IS THIS THE BEST USED CAR FOR £5k?
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Today I'm in what I consider to be the best used car you can buy for £5k.
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I was involved in a drivers side RTA last year and my car, a Skoda Octavia Estate. It is built like a tank and I have no hesitation in recommending Skodas, you get a lot of car for the money and those badge snobs don’t know what they are missing. Great review again!! Keep up the good work and Stay Safe.
I was heavily interested in the Skoda Superb saloon 1.6 Diesel but the badge & seeing a lot of Taxi's using them put me off so I went C Class.
Badge snob knows what they are missing... a few rings.
@@khalidacosta7133 there are probably a few of them under the bonnet on these cars
@@MrSudanPresident The irony is that there are more Mercedes taxis in the world than there are Skoda !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@LG-kl3co yh I know but all black C Class in immaculate condition witg low milage 1.8 petrol. You Can't go wrong.
Just sold one, 2014 Skoda Superb L&K 2.0 TDi 170bhp (remapped to 210bhp) with 172k miles and massively regret the decision to part with it. I was worried that a clutch, dual mass flywheel, injectors or turbo will start packing up soon with that sort of mileage although there were no signs of it whatsoever. Had it from new and apart from servicing items nothing ever gone wrong with it. The sheer space front and back, travel comfort and top spec just made it a dream to drive and own it.
I honesty can’t find another make that would even begin to compete with the Superb in every category for the same amount of money.
I’ve already started to look for the same make and model with lower mileage.
Matt is absolutely right. If you look after them properly, they’ll look after you.
That's fantastic to hear
You sold a magnificent car.
Honestly good decision. You've had zero problems and those newer VAG cars don't hold up that well past 150k miles. Turbo isn't the problem, the high pressure fuel pump is. At this mileage either it or an injector kills the engine. Good choice
@@a.z.3214 I’ve heard the same about it from my local mechanic. They tend to also loose a pressure on some cylinders, often wrecking the engine. Saying that I miss the car a lot.
@@icemancool5136 And you remapped it so you put even more pressure on it. But loosing pressure on some cylinders is something new. But A.Z. was right about the injectors you got 170.000 troublefree miles from a later 210hp diesel what more could you ever want :D?
Had one as a company car, utterly faultless car to drive, so much space and very comfortable. Used to see 60mpg on a run and never below 44mpg combined. Does everything you need it to do without shouting about it. Great cars
My daily is a Skoda yeti 2013 2.0 tdi 4x4 … what a lovely little motor to drive and own , I’ve owned Rangerovers , Land Rover defenders , discovery’s etc but I have to say this is more fun and a dam site more reliable plus when the rear seats are folded away it’s a little van for work , the 140 bhp Volkswagen engine is brilliant… highly recommend 👌
Great video - definitely a case for making this a series - £3k, £5k, £10k etc. I worked with a guy who has had Skodas since the days when they were truly embarrassing back in the 1970s. He lived in a nice estate near Reading and parked his Skoda on the drive "to bring house prices down and annoy the neighbours."
Well I used to have Ford's in the 1980s and they were embarrassing. They were also full of rust at 6 years old!!!!!! No chance of that happening to my Skoda, thanks to its fully Zinc Galvanised, wax-injected body!!!!!!!!
The best car review I have seen on RUclips. My mate has this but a 2010 one in Ireland. I honestly couldn't believe how well the thing went up the steepest field I have seen. Machine solid beautifully built. When cars were actually engineered not like electronic appliances... as always great review
Bought a 2012 superb not the estate but the saloon about a month ago, full skoda service history 97000 on the clock, what a car haven't found anything wrong with it at all drives like a dream would recommend to anyone.
A friend had one of these in that “everything” specification. He took it to 160,000 miles and sold it more because he thought that his luck might run out! Apart from a suspension bush (just one), it had standard servicing and no problems whatever. It was a very, very good car! 🙂🙂
That's exactly why I got rid of mine. 160K of trouble free from VW product and I thought my luck could turn any day soon. Otherwise, I'd have kept it forever. Such an under rated car.
