Should You Buy A Used SKODA SUPERB? (Quick Test Drive and Review) 

I'm 32 and tempted by an estate version! Nice little channel mate, subscribed.

Mate..stop doubting your content. It's a great platform you have, I enjoy the calm delivery and the way you relate specifics to your opinions. So again, well done buddy. Keep them coming.

Having had a selection of original Superbs (stretched B5), mk2's and now the third generation model, I can honestly say they're one of the best made cars out there. A couple of points... The Octavia is based on a stretched Golf pan, and the Superb is a stretched Passat. Luxury Skodas are for people who appreciate amazing quality, refinement & economy, but aren't fooled by so-called premium badges.

The circles do overlap and I am in dead center. A 27 year old with the mind of a 70 year old man. Subscribed and liked!

The name alone is a winner. If someone in a flash car tells you its a crap car you can say, no sir, I assure you it's Superb!

Ten days ago i became the proud owner of a Skoda Superb facelift 2014 2.0 170hp 4x4 limousine. Great car!!

The Skoda Superb is a brilliant car. It lives up to its name. A dream to drive. Loads of room and fast!

I’m a proud Skodarian and love how far they’ve come. Unfortunately prices are creeping up as they gain acceptance.

I am 6'5 broad body frame and 24 years old. I bought my 2010 skoda superb 2.0 tdi cr 170bhp manual 80k miles late 2016 when I was 22 years old with full service history for £5800 from a prestige dealership which I bought outright saving money for a year I still have the car and love it I have modified it and been to several car shows modified nationals being one of them its dose annoy me sometimes how little attention these superbs get as in Europe they are well thought after but I like the exclusivity of the car other than when I do see one it has a taxi logo on it I haven't thought of buying a new car due to the fact I get everything i need with the superb and for me it was value for money I had sat in Passats Octavias vectra insignia and so on the superb just feels massive inside I had good leg space in the Passat and Octavia and others but felt my shoulders were squash abit the superb just feels so much bigger inside and out of all the cars i had test drove felt the most premium with how it drove and the interior with the boot space I could even roll up into a ball and fit into the back of it its huge with leg space I feel I will definitely struggle when I come looking for a new car maybe a Mercedes e class but then your paying for the badge for less leg space in the back and heavy mechanic Bill's I also refused to have a car with a parking button sorry for the long comment but I hold the superb close to my heart and wanted to share my experience with it may i also add i have 130k miles on the clock and only thing i have had done is timing change which didn't need doing but i wanted it change at 100k

drove an octavia for 19 years from new still running

When I visited Prague not long ago, I've rented a Skoda Octavia and I can tell you I had fun riding in them and the steering handle response is just perfect. Skoda came a long way!!

I've had Octavias and Superbs, and the estates are excellent. Well built, reliable, economical and great to drive.

So I'm 75 and I'm watching car videos. I have long admired the re-born Skoda brand although I am actually your entirely typical Volvo driver (of course). I enjoy your video tests..... keep them coming and thank you.

I’m 26 and absolutely love the superb! Dad had the first generation one back in 2004. It was a brilliant car for travelling round the country on holiday and visiting family. I need a large estate for work and thought one would be ideal. Even this second generation one is surprisingly more than I thought it would be when looking at anything at or under 100k miles.

I drove one of these as a taxi driver for around 3 years. When I last drove it in March it has 275,000 miles on the clock and still felt good to drive. I'm looking at buying a 2014 model that had the minor facelift before the new model. These are going for around 8 to 10K. Brilliant cars, I thoroughly recommend them.

Dude, they are awesome at doing what they do. Massive, cheap to run, that double boot is cool, the rear legroom is literally beyond compare. I have done 100k plus in 2 Superbs and regret selling my last. Got a Yeti and a Golf now but my heart is Superb.

I keep coming back to this review as I bought a 59 plate nearly 3 years ago, same colour and interior, 2.0 cr 170 with dsg and I love it. Also bought a newer Superb estate 2.0 manual 170 cr and we couldn’t be happier! Not sure about the new crop of Skoda SUV’s but the quality across the brand is top-notch. Nice review!

I bought a 2 year old one with 27,000 on 5 years ago , now has 250,000 on and still feels like new ...egr valve and an oil cooler are the only things that have been changed outside of normal serviceable parts . Use it as a taxi and the interior has stood up to all the wear and tear no bother. I've been a taxi driver for 15 years and its easily the most reliable car I've owned. Great video 👍

I had one of these as a loaner when my Ford C-Max was in the garage ( yet again ) - was sooooo reluctant to hand it back.

