Which Skoda models are absolutely illiquid in the secondary market
- February 8, 2023
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The Skoda brand is loved and appreciated by our citizens. However, it is better not to pay attention to some used ones, as they will suck significant amounts
The Skoda brand is loved and appreciated by our citizens. However, it is better not to pay attention to some used ones, as they will suck significant amounts of hard-earned rubles from the family budget. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells about such cars.
Let’s start with the compact Fabia, which was officially sold with us. But in 2015, the model left the market, as there was little demand for it. The second generation hatchback is quite popular in Europe. In his native country, he acquired the image of a “car for a girl”, narrowing the circle of potential buyers.
But in the end “Fabio” screwed up the technical part. The cars were equipped with 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre petrol engines with a capacity of 70 and 86 hp respectively. We still do not appreciate “small capacity vehicles”, and here is another nuance: used units often consume oil. The reasons for the “zhora” are worn rings and valve stem seals.
Also, the timing drive and ignition system proved to be rather short-lived. And the seemingly reliable “mechanics” have a weak clutch and synchronizers. Therefore, “used” ones are not in demand, because they require quite a bit of investment.
The second generation of the flagship Superb appeared in Russia in 2008 and quickly became a bestseller. This is understandable, because the liftback is based on the VW Passat “trolley”, and is more practical due to the shape of the body. And yes, the equipment is top notch. Therefore, the prices for used copies must first “bite”.
However, the 1.8-liter engine (152 hp) in combination with DSG turned out to be capricious. It has momentary pressure system, timing drive, injection system and piston group. And the “robot” often fails in the control unit and mechatronics. It happens that after 30,000 km you have to replace the clutch kit, which is very expensive. As a result, prices have fallen. For example, for cars produced in 2010 with a mileage of about 170,000 km, they ask for 900,000 rubles, but there are no queues.
Another “sufferer” is Roomster’s compact. It left the country due to low demand, but you can still find individual copies on the secondary market. Under the hood is the same 1.4-liter unit as the Fabia, with all the problems that entails. And you also have to look for body parts, because the car is quite rare. Therefore, even affordable prices in the region of 500,000 rubles tempt few people.
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Let’s start with the compact Fabia, which was officially sold with us. But in 2015, the model left the market, as there was little demand for it. The second generation hatchback is quite popular in Europe. In his native country, he acquired the image of a “car for a girl”, narrowing the circle of potential buyers.
But in the end “Fabio” screwed up the technical part. The cars were equipped with 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre petrol engines with a capacity of 70 and 86 hp respectively. We still do not appreciate “small capacity vehicles”, and here is another nuance: used units often consume oil. The reasons for the “zhora” are worn rings and valve stem seals.
Also, the timing drive and ignition system proved to be rather short-lived. And the seemingly reliable “mechanics” have a weak clutch and synchronizers. Therefore, “used” ones are not in demand, because they require quite a bit of investment.
The second generation of the flagship Superb appeared in Russia in 2008 and quickly became a bestseller. This is understandable, because the liftback is based on the VW Passat “trolley”, and is more practical due to the shape of the body. And yes, the equipment is top notch. Therefore, the prices for used copies must first “bite”.
However, the 1.8-liter engine (152 hp) in combination with DSG turned out to be capricious. It has momentary pressure system, timing drive, injection system and piston group. And the “robot” often fails in the control unit and mechatronics. It happens that after 30,000 km you have to replace the clutch kit, which is very expensive. As a result, prices have fallen. For example, for cars produced in 2010 with a mileage of about 170,000 km, they ask for 900,000 rubles, but there are no queues.
Another “sufferer” is Roomster’s compact. It left the country due to low demand, but you can still find individual copies on the secondary market. Under the hood is the same 1.4-liter unit as the Fabia, with all the problems that entails. And you also have to look for body parts, because the car is quite rare. Therefore, even affordable prices in the region of 500,000 rubles tempt few people.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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