junctiontwo

Which I'll happily consider if Skoda are prepared to make me one!!

Ok so I'm getting an Exeo SE Tech with full leather, Bose system, rear sensors, bi-xenons etc etc etc. Not as powerful as the VRS (143 vs 170) but that's probably a good thing having recently attended a Speed Awareness course! Still a bit disappointed I lost out on the Skoda but hey ho..... (I now have to find a home for a Milotec rear badge cover (black), 2 x Osram H1 100W and 2 x Osram Night Breaker H7 55W plus 2 x VRS vinyl cut logo's (7cm x 2cm) in matt black). MODS - not sure if this is classed as selling & if it's allowed - if so please delete the 2nd paragraph?

My lease term is actually up, I have less than 4k miles to go before I need a hire car and I'll do that in the next 4-5 weeks, however the service from Skoda has been so poor that TBH I wouldn't entertain buying from them even if I could. There are better alternatives IMO and I'm almost glad that things have gone pear-shaped.... As for the 2.2 Accord Tourer I'd love one, but it comes out too much by the time I've added extras!

According to the dealer I visited today the Exeo is being removed in favour of theToledo, but will probably re-appear at the end of the year as a 'special'. No mention was made of a Mk2.

Update: Just got back from looking at the Cruze, the Insignia & the Exeo. The Cruze is plastic hideousness on wheels! It truly is a horrible car IMO so was very easy to rule out. The Insignia is ok but I'm not a huge fan of the interior, so I'm reserving judgement until I've driven one on Tuesday, although this still remains 2nd on the list. Now to the Exeo. I want it but cannot believe that I'm in a very similar situation to that of the VRS as far as timing is concerned! I missed out on the Skoda due to the build schedule (or lack of), and I have until Tuesday to get my order in to Seat as no more factory orders are being accepted after that. Unbelievable!! Fortunately I have a very switched on HR lady that's dealing with it and apparently we have a new account manager at the lease company that's keen to make a good first impression. Essentially I have 36 hours to get an order confirmation.....

Thanks - first hand recommendations are always useful. A colleague got one 2 weeks ago and I'm driving it on Tuesday.... I'd like one of these but it's outside my measly allowance! Once I decide I'm going for the SE Tech which is close enough. The Seat-with-extras is the favourite at the moment with the Insignia a close 2nd and I'm off out in a minute to look at all of them. My Co leases via the cheapest (usually Lex or HSBC) but I'm sure they'd be open to saving £££'s! I'd appreciate the details please?

Me?? I can't sing Humpty Dumpty! Thanks a million. This is actually number 3 of 3 in terms of choice and it's the interior that's putting me off. I do wonder how they can offer pretty much every extra as standard for around £2k less than other manufacturers. Ironically I can still order my car via the Skoda website!

The order was placed on Aug 27 and chased regularly - it was Skoda that kept delaying things. I did call a local dealer to ask if lease orders take second place to private buys, and he said the delay would be purely due to the Mk3 builds that are taking priority. According to the lease co (HSBC) the dealer is/was livid as he lost the sale as again it was Skoda calling the shots. I'm naturally disappointed but slightly relieved too - could this be the shape of things to come re customer service etc? I don't expect good service or a pleasant attitude from a car dealer (except when they're cheerfully calling to remind you the service is due), but c'mon chaps, surely you WANT to sell a car?! Thanks again guys for all of your responses & help - it's been a pleasure chatting......

Good idea but it's a Co car so has to be new, and definitely another manufacturer! Narrowed it down to a high-spec Seat Exeo, Insignia or Chevy Cruze.

It really doesn't make sense does it? It's a Co car so it's leased, but this should make no difference IMO. I did wonder whether private users take priority over business users....

Having ordered a VRS Estate (with extras) in August with the delivery date of Oct 27 being moved to Dec 21, Jan 21 and then Feb 21, I've found out today that it will not be built. The attitude of Skoda has been quite remarkable with all manner of excuses - the most popular being that 'the Alcantara seats are causing a problem'. It's now evident that there was probably no intention of ever building the car - why not just tell me in the first place? I've now decided (helped by the countless posts on here about very poor customer service) to look at a different manufacturer. This is a final post to say 'thanks' to all those who gave useful information (that I intended to use!) and those that answered my questions.

I have this after much research, thinking it's not a lot to lose if it's no good. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/FULL-HD-1080P-Car-DVR-CameraIR-Dashboard-Vehicle-Black-Box-GS1000-Video-Recorder-Free-Shipping/624089952.html VERY impressed with both video & available features/settings. Plus it's cheaper now!

Brilliant post!! I'm planning to do exactly this and your pics will help no end. Thanks!!

Sounds like a great project, but surely you'll need more than a 9v battery to light them up? ( )