It’s a great car. Maintain it at the correct intervals and it’ll keep going and going. I often check out Sportbrakes, 5 series and A6 Estates but my 2012 L&K Superb Estate has everything inc panoramic sunroof and just makes no sense paying more for less. I love it. Superb stuff Matt.
Thanks!
@@HighPeakAutos I also get 56-60mpg on motorway runs. I do keep to the speed limit (being a parent changed my driving habits)
Managed to do a 200 mile round trip on a quarter tank during the fuel shortage. Still had enough for 4 days of 30 miles a day commuting after. 2.0 TDI 170bhp.
@@mikek8706 just checking Mike, do you like the car or not?
@@mikek8706
My mate has a 2012 170 DSG L&K estate too, Platinum grey metallic with the brown leather interior and piano black trim. He absolutely loves it, the spec is amazing, it has the electric boot release and keyless ignition and entry, really is the most complete car you could ever want.
@@paulie-Gualtieri. 👌nice! Mine is the dark brown metallic finish. It’s sounds worse than it looks, and it doesn’t stop the wife referring to it as the ‘Poo mobile’ 🤦♂️
My wife has a 2011 1.8tsi superb, we got it 6 years ago and it's now done 130k. Like your friend says our has also been trouble free and only ever needed routine maintenance. Great car!
beautifully put together- look how tight the body panels meet together-
really good point, tidy
Great little video. The short answer to your question, having owned an Mk2 estate is Hell Yes! Built like a Tank, more rear legroom hatch space than you can shake a stick at, and supremely reliable - Just watch out out for saggy rear suspension/ broken rear springs (fairly common on Skoda estates), and get either the Elegance or Laurin & Klement model with xenons, heated leathers & full set of toys 🙂.
I've had one of these for about 8 years, with the 170 bhp dsg engine and gearbox in elegance trim. It really is a great car. I have done over 100,000 miles in it about 25,000 of which was long distance journeys to Slovakia and back.
That helps me with my decision, so thank you lol been considering several different cars but keep coming back to the Skoda Supreme 👍🏼
@LJ.Jasper you're welcome lol.
Unfortunately, mine died about a month after commenting that, but it HAD been absolutely flawless up until that point.
The oil pump went, which almost immediately (I had to drive about a mile to get the car safe, no hard sholder) killed the turbo and some other component of which I forget.
I think if you take care of that you'll be fine, probably didn't help that drove like an idiot most of the time too
If you are ever feeling down, just take a ride in a Skoda- and then put the vid on here, all the warmth from the Skoda fraternity will lift your mood for a week. Excellent, honest, real report on an excellent, honest and real car. If only the world would accept that the description prestige has to be earned, not borrowed from the past like the Audi/Merc/BMW. Skodas are bought by people who think and buy what is best and not by people who don't have a brain and buy what other people think is fashionable.
Yes to all that. I had a Mk2 TDI estate for 5 years and have just traded up to a Mk3. They do everything really, really well.
My late wife's car was a Octavia diesel estate 2006 . I still use it because I can't think of a better car. Nearly done 70,000 miles.
100% agree, the Superb is just that, a bloody good car. Far superior to the Passat it’s based on and far cheaper.
The Passat is on Skoda Octavia's class
Don’t want one, don’t need one but obviously I’m now off to Autotrader to look at Skoda Superbs! Cheers Matt
:)) good one
Preaching to the converted as far as I'm concerned. I have a very high opinion of Skoda's. My 16 year old Skoda Fabia with 170K on the clock is as reliable as the sun coming up, and it costs buttons to run and maintain. I've had it from 2008 when it had a mere 16K on the clock. A shrewdies dream car. 👍
Still own a Skoda Superb from 2010, 2.0TDI 125kw with DSG. It is a great car, it does everything. Keep up the good work!
Underestimated spacious family car with VW quality really. I rather quite like this model compared with the new one. Good content as usual Matt
Luckily it's far better quality than a VW
I could not say more,bought a Combi Elegance brand new in 2012,manual FWD 140hp 2 liter Tdi and had ZERO problems with 120k kilometers . The small ground clearence is a real handicap here in Switzerland,in winter conditions...but 4x4 can bypass that easily.
