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Buying a Skoda Superb - Manual or DSG gearbox?
I am thinking of buying a new/nearly new Skoda Superb petrol estate due to imminent retirement and a drop in annual mileage to 6000 a year. The reviews seem very positive and I am looking for a car with a comfortable ride suitable for the odd Europe tour as well as daily local driving.
I will keep this car for 5 years+ and would really like an auto, but I am nervous about a DSG gearbox (although I could extend the warranty). My questions are:
1. DSG or Manual - what do you recommend for long term ownership
2. Is the manual fitted with a DMF? Is this likely to be a problem?
3. Is the 1.4 150 engine man enough for the size of car and is it a belt or chain engine.
4.Any other suggestions?
I will keep this car for 5 years+ and would really like an auto, but I am nervous about a DSG gearbox (although I could extend the warranty). My questions are:
1. DSG or Manual - what do you recommend for long term ownership
2. Is the manual fitted with a DMF? Is this likely to be a problem?
3. Is the 1.4 150 engine man enough for the size of car and is it a belt or chain engine.
4.Any other suggestions?
Asked on 12 June 2016 by TB254
Answered by
Honest John
1. Definitely manual.
2. Don't think the 1.4TSI has a DMF, but don't know for sure.
3. The 1.4 TSI 150 pulls 130mph in 4th so that answers your question. It's belt cam.
4. If you want a big estate, that's your best choice until you start looking at the new Mercedes E Class or new Volvo.
2. Don't think the 1.4TSI has a DMF, but don't know for sure.
3. The 1.4 TSI 150 pulls 130mph in 4th so that answers your question. It's belt cam.
4. If you want a big estate, that's your best choice until you start looking at the new Mercedes E Class or new Volvo.
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