Superb/Octavia, what to look out for?

irishguy

I am looking at buying one of the above 2016-2017, estate and more than likely the 1.6d model, but possibly the 2.0. manual ideally.

Anything I should look out for? Most of the ones in my price point are 100,000 miles. Anything expensive that would require replacing at that milage level?

What's the timing belt interval?

Is there a book/website where I can see the recommended service intervals?

colm_mcm

I’d be doing a timing belt and water pump at that stage anyway.

Casati

irishguy wrote: »

I am looking at buying one of the above 2016-2017, estate and more than likely the 1.6d model, but possibly the 2.0. manual ideally.

Anything I should look out for? Most of the ones in my price point are 100,000 miles. Anything expensive that would require replacing at that milage level?

What's the timing belt interval?

Is there a book/website where I can see the recommended service intervals?

Having had older Superb and the current model my money would be on buying a lower mileage 2015 2.0 140bhp rather than the 1.6 120bhp which is quite underpowered

boombang

Not what I think you're asking about, but if you're looking at estates keep an eye out if the model comes with the false boot floor or not. I think the false floor is handy for no load lip.

I have a 1.4 petrol auto and I find it pulls fine, but I don't tow or travel with a heavily loaded car.

Old diesel

Casati wrote: »

Having had older Superb and the current model my money would be on buying a lower mileage 2015 2.0 140bhp rather than the 1.6 120bhp which is quite underpowered

Only issue with that - the 140 is the EA189 dieselgate unit - so the software update to "fix" dieselgate is a potential problem area.

Edit - would rather a higher mileage EA288 then a lower mileage EA189.

irishguy

Anyone aware of any dsg issues? I heard they might cause a bit of hassle. Also I won't be doing huge mileage, 8,000km, but would get a good motorway run in every 4-6weeks (500km). I assume that would be enough to clear the dpg?

colm_mcm

DPF

If you’re only doing 8k I would think even with your occasional long run that you’ll have many failed DPF regens.

The long run would surely be suitable for a regeneration, but the problem is that you’ll have loads of failed ones in between.

FYI it’ll regen driving through town, doesn’t have to be a motorway, but it takes I think 15 mins to do it.

Personally I’d look at petrol if I were you.

Stallingrad

colm_mcm wrote: »

Personally I’d look at petrol if I were you.

This.

The 1.4tsi 150ACT is a super engine, refined, swift and economical, best suited to your needs. We have two petrol Superbs in the family, one manual, one DSG (DQ200). The DSG is throwing up the well documented issue below, which is an expensive fix but can be ignored as it does not affect the cars running.

On the DSG there are two types, wet (DQ250) and dry (DQ200) clutch, the dry does not need servicing, the wet does. Think the 150bhp diesel is wet.

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/426096-error-service-leave-vehicle-only-when-selector-in-position-p/

Other than that both have been utterly reliable. Fantastic cars.

irishguy

colm_mcm wrote: »

DPF

If you’re only doing 8k I would think even with your occasional long run that you’ll have many failed DPF regens.

The long run would surely be suitable for a regeneration, but the problem is that you’ll have loads of failed ones in between.

FYI it’ll regen driving through town, doesn’t have to be a motorway, but it takes I think 15 mins to do it.

Personally I’d look at petrol if I were you.

Unfortunately there isn't a huge amount of petrol estates around, so somewhat stuck with diesel, unless I get lucky.

I'd normally do a few 60-80kph 15+ min runs too, so hopefully that will be enough.

bazz26

Your still better off getting a petrol model at that mileage even if it takes longer to find one. What's your budget?

Here is an Octavia petrol, though a manual:

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2644559&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D80%26o%5B%5D%3D682%26f%3D1%26b%3D3%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

or a 2018 1.5 facelfit model:
https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2664999&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D80%26o%5B%5D%3D682%26f%3D1%26b%3D3%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

or a DSG:
https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2632900&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D80%26o%5B%5D%3D682%26f%3D1%26b%3D3%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

dylbert

irishguy wrote: »

Unfortunately there isn't a huge amount of petrol estates around, so somewhat stuck with diesel, unless I get lucky.

