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PersonGreendemon315
09/2/2011 at 11:27am
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Yes, sounds like it's well over the top.

Jim


Personstevewils
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Quote: Originally posted by helpmybob on 08/2/2011

Skoda superb 1.9 tdi 130 bhp, over 60 mpg obtainable on long runs solo

38 to 40 towing up to 1600 kg

Dont go for the 2ltr 140 tdi the turbo is weak



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PersonSkoda Bob
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http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/skoda.htm

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The 85% figure is still only 1245.  The 1600 figure is for lower trailers where the weight is more central.  Not suitable for caravans of that weight at all.

Jim


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Quote: Originally posted by helpmybob on 08/2/2011

Skoda superb 1.9 tdi 130 bhp, over 60 mpg obtainable on long runs solo

38 to 40 towing up to 1600 kg

Dont go for the 2ltr 140 tdi the turbo is weak



Are they more reliable than the Passat they are based on?


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09/2/2011 at 1:31pm
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>Are they more reliable than the Passat they are based on?

After 120,000 miles in my 2007 Passat 2.0 TDi 140, and only 1 problem in all that time (handbrake), I would have to say no.


PersonSkoda Bob
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Quote: Originally posted by alan29 on 09/2/2011
Quote: Originally posted by helpmybob on 08/2/2011

Skoda superb 1.9 tdi 130 bhp, over 60 mpg obtainable on long runs solo

38 to 40 towing up to 1600 kg

Dont go for the 2ltr 140 tdi the turbo is weak



Are they more reliable than the Passat they are based on?

My last Superb did 390,000 before I traded it for another one, even got £1500 as a trade, in that time it had one clutch 3 sets of brake disc's one drive shaft joint 

The oil was changed every 10,000 miles and it still looked as good as the day it was bought new when traded at 7 years old


Personjohnjory
10/2/2011 at 6:19pm
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"......Are they more reliable than the Passat they are based on?........"

Difficult to say, but based on my Golf / Octavia experience (6 years and 60K; Octavia faultless): probably about the same.

BUT...have you tried pricing up an identically speced Passat and Superb? Given that they are both mechanically identical cars with different bodies; I'd bet that the Superb is several 1000's cheaper.


Personbev+jon
10/2/2011 at 9:21pm
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Superb In production Kerb Weight KG 85% Weight KG Max Ball Weight KG Max Towing Weight KG
2.0 2005 1514 1287 75 1400
1.8 Turbo 2005 1540 1309 75 1300
1.8 Turbo Auto 2005 1594 1355 75 1300
2.8 V6 2005 1603 1363 75 1600
2.8 V6 auto 2005 1653 1405 75 1600
1.9 TDi 100bhp 2005 1560 1326 75 1400
1.9 TDi 130bhp 2005 1567 1332 75 1600
1.9 TDi 130bhp Auto 2005 1623 1380 75 1600
2.5 V6 TDi 2005 1672 1421 75 1600
2.5 V6 TDi auto 2005 1706 1450 75 1600

75 kg on the towball ...pretty useless really and 1450 kg at best, at 85% is pretty much the same as similar vehicles ???

great ! 



Personjaiash
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Current Skoda brochure shows tow ball weight at 80kg, a small improvement.

 


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Personmartinez
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E Class Merc can pick up a 5 year old for that money. 40 mpg, 85kg nose and all the toys. Just go for the post 05 engine change and FSH.


Personmartin2410
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Quote: Originally posted by steve57 on 08/2/2011
volvo v70 d5 or s80 d5,both brilliant towcars.should get a nice one for your money

Does this come with a free flat cap and tartan blanket?


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Quote: Originally posted by martin2410 on 13/2/2011
Quote: Originally posted by steve57 on 08/2/2011volvo v70 d5 or s80 d5,both brilliant towcars.should get a nice one for your money
Does this come with a free flat cap and tartan blanket?



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i take it u have never driven a vovo with a d5 engine !! 163bhp.50mpg solo,34mpg towing.without a doubt the volvo s80 d5 is the best towcar i have ever had,and been towing for 12 plus years  

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