[armaan_singh]

Originally Posted by nitrogary

By 2014, the issues related to the automatic gearbox had been resolved (mostly). Don't quote me on this though.

I feel 9.5 lacs is high for a Delhi car which has done 80k km. I have a 2011 1.8 TSI MT which had done 15k km when I bought it in 2016 ( 5 years old car) for about 8 lacs. Biggest difference is mileage, if it had done similar low miles, then it was a good deal.
Given today's liquidity crunch, I think it should go for 7.5-8 lacs.

I'm certainly going to try and bargain, and bring it down to the 8 range, but do you feel Skoda cars would be reliable enough post 80K KM ?

That seems like a total steal, are you sure it was for the facelifted superb that arrived in mid 2014 ?

Because I have many offers for the pre lifted version ranging between 5 and 7 lacs.

But since the mechanics were largely unchanged, do you happen to know of any reliability issues or major expenditures that your friend has faced ?

Many thanks

[BMvW.Rajat]

Originally Posted by armaan_singh

That seems like a total steal, are you sure it was for the facelifted superb that arrived in mid 2014 ?

Because I have many offers for the pre lifted version ranging between 5 and 7 lacs.

But since the mechanics were largely unchanged, do you happen to know of any reliability issues or major expenditures that your friend has faced ?

Many thanks

It is the facelift. I'm absolutely sure about it.

The pre-facelift versions which are 2009 and 2010 are selling at around 4.

He has barely driven 2000 kms, hasn't faced any issues so far.

[nitrogary]

Originally Posted by armaan_singh

I'm certainly going to try and bargain, and bring it down to the 8 range, but do you feel Skoda cars would be reliable enough post 80K KM ?

That seems like a total steal, are you sure it was for the facelifted superb that arrived in mid 2014 ?

Because I have many offers for the pre lifted version ranging between 5 and 7 lacs.

But since the mechanics were largely unchanged, do you happen to know of any reliability issues or major expenditures that your friend has faced ?

Many thanks

I don't expect issues with a Skoda Superb in 80k km. However, you should check a few things thoroughly
1. Engine oil consumption. The 1.8 TSI is really thirsty for oil. My car consumes oil at a rate of 100-150 ml per 1000 km. That means a top of 1 litre every 8-10k km. I usually service it early around that time.
2. Check if the water pump is replaced. They tend to fail at 50-60k km mark.
3. Replace ignition coils and spark plugs. Keep them in stock with you (expense is about 3.5k for each coil and 1000-1500 for a spark plug) Together about 20k. Else keep this money aside.
4. Check if the car has had mechatronic failure on the gearbox. Sorting this out is about 1.5 lacs.
5. Evaluate how good the suspension is. Dampers are not that expensive - maybe 5-6k each. I don't like a single sound from my car. So I changed my Superb's suspension dampers proactively at 40k km. Yeah I can be picky.
6. Scan the car for all fault codes etc. to ensure there are no lurking electronic issues.

I can't say for sure when the FL car came. But mechanically they are similar. If I were you, I would get an older generation lower mileage manual transmission. Maybe like a 2013 model. You'll get it cheaper and you can keep that extra cash for urgent unforeseen repairs.

Service cost is in the vicinity of 15-20k.

My ownership thread is overdue and is lying incomplete in the assembly line section for a few years now. With this, I am motivated to complete it so that prospective buyers can benefit from it.

[armaan_singh]

Thanks for the details, will surely keep this in mind.

Though a manual is out of question, I am in the market strictly for an automatic.

[vredesbyrd]

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Rain sensor placed on the IRVM mount. Observe closely and you'll spot the light sensor on the back of the IRVM:

Ayy lmao. My IRVM fell off today , will NOT visit A.S.C. Hats off to Skoda for just sticking a heavy mirror with just some adhesive around a suspicious light-bending black rounded rectangle. Flex Kwik/Araldite to the rescue!

[GTO]

Clearly an older model that still has so many examples on the road. For a car that was launched in '09 in India, I must say, the 2nd-gen Superb still looks good if maintained right. Spotted one owned by an enthusiast, re-painted in the new Skoda grey. Looked smart.

[Satkaj]

Reviving this old thred.

My steering multifunction right hand side switch has gone kaput. It’s cracked and I am unable to operate my phone and MID. The only option given as of now to change entire steering wheel(30k). Have also put up a word at Kurla market but am sure MK2 cars are yet far away from dismantling.

Can someone help me to find one? I did try online . There are few options in Aliexpress but am unsure of finding exact one . I did find one option on Amazon UAE

https://amzn.eu/d/3NvpZ2f But again need some assurance before I go ahead and purchase.

