Good deal or not??

tori.k

we just put a deposit on a 54 Skoda superb 1.9 elegance.
its on sale for 7.995 but they will px our 12 yr old 270 merc, its 27000 miles high spec and comes with a good warranty etc etc,
before we do the 300mile trip to go see it, i wandered if anyone had any real problems with the skoda? i dont know anyone that owns one.
hubby is happy with the Skoda but id rather stick to a merc (what im used to i suppose)
so i thought id get another opinion as wives do:rotfl:( but mother not good on car's...lol)
many thanks

JonathanA

Skoda is part of the VW / Audi group and the Superb is in essence a stretched VW Passat. As far as I know they are good cars - used by many taxi companies for larger private hire.

I've not had that particular Skoda, but did run an Octavia with the 1.9 diesel engine, it was a really good car, reliable and economical.

LandyAndy

Is it this one?

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/SKODA+SUPERB/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-23-25-51-111-240-4294956540-4294966292/advert.action?R=200917333211912&distance=179&postcode=sp6+1ej&channel=CARS&make=SKODA&model=SUPERB&min_pr=5000&max_pr=9000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2004&vehicleRegLetter=54

Looks a bit pricey to me compared with, say, this one.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/SKODA+SUPERB/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-23-25-51-111-240-4294956540-4294966292/advert.action?R=200921113477298&distance=350&postcode=sp6+1ej&channel=CARS&make=SKODA&model=SUPERB&min_pr=5000&max_pr=9000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2006&vehicleRegLetter=55

Cornwall to Warrington. That's a long drive to see a car.

sheslookinhot

Seems a tad pricey. 6,500 seems more realistic. This car wont hit much over 4,000 in an auction house.

harveybobbles

LandyAndy wrote: »

Is it this one?

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/SKODA+SUPERB/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-23-25-51-111-240-4294956540-4294966292/advert.action?R=200917333211912&distance=179&postcode=sp6+1ej&channel=CARS&make=SKODA&model=SUPERB&min_pr=5000&max_pr=9000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2004&vehicleRegLetter=54

Looks a bit pricey to me compared with, say, this one.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/SKODA+SUPERB/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-23-25-51-111-240-4294956540-4294966292/advert.action?R=200921113477298&distance=350&postcode=sp6+1ej&channel=CARS&make=SKODA&model=SUPERB&min_pr=5000&max_pr=9000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2006&vehicleRegLetter=55

Cornwall to Warrington. That's a long drive to see a car.

there is nothing wrong with Warrington!!

However, I wouldn't buy a car of Stephen as he is extreemly dear and had about 7 cars in stock. All inside a little old converted shop front lol.

Stephen bought a Volvo off me a few years ago as a trade sale, asked me to delete it from my advert, then sold it to a member of his family at an extra grand! Lol...

anewman

As this involves a Skoda I suggest also posting on the forums at https://www.briskoda.net and you can read through the problems people have posted with these cars Skoda badge = high depreciation, but means you get a little more for your money.

pianeet

sheslookinhot wrote: »

Seems a tad pricey. 6,500 seems more realistic. This car wont hit much over 4,000 in an auction house.

one went at auction same reg same spec couple of weeks ago with slightly higher mileage for £6500 if you see one at £4000 i would snap it up you would make good profit just selling it to a dealer

LandyAndy

harveybobbles wrote: »

there is nothing wrong with Warrington!!

However, I wouldn't buy a car of Stephen as he is extreemly dear and had about 7 cars in stock. All inside a little old converted shop front lol.

Stephen bought a Volvo off me a few years ago as a trade sale, asked me to delete it from my advert, then sold it to a member of his family at an extra grand! Lol...

I know I lived there for 16 years.;)

tori.k

many thanks to all
much to hubby's anoyance i wanted a warranty, i wouldnt entertain sold as seen after replacing an gearbox on a previous car we hadnt owned for long (i know it can happen to any car) so i expect to pay a bit more.
i just love the merc i suppose and looking for reasons to argue the downsides of the Skoda,
as for distance LandyAndy a couple of days away from the kids is an added bonus
thanks again

harveybobbles

LandyAndy wrote: »

I know I lived there for 16 years.;)

Somebody has too!

Good old Bridge Foot...