Considering a Skoda Superb - Worth the punt?

[FTE217]

I really like the look of the Skodas especially the wagon - but for the life of me being involved in the Aftermarket I'd really hate to see the parts cost by the dealer service departments when those times come along......

[calais]

Originally Posted by FTE217

I really like the look of the Skodas especially the wagon - but for the life of me being involved in the Aftermarket I'd really hate to see the parts cost by the dealer service departments when those times come along......

The spare parts costs really arent too prohibitive, no more so than your local Ford or Mazda dealer (you might find them a darn sight cheaper too). Like, an oil filter is around $16, and air filter around $40, suspension parts cost no more than a falcon or commodore equivalent.

In my case, when I purchased my Octavia vRS I bought a number of spare parts items like a box of 8 oil filters for $120. Front and rear slimline moulded mudflaps for $150, Genuine rubber floormats for $60 and a host of other little bits and pieces to help me keep the car well maintained like top up packs of oil and genuine g12 coolant. I was pleasantly suprised when the invoice slipped across the counter.

There is also a very comprehensive aftermarket and forum following in the UK and across Europe to assist with all kinds of inside and enthusiast knowledge......

[smoo]

Originally Posted by FTE217

I really like the look of the Skodas especially the wagon - but for the life of me being involved in the Aftermarket I'd really hate to see the parts cost by the dealer service departments when those times come along......

Think outside the square, these things are the Toyotas and Daewoos of Europe (who says the Japs are the best car makers!?). ebay.co.uk is a good source for parts, for 15 or so pounds postage and one weeks wait it is well worth the saving over local rip off rrp. Too bad many fall for the 'euro cars are expensive to maintain' trick.
In saying that, neglect to service any one of these modern turbo diesels and it will bite you on the ****.

[drew`SEVNT5]

Originally Posted by barra240t

This is from the Ford website if you are interested. I have always thought Titanium is a model that is always missed in Mondeo, it has pretty much everything.

Key Features
The stylish and hi-tech Mondeo Titanium Wagon includes:

2.0L Duratorq 4-cylinder Turbo Diesel
Powershift® 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission
Sports suspension
Dynamic Stability Control1 with Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and Traction Control
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
State of the art airbag system comprising:
Driver and front passenger airbags
Driver and front passenger side airbags
Front and rear side curtain airbags
Driver's knee airbag
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Mitigation
18" alloy wheels2
Body Styling Kit
Fog lamps
Dual Zone Climate Control
Bluetooth® Hands free with Voice Control3
Adaptive Cruise Control
Sony premium sound system with 6-disc in-dash CD player and 8 speakers
USB music port
MP3 Compatibility
Human Machine Interface (HMI) with premium colour cluster display
Alcantara/leather sports seat trim with variable heated front seats
Sunroof
Dynamic Headlights
Cornering lamps
Smart Key with 'Ford Power' starter button
Park Assist (front and rear parking sensors)
Rain sensing wipers
Automatic headlight ON/OFF feature
Perimeter alarm
Front and rear power windows
'Follow me home' lighting
Ford Easy Fuel® (capless refuelling with mis-fuel inhibitor)
Ford Easy Fuel® (capless refuelling with mis-fuel inhibitor)
60/40 split fold rear seat providing flexible passenger and cargo carrying options
Silver finish roof rails

Has it got the stupid dash/gauges as per the XR5 Mondeo I sat in the other day?

As well as the seat base at its lowest still being too high? (though not as vertigo inducing as a Focus)

[Stoney!]

The equipment list of the titanium is good but engines in the skoda are much better, also comes with:-
*Sat nav
*Full leather electric seats with memory (mirrors also with memory)
*Footwell lights front and rear
*Chilled glove compartment and centre console
*MASSES of rear legroom
*Bi xenon headlights
*wagon will actually PARK ITSELF (option on sedan)
*30GB hard drive built in for all your music
*Electrochromatic anti glare rear view mirror
*Tyre pressure monitoring &
*umbrella holder in door with drain.