I have 2009 170bp elegance from new and its been really good. A few electrical issues but nothing that stopped the car. 1 - boot wiring loom issue affected rear heated window (common), 2 - Indicators coming on intermittently when car locked (caused by alarm backup battery failure) and 3 - Heater fan failed (replaced with secondhand from newer passat. It still looks great and goes really well. People cant believe its 10 years old. Get crazy mpg and loads of power so no notion of changing for now.

I bought an Octavia combi 1.9 TDI. I maintain it myself. Cheap, reliable, solid engine with plenty of torque and great for long road trips with all my toys (skis, surfboards, mountain bikes). Even slept in it on long trips. The Superb seems to be even better, although I do not know if the 2.0 TDI is as solid as the old 1.9. A friend has the 2.0 in his Audi A4 and he broke the injection pump. Cost him a fortune.

everyone who slags VAG cars off or thinks theyre boring etc, get in one and youll be like Mr High Peak Autos. They change your mind with ruthless efficiency, comfort, practicality, aesthetics, safety and just an everyday do everything way about them. I've owned various VAG cars going back to a mk1 Golf GTi in the early 80's. They don't generally let you down and are like a faithful labrador - and I like faithful labradors!

Guy at work has one 4x4 diesel he loves it equipment level is great i think he paid 7k for it any equivalent VW,Audi, etc would have set you back 12k ,the Superb is a serious car for not a lot of money.

I am 42 and have always had a passion for large, luxurious sedans at a ridiculously low budget. Really enjoyed your video!

Stumbled amongst your channel, brilliant no B.S content. Subscribed.

From the company that also brought you the 75mm mountain gun and all the artillery weaponry for dreadnoughts of the Austro-Hungarian Navy!

So happy to found your channel. This is some down to earth content for normal people. Great videos to the point without extra fanfare. Keep it up

I bought a newer shaped high mileage Superb SEL Executive a couple of years ago as a second car, and it hasn't put a foot wrong. It's got more extras than Ben Hur and for the money there was nothing else out there close to it on size and spec. It's the 180 bhp Golf GTD engine in it and it's quick and very good on fuel. Very impressed with the car.

When I was a mechanic I used to service one of these that had nearly 400,000 miles on and we used to play games with guests and other customers to look around the car and guess the mileage and it was always a guess of around 60k. Fantastic quality

I’ve had a superb estate now for 6 years, best car I’ve ever had, and as a taxi driver I’ve had lots, apart from servicing its cost me nothing and crucially never let me down

Apart from a 2 year break, I've had Skodas continuously since 1993, absolutely great cars if looked after. We've had 2 Favorit estates, a Rapid 136, a Fabia diesel estate and the one I've had for the past 14 years, an Octavia Classic diesel estate. Apart from service items, the only things I've had to change is tyres, 1 battery and an alternator in the Octavia. Mind you, it has clocked up over 300,000 miles and still returns over 60 mpg so can't complain. Yes, it's the same exhaust as when I bought it but it might need to be changed before we get to 400k miles lol. It's even survived being T-boned by a newer Golf. A 2nd hand Superb was on my short list when I got a 'best' car 6 months ago and only just lost out to a Volvo XC90 series 1.

I trust you .You are a honest car dealer unlike alot of others I could mention Kevin your number 1 video watcher

I’ve loved the superb since the mid 2000’s and I was in my 20’s

The superb competes in the same class as the Passat..the Octavia competes with the golf

RU-vid's bumped this video back up, I don't even remember watching it but I know I must have! I was driving the 00-03 Omegas in my mid 20s, I'm all for old man cars!!!

Well I've just watched 3 of your videos, the 3rd one was The Great Wall pick up, and pretty much disagreed with every word. However I had a Skoda Superb for about 6 months, did several long distance road trip across Europe, and was very impressed.

There’s not much ‘old man’ about the Sportline variation of the Superb one of the best cars I have ever driven (but then I do own an octavia 😉)

I am that 19 year old weirdo, who's dream car is a beautiful superb, haha!😀 (well, technically it's Tesla, but I am trying to be realistic here😂)

Love the video reviews. Keep them coming! I've had my 14 plate superb 4x4 estate a couple of years now and i dont see me changing car anytime soon. It never lets me down and the 4wd is great in the winter. Plus friends are still jealous of the interior space and the high spec.