Unbelivevable how good and affordable this car is! I'm glad that are a lot of people with questionable logic who are buying these cars as new, so we can have this.
And on the topic, do a oilchange in the haldex differential on a 4x4 if they are a bit older and long miled.
Great review. There’s something very satisfying about a reliable car that does it all well. Flash cars can be exciting for a few weeks then irritate with their weaknesses. Being someone who values money isn’t the worst thing either!
I came out of a 320D Xdrive m sport 15 plate a couple years ago and swapped it for a Skoda Octavia L&K estate with more bells and whistles and have been thoroughly impressed with it. Had 0 problems mechanically. have the brilliant 2.0 tdi with the dsg box. Don't miss the BM one bit. Would recommend a skoda to anyone. Bulletproof VW in disguise.
Our family wagon for the last six years has been a 2012, 1.8 4x4 mk2 Superb estate and it’s been amazing. Great cars.
Thanks for sharing!
I had this exact model a few years back. It will always be one of my favourite cars ever.
I had an L&K 4x4 Superb Estate and it was a great car for doing everything really really well. Previously had E Class Estate and I would rate the Superb up there with that...for a significantly reduced price.
The build quality drive and comfort were "Superb"....can't spoil the pun whenspeaking of this car.
Great video Matt 👍
Sadly, there are still those out there whom wouldn't even want to be seen in a Skoda. More fool them.
Yes mate, the thing is to find decent one estate 4x4 for less then 5k is like 1 in 100, thanks to what's going on on the second hand cars market and tadam ;) after your vid price will go up even higher ;). But straight to the point of my favourite cars, audi a4, skoda octavia and superb - spot on 4x4 manual estate - perfect allrounder for me. Take care.
Yeah. 5k for a 4x4 estate, merely a decade old...
try finding a decent low mileage 2010 + superb on auto trader under 5k these days lol
My boss has and has had loads of cars daily was a skoda octavia 1.9 estate 2005 kept buying flash cars, every time we had a beer i ended up showing him low mileage versions of his car!
So happy he finally got one!!! Skodas are awesome a vrs makes you feel like a gti should understated
I have an Octavia 4x4 2.0 estate. I've had it five years next week. It hasn't been fault free, but I still rate it. I did 800 miles in it last week and it averaged 53mpg. Most people can afford to get a half decent Skoda and also afford to look after it. Neglect kills high end cars as people can't afford to maintain them after the first two owners.
Think I've just seen missus's next car. Thanks for your honest review of a car that's been on my radar for a while. Mate of mine runs one as a taxi, uber reliable, excellent to drive and his has racked up huge mileage
Great video Matt. Makes a change to drop into the cheaper end of the used car game! Bit of an eye opener what you can get for not a massive amount of money. Keep em coming mate! Have a great Christmas 😀
Thanks! Same to you
I bought one after your last video on one ,a 2015, greenline, business,it's been reliable,very economical,and extremely comfortable,just drove from Manchester to Glencoe and back and it didn't skip a beat.
My brother's Yeti 4x4 is from the last year of production, has the right engine and is a high spec model. It puts up with the abuse from 3 dogs and yet(i) scrubs up really well, unbelievably he has just been offered more than he payed out for it 4 years ago! That to me makes the Superb look like a better buy right now, and there are several(I'm looking now) good ones which are bang on the money on the usual sites.
whats the best yeti engine? The 2.0d?
@@John_Wood_ Yes
@@John_Wood_ 2.0TDi 150 from around 2015 is EU6 and ULEZ compliant.
I paid £16k for a top spec 2017 2.0TDi 4x4 L&K two years ago. Recently been offered £18k for it.
@@logiclee1 thats crazy money
I had a 10 plate superb same rims and spec but with the sunroof ... Such a great great car ...can't really fault it , the sunroof was incredible .
I have a 65 reg Skoda superb, currently on 180185 miles, drives like new, it has the dsg gearbox and it's been superb. I've had Audi's in the past but this is way better. I'm a private hire taxi driver and people always comment on the car how it looks "very posh" keep the great content coming Matt👍
Diesel or petrol
You mentioned filling up with premium fuel…please could I ask why this is important?
