Skoda Superb

[Fluffy]

what resale value after 5 years, regardless of marque. Just a few $k above scrap, right?

 

so go for a skoda, in the end, at least you enjoyed 5 good years!

 

oh, i know why your servicing is high, cos of your spark plugs, the 1.8T uses platinums. To me, maintenance of a VAG is quite low, but i don't go to agent lah (cos the agent being non-existant)

[Limlien]

I read of the noisey interior of the oct after only abt 2 years. i wonder would that happen to the superb? I guess now there are abt 3 interested buyer in this thread.. keke..

[Dweller]

Really not much different. normally for urban driving the turbo doesnt kick in bro.

 

so if u think of buyin just do it..i wish i can buy also.

 

 

anyway a car doesnt need a bodykit to perform. i rather have a orginal look. less chances to get ppl to draw on my car

Edited June 14, 2006 by Dweller

[Andrew24555]

yah...will be 1st consideration. unless some company come out with 1.8t with almost price.

 

do you happen to know where to find superb car of singapore picture other than the member page...looks like it have not been very active over there.

 

so i know....what singaporean change their superb car into...hehe...

 

guess me wait abit longer till they come out a better package...

believe or not, there 3 colour ran out model...left dark blue n grey...

[Dweller]

U wont be able to find any turbo car at that price... remember u are getting a VW engine similar to the passat. Of course there are some differences in the car.

 

Just like ambient or tour which uses the same bora 1.6 engine.

[King]

I tell you some facts abt the agent. They over charge u on everything. They charge me 2 dollar a bulb for the break light which was blown without informing me. It cost a dollar for 2 at some shop.

 

The oil filter they charge me $15, which i got for $8 ( original ).

 

So wats my conclusion..too expenisive. Anyway u can still ask around for cheaper kit if u can wait.

 

But seriously i think due to the management, i dont think skoda will see light as Hyandai or Kia. Hard to see more cars if they don't give good for money value services.

 

The price is cheaper because the COE drop. If u calculate it base on the difference in COE price, there is not much changes. Base on 26K the car was selling at 100k++.

 

But in term of engine performance, i think its a good buy. BUT...But bear in mind the brand..( lousy resale valve ). Alot of bros know that here. So if u think of driving it for long term then i think its okie.

 

Dont listen to ppl, U have to make ur own mind abt wat u want...Skoda octavia is my second car after corolla. I drive till i scrap.

 

In term of repair & servicing, its not as bad as ppl think. Will cost me (oil--$24.90 cxxxxxe + filter $8 + service charge $20 + spark plug abt $45 = $97.90 ) next month servicing.

 

The agent charge me $200+++ AT that price is because they charge their grandmother insurance into my car survicing also. NO more string tie to the agent now.

 

 

Your octavia is into what year now?

[King]

WOW!!!

so many Neutral Newbie here

[Andrew24555]

yah..true...just wondering is skoda turbo reliable as in long term aging.

i know that for subaru turbo need to be maintain from what i heard.

 

is it true for subaru?

how bout skoda?

 

for now, the interest is 3.5% but hoping they have a short term

promo on interest like 2.xx %..tat will be good..hehe

[Tacheron]

Hi Tashi,

My info is unconfirmed and I just received it a few days back. I remember reading about article you mentioned too but it was sometime back I think.

Reason my friend suspected why the focus is back on Renault is that apparently sales of Renault vehicles have gone up quite a bit. Cheers!

[Tacheron]

I have a friend who owns the Subaru Legacy GT edition for a couple of years now. So far he hasn't met with much problems and is contented.

 

I guess with all cars as long as you take good care of it, it should not give you too much of a problem.

[Tashi]

no worries mate. My info is what the Renault distributor boss/founder here said during an interview in Business Times, and quite recent (NOT long ago), and so you can say it was "straight out of the horse's mouth".

 

Conversely, the same boss, who runs the Czech Auto company, did NOT mention he was going to let go his VW and Skoda channels in the same Business Times interview, and so any such "guess" is inaccurate at the very least, based on his own revealed public information.

 

Perhaps rather than speculate, we can see what he said, and based on escalating sales, try to extrapolate that to many successful commercial organizations overseas that have taken a growth route, and then subsequently sold off for a good profit. That is common for just about any industry (especially the IT industry I am in). So I won't be surprised if a VERY successful sales organization can be sold as well.

 

But until then, we can only speculate, since the boss himself said he was divesting the Renault distributorship, without ANY mention of VW and Skoda under his charge. Until the next chess move on the chess board.