I’m 22 and this will be my second car coming from a bmw, people’s taste changes and your videos are great informative.

I'm 21 and love huge cars.

Great review , as a dealer of many years ' Your reviews are really mature ' above all honest keep it up .

I bought a 2003 superb in 2014 when I moved to the (former) eastern bloc. 2.5 tdi v6. It was fully loaded, including heated rear seats. It was the nicest interior of a car I've ever owned and very reliable. My wife has an 2017 octavia company car and, although bland and boring, is great to throw around some twisties. Incidentally, I once returned to my superb, parked in a side street and realised I was trying to get into the wrong car. An identical (and I mean identical) VW Passat parked one space in front same color, same trim just a different badge that I didn't look at

I don't own a Skoda, but I'm over 70 and watch your and other car test videos. So much for your zen diagram 😂

I'm getting the V6 version from 2008, fitting a Gestec exhaust system and some chip-tuning. That should give me a 300 hp dream car! :)

Like your Videos! Just a correction: there are several differences between vw and skoda cars, although the base is the same. Also the octavia is a Golf, the superb is a long wheelbase Passat. Cheers!

I guess that I’m one of the old gits (64), and just in the process of buying one of these cause they have good write ups for towing caravans, enjoyed your video, in a strange way the rain added a touch of class! Great video, God bless, Bill.

I am 40 and have a 2017 2ltd skoda superb. I have owned quite a few cars in the past including premium brands and by my own experience I can tell that it's a lovely car without a snobbish badge!

These were great cars, made brilliant taxis down my way!

Such a good review in writing terms I have the oportunity to buy one and it’s great to have a video like than to help me to choose

I have a 2009 from new (top range one) and I still get people admiring it. Had no major issues. Only things are wiring in split boot got damaged and the heater fan stuck and a spray of wd40 sorted it. And one other thing the standard radio would fltten the battery if left on but I since replaced it with a chinese android unit 3 years ago and no bother since.

I am 38 now and I bought my first Superb 6 years ago. My first one was a Skoda Superb MK2 estate, with the newer CR version of the 140 BHP Diesel engine and a 6 gear manual. I loved that car. It was reliable, with high comfort and it was fast enough for our German Autobahns. I hat it for four years and never had a problem with it until there was a software update because of the Dieselgate. Only 4 weeks after the update 2 injectors started making trouble and Skoda wanted 1500,- € for the repair. Instead of a repair, I tried using a diesel system cleaning additive and 2-stroke oil. After about 200 kilometers all the problems were gone. 6 month after that situation I got a sensational offer about a Skoda Superb MK3 estate with 6-speed DSG and the 190 BHP engine, fully equipped. Today, two years later I can tell you, the old Superb was a really good car and I loved it, but the new Superb is lightyears ahead of it. It is a brilliant car with almost everything you can ask for. Thank you for your honest review of this wonderful secret treasure. Sorry for my imperfect English!

Superb is so good in elegance trim! Amazing that these have had the same engines as those offered in Audis lol... I thought the 1.9 PD was bulletproof but the 2.0 PD is known for oil pump failures?

Years ago I had a proper Skoda, it was a 120 Super Estelle 4 speed. I have had all sorts of cars over the years but overall that car was my favourite all round car. When I took people out in it they all commented how much torque it had, how much room. It was dependable, well built, and easy to service. It was also a great cross country B road car. It had no radio but I used to enjoy the engine sound on a good drive. I also has a second luxury version with a harder to use 5 speed box and all the extras but it was not anywhere near as good as that first Skoda that I had. Happy memories

I've got the 1.6 greenline ,bit lacking in power ,but a great drive and not complaining when getting 65 mpg on the motorway,and 55 round the town.

Don't like the rear end of that skoda superb. My farming neighbour bought the latest model superb. He drives the lard out of it and never cleans it and it just keeps going. I wouldn, t say no to one.

Im 44 lol. Got a superb 2.0 tdi dsg estate. Its a great car . Never let me down.

I am 62 and remember skodas in London where I grew up. That’s why I opened this. I wanted to see if they have improved. Seems they have however I don’t think I will see any skoda dealerships in Atlanta anytime soon

Im 22 and im planing to buy one of these, looks great and it is big and practical.