Please advise.

[Satkaj]

Guy’s just updating on Superb thread as might be useful for others.

Got steering multifunction roller thru https://dl.flipkart.com/s/SxY1G1uuuN

Thanks Rahul who had posted on his Skoda Octavia thread. Though it does not feel 100% to original but works and does job required. Saved 32k at least as of now.��

[Satkaj]

Today I received a message from Skoda regarding recall for Driver side TAKATA airbags.
Need to take appointment from nearest Skoda dealer and will take appx 30-60 min to replace free of cost.

[DieselDelight]

Radiator Cooling Fan Issue while AC is running, need expert advice!

I own Mk2/B6 TDI AT superb, >100K on Odometer.

Most of the driving is on highways, rarely in the city traffic.

Once I was stuck in traffic jam on incline, AC stopped cooling(Auto mode in climatronic). After a while, moved out of traffic, restarted car, everything was normal.

Since I drive mostly on highway, early morning or late evening drives, this issue was ignored.

Recently consulted my regular neighbourhood garage, he scanned on OBD2. There was fan related fault code.

The issue was intermittent, there is no coolant leak, pump was replaced few years ago, radiator is new.

So I did few test drives myself.

1) Deliberately drove into city traffic in the afternoon 35deg.
Switched into full AC manual mode with some aggressive driving.
Coolant temp slowly went all the way to 130deg gradually.
Stopped roadside, Opened the hood, fumes from coolant tank. Both radiator fans not running.
Let the engine cool for 1hr, loosened coolant tank cap, coolant was boiling.
Filled some cold water, started engine, switched on AC into auto, both radiator fans were running. coolant temp back to <90

Reached home, temp 100-110deg, fans not running.

2) Evening 9pm, did some aggressive drive in sports mode with AC in manual mode. coolant temp went again to 114, reached home checked fans, not running.

3) Cold start at 9am, coolant temp was 40deg, Started engine with full AC, everything was running nicely, both fans spinning at full speed. coolant steady at 70-80deg.

Parked car for 15min in sunlight, coolant was 80deg, drove with AC in auto in bumper to bumper traffic. After 10min, coolant temp went to 110deg. stopped, opened hood, both fans not running.

4) Somehow this issue doesn't happen on highways, since engine load is minimal and winds might be cooling the radiator. I have no way to check the fans while driving

My garage tech says that, mostly cooling fans are kaput.
My conclusion is - cooling fans work in nice and happy conditions, but don't work at high temperatures when they are most needed.

Did anyone faced similar issue, any pointers?
Is it just a cooling fan, or something else need to be checked?

[Satkaj]

My car started showing Airbag error. Had to Change Airbag Module which was found wet and rusted. As per my trusted mechanic, was due to AC condensation. This is supposed to be an expensive part. Was quoted 30k plus by dealer, 18k plus by mechanic who had repaired my Vento ECU. Fortunately I could source through a reliable family source and managed 2nd hand for less than 5k. As of now all good.

Even changed my Start/ Stop switch costing me 2k.

[DieselDelight]

Radiator cooling fan Issue

Bought vgate OBD2 dongle from Amazon.
Scanned all fault codes in car scanner app.

There were 3 faults, one with ECU power derating and the other two from climate control about faulty Cooling fan.

So, after replacing both fans, faults are gone.
Need to drive more to confirm.

Main fan has a control module which drives both Cooling fans.


Paid 1500 for obd adapter, my old ELM327 dongle had connectivity issues.
Cooling fans 25k something.

[Tanvir16feb]

Originally Posted by DieselDelight

Radiator cooling fan Issue...

Hello I too own a skoda superb 2012 TDI DSG. Had faced the same issue and ended up replacing the main fan. As brought out by you the controller is inbuilt into the main fan and this heating issue is a known fault on the superbs with the twin fan units specifically made by Siemens. Skoda has replaced the fan with a company called brose instead of Siemens. Hopefully these last longer. Also 25000 you quoted was for both the fans or just the bigger one.

[DieselDelight]

I replaced both fans. Old one were brose new ones are hella.
Connecting wire was also exposed, causing intermittent data error.

Repaired old fans from local market, they are still good. Required some cleaning and gaskets. Just as backup or would give away.

Skoda guys quoted 30k something. Got it replaced from local garage 23k all included.

[Tanvir16feb]

Originally Posted by DieselDelight

I replaced both fans.

I was quoted 27K for just the big one. Got it replaced through skoda only. The other option was a fan made by vika for 7k but since this a critical component i went with OE one.