I just sold mine, and I definitely miss it.
60k miles I put on it and the only real "issue" was the already mentioned NSR break pad wear. I think it's a VW group thing where the e brake connects. But it's hardly a major issue, just something to note.
All in all the best ice car I've ever owned.
All round pretty good I’d say, but don’t opt for the Sport-line. Anything with “line” in it basically means “all the negative aspects of a sports car with few positives.” Why put up with a hard suspension, massive alloys, and bucket seats with standard performance?
The Octavia is a good car but you get what you pay for, that's why the superb costs more. It's just slightly nicer in every way although there is no Vrs model it does come in a 4x4 sport line model now.
Once again and I don't know how many times I need to say this - personal experience is not evidence or a data set to form opinions. That's not how it works.
"Suspension delivery blocks being left installed.
Loose/dislodged chrome door trim at B pillar.
Glove box not closing properly and/or opening when going over a bump.
Suspension noises when going over speed bumps or uneven road.
Headlights being overly dipped.
Excessive rear brake disc wear (possibly not just Skoda)."
Taken from another forum
As far as I'm aware the excessive rear brake disc wear is a VW group thing (at least what I've heard and seen working in a garage, and on my past 3 VW group cars).
Apparently they fit cheaper rear discs from the factory that wear out quicker, usually 20-30k miles in my experience. Fitting better parts solves the issue every time for me, usually for a relatively insignificant price (especially if you fit yourself)
1. Luckily mine didn't buy this is common.
2. Door trim dislodged as it was contacting the other door seal on opening closing. I solved this by pushing it away from the contact point along it's length to push it away. No issues since.
3. Mine doesn't open on a bump but it does seem to be slightly misaligned on one side. This would probably be an issue in the future with wear and vibration.
4. This drives me mad. Just started recently too, apparently LCA bushes. I'll get round to that at some point but haven't got a bearing press handy anymore since I moved house.
5. Not had this issue but mine has auto leveling headlights. Could be with the halogens?
6. I've not seen this in mine but I've not really looked in any detail lately. I'll have to check mine!
3. Barely anything fits in there, solution is don't leave heavy things and make sure both pins click
4. Heard it's the top mounts, also heard it's the anti roll bar bushings. No one can give a straight answer but the quickest thing is to put some wd40 on arb bushings, see if it works
5. Half a turn manually on the headlights themselves fixes everything. It sits ok in town/extra urban, but when you're on the motorway the long range throw is just not there. Once again, manually twisting the adjustment lever half a turn up makes the top of the beam throw at infinite range
6. Rear Brakes rust and chip, vw and mqb problem, they are barely used in almost all situations
I've got a couple of napkins and a pen in there. Nothing else is stored in ours as it's pretty much redundant with all the other space available 🤣
I tried some on the arb bushings as that was also thrown out there. Didn't work 😅
I assume since you haven't mentioned the engine, gearbox or drive train it doesn't have those bits and you'll be using your feet to move it like in the Flintstones. In this case I would say it would be very reliable
My dad has had one since 2017 with the 280hp 4x4 engine and he loves it no end. Its the only car i can remember that he didnt trade in after 4 years and hes looking to keeping it as long as it runs and seeing how reliable it is it will probably be quite a while off. Never had to do anything with it except regular oil changes and Services. The only issue we currently have is a rear door that has started rusting wich will be covered under waranty and a small knocking Sound from the rear suspension but thats something we suspect is more normal wear other than that it has been brilliant espacially since we remapped it so it now has 360hp.
I currently own a March 2017 Superb Sportline, i got it last April with 59,000 Miles on it..
It is he 2.0TDI 150 variant with the 6 spd Manual, recent remapped to 190hp, much better to drive now. And with it being a March 2017 and not an April 2017 , the VED is only £20..
Personally, over the last 12 or so months, it has been faultess to me and (touch wood) it continues to be, only negitive is the private dealer said they'd fix an issue with the Drivers Memory Seat, and still hasnt fixed, so i've not botheree chasing him, too long ago now..
The suspension/anti-roll bars bushing do creak going over speed bumps, but every VAG Car i've owned does it, its just dry bushings i believe..
I do roughly 15 Mile Daily Commute, and have been averaging 50mpg for a good while now, and on longer steady run will easily crack into the 60mpg range, have even managed 70+mpg a few times..
The Sportline Trim is well finished, the Suspension is slighlty firmer, but not by much, and the 19" Alloys provide a bit of extra cornering grip with the wider 235 Tyres, sudden potholes can be jarring through the car, but it is what it is..
I just sold mine, and I definitely miss it. 60k miles I put on it and the only real "issue" was the already mentioned NSR break pad wear. I think it's a VW group thing where the e brake connects. But it's hardly a major issue, just something to note. All in all the best ice car I've ever owned.
Sport line or standard?
Sportline. 2.0 diesel dsg... Remember to service the dsg box around 40/45k miles.
Appreciate the response sir. Thank you
All round pretty good I’d say, but don’t opt for the Sport-line. Anything with “line” in it basically means “all the negative aspects of a sports car with few positives.” Why put up with a hard suspension, massive alloys, and bucket seats with standard performance?
My brother said the exact same thing as you actually. Thank you for the advice.
Pretty spot on, considerably better to live with than the Octavia too.