I'd normally do a few 60-80kph 15+ min runs too, so hopefully that will be enough.

The car would only just be getting up to temperature after 15 minutes and as Colm_mcm says a dpf regeneration could take another 15.

I have a diesel superb, my work commute is 30km each way and I’d say it’s just enough to get a regen, I do about 25k a year, I wouldn’t risk a diesel doing any less.

boombang

You wouldn't be tempted to buy one from the UK before Brexit? I bought my Octavia there in order to get the spec I wanted. Plenty of petrol cars to choose from there.

irishguy

bazz26 wrote: »

Your still better off getting a petrol model at that mileage even if it takes longer to find one. What's your budget?

Here is an Octavia petrol, though a manual:

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2644559&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D80%26o%5B%5D%3D682%26f%3D1%26b%3D3%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0


or a 2018 1.5 facelfit model:
https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2664999&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D80%26o%5B%5D%3D682%26f%3D1%26b%3D3%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

or a DSG:
https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2632900&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D80%26o%5B%5D%3D682%26f%3D1%26b%3D3%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

10-14k budget. First one looks good. Not 100% one the cream leather though. More leaning towards a 2016 higher milage superb from the north. Not sure if England makes sense, with all the restrictions etc.

I don't typically commute to work in the car (in pre covid times) so I possibly would get a bit more 30ish min journeys. How often would the dpg regen anyway?

bazz26

DPFs tend to perform a regen when the car thinks it needs one so there is no set pattern. A proper DPF regen requires the temperature inside the DPF to be very high in order to be effective at burning off the particles that build up inside it. So the engine needs to be running at optimum efficiency for a length of time to reach that temperature. If you have to go out of your way to achieve that then your really buying the wrong time of car.

irishguy

Thanks for all the information. Also say if I look at a 2016 superb with 120,000m on the clock, which I know is high. What kind of mileage would be left on it before it starts dropping to bits? Should it be ok for another 40,000-50,000 miles with just the regular maintenance or can I expect to replace some expensive parts

Stallingrad

irishguy wrote: »

Thanks for all the information. Also say if I look at a 2016 superb with 120,000m on the clock, which I know is high. What kind of mileage would be left on it before it starts dropping to bits? Should it be ok for another 40,000-50,000 miles with just the regular maintenance or can I expect to replace some expensive parts

Our 2016 has 100,000km and as mentioned bar the DSG microswitch issue has needed nothing bar routine servicing.

Personally if it was me looking at higher mileage cars I'd be going manual.

irishguy

Does anyone know if a DPF has a recommended replacement milage. I have seen some posts suggesting 100000miles lifespan, but nothing definite.

Also is it possible to see the exact equipment and services done at Skoda? They seem to have an app that does this from Skoda, but I don't have a vin

beggars_bush

It is possible to find a good petrol estate in the uk

They seem to be more expensive.

njburke

I just imported an octavia 1.6 estate, 1.6 2016. Most of what I saw here were at 100k+ km. I got an ex lease from BCA with 35,000 miles on it, a 162, full service history too.
Last two cars were superb estates, a 2014 L&K dsg and a 2017 1.6. I don't feel I've traded down that much to the octavia.
I got used to the 1.6 engine in the superb after years of 2Ls, it's fine once you get used to driving it.

photosmart

What's the story with covid restrictions and importing at the moment - is it possible to get ferry etc as usual?

manor

irishguy wrote: »

Thanks for all the information. Also say if I look at a 2016 superb with 120,000m on the clock, which I know is high. What kind of mileage would be left on it before it starts dropping to bits? Should it be ok for another 40,000-50,000 miles with just the regular maintenance or can I expect to replace some expensive parts

Bought a 2013 Superb with 120,000kms traded it in at 330,000kms no problems, got another superb 2015 with 100,000kms now have 182,000kms on it, no problems, both with 2l engine

njburke

photosmart wrote: »

What's the story with covid restrictions and importing at the moment - is it possible to get ferry etc as usual?

I had it shipped to Dublin port, bit of a delay but seemed best given the circumstances. There were 30 cars in the trade car park awaiting pickup last Tuesday.