Great video as always, thanks!
I currently 4 cars one of which is a Skoda Kodiak 150 bhp diesel , it's mid range in the line up and I have to say I really , really like it for many reasons including the , build quality , the driving pleasure , the sensible controls especially for the radio interface and the heating/ air con , the ENORMOUS space back seat space for legs and knees is fantastic and the boot is capacious .
I sum up this car by telling friends that the Skoda Kodiak is a car that is "more than the sum of it's parts " it just has something about it that exceeds the pricetag , the market segment , the expected ownership experience , if all Skodas are like this I'm not surprised at your review long , long , long gone are the Skoda jokes of old and anyone that continues to perpetuate that outdated image for this brand is ignorant and uninformed . Keep up the great work love the channel ! .
The Skoda management and staff are worthy of international recognition and credit. They have literally embarrassed their group brand owner. Nudge nudge. I was driving a Superb in 2004 and it was extremely impressive across the board.
Great cars. Currently have a Mk7 Golf GTD Estate with the 2 litre TDI “CUNA” engine. Essentially the same car in a posher frock. Mines a 16 plate and it’s only done 48k but never put a foot wrong. Most people don’t actually need any more car. The DSG in the golf is a 6 speed one which needs oil changing every 40k but do that and the 6 speed boxes are tiptop. Great video
Im looking to upgrade my old Mondeo and have been looking at the Skoda superb. The thing that puts me off the older suberbs is ulez. Although I live in Manchester its currently being rolled out for vans and trucks which inevitably will be rolled out to cars. That and the fact that used car prices are currently 1/2 k overpriced I'll keep my old Mondeo till the market settles down
My last car was a Mk III Mondeo, now I have a Superb. I loved the Mondeo, and I only really changed it because I wanted the 3.6 VR6 engine in the superb (much faster than any Mondeo). One thing I really miss is the heated windscreen!
I recently bought a Skoda Superb, having previously owned an Audi A6, partly as I was fed up with the big Audi bills (that had come way too often) and the Superb seemed more practical. I thought it would be a come down, but far from it. It’s got way more leg room in the back for my teenage sons (who are now 6ft), loads of boot space, it’s really comfy. It drives pretty much as well as the Audi - ok, if I was being picky, it’s a bit less pokey and the handling isn’t quite as sharp, but the difference is marginal, not enough to worry about. It’s been a great buy so far.
Had use of one of these as a cab for a few months. It really was perfect for the job. Roomy, reliable, good to drive and economical.
1st time I took it on the motorway I wasn't really paying attention to how fast I was going as it was all very quiet and relaxed, then I looked at the speedo... 110mph. Had to watch it from then on as it was so easy to lose a bit of concentration and lose your license.
No not paying attention just an arsehole driver.
Just sold a 2011 140hp manual estate which we had for 8 years and 150k miles. A brilliant car and wouldn't hesitate buying used if you know what to look for. May need clutch work & will need regular wearing parts at those miles (brakes, wheel struts, bearings, shocks, springs). But even with some of those coming up it's still a lot of car for that kind of money.
And yes, the space available both inside and in the boot is absolutely ridiculous.
On new years eve 2009 (beginning of 2010) I bought a (four year old £14+ K new ) 2005 1.8T vRS Octavia estate for £6750 with 40K miles on it. 12 years later with no work other than servicing every 2 years ( synthetic oil), tyres, brake pads and discs it has 103K miles on it, can be driven in any ULEZ zone without charge as it is petrol and does the same mpg as the day I bought it - Skodas are quite simply the ONLY car to buy. 'Sensible people' buy them so they don't get abused and no self-respecting car thief will go near one as they have the VAG alarm/immobiliser system. Skodas are the cheapest and best value cars of the VAG group and I would never consider ANY other make.... Full stop !!!
P.S. the little bugger goes like a rocket compared to most other things ten years younger than it !