Any particular reason it's better to live with than the Octavia? I'm considering both for my next car so would be good to know :)
The Octavia is a good car but you get what you pay for, that's why the superb costs more. It's just slightly nicer in every way although there is no Vrs model it does come in a 4x4 sport line model now.
Bigger, comfier, better built in my opinion (Nicer materials etc)
Don’t you dare talk shit about the Octavia in this sub.
I really don’t get it. The mk9 civic tourer is a better vehicle in every area.
I own a mk9, and I'd rather have that.
That’s because you’re not used to owning a money pit vag vehicle
I am used to dealing with Honda's dogshit dpf's though.
On certain models sure. The dpf on the 1.6 is the most reliable on the market.
You're speaking truth. The 2.2 however, nothing but migraines.
Money pit? I've had loads. Always been the most reliable.
Once again and I don't know how many times I need to say this - personal experience is not evidence or a data set to form opinions. That's not how it works.
Of course not, just having friendly debate and stating my own personal experience.
Gargantuan leg room for back passengers aswell
"Suspension delivery blocks being left installed. Loose/dislodged chrome door trim at B pillar. Glove box not closing properly and/or opening when going over a bump. Suspension noises when going over speed bumps or uneven road. Headlights being overly dipped. Excessive rear brake disc wear (possibly not just Skoda)." Taken from another forum
That top one is nothing to do with the car and entirely the fault of whoever did the PDI being a stupid cunt.
i agree, just trying to be helpful as bored at work
Same here, not done anything since 9:14, I started at 9.
As far as I'm aware the excessive rear brake disc wear is a VW group thing (at least what I've heard and seen working in a garage, and on my past 3 VW group cars). Apparently they fit cheaper rear discs from the factory that wear out quicker, usually 20-30k miles in my experience. Fitting better parts solves the issue every time for me, usually for a relatively insignificant price (especially if you fit yourself)
1. Luckily mine didn't buy this is common. 2. Door trim dislodged as it was contacting the other door seal on opening closing. I solved this by pushing it away from the contact point along it's length to push it away. No issues since. 3. Mine doesn't open on a bump but it does seem to be slightly misaligned on one side. This would probably be an issue in the future with wear and vibration. 4. This drives me mad. Just started recently too, apparently LCA bushes. I'll get round to that at some point but haven't got a bearing press handy anymore since I moved house. 5. Not had this issue but mine has auto leveling headlights. Could be with the halogens? 6. I've not seen this in mine but I've not really looked in any detail lately. I'll have to check mine!
3. Barely anything fits in there, solution is don't leave heavy things and make sure both pins click 4. Heard it's the top mounts, also heard it's the anti roll bar bushings. No one can give a straight answer but the quickest thing is to put some wd40 on arb bushings, see if it works 5. Half a turn manually on the headlights themselves fixes everything. It sits ok in town/extra urban, but when you're on the motorway the long range throw is just not there. Once again, manually twisting the adjustment lever half a turn up makes the top of the beam throw at infinite range 6. Rear Brakes rust and chip, vw and mqb problem, they are barely used in almost all situations
I've got a couple of napkins and a pen in there. Nothing else is stored in ours as it's pretty much redundant with all the other space available 🤣 I tried some on the arb bushings as that was also thrown out there. Didn't work 😅
In general? Fine. That one? I have no idea.
Thank you, question was meant to be in general.
I assume since you haven't mentioned the engine, gearbox or drive train it doesn't have those bits and you'll be using your feet to move it like in the Flintstones. In this case I would say it would be very reliable
Thank you for your input mr cabbage
Assuming it's better screwed together than my mum's up, which is fucking awful, then it should be OK. Not quite Toyota, but not as bad as BMW either.
My dad has had one since 2017 with the 280hp 4x4 engine and he loves it no end. Its the only car i can remember that he didnt trade in after 4 years and hes looking to keeping it as long as it runs and seeing how reliable it is it will probably be quite a while off. Never had to do anything with it except regular oil changes and Services. The only issue we currently have is a rear door that has started rusting wich will be covered under waranty and a small knocking Sound from the rear suspension but thats something we suspect is more normal wear other than that it has been brilliant espacially since we remapped it so it now has 360hp.
Thank u sir
I currently own a March 2017 Superb Sportline, i got it last April with 59,000 Miles on it.. It is he 2.0TDI 150 variant with the 6 spd Manual, recent remapped to 190hp, much better to drive now. And with it being a March 2017 and not an April 2017 , the VED is only £20.. Personally, over the last 12 or so months, it has been faultess to me and (touch wood) it continues to be, only negitive is the private dealer said they'd fix an issue with the Drivers Memory Seat, and still hasnt fixed, so i've not botheree chasing him, too long ago now.. The suspension/anti-roll bars bushing do creak going over speed bumps, but every VAG Car i've owned does it, its just dry bushings i believe.. I do roughly 15 Mile Daily Commute, and have been averaging 50mpg for a good while now, and on longer steady run will easily crack into the 60mpg range, have even managed 70+mpg a few times.. The Sportline Trim is well finished, the Suspension is slighlty firmer, but not by much, and the 19" Alloys provide a bit of extra cornering grip with the wider 235 Tyres, sudden potholes can be jarring through the car, but it is what it is..