disc. In any case I would spend a few bob extra and get the 09 newer model. That model is around since 03 and looks kinda old at this stage.

Passat wouldnt be any better of a car either.

Very apt username by the way OP and you looking at a Skoda..:)

Buffman

volkswagen wrote: »

I am considering buying a Skoda Superb 2008 (Old model) diesel.

Do you have a link to it? Some can be good value for money.

anthony4335 wrote: »

I would pop for the VW passat, or better still the octavia.

Which has the biggest boot?:D

uriah

anthony4335 wrote: »

I just don't like them, they really do look like the cheap version of the passat from the inside. I would pop for the VW passat, or better still the octavia. As previous the DMF, not sure how you would check it but I would assume excessive vibration from the engine under load would be a sign. No way of checking the DPF as far as I know.

Bought our second one last year and love them.
Never had a problem, fabulous boot, leg-room for back-seat passengers has to be experienced to be believed. Also looked at passat....over priced.

Not into mechanics, but we never had the slightest problem in eight years with our first superb and it's still going strong with pretty high mileage.

MugMugs

uriah wrote: »

Bought our second one last year and love them.
Never had a problem, fabulous boot, leg-room for back-seat passengers has to be experienced to be believed. Also looked at passat....over priced.

Not into mechanics, but we never had the slightest problem in eight years with our first superb and it's still going strong with pretty high mileage.

But But But But.... They've got timing belts !

They are the work of Satan !

Nice car though. Bigger than the A8 of the same era, arent they ?

I generally find Skoda's very rough over the road. Think their suspension isn't the same as their VW sisters.

uriah

MugMugs wrote: »

But But But But.... They've got timing belts !

They are the work of Satan !

Nice car though. Bigger than the A8 of the same era, arent they ?

I generally find Skoda's very rough over the road. Think their suspension isn't the same as their VW sisters.

I had an avensis and the superb seats and its level of comfort generally are vastly superior!! I changed to superb because of the comfort I experienced in my other half's superb.

MugMugs

uriah wrote: »

I had an avensis and the superb seats and its level of comfort generally are vastly superior!! I changed to superb because of the comfort I experienced in my other half's superb.

My comparison was to a VW though.

Always found the VW to take rough roads with much more ease than Skoda.

spcw

Got my 2008 suberb in january, DMF fell apart 1 month later. full warrenty cover by Merlin Motors to be fair. They replaced the DMF & the clutch would have cost 1200 though. no problems since running perfect

Foxhole Norman

Why not just go for the new shape model from the end of 2008?