Skoda Superb (2002 - 2008) 1.9 TDI PD Comfort (130bhp) 4d (2003/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Middle age.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Initially the badge puts people off but once they have close look they see the sense in it
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Value for money and equipment were spot on. Most of the parts are VW or Audi sourced and the tend to be robust.
What are you likely to buy next?
Still like big cars but somthing a bit more interesting to drive - BMW 5
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
October 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
OK deal as we had a different manufacture car to trade in. Nothing special on the discount side.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a large saloon with 130 bhp diesel
What was the dealer like?
Not up to scratch. Had wrong number plate on car when we arrived and had to wait for new ones to be made. Spare plastic key had been broken. Basically there was just plastic ring on the key ring we were given. Dealer did not know that the key was missing - product knowledge was pretty poor.I only found out after reading the owners manual. Then followed big problem with getting it replaced. As we did not live locally to this dealer we were advised to go to our local Skoda service station. There then followed the usual to and fro as to who is paying for the new key. After several letters I eventually got the mony £29 out of the original dealer. Yes you guessed they sent me a cheque that was a few pence short and I was by then tied or arguing.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not a sports car more a motorway cruiser which it does as its name suggests. Very ecconomical on long runs. Motorway speed limit achieves around 55 mpg.
What's it like to park?
Rear sensors were a must.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A very reliable and comfortable car. First set of tyres lasted over 30k, with the fronts going first and the rears about 8k later. Boot lid gets quite stiff to open. Dealer adjusted it but is recurring issue.
What's most practical about your car?
Space in the rear is cavernous
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
First car we have had with cruise control. Very handy and easy to work
