Re: Advice on buying a Used Skoda Superb (2nd-gen) Quote:
Originally Posted by bhandary Hi all,
I am looking to buy an pre-owned Superb petrol Manual in Bangalore. My usage will be in the range of 5k-7k kms per year within city and a couple of long drives of around 900 kms each time. I expect to retain this car for 4-5 years.
Considering issues in DSG, low annual running and love for manual transmission, I prefer the 1.8 TSI 6 speed manual.
Pls suggest which one of the below maybe considered:
2010 with 80k on the odometer and second owner at Rs 4.0 lacs
2011 with 60k on the odometer and a first owner through a dealer at Rs 7.0 lacs
Cars above 2014 mfg year with less than 75k kms breaches the Rs 10.0 lac price and is out of my budget.
What are the expected failures in the above aged vehicles?
What will be the approx bank balance I would need to maintain during the ownership period to attend to the failures?
Are there FNG's in Bangalore to bank on for the routine minor repairs? |
I have a PW Second generation Superb TDi DSG -
Pros - The BIG car feel, the power, excellent driveability, comfort, for a big car it is actually fun in the ghats as well, superb long distance cruiser (yes even on some bad roads).
Cons - The BIG car feel, expensive spares (if something breaks) and the dismal FE for the petrol (a friend had it) - the Diesel is frugal (12-14 in city, 20-24 highways).
Why, have I put BIG car as a con - it spoils you. The issue is if you want to replace it 'every' car (esp. new) will feel a downgrade. I am suffering from that right now. The only cars that you will feel like a good replacement will be another Superb/Passat or A BMW 5 series & equivalents).
Service costs - are not very high - for regular services that is. It should be in the range of 12-14K (You can use the Skoda service cost calculator)
The issue is with parts - most parts 'will' be expensive. Suspension generally gives way around the 60-70K mark in India for most cars of this category. A r suspension replacement will be about 45-80K (depending upon which supplier you use Meyle/Sachs are more expensive than others).
Also a new battery is expensive, so are tyres (preferably use Michelin Primacy or Conti5 - a friend brought Perfinzas at my recommendation and is happy).
About the bank balance - factor in about 25K per quarter for parts and about 10K for labour expenses. This is true for all cars that are of this vintage and price range. Also keep about 1 Lakh aside for 'emergencies'. Insurance will be about 20K per year. |