Echelon 3rd Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 It was about 5 years ago when I bought my Skoda Superb 1.8T. I found the brand though this very website and from the Skoda community here. I am more than happy with my ride and experience. Being such a used car, I will definitely accelerate the wear and tear duration and had parts changed. Currently my ride is sitting at the workshop to have it's cam changed as there was some issues with it. I am expecting a deeper ride after this. Its almost like a mini-overhaul. After this, ride will be powerful for the next 5 years. - Its true when people say that the car is a keeper and Skoda drivers seldom change their ride. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyongchi 1st Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 The Superb Combi 2.0T makes me drool. When will the COE drop to reasonable level? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithchue 5th Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 skoda is such a underrated car...think better that most VAG models. with so much space Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfusion Clutched January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Great to see a skoda having so much milage and you have the intentions to drive it for another 5 years or even more. Mind sharing what went wrong with your cam which caused the mini overhaul and what made you think there was a problem with it in the first place before sending it to the workshop? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Honestly, do u think if we talk about jap cars, will there be a need to change the cams at the 5th year or 200,000km mark? I doubt so. Jap cars are more durable. That's why I buy jap cars Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowpeh 1st Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Honestly, do u think if we talk about jap cars, will there be a need to change the cams at the 5th year or 200,000km mark? I doubt so. Jap cars are more durable. That's why I buy jap cars lol... don't start this discussion here about japanese cars vs whatever cars... it is endless... everyone is happy with different things about their cars... I am glad you are happy about the durability of your car... I am happy with my Skoda too :) go to the korean car vs vios/altis thread... it has been trending for almost 2 1/2 years already and still going strong... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Honestly, do u think if we talk about jap cars, will there be a need to change the cams at the 5th year or 200,000km mark? I doubt so. Jap cars are more durable. That's why I buy jap cars 200,000km is a lot of miles........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfusion Clutched January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 every brand will have issues no matter conti or jap. I'm sure there will be jap cars to with cam issues too. reliable o not is very individual. I know if people whose car's parts need to change after 3 years and they say its lousy. why? just because need to spend $ to change parts which is common wear and tear? as long as you don't have to go back to the workshop every few weeks to try and fix the same problem, then I feel its fine. sometimes these problems can be avoidable... so lets share. :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucaswh 1st Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 I feel Skoda range of cars are good, feature packed cars with underrated performance. Heck, even if the badge is not as prestigious compared to other contis, it still makes a good proposition for the money. But I am just not feeling the exterior looks of the cars..and that's a deal breaker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 the reason why Skoda is not popular here is due to the bad experience from the old Skoda in the 90s..the model that was very similar to Lada sumara... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex101 3rd Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 It was about 5 years ago when I bought my Skoda Superb 1.8T. I found the brand though this very website and from the Skoda community here. I am more than happy with my ride and experience. Being such a used car, I will definitely accelerate the wear and tear duration and had parts changed. Currently my ride is sitting at the workshop to have it's cam changed as there was some issues with it. I am expecting a deeper ride after this. Its almost like a mini-overhaul. After this, ride will be powerful for the next 5 years. - Its true when people say that the car is a keeper and Skoda drivers seldom change their ride. What engine oil did you usually use for the past 5yr? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jchuacl Clutched January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 200k is ok mah, in fact I'm about to clock 500k in total driving experience(12 years) in the next 1-2 weeks. My current ride is already almost 180k. 200,000km is a lot of miles........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 200,000km is a lot of miles........ 200,000km = 124,274.238miles to be exact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cklasse 1st Gear January 5, 2012 Share January 5, 2012 I just traded in my 8 years old C-class at 210,000 km for another C-class. Reliability is not only for the Jap cars as perceived by many people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear January 5, 2012 Share January 5, 2012 200k is ok mah, in fact I'm about to clock 500k in total driving experience(12 years) in the next 1-2 weeks. My current ride is already almost 180k. OMG!! ............. how many times you needed to change things like timing belt etc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear January 5, 2012 Share January 5, 2012 200,000km = 124,274.238miles to be exact. oh yes n thks, it's kilometer, not kilomile.... my honest missteak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear January 5, 2012 Share January 5, 2012 the reason why Skoda is not popular here is due to the bad experience from the old Skoda in the 90s..the model that was very similar to Lada sumara... make no mistake: today's skoda is super best value for money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP_Lee 5th Gear January 5, 2012 Share January 5, 2012 It was about 5 years ago when I bought my Skoda Superb 1.8T. I found the brand though this very website and from the Skoda community here. I am more than happy with my ride and experience. Being such a used car, I will definitely accelerate the wear and tear duration and had parts changed. Currently my ride is sitting at the workshop to have it's cam changed as there was some issues with it. I am expecting a deeper ride after this. Its almost like a mini-overhaul. After this, ride will be powerful for the next 5 years. - Its true when people say that the car is a keeper and Skoda drivers seldom change their ride. After checking out the showroom and a test drive of the new Superb 1.8, what I can comment is a under price car with VW parts. Most buyers are/were paying just for the brand. Only a small group of buyer like you, are well taught through and practical. Skoda is actually VW, VW is actually Audi or Skoda might just be Audi now. If Bros check on Toyota website, they have quite a few brands. So would you are buy that other brands? 10 years ago, I believe Skoda is a big concern on where to find spares. At present, things have evolved. Many or most spares parts of interchangeable between VW , Skoda and Audi. VW is just milking more money from buyers who buy VW flagship brand. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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