Engines:-

Skoda 1.8 turbo: 118kw@4500-6200, 250nm 1500-4500. Fuel cons City 9.6 Hwy 5.9 Avg 7.3.
Mondeo 2.3: 118kw@6500rpm, 208NM@4200rpm. Fuel cons City 14.1, Hwy 6.8, Avg 9.5.
Skoda 2.0tdi: 125kw@4200rpm, 350NM@1750-2500rpm. Fuel cons City 8, Hwy 5.3, Avg 6.3.
mondeo 2.0tdci: 103kw@4000rpm, 320nm@1750-2240. Fuel cons City 10, Hwy 5.7, Avg 7.3.

with the skoda at only $2000 more I can see clearly which is the better value, not to mention nicer looking interior's and dare I say it quality. As I may have already said I've been looking at them for a family member recently and came away very impressed.

Some of their options are pretty cool too, like a sun roof with solar panels on top with built in ventilation than can drop the cars temperature by 25 degrees! Auto tailgate for wagon and Premium phone bluetooth displaying the contents of your phones contact list on the touch screen along with a dialer, SOS button and recent calls list (have this in the golf and love it!) The VR6 model costs more but worth a test drive for its meaty growl and fantastic performance.

End of the day it depends on which floats your boat better though really.

Stoney!

[sfr rob]

I can say that the 'Super-B' as we like to call it, is a FANTASTIC car!
The standard features this thing has packed into it, for the price range is crazy.
The quality and finish is 'superb' and its ride and handling (awd variant) is exceptional (race track testing) & it's not too bad to look at to top it all off!
I say bite the bullet, get one in black and your sorted.
Something out of the ordinary, and something to enjoy driving.
If you want more info, PM me and I can help you out.

Cheers

[Rapid_Attack]

All the opinions and input has been interesting in this thread.

I had another look at the Mondeo today, yes its a nice car and the Titanium will be a very nice piece of kit!
However the Elegance Wagon may present a better overall package even with the 2-3k price diff.

I would like to get one in the next few months but have been told there will be none available in the country till Dec 11!!!!!
This is crazy.

If this proves to be true I may have to settle for the Mondeo. Not a bad compromise but not preferred.

Anyone able to confirm this?

[Brazen]

Originally Posted by Rapid_Attack

All the opinions and input has been interesting in this thread.

I had another look at the Mondeo today, yes its a nice car and the Titanium will be a very nice piece of kit!
However the Elegance Wagon may present a better overall package even with the 2-3k price diff.

I would like to get one in the next few months but have been told there will be none available in the country till Dec 11!!!!!
This is crazy.

If this proves to be true I may have to settle for the Mondeo. Not a bad compromise but not preferred.

Anyone able to confirm this?

Wagons in the $30,000 to $60,000 range are in hot demand. Try getting a Calais Sportwagon before September. Wagons have become the new sedan.

[drew`SEVNT5]

Originally Posted by Rapid_Attack

All the opinions and input has been interesting in this thread.

I had another look at the Mondeo today, yes its a nice car and the Titanium will be a very nice piece of kit!
However the Elegance Wagon may present a better overall package even with the 2-3k price diff.

I would like to get one in the next few months but have been told there will be none available in the country till Dec 11!!!!!
This is crazy.

If this proves to be true I may have to settle for the Mondeo. Not a bad compromise but not preferred.

Anyone able to confirm this?

Ring around I say....

I know Skoda in Preston VIC has a few Superbs, I cannot remember if any are wagons tho...

[Rapid_Attack]

Ordered a Superb Elegance Wagon yesterday, thought it was worth the punt in the end.

Got it for $48k driveaway, stock.

Couldnt get the Mondeo Titatium for less than $47k, the value between them is to close.

See how it goes, feels like am playing blackjack!

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Rapid_Attack

See how it goes, feels like am playing blackjack!

King and an Ace buddy.

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by Rapid_Attack

Ordered a Superb Elegance Wagon yesterday, thought it was worth the punt in the end.

Got it for $48k driveaway, stock.

Couldnt get the Mondeo Titatium for less than $47k, the value between them is to close.

See how it goes, feels like am playing blackjack!

well done, nice purchase.