Hello everyone,
I am planning to buy a Skoda sedan, Octavia or Superb (used one) around 2015 and later. I've heard that European automatic cars starts having problem with their DSG gears / automatic transmission after 100k kms. That's why I am planning to buy a manual. Does they have any problem with their clutch, as most cars around my budget are already driven 100k? Thank you.
Thank you for this! 🤙👍
Former Skoda Superb owner, now Camry owner. Totally agree with everything that @pegaxs had to say above. Admittedly, the main issue with our 2012 Superb wagon was the DSG, but we also had issues with excessive oil consumption with the engine; when we queried it with our local VW/Audi/Skoda specialist, they just shrugged and said that it wasn't uncommon for that particular model of engine, even with only just over 100,000km on the odometer….
Caveat emptor.
There is a reason to why Czech blondes prefer Mazda. The best piano player calls herself Gamazda. (Spoiler alert, she is Russian)
I updooted you for the sheer randomness
My bro swears by Skodas. Some models in Europe have had bigger customer satisfaction ratings than the Golf.
Volkswagen group has way too many models. It is like a cult.
Chuck a die hard Volkswagen fan into a RAV4 Hybrid and they come out like first time meth user and run blindfold into a Totota dealership.
As for Czech girls, well I had to escort one running up some mountains. A rather lasting memory!
Not a professional automotive tech, but I've owned a few VAG manual cars. As with most current manuals, the only issue I'm expecting is clutch replacement - which is a wearing part.
Clutch could last anywhere between 50,000 and 300,000km. Depends on the previous drivers.
Great cars, but once out of warranty very expensive to maintain.Just be aware.I think Skoda also offer free services in the warranty period.(happy to be corrected though.)
They sell service packs for new and used vehicles which actually work out pretty cheap and certainly for a VAG vehicle.
Average service for a superb is around $250 this way.
If you want a VAG car, Skodas are by far the best value IMHO. The quality is no longer below the comparable Volkswagen and they've really penny pinched on Audi interiors recently.
The only real noticeable difference between Skodas and their more expensive counterparts is better noise dampening in the cabin on Volkswagen and Audi.
With a manual you should be ok. Just get whatever car you are interested in pre-purchase inspected by an independent place.
Depending on where you live, there are likely Euro car specialists who would give you impartial advice on the state of the car.
Not Skoda - our VW Jetta 2015 is still fine. We've owned it from new so history is known.
Aside from regular servicing, we only had to replace the waterpump around 90,000km. DSG (dry clutch) has not been an issue.
Get a diesel. Extremely reliable engines and wet clutch DSG, also very reliable. VAG parts are cheap and easily available.
I just purchased a 2015 VRS in auto but my last car was a DSG Golf GTI with 268kms when I sold it. Never ever had an issue with the DSG, regular DSG services at the reccomended intervals are the way to go! The VRS has over 100 000kms and no recorded issues with the DSG either
Like any car, servicing it is key. We had a 2015 Tiguan with the 7 speed wet DSG and owned it from new to 150,000kms. DSG has been fine, but I did have to replace the intake manifold before selling it as it was throwing a check engine light. I knew what the fault was and drove it with the check engine light for months because there was no negative side effects (fuel consumption was normal as well). No other issues otherwise. I did the basic servicing myself when the warranty expired (oil change, filter change, coolant flush, pads and rotors etc) so it kept costs down. I'd only recommend a euro if you're handy with the tools. Water pump and thermostat are common failures on the 2L turbo motor, so check if it applies to your model as they're ~$1200 to replace.
Was the fault code P2014?
Common on the 2L turbo. In the US they were able to get replacement manifolds from VW for free.
If it was P2014 - Intake Manifold Position Sensor - Audi 8V/8S/B8.5/B9 & Volkswagen Golf MK7 GTI/R - EA888.3
Replacement part NUMBER: 06K907386D
It is located behind the oil filter
see: https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/p2014-code-…
I snapped off the old sensor (and it is very easy to get to if you take off the oil filter) and put the new one in.
Cost me ~ $140 AUD
Took me forever to research this, found one reddit comment about it that disappeared when I tried to find it again. Hope this helps anyone else with the same issue.
Put it on Briskoda and saved a guy 900 quid
Edit: Dealership sold it to me like that and obviously cleared the codes before hand over. Absolute dogs but car was a good buy at 17k (10% of that is GST) for 84km 2014 VRS.
I have a 2018 Superb with 80k. Has been a great car. Five year warranty expiring this year but for 1k you can extend to 7 years. The 1k includes servicing too.
Skoda's are great. have no experience with the dry DSG but the wet clutch DSG are much more reliable. You'll find them on the Octavia vRS and Superb Sportline / Scout and maybe the 162 psi Superb — haven't check not sure but it's the same engine on the vRS so probably is.
That 2l turbo engine gets great fuel consumption on highway and decent in the city if you are driving appropriately. No clue on the other engines.
If you want a skoda to be a commuter NPC car. And don't care much for looks, personality, performance. Yeah maybe a Jap / Korean would suit better. However what other car can rival the boot of the Octy and Superb? — but then again, ask yourself, do you really need that space?.
FWIW I have a 2015 skoda octavia wagon MANUAL. I've had no issues that weren't expected. Water pump went and fixing that along with the belts were expensive. Otherwise have owned it from 40k km to now 151k km. No dramas, a brilliant engine and epic mileage. Hoping it'll last 250k+
Buying a used, out of warranty Euro trashwagen with over 100,000km… and you don’t have a big budget? Can’t wait for that post as soon as something goes wrong…
Buy a Camry. There is a reason why Camry is such a meme, and that is because they are virtually bulletproof. Cheap to buy, cheap to own, cheap to repair, cheap to service… you get the point.
If you can’t afford a Camry and the Skoda is cheaper… there is a reason the Skoda is cheaper…