Why I Chose a SKODA SUPERB over a 3 Series or C CLASS!

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[brownrabbit]

I had a similar experience. Couple years back, Went for viewing to buy an Octavia, but because i really needed the auto hold with electric side brake. Test drove 318i and S60 but the price tag wasn't sensible. So i went back to VW/Skoda and to choose between Golf, passat and Superb. In the end, the decision was for Superb because it just made better sense for the price tag with lots of features and the space. Stable Suspension on high speed is amazing when driving down hill with sharp curves. Have no complaints for last 2 years.

[RobWhittlestone]

My experience was not so different. I thought that as a car for my retirement I would probably get a C-Class - and Mercedes has finally discovered design, so attractive. But the price tag didn't appeal. And I found the dealers not very helpful. Many colleagues had Octavia estates (best selling estate in Switzerland). I test drove it but knowing I was going to move house I fancied the extra room of the Superb Combi. I fell in love with it and have been VERY happy with it for the last 5 years. I have practically all the options (but not 4x4 and only 220 not 280 HP). But it is quick, nimble, economical, roomy, stylish and effortless for long distances. I would happily buy a Skoda Superb again. I tell people that it's a Czech Audi A6. All the best, Rob in Switzerland

[MrYugoWRC]

I had a Skoda Fabia and now a Rapid. The Build quality is just insane, they are like tanks.

[excelgazialimuhiddinhacibekir]

Yet, very frank and honest reviews. You reflected on your feelings in an open-minded manner. Thank for your time shooting this video.

[ewoudalexander]

Went from a 320d to a octavia 2.0tdi combi. I've been driving it for almost 5 years now and it's still a brilliant car. Much more room than the bmw and has been going strong without any hickups for 270.000 km now. Really cheap to run and enough power for me (184 hp), while doing 20km/L. Overall I like it way better than the BMW, better seats (for me.. I know it's personal) and I had the topped up versions with options on both cars. It's not exciting in any way, but it gets the family around pretty damn comfortable.

[prayasdash]

I can say Skoda is one of the finest car makers. At least my family owned a Octavia couple years back and the car was fantastic.

[nizuking]

nice review. i bought a superb 3 weeks ago too. like you, I agree that it’s a wonderful family car. it’s stock suspension is actually better than my previous volvo S90. my kids actually felt the difference in the comfortable ride it gives. the best part is the fuel consumption. 12km/L & 16km/L (cruising)

[josephmarsh]

Skoda are cheaper versions of VW's some people say. In my opinion though, they are probably the best of almost any car. Comfort, sporty, many engines, brilliant practicality, interiors good, more options if you prefer more for extra money, and unlike some manufacturers they're not giving up with estates and sloping roofline hatchbacks, which some countries call sedans, like saloons in some countries are called sedans. I think Skoda is a great brand

[FreshJungleJuice]

I do agree with you Superb is better than 3 series and C class. But bare in mind they are not in the same category at the end of the day. The choice you mentioned as boring and bland (Octavia) is a compotator or the "C" class and 3 series. Superb is more compared to E class and 5 series. But i have to admit, if I had to choose between these options I would go deff with the skoda as well! And not to mention if you go with L&K trim is fully loaded, for which in Audi you have to pay a fortune to have!

[dpa]

Unfortunately, I have seen VAG cheap out more and more these days, and this includes Škodas. I found the previous gen Octavia had much more attention to detail, and had more of the "simply clever" stuff - I found the removable boot light very useful. The new one however, sips very little fuel, even less than the previous gen, and half of what a 14-year-old Corolla does. Seeing how much new cars cost, I would wait for fleet cars to go on sale - most of them will be Octavias, which are already massive inside, and perfectly fine for the average family.

[littlefatbloke]

Ive got a 2015 skoda superb sel executive all singing and dancing. I’ve had it 3 years and the build quality is something that the vw group excel at. It’s passed every mot since ive had it so a great car

[johnbrown]

I've always been a Vauxhall man, my last was the Insignia Grand Sport. When it came to replacement time, Vauxhall, (PSA), had decided to discontinue the car. As they had nothing else to offer, I, like you, checked out the competition. To cut a long story short, I placed an order for the Octavia Estate Tech 1.5 150 ps. after a six-month wait, I went to the dealership to take delivery. After a good look, I rejected the car because of the lack of physical knobs and buttons. I then almost bought a Citroën DS9 until I found out the cost to insure it. I went back to Škoda, and placed an order for the Superb Estate Tech 1.5 150 ps, and for the past six months I've been a happy bunny, better than the Insignia in almost every way. If the 2024 Insignia fails to impress me, I'll be staying with Škoda, but next time I'll go for the cloth seats option, the leather seats are too slippery, too hard, too hot in summer, and until the heated seats warm up, too cold in winter.

[timhancock]

If you got a bigger engine in the Octavia it does change the character of the car for the better. I have the Octavia 4x4 with 150 bhp 2.0 tdi. It's really very capable, and the VRS is something else, as is the Scout. I know what you mean about feeling jealous about rear seat passengers comfort. I used to get the same feeling in the Peugeot 504 and my Alfa 164...and the old XJ6 Jaguars. It is really nice in the back of a Superb.

[EHW]

mk3 octavia 1, 4tsi 150hp. amazing car. i did change susspension to b8 bilstein with lowering springs from eibach and from 18 to 17inch wheels. just amazing. i got that bmw vibe. corners are my friend! :)

[philiprush]

I have a superb est 5 years now and I've put k100.000 miles on it other than servicing love it

[BbrosAuto]

Hey, you have grate content. Quick question: what mic are you using?

[TheWarrensheng]

Thanks. I like the personal comments in your journey towards a Superb, (Which my older son bought a used version last year. And I would like to buy too. )

[shikiryougi]

I got my mitts on a 220hp. Luxurious and fast too. Couldn't find the 4x4 280hp but honestly this is more than enough for a FWD.

[shueibdahir]

If the car has a VW sportline equivalent version, figure out what stock coils springs and shocks those have and install them on yours. You'll have almost 90% of the experience on your car as a BMW 3 series.

[alpex]

Actually I came to exact same thought about 80% of BMW for a half of it’s price, I drive Skoda SuperB Estate 4x4, got the Koni Sport shocks, remap to 370hp and DC brake pads, and I would say It’s awesome: accelerates like a rocket 4.7 sec 0-100, very good handling and stoping power, also it provides great equipment with a matrix LED, adaptive cruise, 360 cameras, acoustic glass in a front etc. not all Mercedees has all of that.

I also had experience driving BMWs: and even driving it on a closed track as a part of BMW Driving experience courses, and I see no reason to pay twice as much for a something like a 530d, yes it has it’s own pros, but the price difference is just not worth it. I expected MUCH bigger difference from BMW and it really disappointed me that cheaper Skoda is even better in some ways, for example 4x4 version feels more neutral and has less understeer than an BMW with x-drive, it really shocked me that after all that talks about handling and ultimate driving experience it goes straight out of the corner - no fun at all.

Great equipped superb with some mods is just unbeatable for what it gives, especially if we’re talking about 4x4 estate, it’s really superb.