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Greendemon315

09/2/2011 at 11:27am
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Yes, sounds like it's well over the top.

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Quote: Originally posted by helpmybob on 08/2/2011

Skoda superb 1.9 tdi 130 bhp, over 60 mpg obtainable on long runs solo
38 to 40 towing up to 1600 kg
Dont go for the 2ltr 140 tdi the turbo is weak

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Skoda Bob

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http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/skoda.htm

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Greendemon315

09/2/2011 at 12:23pm
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The 85% figure is still only 1245. The 1600 figure is for lower trailers where the weight is more central. Not suitable for caravans of that weight at all.

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Quote: Originally posted by helpmybob on 08/2/2011

Skoda superb 1.9 tdi 130 bhp, over 60 mpg obtainable on long runs solo
38 to 40 towing up to 1600 kg
Dont go for the 2ltr 140 tdi the turbo is weak

Are they more reliable than the Passat they are based on?

huw warrington

09/2/2011 at 1:31pm
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>Are they more reliable than the Passat they are based on?

After 120,000 miles in my 2007 Passat 2.0 TDi 140, and only 1 problem in all that time (handbrake), I would have to say no.

Skoda Bob

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Quote: Originally posted by alan29 on 09/2/2011

Quote: Originally posted by helpmybob on 08/2/2011

Skoda superb 1.9 tdi 130 bhp, over 60 mpg obtainable on long runs solo

38 to 40 towing up to 1600 kg

Dont go for the 2ltr 140 tdi the turbo is weak

Are they more reliable than the Passat they are based on?

My last Superb did 390,000 before I traded it for another one, even got £1500 as a trade, in that time it had one clutch 3 sets of brake disc's one drive shaft joint

The oil was changed every 10,000 miles and it still looked as good as the day it was bought new when traded at 7 years old

johnjory

10/2/2011 at 6:19pm
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"......Are they more reliable than the Passat they are based on?........"

Difficult to say, but based on my Golf / Octavia experience (6 years and 60K; Octavia faultless): probably about the same.

BUT...have you tried pricing up an identically speced Passat and Superb? Given that they are both mechanically identical cars with different bodies; I'd bet that the Superb is several 1000's cheaper.

bev+jon

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Superb	In production	Kerb Weight KG	85% Weight KG	Max Ball Weight KG	Max Towing Weight KG
2.0	2005	1514	1287	75	1400
1.8 Turbo	2005	1540	1309	75	1300
1.8 Turbo Auto	2005	1594	1355	75	1300
2.8 V6	2005	1603	1363	75	1600
2.8 V6 auto	2005	1653	1405	75	1600
1.9 TDi 100bhp	2005	1560	1326	75	1400
1.9 TDi 130bhp	2005	1567	1332	75	1600
1.9 TDi 130bhp Auto	2005	1623	1380	75	1600
2.5 V6 TDi	2005	1672	1421	75	1600
2.5 V6 TDi auto	2005	1706	1450	75	1600

75 kg on the towball ...pretty useless really and 1450 kg at best, at 85% is pretty much the same as similar vehicles ???

great !

jaiash

11/2/2011 at 10:24am
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Current Skoda brochure shows tow ball weight at 80kg, a small improvement.

martinez

11/2/2011 at 7:40pm
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E Class Merc can pick up a 5 year old for that money. 40 mpg, 85kg nose and all the toys. Just go for the post 05 engine change and FSH.

martin2410

13/2/2011 at 12:14am
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Quote: Originally posted by steve57 on 08/2/2011
volvo v70 d5 or s80 d5,both brilliant towcars.should get a nice one for your money

Does this come with a free flat cap and tartan blanket?

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Quote: Originally posted by martin2410 on 13/2/2011

Quote: Originally posted by steve57 on 08/2/2011volvo v70 d5 or s80 d5,both brilliant towcars.should get a nice one for your money

Does this come with a free flat cap and tartan blanket?

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steve57

15/2/2011 at 3:23pm
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i take it u have never driven a vovo with a d5 engine !! 163bhp.50mpg solo,34mpg towing.without a doubt the volvo s80 d5 is the best towcar i have ever had,and been towing for 12 plus years

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