I’m on my second Skoda Superb. I really love them. First was a 2013 MK2 facelift Elegance TDI Estate with 4x4. My current one is a 2017 L&K TDI 4x4 Estate. Every car I have ever owned has been VAG but I’m sold on Skoda as when I went to get my first Superb I actually wanted an Audi A4 Allroad but I got far more spec in the Elegance with 4x4 for my money than I would have got with an equivalent A4 allroad.

I think 2019 prices of skodas are getting rather expensive, compared to volkswagon

Love your channel, enjoy watching the entertaining and informative reviews👍

I bought Skoda SuperB Combi 2011 version like a year ago, i was 18 then and it's my first car and im actually proud to say, it was worth of the money. Good sound system already built it, comfy seats and basically everything i need is in there :D

Am a Brit living in CZ. Škoda has an amazing engineering heritage (heavy engineering as well as cars) the cars are bullet proof. By the way the Škoda 130 coupe won its class on the RAC rally many times over during the 80s - it was never garbage. I ran an Octavia Scout (4x4) for a while and it was a really nice drive. The new Superb is apparently a very nice automobile indeed...

VW 'works' for those who are looking for the brand first(passat is classified as 'near luxury')and those who looks for practicality,reliability,value for money,..the Superb will answer their needs

I own and love my octavia 1.6fsi estate, it's comfy, solid, beautiful, smooth, reliable, frugal, reliable, practical and huge. It's a 2008. I got it for exactly 999 quid from a dealer. One thin it needs is a drivers door as the mirror is damaged and the window stuck shut- that's why it was so cheap but it's fine as is. It's got 125000 miles on it but drives great and is quiet, it has enough power, surprisingly as I thought it'd be too slow but no, it can shift well enough esp 40-80, it's so smooth it encourages you to drive easy, less harshly, that's a reason they last. Yes I have to say always buy a skoda as they don't let you down easily and they're a bargain price usually. Great honest channel by the way, love it, keep going

47 and just bought a 2011 hatch today, the 1,8 tsi DSG with creme coloured interior. Engine wise it´s all I`ll ever need, I thought it was quite peppy. Nice review!

Beautiful car, my superb is the best car I ever had. Comfortable, fast with 2.0 TDI and 125 kW, 170 hp. with a lot of equipment. I enjoy driving every day. 5 years without any major problem. I recommend this car to anyone who is planning to buy it.

hmmmmm....I'm a 38 year old weirdo who owns a Superb in the same colour lol. Love my big barge

I had mine Superb 2 years ago and I was 25 back then. I must to admit I loved the car it even parked itself. I actually miss my Skoda

I recently bought a 2010 Superb sedan, equipped with the 1.8 tsi engine and only 15k original miles: this car is gorgeus, confortable, quiet and really fast. I'm "only" 30 yo and I don't regret my choice at all, even if this is a model aimed for more mature people.. and I'm happy to report that she still attract some amazed looks ;) Thank you for the video

The early 2000 model 1.9 tdi' shares a lot with v dubs and audi and basically live forever if you maintain them.

Im 37 and fed up of garages so want to see less of them. This would be perfect

Just bought one, 2012 2.0 diesel manual, picking it up Saturday what a lovely car, went there to look at something else and bought this as you do 😆

Great video I just bought a superb,ex embassy car,its like a bmw 5 series (my last car btw) hidden beneath a panzer tank 😀...I love it,your videos & content are great,from a normal guy perspective & sometimes keeping it simple is the answer,that's why Brian clough was so successful 👍.....he was a football manager for those of you who arnt of superb driving age 👍

The Octavia is not based on the Passat it's based on the golf. It's called platform sharing

Actually...the very beginning of Škoda's history was in 1859. Laurin & Klement (founded in 1895), which was bought by Škoda in 1925 started production of cars. 2.world war and then political regime sent us from the top of the automotive industry into the Middle Ages. Škoda's Laurin & Klement - 1. car 1905 (motorcycle 1899) BMW - 1925 Audi - 1913 Mercedes.-B. (Daimler)- 1890

I always liked that version of Superb, but somehow ended up with a Lexus LS460. Love your work, provide enough detail with the right length of video, making it entertaining.