Will be looking for one of these in the new year to replace our ageing Škoda Octavia which as now got 212,000 miles on the clock. Thanks for the video, it backs up what I already thought.
Good review! The skoda is certainly an example of a great allrounder. I'd really like to see a review of a first generation audi allroad. On paper it was a great allrounder, however, it was never that reliable. Would be interested to hear your thoughts. Keep up the great content Matt! 👍
Problem with the all road is it didn't get the decent 3.0L diesel engine, or the reliable box. Air suspension from the A8 series compounded matters as whilst it was a nice idea, it just added to the expense of things that could go wrong (and did). Add in the highest tax bracket at 500 a year and its a bit pants.
The old man has had 2 of these as company cars, first one being a facelift Mk2 which he chose over a 5 series and an E class. Absolutely brilliant car, granted it didn’t tow as well as a Land Rover but it was a faultless car none the less. He now has a sport line version of the Mk3, another great car for the money. Such underrated machines.
A great review of a simply brilliant car. I work in an industry where badge matters ☹️ If I didn’t, a diesel Superb Estate (DSG though) would be my car of choice, without doubt.
I have a 2012 3.6 Elegance hatchback (bought it 4 years ago) which is a hoot to drive, especially since I recently got it remapped to 280bhp. I don't do a huge mileage in it, and it's a bit thirsty, but I love that it's a bit of a sleeper. The only clue is the quad exhaust pipes. Immensely comfortable and spacious, with all the bells & whistles, and it's great for wafting about, but if you put it in sport and floor it, the acceleration and the engine sound puts a smile on your face. Nothing to touch it for the money.
The Superb is probably one of the only modern cars i would consider when the time comes to go " modern "
Hi Matt, i have found your channel via your Freelander 2 video as I am in the market for one, i'm a real novice to the world of used cars, i like how some look and beyond that pretty useless so educating myself through your videos, what would be a really helpful video is talking about what to look out for, some do's & don'ts when buying a used car both private or at a garage, you're excellent at explaining stuff and make it very easy to understand, would be great if people can like this comment so Matt can see, i am sure there is quite a few people like me who get stressed at the thought of not knowing what to do when buying a used car for the first time :D
Hi, good idea! I look into that. Cheers
The new Superb has a 280hp TSI with a 0-100kmh time of 5.3 seconds.
For under 5k? Wow
@@alandavidson8717 Nope. The facelifted version.
@@alandavidson8717 eventually it will, but I hope it's a long way away.
Because I have one of them, a 2016 model with the proper 280hp engine. It has direct and port injection unlike the current new one (direct only and it has a GPF). And the 2016 also has exhaust flaps which the new one doesn't.
I think 5.3 seconds is a bit too optimistic. It is around 6 seconds, but with a cheap remapping you could get it to 310-330 bhp and also with a higher torque numbers. Than you can get closer 5.0 seconds to 6 mph :)
@@ИванНиколов-р4о That’s what Auto Express says on the review.
It took me a few years of getting soaked on occasion. Whenever I change my car I put a small umbrella behind the drivers seat and a good golf umbrella across the boot. Lifesaver a few times a year
The best superb is the 2nd gen but the facelifted version they are pretty rare cause the 3rd gen was introduced shortly after. The build quality is far better compared to the 3rd gen it was the time when VW started to be disgustingly jealous and forced skoda to hold their horses. They have pushed the possibilities of the VW platform way too far so the VW couldn't catch up. The simply clever options and the countless minor comfort features made VW models prices unreasonable. I'm from ex Czechoslovakia we were always limited by someone russians, germans, USA... skodas were crap because they were not allowed to be good remember the first TATRA cars? first aerodynamic design etc... First skoda car the model A was introduced in 1905. 116 years ago and boy they were high end cars until political situations changed everything. anyways skodas are very expensive nowadays the VW trick is the following. If you want a base car it's a hella deal but once you start adding comfort features, you rather visit a merc or bmw dealership you would be surprised what a car you can get for your money. A SUPERB or OCTAVIA for over 40K €??? no way man
My Mum has had 3 Octavia's over the years. The last one she bought in 2008 at a few months old; she kept it until 2015 when she bought her Volvo V70 (which she still has)... My brother is driving the Skoda as his daily driver now and loves it; it's never put a foot wrong and he's not looking to part with it any time soon either. Personally, I need something larger than what I have now, and the Superb is on the short list.
