Superb 206TSI Review

[Micloi]

0-100 in 5.4s for the Superb 280 using a VBOX

https://youtu.be/T6XuisirT7I?t=613

I know these are not directly comparable as they were on a different place and time but can give a rough idea of how nice the 280 is standard:

Same guy getting a 4.9s with a Superb II tsi modified to 350hp

https://youtu.be/n_k6GXZw97A?t=619

And 4.5s with a Golf R modified to 380hp

https://youtu.be/pZTlz19xCUM?t=620

And, finally, 4.7s with an RS4 Avant:

https://youtu.be/Isjf8Ft7xjU?t=673

[Micloi]

1/4 mile vs Skyline R32 GT-R

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA3iWbw3Otg&feature=youtu.be

[Jondalar]

My first strange Skoda/VW software happenings this week.


Another item worth flagging is the apparent inadequacy of the windscreen washer tank. It is not as big as the one in the 3T, but I think the real problem is the excessive amounts of fluid pumped out, under high pressure onto the headlights. Meanwhile the drivers side windscreen nozzle is a limp wristed dribble. There is no blockage, it just lacks adequate pressure. One should be able to give a short squirt onto the windscreen, without wasting buckets of fluid onto the headlights every time you touch the switch.

My first warranty issues, as distinct from delivery deficiencies.

Is the system like my Octavia where it only washes the headlights as well when they are turned on? I get the same limp flow from the right hand washer but it's not been a major drama for as it only happens when the headlights are on.

Cheers,
Karl

[backdoc]

I purchased these. About $25 delivered. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-AU

Appears to be VW product even though I purchased them expecting them just to be copies. Regardless, they fit perfectly and look heaps better than stock black plastic.

[blueSup]

Cheap at twice the price. The eshop calculates to about $98 before shipping.

Stainless-steel foot pedal covers | Å KODA E-shop

[aarrgg55]

I purchased these. About $25 delivered. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=152204010487&globalID=EB AY-AU

Appears to be VW product even though I purchased them expecting them just to be copies. Regardless, they fit perfectly and look heaps better than stock black plastic.

Excellent! Was looking at those as well and almost purchased one more than twice the cost

[2009fsi]

Another few months of Superb experience have passed since my last input into my 206 review.

All I can say is the car continues to impress. I have not had any need of warranty service post one to clean up the poor dealer delivery. Five months from delivery my car shows no sign of oil or coolant loss, has developed no rattle, creep or wheeze. Fuel consumption is much improved compared with the R36 in the 3TV6. I'll be interested in other owners comment, but I think Skoda's claimed consumption figures are overly optimistic, unless you drive it in a manner unlikely to pass a Series II Octavia with a 77kw motor, driven frugally. I'm getting 8.7 average, across all driving conditions!

Having driven some 7,600kms now, the car remains a delight on the open road & in suburban traffic. Like others, I am addicted to the ACC under all driving conditions. (We seem to have hoardes of Highwaymen in their 'lolly' coloured chariots hiding behind bushes, bridge stanchions & adjacent McDonalds car parks in NSW these days.)

Some time ago i fitted Conti Sport 6 tyres, 245/40 19s, to the car & had the car properly 4x4 aligned. I really do believe this has made the car more stable & precise on the road. I think the Pirellis good for the comfortable limousine role, but the contis or similar better if you 'drive the car. My car runs all the time in 'Sports' Handling & steering mode on tyres with at 38psi. It works for me, but would not suit someone wanting a smoother ride.

The one other change I've made is to the rear 'parcel tray'. The sedans hatchback does see more noise at speed in the car. I've cut & fitted black acoustic foam to the underside of the pseudo parcel tray. it is not noticeable & seems to work effectively in damping road noise. One big difference I note with this hatchback is the sudden shock of cold air entering the cabin if the boot is openned on a cold winter night. The same will undoubtedly prompt me to not open the boot at the peak of summer. While the car's profile is great with the hatchback, I do miss the versatility of the old two stage boot in the 3T. Ah yes, & don't make the mistake of hitting the boot release in a low roof carpark, or directly under a fire system sprinkler head. My wife did at the Novatel in Wollongong, but luckily I was close enough to stop the boot just before it hit the glass of the sprinkler head & concrete roof. The boot needs lots of roof space.

As a driver I really don't usually give a bugger about passenger gadgets designed to help give me a headache. It is fair to say though, passengers are impressed. Rear seat passengers just can't get over the legroom & refinements. my son & son-in-law, two notoriously hard to satisfy critics have been happy long distance back seat passengers. I never expected that ever to be so. The seat cooling is fantastic for me when driving distances.

I think now, after 7,500kms, I've had plenty of time to identify problems & for build quality problems to arise. There haven't been any. This car sold itself to me based on its specs & my reading of comments by British & European writers & owners. My experience with the car just reinforces my decision to buy the Superb 206 4x4 to be fully justified. Love it! Just as well, given VAG / Skoda Aust & most of their dealers, couldn't organise a chook raffle.

[nickd]

Superb 206TSI Review

Ah yes, & don't make the mistake of hitting the boot release in a low roof carpark, or directly under a fire system sprinkler head. My wife did at the Novatel in Wollongong, but luckily I was close enough to stop the boot just before it hit the glass of the sprinkler head & concrete roof. The boot needs lots of roof space.
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Does it have a power tailgate (or is that only in the wagon)? If so you should be able to adjust the end position.

Nick

[Tuan]

I have not had any need of warranty service post one to clean up the poor dealer delivery. Five months from delivery my car shows no sign of oil or coolant loss, has developed no rattle, creep or wheeze.

What's wheeze ?

[Enobar]

Excellent! Was looking at those as well and almost purchased one more than twice the cost

I've put these on too (though I bought from Superskoda before i saw your post & significantly overpaid). Has anyone seen a footrest version floating about though? I think it'd finish the look off better but Superskoda only have one for a LHD car available.

[Schoda 206]

I've put these on too (though I bought from Superskoda before i saw your post & significantly overpaid). Has anyone seen a footrest version floating about though? I think it'd finish the look off better but Superskoda only have one for a LHD car available.

I've also fitted the fancy pedals and would like a footrest upgrade too. I believe I saw somewhere on Briskoda that someone had successfully fitted a RHD Octavia III footrest from Superskoda.

Octavia III RHD - VRS designed footrest for RHD cars - MANUAL TRANSMISSION : superskoda.com

The downside is that it's for a manual transmission, which means that it's narrower than the stock DSG footrest.

Edit: Here's the page on Briskoda:

Right side foot rest pedal. - Skoda Superb III - BRISKODA

Looks quite good but I'm still undecided.

[2009fsi]

A powered opening & closing unit, cam locks & beep, beep, beeps, Nick. The top edge of the raised boot to the floor demands about 2.6m. Bog boot, big boot lid.

[nickd]

A powered opening & closing unit, cam locks & beep, beep, beeps, Nick. The top edge of the raised boot to the floor demands about 2.6m. Bog boot, big boot lid.

In the Octavia the power tailgate has a programmable stop position... I would assume the Superb has the same.

Nick