Enjoyed. I've owned a few Skoda's great car. Keep reviewing cars, no worries which, it gives people a chance to see something different. Cheers

Don't worry. I'm approaching 80 and have watched a few of your videos out of interest and found them well produced and informative. You don't have to be in the market for a car to enjoy them. Keep up the good work.

asked my local mechanic what car should I get. He said Skoda Superb is the best built car for the money at the moment

I can testify how brilliant they are. I had a 170bhp estate ....fantastic mpg, extremely comfortable and loads of room. Can’t go wrong👍

Fell in love with my 2ltr turbo 280bhp 4x4. Best car I have ever owned. Ok it’s a bit thirsty but my goodness it shifts with the dsg box. Kids love it. Fits the family and the dog in for going on long journeys. Cheap servicing fantastic dealership. Can’t think of a better car for the money.

I was, as always, enjoying your video then you said the car being reviewed is 10, yes! 10 years old!!! Well she doesn't sound too bad for a 10 yr old diesel does she? Then you said they can be bought from about £5k second hand - shoots across to Ebay - and yes you can !! From 2010 onwards and for less than £5000. Seems like a reasonable deal to me.

Skoda Yeti video, please!

After smeone wrote off my Mk4 Mondeo earlier this year I was given a 3rd gen Superb as a hire car for a few weeks. I was out hunting for A6's, 5 series BMW's and other large German cars as I knew that any Mondeos in my price range would require the same kind of work done as mine had, and wasn't willing to fork out for that again when I had the lightbulb moment. I'd been driving around in the perfect fit. Then I came across this video (and subscribed to the channel) which sold them for me. I couldn't stretch to a used 3rd gen Surperb, but waited for a bit and finally got a top spec 2012 Greenline (even has the window blinds!) with full Skoda service history and one owner who garaged it from new. It is possibly, the best car I have ever owned (that award goes to the 205 GTi I had in 1990), and with an aftermarket head unit that supports Android Auto in there, it is now perfect. Long journies are a pleasure, the fuel economy is amazing, the ride quality absorbs road shocks wonderfully and all the high-end features such as auto lights, wipers, cornering headlights mean you just have to drive and not 'operate' the car. Can't wait to get a third gen one on a few years time.

Useful vid, im just chopping my BMW 520D in for a Superb Hatch Limo when the right one finds me, great car and superb value for money, go Skoda......

Maybe I can not agree with some parts. TDI PD engines are not much reliable. There are some much better. It really depends on the quality of fuel and how the first owners treated it. And there was an enormous market for Superb... In the east. :op And of course as a company car for middle management.

I have skoda suberp estate 2014 since last 20 moths It is as reliable as any Toyota car The only problem Skoda superb is it's length Otherwise it is what it's name says Superb !!!

At 70 putting myself forward as your oldest subscriber! Thoroughly enjoyed this one!

Your videos are on the Money … and keep them coming…..cracking upload …

Nevermind Passat...the 3.2 v6 Superb is the same engine enlarged to 3.6 in the Porsche Cayenne /Panemera entry level..so it's a real Sleeper😂

Owned a 2010 2.0TDI 170 Superb for 4 year's and covered over 100k miles. Fantastic car

i'm 25 and have owned one for 3 years now. A 2010 1.9TDI Greenline. Tuned it from 105hp to 140. 5 speed manual. Been reliable as hell! Only changed the rear wheel bearings so far. Only problem is poor paint, and surface rust. I'll keep it till it goes to the wreckers.

I had a '61 plate Estate for 4 years. Most reliable car I've ever had. Only thing that failed in 4 years & 70k miles was a headlight bulb. Many trips to France & Spain, towed a trailer... lives up to its name

I had 3 Saab's, 2 Volvos and then a superb. The Skoda is by far the best. By some margin.

I had a skoda octaiva 19tdi auto 02 model had it for 14 years never let me down. They laughed wen I bought it .soon wiped that of there faces.

Interesting report .I would add that back in the day of their 'relaunch' Skoda had not only a good price advantage over the price of its equivalent VW- Skodas used the next generation VW engines before they were put into the VWs and mechanically, Skodas were technically ahead. So you could buy the best badge or the latest engine. Of course if the kit had had unexpected faults, as the badge was at the bottom it could hardly suffer more and no doubt would have protected the goodwill in the upmarket VW badge - or so I always saw it.

Great idea mate. I’m going to have a look at one tomorrow night.💪🏻