kennyd32

Many apologies buddy!! I have now moved permanently to Belfast in Northern Ireland! Best Regards KennyD

Hi Buddy, Mine will be a Company Car - and my budget is £26k inc toys, Because the proirity for me is 170bhp with DSG, it looks like I will need to go down to SE spec and add Columbus for an extra! I had the DSG in a former Passatt - and loved it (must be getting old ha) and I will be clocking up 800miles a week, so I feel that's a must, coupled with the 170 for decent torque, it should be good. A quiet cabin is what I really want and that fits the bill. I have also considered fitting a Noise Killer system (they are based is Oldham, Manchester) and for £300 you can reduce outside noise by 30%. Hopefully, that wouldn't be needed for a Superb! I really do like the Sirius wheels on the L&K - is it possible to buy those as an accessory item? I just hope Skoda will hold their prices for six months, as I have my heart set on "a white twin door charger"! Thanks for your help Smudgers! KennyD

Hi Mike, Wel I'm an Old Git, but I love modding............just a pity my Boss won't appreciate me putting 20" rims on and lowering by 35mm, lol. What do you reckon to the Shark remap? BTW the other love of my life is..............Wigan Athletic FC - not bad, considering I live near Portsmouth!! Enjoy your Ride! KennyD

Cheers Smudgers! That's exactly what I've been thinking and I will test drive them "back to back", but I look at them side by side in the showroom and the Superb looks more substantial and is slightly bigger car............surely the better quality justifies the bigger price tag! I am now pondering, whether to drop down to an SE spec for an Estate, so I can have 170bhp with DSG and still add a Columbus and stay under £26k P11D. Thanks for your post! KennyD

Sorry Guys, I want to come along to a meet, but I'm starting my new job Jan 6th and will be in Manchester for Training all that week - gutted See you in Feb! Hava good one KennyD

Interesting reading, but what I'm interested in is, are the comfort and refinement levels in the New Octy3, as good as the New Superb? If I'm driving 800miles a week, cabin noise levels and comfort are high on the agenda, which is what attracts me the the Superb. Thanks for your thoughts guys. KennyD

Need to check out the West Meon meet myself, I didn't know there was one. I sometime organise Lotus meets there. If someone could let me know when the Jan - Feb one is? Used to have an Elise.........great fun, especially with a Janspeed exhaust Attended afew Lotus meets at St Leonards near Bournemouth, but it was too "coupley".

Thanks for saying hello, guys! If you don't mind a non Skoda in the group for awhile, I'd like to come along to the West Meon Hut (ex biker, so I know where it is!) and come and admire your wheels and skodachat. I like going to shows as well and do enjoy the modding scene too - even tho I'm an old git. Sorry Leepatrick 01, I haven't got a sister with an R8...........did you want to smooth in? Littleade - Yes, I've thought about the Octy Elegance too - for getting more toys . I saw a white Octy vRS estate in the High St in Lee, last week. Looked really good! FatWomble - Just up the road buddy...........is it a decent pint? Look forward to meeting up Gallego1968 - Good luck to Barnet FC............I love my football too! Keep the Faith. Looking forward to chatting soon. Can I also recommend Lee on the Slolent Sea Front as a Meeting point. Good views, cafes and Ice Creams - could be an idea? All the Best KennyD

Hi from The South Coast, I have been admiring Skoda for quite some time now and eventually, early 2014, I will be able to choose my next Company Car - I have £26k P11D to spend and I am looking at doing 800miles a week, covering the South of England for work. The cars I have in mind, within budget are, Superb Elegance Hatch 170 Manual or Octavia vRS DSG Estate both Diesel. Has anyone driven and compared these cars? Favouring the Superb, mainly due to comfort and refinement - any comments or suggestions would be helpful? I so respect the Skoda badge now and will be proud to own one soon. BTW, my colour choice is White. I clean my car thoroughly every week, so I don't see that as a problem. I live near Fareham in Hants. Cheers from KennyD

Hi Everyone, Aiming to order my next Company Car - Superb Elegance CR170 DSG Hatch in White, very soon! Gutted I can't have any "extras", but happy enough with a standard model, might slot in aftermarket hifi tho. I'll keep you posted!! Cheers for the welcome.........can't wait to get started, roll on April ish !!