2009 Skoda Superb: My First week with this baby

abhinav.gupta88 · 1st April 2009, 18:15

I see you are enjoying the turbo kick a lot. Did you hear the turbo whistle?
It is just too addicting.

Congrats on the purchase

How about some pics?

djay99 · 1st April 2009, 18:21

Congrats prof. Thats an amazing machine.
How many airbags does the car have?
Whats the on road price?

Take care of her.

vinaydas · 1st April 2009, 19:28

congrats on ur buy!!
Pics Please!!
what was the Onroad price?
again excellent buy

petrol one available for now right?
the skoda website also giving data about the TDI along with the TSI

GTO · 1st April 2009, 19:31

Congrats on a truly *superb* acquisition, Prof. Without a doubt, the Superb is a terrific car, well-priced and loaded to the brim. It makes the previous value leader of the D segment - Honda's Accord - look overpriced and under-equipped.

A word of caution : Be exceedingly particular when you drop the car off for service / repairs. I'd also recommend JMD to you for maintenance, they have a better reputation than the rest of Skoda scum in Mumbai.

Entertaining read of a well-written review. Do keep updating us as the odo ticks on.

jasher26 · 1st April 2009, 19:38

great review prof, keep us updated. Follow GTOs advice!

dockap · 1st April 2009, 21:38

wow was waiting for a initial owenership review.congrats and how about some pics of your car and what colour is it

harry10 · 1st April 2009, 22:19

Congrats!
When are the pics and details coming?

BoringProf · 1st April 2009, 22:19

I got the silver color (identical to the iridium silver on Merc)

Touchscreen is VERY BRIGHT and visible in direct sunlight (anti glare screen). It is quite responsive and the GUI is very finger friendly. Only one complaint- no hard buttons for CD Changer, so jumping from one CD to another requires moving up and down the GUI tree.

I'm seeing around 9-10 kmpl, but still on the 1st refuel. The trip computer shows an average of 9 kmpl. Interestingly theres a real-time FE readout, which is nice, helps me learn how to drive for higher efficiency.

Pictures tomorrow!

redeff · 1st April 2009, 23:07

There must a boot release on the key.

kedarwalke · 2nd April 2009, 12:55

hey prof. did u manage to connect your phone to the superb?
Also did you get the skoda umbrella ? did both the set of keys had the remote operation?Are the rear blinds electrical?

karankapoor · 2nd April 2009, 13:19

congratulatins on the new car !!!

this is one amazing ride one can buy at that price.
do post the pictures asap.

BoringProf · 2nd April 2009, 14:36

Clicked in a hurry. Stupid dealer mistake on the number plate

More coming up.

karankapoor · 2nd April 2009, 14:43

good pics bp post some interior pics also.

it looks like dealer made it AK in place of AR.

BoringProf · 2nd April 2009, 14:44

Part 2/3, didnt realize I clicked so many. One more post for the last few.

and dont stare at the wife !

FlyingSpur · 2nd April 2009, 14:48

Looks fanTAStic in silver too !! I was of the opinion that it looks its part only in the Maroon/Red shade. Congratulations on owning such a nice car, you will be pleased every single time you sit in the back seat and marvel at the acres of rear legroom.

I sincerely hope your ownership experience is trouble-free and jugaad-free. This car totally deserves it, and if Skoda's current attitude continues it will do a great disservice to a wonderful product.

Please do keep us updated. Thank you for the pictures.

Edit: Just noticed the title of your previous post. Can't wait for pictures part 2 !!

1st April 2009, 18:15	#31
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,090 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	I see you are enjoying the turbo kick a lot. Did you hear the turbo whistle? It is just too addicting. Congrats on the purchase How about some pics?
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1st April 2009, 18:21	#32
djay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 553 Times View My Garage	Congrats prof. Thats an amazing machine. How many airbags does the car have? Whats the on road price? Take care of her.
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vinaydas BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	congrats on ur buy!! Pics Please!! what was the Onroad price? again excellent buy petrol one available for now right? the skoda website also giving data about the TDI along with the TSI Last edited by vinaydas : 1st April 2009 at 19:32.
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1st April 2009, 19:31	#34
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,784 Thanked: 322,465 Times View My Garage	Congrats on a truly superb acquisition, Prof. Without a doubt, the Superb is a terrific car, well-priced and loaded to the brim. It makes the previous value leader of the D segment - Honda's Accord - look overpriced and under-equipped. A word of caution : Be exceedingly particular when you drop the car off for service / repairs. I'd also recommend JMD to you for maintenance, they have a better reputation than the rest of Skoda scum in Mumbai. Entertaining read of a well-written review. Do keep updating us as the odo ticks on.
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1st April 2009, 19:38	#35
jasher26 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 200 Thanked: 4 Times	great review prof, keep us updated. Follow GTOs advice!
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1st April 2009, 21:38	#36
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 873 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	wow was waiting for a initial owenership review.congrats and how about some pics of your car and what colour is it
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harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,743 Thanked: 4,103 Times View My Garage	Congrats! When are the pics and details coming?
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1st April 2009, 22:19	#38
BoringProf Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Answers: I got the silver color (identical to the iridium silver on Merc) Touchscreen is VERY BRIGHT and visible in direct sunlight (anti glare screen). It is quite responsive and the GUI is very finger friendly. Only one complaint- no hard buttons for CD Changer, so jumping from one CD to another requires moving up and down the GUI tree. I'm seeing around 9-10 kmpl, but still on the 1st refuel. The trip computer shows an average of 9 kmpl. Interestingly theres a real-time FE readout, which is nice, helps me learn how to drive for higher efficiency. Pictures tomorrow!
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1st April 2009, 23:07	#39
redeff BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 362 Thanked: 286 Times View My Garage	There must a boot release on the key.
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2nd April 2009, 12:55	#40
kedarwalke BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 449 Thanked: 547 Times View My Garage	hey prof. did u manage to connect your phone to the superb? Also did you get the skoda umbrella ? did both the set of keys had the remote operation?Are the rear blinds electrical?
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2nd April 2009, 13:19	#41
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,674 Thanked: 6 Times	congratulatins on the new car !!! this is one amazing ride one can buy at that price. do post the pictures asap.
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2nd April 2009, 14:36	#42
BoringProf Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	2009 Skoda Superb Pictures - Part 1/2 Clicked in a hurry. Stupid dealer mistake on the number plate More coming up. Attached Thumbnails
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2nd April 2009, 14:43	#43
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,674 Thanked: 6 Times	good pics bp post some interior pics also. it looks like dealer made it AK in place of AR. Last edited by karankapoor : 2nd April 2009 at 14:46.
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2nd April 2009, 14:44	#44
BoringProf Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	2009 Skoda Superb Pictures - Part 2/3 Part 2/3, didnt realize I clicked so many. One more post for the last few. and dont stare at the wife ! Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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2nd April 2009, 14:48	#45
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,935 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	Looks fanTAStic in silver too !! I was of the opinion that it looks its part only in the Maroon/Red shade. Congratulations on owning such a nice car, you will be pleased every single time you sit in the back seat and marvel at the acres of rear legroom. I sincerely hope your ownership experience is trouble-free and jugaad-free. This car totally deserves it, and if Skoda's current attitude continues it will do a great disservice to a wonderful product. Please do keep us updated. Thank you for the pictures. Edit: Just noticed the title of your previous post. Can't wait for pictures part 2 !! Last edited by FlyingSpur : 2nd April 2009 at 14:49.
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