Hopeful new Skoda Superb/VW Passat owner - What did you pay, do you know one for sale

[Ozsko]

Well I bit the bullet and purchased a new Superb wagon $34,990 drive away, "apparently" one of only 3 left around the country.
Mine has to come from Victoria to Qld, so a 2 week wait...
But for the extra few thousand over an ex demo I'm happy to have bought new.

I wonder if the new model cars are in the country or is this a total run out sale? Did you hear anything on this? You will be very happy with the car, the name says all.

[pandahill]

I wonder if the new model cars are in the country or is this a total run out sale? Did you hear anything on this? You will be very happy with the car, the name says all.

I believe Skoda are trying for a total run out. There is definitely limited stock remaining in Qld.
The dealers were apparently instructed that there would be no more new Superbs arriving in the country from mid year 2013, so this run out is the last few remaining.
The MY12 ambition 103TDi sedan listed on the Skoda website for $32,990 was apparently the sacrificial lamb in that there was only one of those remaining also, the rest are the $33,990 TSi ambition sedans.

I was advised that the new 2014 Octavia has left port and is on the boat, expected arrival in January, I'm unsure if the new Superbs were on the same boat.

This site suggests early 2014 for the new Superb 2013 Skoda Superb: revised styling, better efficiency | CarAdvice

[notflyingscot]

Well I bit the bullet and purchased a new Superb wagon $34,990 drive away, "apparently" one of only 3 left around the country.
Mine has to come from Victoria to Qld, so a 2 week wait...
But for the extra few thousand over an ex demo I'm happy to have bought new.

Congratulations. A new wagon for a 1K premium over the sedan cost sounds excellent. Look forward to hearing how you find it. If you're as happy as I am with ours you'll be fine.

[Albervin]

I bought an ex demo Superb Elegance V6. It was nearly $15,000 cheaper than a comparable Passat. It had everything possible except sunroof fitted and cost $55K. The 5 year warranty and roadside assist was a bonus; I just received a card from Skoda confirming expiry of March 2017. The car did feel like a bit of a barge after my Audi A4 quattro but I am used to it now.

[notflyingscot]

"5 year warranty"
Seem to be seeing reports from some Skoda owners that they have received confirmation of 5 year warranties from Skoda. Any idea what determines whether ones car gets the benefit of these extended warranties or not? All looks a bit of a lottery to me.

[pandahill]

"5 year warranty"
Seem to be seeing reports from some Skoda owners that they have received confirmation of 5 year warranties from Skoda. Any idea what determines whether ones car gets the benefit of these extended warranties or not? All looks a bit of a lottery to me.

It seems that the dealers are either reluctant or misinformed about the 5 year warranty.
Prior to purchase I confirmed with the dealer that the car was eligible.
When I got my sales contract after paying the deposit it had no mention of warranty, on enquiry about the warranty I was then told that no only the 3 yr manufacturers wty is available with 5 years being an extension by the dealer (only if you have every service with them)
When I pressed them and showed them the clause on the web site and asked the manager, they then agreed that the 5 year manufacturers warranty applied.

The current sale clause for 5 year wty for Superbs is "Offers available at participating ŠKODA dealers on new stock vehicles sold and delivered between 1 October 2013 and 30 November 2013. While stocks last. Excludes fleet, government and rental buyers. Not available with any other offer."

The lottery may be the "participating Skoda dealers" part...?

[Albervin]

"5 year warranty"
Seem to be seeing reports from some Skoda owners that they have received confirmation of 5 year warranties from Skoda. Any idea what determines whether ones car gets the benefit of these extended warranties or not? All looks a bit of a lottery to me.

At the time I bought the car (Feb 2012) the 5 year warranty applied to all company demo vehicles. Mine had 3,200Km on the clock and totally unmarked except for a scratch on the front left wheel, and I mean a scratch. I had to get down and have a close look to see it.