hi all,

working up to a long overdue return to the VAG fold with an Octavia.

i want the 2.0L TDI hatch, and the DSG gearbox - money'll just about stretch to this in Ambiente trim with a few toys.

anyone like to comment on a few options, to see if they're worth it?

* dual zone aircon. not fussed about the dual zone bit, but do like the "set and forget" type operation my alfa's got at the moment. is the standard aircon the sort where you can just set a temp and the car sorts out distribution etc, or is the dual zone worth the money?

* 17" wheels and sports suspension: worth it? i'm an enthusiastic driver and like big rims (!), the missus isn't. we live on a short stretch of cobbled street. is she going to moan?

* curtain airbags - tempted as i'll have the nipper in the back. are they full length, and are they any good?

* multifunction steering wheel - do you get the small leather pack with this?

* what's microdot?

* stereo upgrade - worth the money (not fussed about an autochanger or mp3 - just sound quality) or better to upgrade the speakers myself? i've already got an infinity basslink sub from the old car

* any other toys that are worth the cash? it's either leather or DSG so the hide gets the boot unfortunately....!

cheers!

ric

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My car is std apart from black paint, would recomend the 17" wheel's with sport's suspension.

Hey landwomble I hear xenons are good :P