Is this the perfect car?

"4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30" (4muddyfeet) 02/26/2017 at 20:09 • Filed to: Skoda

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The Skoda Superb Combi is available with the 280ps 2.0l turbocharged engine from the Cupra R, backed up by (an actually good) 6 speed DSG, 4 wheel drive, and a not excessive 1600kg curb weight.

It looks great on the outside, and the Laurent and Klement trim level has an interior quality to rival the 5 Series, with all the gadgets and gizmos that you actually want, and some truly nice leather colours.

For the sensible amongst us: combined MPG of 40 (UK), 164g/kg emissions, 660 litres boot space, 2000 litres with the rear seats down!

For the not so sensible amongst us: 0-60 in 5.9 seconds.

I know we all have very different definitions of what makes the perfect car. But a family hauler with all the bells and whistles that goes this fast in comfort and luxury without breaking the bank to either buy or maintain it? It’s the perfect realistic one car garage.

If I could find one of these in L&K trim on the used market I’d buy it in a heartbeat!

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 20:10

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Damn you Europeans and your beautiful wagons.

For Sweden > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 20:12

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It’s capitalist so...

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 20:14

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Needs V-TACH instead of turbo bro.

PS9 > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 20:14

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How much did svend pay you to say that? Fake news!

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > PS9 02/26/2017 at 20:15

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He pays me with car washing goodies

bingham123 > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 20:15

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its perfect, i need one

PS9 > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 20:15

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I KNEW IT! CORRUPTION AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF OPPO!!

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > PS9 02/26/2017 at 20:17

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The last package included a spray bottle

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > PS9 02/26/2017 at 20:22

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Yeah, he only invited three people to the conference.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 20:26

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It’s for sure the best Passat ever made.

bhtooefr > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 20:26

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So that means like 25 miles per US gallon in the real world (UK gallons are bigger, and NEDC is a joke).

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > For Sweden 02/26/2017 at 20:32

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Wait, but Skoda is a branch of VW. Which was created by Hitler which means it’s Socialist, not Capitalist!

For Sweden > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 02/26/2017 at 20:39

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Hitler would have chosen anarcho-primitivism if that would get him elected

Svend > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 20:40

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I concur whole heartedly.

Though I’m more than incredibly happy with th 1.4TSi ACT, SE L Exec, hatchback.

Getting 50mpg in town with great comfort.

Piglet this morning with two weeks of dirt, dirt, the rain.

boredalways > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 20:52

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gib!

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > bhtooefr 02/26/2017 at 21:05

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Probably closer to 30 MPG US based on 35 MPG UK. The direct calculation of 40 MPG UK is a shade over 33 MPG US, but as you stated, the testing cycle is to be mistrusted for real world usage.

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 21:09

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Skoda: the thinking man’s Audi.

for Michigan > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 22:03

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To be my perfect wagon , it would need a 3.5L naturally aspirated 24-valve DOHC V6 making similar power and to be built by perhaps Mazda or Honda. I just couldn’t bring myself to own a VAG product long term.

bhtooefr > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 22:15

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I’ll note that the US-spec Passat, which is similarly sized, a sedan (so better aero), and has a 1.8T and a torque converter automatic is rated at 27 MPG US EPA combined.

GE90man > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 23:00

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I remember my dad had the option to rent one of these (albeit with a weaker engine) in Germany. Being my dad, that is, weird, he opted to not have a wagon as he is paranoid someone will break into the trunk via the rear window, and instead was given a new VW CC

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/26/2017 at 23:04

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I agree simply because a Chevy SS wagon was never made.

(Also, how sweet would it be if they had a cheaper V6 version of the SS called the RS?)

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/27/2017 at 01:16

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I tried for the life of me to get at manual (hell, even a DSG) A4 wagon stateside. No puedo. So, yeah, I would go for one of those given half the chance.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > for Michigan 02/27/2017 at 01:51

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European built VAG products are light years better than the cars produced in Mexico.

pip bip - choose Corrour > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/27/2017 at 05:52

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not perfect but a close 2nd

VXR8 ftw!

8)

BlurpleToyotaDishwasher > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 02/27/2017 at 14:48

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1600kg is fat, that’s 2 cars worth!

BlurpleToyotaDishwasher > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 02/27/2017 at 14:55

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More “Never imported” than “never made”. Although wikipedia says they only went as far as the Clubsport R8 with the LS3 rather than the GTS with the LSA :(

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > BlurpleToyotaDishwasher 02/27/2017 at 19:37

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Oh, I know Holden and Australian GM was making my dream car but I don’t feel like waiting 25 years for it lol