I think skoda are one of the most underrated car brands! Great video as always 👍
I've been saying for years that Skoda quality now edges ahead of VW.....
Very underrated today. Many don't realise Skoda are one of the oldest car companies around. Their first car appeared in ( think) 1896...... And back in the 20's and 30's, Skoda were seen as a fairly prestige brand, like BMW or Mercedes is today...
I have brought Skoda Octavia Elegance 2006 1.9TDi DSG. It has done 130k miles. Apart the new flying wheel replaced no other issues at all, it’s a great car👍👍👍👍
I bought a 3.6 estate off the back of your first review of the superb (a purple saloon you test drove) absolutely love it. Stayed in a cottage in Meltham for a week in November, toured the peak district, the superb was perfect. The 3.6 is full of grunt and sounds beautiful.
Been following this channel now for a while. Got to say, that it is brilliant to have a normal bloke talking sense. Not BSing because he has been paid too. Learnt a lot from him. Thank you for your videos. Keep them coming! Question: What do you make of the Gov. thinking of banning car ownership?
As a Czech, I'm happy to hear (and read) so much good stuff about cars from my country. Of course, Škoda is part of VW family, but still. Thank you, you also nailed the pronounciation of the brand name, which is nice to see.
Thanks for watching
2011 Superb Elegance 118TSI wagon owner. It’s my daily driver. 240,000km. Outstanding car, especially with a few quality of life upgrades.
I’ve had a Fabia and am now on a Rapid, they’ve both been brilliant cars (except for some climatronic issues on the Rapid). They’re not exciting, but just have a dependable, loyal, quality feel to them, and they never seem to get in the way of your life because they’re so practical and reliable. They’re just good at being ‘machines’.
@@christga100 I have to say I’ve not found mine noisy (mine is the TSI), but I agree it’s a totally different car. The Rapid is ruthlessly focussed on practicality, durability and value, which is fine of course, but definitely a bit jarring coming from a more luxurious Fabia. My only major gripe with the Rapid now that I’ve got used to its simpleness is the drivers seat, which is just horrid. In fairness, I think mine took a bit of damage to the bolster with its previous owner, but there’s just no cushioning compared to the lovely seats on the MK2 Fabia, so I’ve had to add cushions of my own. Still proving to be a reliable and fantastically practical car though.
@@christga100 not the seatbelt clasps in my case, but the adjustment things on the b pillar do like to rattle. I also have the classic front left suspension squeak which has gotten worse recently so it will need looking at. I would say it is quieter than my MK2 Fabia was though, as that also had slightly squeaky suspension and more of a propensity for interior rattles. How do you find the Greentech’s economy? Mine is the non greentech 105 and tends to average about 45mpg, but costs £130 to tax, I believe quite a bit more than the Greentech? I also have the saloon shape model, and I think its the perfect body style. You get the length of a proper saloon, with the big opening of a hatch. My main mistake with mine is going for an early 2013 rather than late 2013, as despite being an Elegance model, it doesn’t have TPMS, and although there are electric windows all round, there is no way to control the rear ones from the front, which is daft.
@@christga100 have you tried Gummi Pflege for your door seals? You’ve pretty much summed up the ownership experience of the Rapid - they’re bloody annoying at times, and a bit basic, but there’s nothing else on the market that does basic as well as it does.
@@christga100 have you considered a Honda Civic? They also have long boots, but still not as cheap as the Rapid
I'd have laughed at the suggestion, but I've had two Über's in recent weeks that have been Skoda Superbs, and honestly they are the comfiest, quietest, roomiest car I've sat in. There's so much room in the back it's crazy.
