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Skoda Superb - buy now or wait for new model?

I have owned a Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 Mpi from new in 2006. I have covered 95,000 miles and I have been offered a reasonable trade-in to upgrade to a new (current model) Skoda Superb Combi 1.6Tdi Ambition "SE" with leather and SatNav as no cost inclusion. Should I buy now or wait for the new model?

Asked on 5 January 2015 by JB Dublin

Answered by Honest John

The VAG 1.6TDI has not been a good engine, and in this case is being expected to haul a big car along. It will only be comfortable on 16" wheels with 205/60 R16 tyres. I think the new Superb SW will be delayed perhaps 6 months after the new Superb hatch. Superbs generally have had a few problems: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/skoda/superb-2008/?s...d and www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/skoda/superb-estate-...d

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