Thanks very much. I popped along to my local dealer again today, by now I think they are getting fed up with me! They know the deal, I laid the cards on the table that I will be sourcing through LEX. I also advised my intention to purchase after the term so it makes sense to start that relationship now.
I am pretty sure I have pinned down the following.
Superb 2.0 TDI 150 SE L Exec (No add blue, insurance cheaper for Wife at end of lease term).
Business Grey (I looked at a petrol blue today and its just not doing it for me despite being a lovely colour)
Integrated tow bar
Heated front screen and nozzles (though poor report on the nozzles over 4 years its nothing).
LED package plus for that internal bling
KESSY
Front parking sensor in addition to the standard rear.
Spare non space saver steel wheel, (I thought I needed a variable boot floor for this option but it seems OK with the lease company if I don't check this £150 option, so I will stick with this).
At this moment I am sticking with 18" Zenith wheels. I actually think they suit the angular lines of the car. I would love 19" Sirius or Phoenix for pure looks but a) my allowance does not stretch with the other extras, b.) when it comes to tyre replacement its a lot more money, but I also have c) the option to purchase a set of rims whenever I like so it makes sense to load up with build extras that cannot be added at a later date.
I am steering away from DSG due to fuel economy concerns. I am departing a Focus Econetic that was a wise purchase due to economy and monthly cost at the time. Prior to that I had an 09 Mondeo Titanium and absolutely loved that car. I covered some regular long journeys and it just ate up the miles. Changes at work means the new car won't get such a hard life so deemed it worth investing in to purchase.
With all that in mind, of course I could change my mind but I am sure I have thought about it enough to stick with that.
Any informed advice much appreciated.