The auto subtitles tell me that "it really puts my reindeer over to shame" 😁
Talking about badging, in this video in your first announcement of this car you pronounced it correctly (shkoda) and impressed me. For an English speaking person it is hard to get over that single s in that Skoda name. But then you quickly went back to the old habit (back to skoda and not shkoda). Never the less your videos are not only down to the ground more realistic personal opinion reviews but also full of sarcasm and humor which makes them fun to watch yet sometimes very informative. While others are bogged in the car specs which you can find them on manufacturers sites (or you can go to the dealership in person if you are so specific), you get to the point and tell us what impressed you and what not. Personal impression is more valuable than information on how many inches or mm of ground clearance it has or how many USB ports are in the back row. So keep making your videos and I will keep watching them.
I had the 2012 118TSi Elegance...bought it new and traded it in last year for a new car. It had 160k miles and the only reason I moved it on was because it was getting long in the tooth and I feared the cost of repairs on a car well past its prime. I loved it to bits. If it had a BMW rondel on the steering wheel you would have believed it - the build quality was outstanding and it felt much posher than it had any right to. Truly, the name-plate got it right. Superb.
Our Matt is also a ‘reliable steed’ with these reviews open and honest just what we all need when looking to buy a used vehicle.
Had one identical to this from new, only thing replaced (bar consumerables) was a bulb. 230k on it. Excellent car ... all over Europe with wife,2 kids and two dogs ( GS & Lab). Chopped for a Kodiaq now. Very underrated.
Should find a clean low mileage example and auction that
I recently bought a 09 Plate Saloon Skoda Superb for the exact same reason to transport two dogs with my girlfriend at the weekends also to toe a caravan as the car has a removal towbar. I can honestly say I bought the car which is a top Spec Elegance model with the 2.0TDI 140 BHP model for €1700 after it had been parked for about two years iv spent about 700-800 on repairs and getting it road legal. But I can now say I have so much more respect and appreciation for my €1700 Skoda than my 2014 Audi A4 S-Line. They really are a beast of a car and comfortable they tick all the boxes anyone could ask better than Any Passat or VW Range. Iv only got 155.000miles on mine so im sure to expect many more years trouble free out of the 2.0TDI 140HP Engine! Great video again enjoy the channel! 👍🥳
My dad has taxied these for years, never any problems, just routine maintenance. Great cars and solidly built.
Top tip don’t get a pre 2014 petrol TSI, they like a bit of oil. We have one drinks half a litre of oil every fill up. That being said wr got it at 95k last year now on 110k, you’d never know it to drive no smoke returns high 30’s on a run and only needed servicing in the 15k we’ve put on. It’s just a bit of a chore having to top off the oil every fill up. Agree Skoda superb estate is the only family car you’ll ever need.
who been watching Calvin car diary lol great video..any xmas day special video coming..
I have had 2 Skoda Yetis, last one for 5 years, no problems and cheap to run, would recommend Skodas
I like the Yeti
That number plate is worth a pretty penny! Love the Octavia vrs too
I couldn't agree more. I bought my 2011 Greenline Estate for £8000 at four years old with 93000 on the clock. I deliberately found a basic 'S' trim so that I could avoid (a) leather and (b) a touch screen. Six years and 50,000 miles later (Covid has kept the miles very low for the last two years) and I'm still so happy with it. I'm not even thinking about changing, but if I was it would be for another Superb estate, so why bother?! I do prefer the timeless classic look of the mk2 to the later estates too. It's spacious, it pulls the caravan without any drama..... and the road tax is only £20 per year. Long may it live!
On the back of your videos Matt, I've recently bought a Superb, it's a 2014 estate with the facelift. I absolutely love it, I was looking at a Civic Tourer but they're weren't many around in my budget. So it's something I didn't have in mind, so thank you for your videos that helped me a great deal. Love the channel and your style.
How's it been a year on?
@@sports872 developed a fault with the wiring to the boost sensor that caused it to go into limp mode, so auto electrician repair £180 to find it. Apart from that just wear and tear it’s done 167k when I bought it. Had the suspension arm changed after MOT advisory, and one of the heat shields failed that’s behind the brake disc on one of the rears, silly VW design! Got that done too so £350 for full service and those repairs. I do like the car despite this though but have to put up with these age related repairs 🤷♂️ just have to have money set aside for these kind of things.