 

bless

tashi

 

PS - On your earlier posting on German and Japanese companies and their practices, as a fellow consultant, I can attest that BOTH German and Japanese companies have a lot of serious pride in their work, workmanship, engineering, and expertise. I do not agree that the Japanese would be "better" than the Germans in that regard. I have worked closely with BOTH Japanese and German companies, individuals, etc, and found both to have exemplary trade, engineering, and business best practices and ideals.

Edited June 14, 2006 by Tashi

[Tashi]

hi bro Andrew

I think different makes can be handled in the same way, or differently, depending on the preferences and driving style of the users.

 

For example, the Skoda Superb, although having a 1.8T engine, is IMHO, more of a family sedan, rather than a car you wanna rev crazy. After all, my wife drives it, and fetches her family, extended family, and sometimes colleagues and business clients. She never speeds, and so the car is just a very reliable, solid, and good drive for her to do her job and tasks. It is after all (some fellow Skoddies here would shoot me), NOT a sports car like the Lotus Elise or Lambo Gallardo. I love the car, for what it represents, and for what it can do for my family.

 

So in the same token, someone with a NA car of whatever capacity, with a more "passionate" way of driving, would surely drive such a car very differently.

 

So the gist of it is, ask around, for fellow Skoda Superb and other VAG 1.8T car owners (that would include the Audi, VW), and you might be pleasantly surprised that the 1.8T is a good engine that has a lot of latitude in terms of tolerance to just about any kind of driver and their driving style, and from what I have read and heard first hand, a good engine that can last without much worries.

 

To use the analogy of a stallion. A good stallion can be treated gently, and you simply enjoy its ride and company. Or, if you just want to use it as a competitive race horse, you would flog it hard and push it to its limits on the race course. There is a natural life span to anything (organic or engineered), and so, well, if you treat a stallion as a friend and gently, you have a long-term friend. Conversely, the stallion may win you some races if you ONLY treat it as a competitive race horse, but its muscles, ligaments and tissue will be invariably worn down.

 

bless

tashi

Edited June 14, 2006 by Tashi

[Andrew24555]

Hi Bro,

 

thanks for the informative info...hehe

 

How long ur superb?

original & stock?

how much is the servicing?

i heard the warranty onli last 60k..is it?

How much petrol consumption based on ur wife?

 

got pic to share?

[Tashi]

anytime mate! Our ride is quite new, this year. Original/stock of course! Wife won't have it any other way! Servicing? We just past our 5k servicing recently so there isn't any cost since it is covered under distributor CA. Petrol consumption, since our journey is mostly highway from west to central, and back, so quite decent. Falls under the usual range.

 

Pic? No la. :-)

 

You stay blessed bro, I am off to Vatican tomorrow for an event.

[Tacheron]

yup no worries :) my info is based on inside channels. But I won't want to say too much at this point too :) Let's see the next move by him.

 

Yup you are right. I do agree most firms no matter which region they come from have increasingly better quality management and the likes. I think my comment was more on how Japanese are not afraid to "face the shame". This is something I find more prevalent in Korean and Japanese firms.

I would definitely not want to make a stand as to whether Japanese or Germans are "better" in that sense cause I have seen both good and bad from both places. Cheers!

 

P.S. There is one lingering thought based on my experiences. The volume of Skoda sales is still considered low in the Singapore market. This has to change quickly or it will affect it adversely. Personal comments! Cheers!

Edited June 14, 2006 by Tacheron

[Andrew24555]

Hi Bro,

 

Thanks for the info...

 

since everyone say using passat 1.8t concept..why engine type not same arh?

i mean the turbo....copyright problem arh?

 

hehe....

 

the earlier email state bulk purchase and able to get

more freebie or cash rebate....so what the outcome arh...?

me dun wan rush into getting one....

[Tashi]

hi bro

I am just a satisfied customer of Skoda, and have absolutely NO commercial links with CA or any member of the distributor group. Best thing to do is to visit CA showroom, and chat with the salespeople? From my own humble experience, they are a really friendly bunch!

 

Buying a car is like buying a flat or even an apartment. It is not child's play, unless you have tons of cash to burn. Take your time. Like I mentioned earlier in this thread, my wife and I tried almost every marque of vehicles available (except those obviously out of $ range), and then went back and test some more. It is your money, and you have to be accountable to what you buy. All of us here are offering honest opinions, but frankly, are just opinions at best. Even our own family members may sometimes offer advice and counsel that run counter to what is best or practical for us.

 

Having said that, enjoy the journey!

 

bless

tashi

 

PS - I am heading off to Vatican for an official event, and so after today, will not have access to a computer, until next Monday.

[Andrew24555]

bro,

 

so good arh..to go oversea....should earn alot...haha

 

guess u dun realli need drive...

 

well, agree with what u say..buying a car is a investment...

especially now..everything scape value....

 

i will wait n see as for me not urgent....

hope that CA will come up with a good package for buyer interested.