Skoda or Hyundai

I travel about 45,000 miles a year, 90% is motorway use. I currently have a Skoda Superb 1.9 diesel on a 56 plate with long life service intervals.

I purchased it main dealer approved used two years ago and it's been generally reliable. I am thinking of changing for another approved used car, either another Superb saloon or estate but I have been tempted by the warranty offered by Hyundai and the i40 and ix35 have caught my eye.

In your opinion, how would the Hyundai stand up to the high mileage I do and how good is the unlimited mileage warranty in years 3, 4 and 5? It just seems too good to be true.

Asked on 17 January 2013 by Ricky Clark

Answered by Honest John
If legroom is important, I reckon that the slightly longer KIA Optima 1.7CRDI is a very good alternative to a Superb. The i40 is the same underneath, but not as long. Chain cam diesels rather than belt in the Superb. 50mpg.
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