I have a 2017 mk3 2.0d estate, £20 road fund - 50mpg around town'ish and more space and comfort than I know what to do with. Never been a badge snob but not taken Skoda seriously until now and am proper sold on this marque now.
Have a Roomster bought second hand ten years ago enjoy driving in an very practical, relatively small car. Sorry that production stopped some years ago.
Ok. Yes they are great cars... but what we've found with our 2010 TDI170 is:
CANBUS starts to take out components around 120,000miles. We have lost headlight washers, rear boot electric struts, memory seats, memory mirrors, rear wiper, and a a handful of dash lights (possibly not related).
The intake plumbing was clogged up, being 75% blocked with carbon deposits. The engine inlet valves were blocked too causing damage to the servo. That was a £1500 bill.
Never buy a diesel if you are going to do more 'town' mileage than open road driving.
I have a 60 plate superb saloon/hatchback, automatic, top spec, with 207k on the clock. It runs superb 😉 best 2k I've ever spent.
Am I interested in Skoda's? No. But do I want to hear Matt's opinion, yes!
Bought a new 2litre auto estate in 2017 and still got it with 35k on clock. Without doubt the best car I have had. The elegance trim has more toys than Santas sack. Buy and you wont regret it. Excellent video again.
The old dear has a 2007 L&K Octavia 2.0 TDI with 6 speed DSG and it has been fantastic and still going strong approaching 180,000 miles. No problems from the engine, ever or the DSG (suspect the reports of unreliability are connected to servicing not being followed) though garage advises mechatronics unit will need changing in next 10,000 miles. Think that is fair for a gearbox that is heading towards 200,000 miles. Cannot fault it and love driving it.
Although I’m a fanatical Škoda enthusiast, and long standing member of the Škoda Owners Club, I have to admit that I’ve never owned a Superb, (only because I don’t have a huge family, nor do I have any pets), however after speaking with fellow owners club members who do currently, or have in the past owned a Superb, I can fully endorse the findings in this video, thank you for posting, I enjoyed watching it❤️.
Likewise (fanatical Skoda enthusiast). On my 8th!!!!!!!!
Thanks for watching!
"Alright guys, how's it going, welcome back". The highlight of my evening 👍
Haha thanks! Good evening
Skoda Octavia 1.9tdi was the best car I ever drove. Faultless for years. Drove down and back through France every summer with ease and comfort. Now I have a Yeti 1.2tsi and equally reliable and also fun to be in. Superb is too big for my needs but if I ever want a cheap extension to my house I’ll consider one!
Right well, see you all on autotrader in a mo then
I would love to be able to buy a car like my old Skoda Super Estelle. Different, inexpensive, basic, and so nice to drive especially on cross country fast B roads.
Intretesing thoughts & idea's here. Being a 70s child Skoda name really bunches my shorts, but times have Indeed change. Cheers Matt.
Love my skoda, had 2 x 2.0l octavia estates , no problems with the dsg gearboxes , £30 a year road tax and 50 mpg bloody fantastic cars .
Good fun, the car still looks still fresh for a 2010 model and what a superb dog there I might add, quite the companion I reckon. Enjoyed and appreciated greatly, thank you👍
I had a 2010 auto with the Pan Roof and. Loved it and we kept it from new for 6 years. It was'nt without its reliability issues though. The paint flaked off, badges came off, window regulators and water leaks. I thought it was like a reincarnation of a Mercedes 124 Estate. I eventually replaced it with the new model in 2016, and while that one had no reliability issues while I owned it, I never loved it like the first one, perhaps because they had become very common.
I went to look at a Skoda Supurb Estate when we had our baby, the Wife refused to come in the dealership saying "I won't have a skoda, and we're not swapping the Audi for one" - finally got her in the show room, now "we" have a Skoda Kodiaq, although I hardly get to use it as the wife has claimed it as her car
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Great review, I’ve working spaniels and was looking for a used estate , I shall definitely be looking at this car 👍
More of this kind of content pls. Very beneficial.