I've been running a Rover 420 2.0 petrol for a few years, but it has been hopelessly unreliable and is now falling to bits. I've been offered a 56 plate 2.0TDi Sport Octavia by my brother inlaw for £5,500 with 70,000 miles which seems pretty good deal to me.

My question is, what is the ride really like on the Sport? Is it much harder than the normal Octy? Could I put 16 inch wheels on it to improve the ride - I have to do 400 miles journeys to Scotland from time to time and need some comfort! What tyres go on the 17 inch rims and are they very expensive?

I had been thinking of buying an Elegance recently, but this Sport has cruise control and would suit me fine, but is there any else I should consider?

There has been two threads on this in the last few days...........I think both had suspension in the title. I think it comes down to personal option so try driving for a bit on some different types of roads. The threads mention that there are options if you want to make the ride softer.

Price seems good to me.