Commentators/reporters/journalist reviews without researching.

[brad]

Here is another Superb review, this time it's The Age . They discuss a petrol engine and totally forget about a diesel one. They (authors) demonstrate a very limited knowledge of the subject, as usual. At least Superb gets a bit more publicity.

They discuss the petrol engine because that is the car they were given to drive & comment on. He says/she says is a small format article so they have to focus on the vehicle in hand & keep the variables out of it.

[K1W1]

They discuss a petrol engine and totally forget about a diesel one. They (authors) demonstrate a very limited knowledge of the subject, as usual. At least Superb gets a bit more publicity.

Sorry but I totally disagree with you there.
The review is of a 118TSI vehicle not the entire range. The diesel option does get a mention but only in passing which is the correct thing to do when reviewing a specific vehicle. It is not a technical review its designed in a conversational piece and I think that in that respect it is correctly weighted and reflects the sort of conversation a couple are likely to have.
Overall for what it is I think it's well written and accurate.

[Inego]

Every review I read of Skoda, in the Fairfax press at least, raises the issue of resale. It would be interesting/useful to get some real world stats on that one, seeing Redbook etc suggests good resale.

And something to watch out for - nice little piece in the latest (UK) issue of evo, where they've fitted trackday tyres to their 118Tsi Yeti and taken it 3 up around the Neurburgring (sorry for the eu, but I can't find the umlaut atm)

[brad]

I forgot.

They love this one too.
They give high praise to the fuel economy

it's more frugal than many a large car on the Australian market.

but then bemoan

The only blight I can see is a thirst for more expensive premium unleaded fuel

My God, it's a $45k vehicle. Even if you drive 24/7 in the city & only get 10L/100 it will still only cost the average driver ~$3k a year in PULP98 - total. Another $400 a year extra - big deal.

[jayen]

I didn't have this trouble at Penrith, they were very happy to show me the Skoda . . .

Confessions of a Car Salesman

Same here. I went there to enquire about a Scout which they didn't have any of, but I made it clear that it was only a Scout that I was looking to buy. They didn't/couldn't arrange for a test drive although I requested one. However, they have been quick to respond to all my questions. I had done a reasonable amount of looking around so felt comfortable with their answers - I even emailed Skoda HO to find out whether the Scout DSG would come with the same "off road" system that the Yeti and Tiguan have. Their reply was in line with Nepean's reply i.e. no off road system but uses a haldex clutch in the drive train. So at least Nepean Skoda dealers have done some homework. The upshot is that I have ordered the car - the downside is the wait - originally early May but now in build status with no eta. Oh weel, good things come to those who wait . . . apparently.

[Ozsko]

I bought my car from Southern Classic Cars in Wollongong. I was offered and took advantage of having a car for a three day loan period during which I did quite a few K's. The salesman said to me as I drove out the gate for the loan period that I would buy it and he was right, the car sold itself over that period. My only regret is I did not try and buy the wagon on the stand at the Sydney motor show, that was a beautiful car.

[K1W1]

I was offered and took advantage of having a car for a three day loan period during which I did quite a few K's. The salesman said to me as I drove out the gate for the loan period that I would buy it and he was right, the car sold itself over that period.

It's called the puppy dog sell. Take a cute puppy dog home to the kids for the night then tell them next day they can't have it. It's a very effective selling technique when used correctly.

[bobski]

It's called the puppy dog sell. Take a cute puppy dog home to the kids for the night then tell them next day they can't have it. It's a very effective selling technique when used correctly.

I think it also shows you stand by your product. Extended time with the car can show up problems you wouldn't see in a 20 minute test drive...

Mind you, if you are coming from a car with a lot of clicks on it, most new cars are going to seem a big step up.

[K1W1]

I think it also shows you stand by your product.

Which is the very reason I said, "It's a very effective selling technique when used correctly. "

[Jake02]

My only regret is I did not try and buy the wagon on the stand at the Sydney motor show, that was a beautiful car.

Isn't this it? 2010 SKODA SUPERB ELEGANCE DSG 3T MY11 Cars For Sale in NSW - carsales.com.au - carsales.com.au

[Ozsko]

It's called the puppy dog sell. Take a cute puppy dog home to the kids for the night then tell them next day they can't have it. It's a very effective selling technique when used correctly.

I spent nearly all my working life in the car industry or around it and know most of the tricks. I have never owned a new car because I was always in and out of them every day and they became boring and I could never bring myself to buy one because they were (are) a total waste of money. In my case I was always going to buy something and drove quite a few cars before the Skoda and the Skoda is the first car to push my buttons since I used to ferry Jags and Range Rovers interstate for a living. I am the original cynic when it comes to cars. Yes, there are all sorts of sales techniques and I have used some myself, this just happens to be one. I don't think you analogy is quite right but close none the less as I could always have it and deprivation was never a factor.

[Ozsko]

Isn't this it? 2010 SKODA SUPERB ELEGANCE DSG 3T MY11 Cars For Sale in NSW - carsales.com.au - carsales.com.au

Not at that price and the interior is wrong. I thought some one on this forum had been offered the car after the show was finished.

[spaz74]

Isn't this it? 2010 SKODA SUPERB ELEGANCE DSG 3T MY11 Cars For Sale in NSW - carsales.com.au - carsales.com.au

No it is not. Here is the one from the show:
2010 SKODA SUPERB ELEGANCE DSG 3T MY11 Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au - carsales.com.au
How do I know this? I was offered it whilst it was on the floor of the show because of the massive delays with my order. But I stuck to my wish list because it didn't have KESSY, 3 spoke steering wheel (and was the diesel variant) so I decided to wait for my ordered one. Having seen it in the flesh on sunny days and overcast days I decided I didn't like the colour so changed my order to storm blue.

[Jake02]

No it is not. Here is the one from the show:
2010 SKODA SUPERB ELEGANCE DSG 3T MY11 Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au - carsales.com.au
How do I know this? I was offered it whilst it was on the floor of the show because of the massive delays with my order. But I stuck to my wish list because it didn't have KESSY, 3 spoke steering wheel (and was the diesel variant) so I decided to wait for my ordered one. Having seen it in the flesh on sunny days and overcast days I decided I didn't like the colour so changed my order to storm blue.

Oh sorry, fair enough. Yeah I remember you commenting about it and I vividly remember sitting in it .

[Ozsko]

65K for a show car, next please. I don't recall it having that colour interior, maybe it is just the photos not showing the true colour. I thought it was a light tan/caramel colour but that could be old timers disease setting in. If they pull about 10K off it they can ring me.