by the way I realise that the Jag XE £1500 option on autos for ACC includes "Queue Assist" which appears to be equivalent to the Skoda Traffic Jam Assist. So the equivalent is available but if you compare to L&K at least you wouldn't be paying more for it in the Superb.

hi all

 

I finally made a decision, it was for the XE

 

all the comments really helped and it made me realise that actually this was quite a "heart-based" decision in the end and despite to some extent trying overrule this with my head it just wasn't going to happen. Its probably ended up costing me more for the Jag in actuality because I ended up putting a few options on there that initially I was thinking I wouldn't, but well.....you only live once!

 

At the end of the day  I've been driving Skodas for 12 years, pretty much trouble-free and I am not leaving because I think they are bad in any way and I am definitely not a badge snob. I'd still consider another Skoda in the future definitely. I just fancy driving round with a big smile on my face enjoying the experience rather than just having the inner smugness that I'm the (simply) clever one who got best value for money. 

 

I know others will disagree but there you go! Thanks for everyone's input.

Good to hear you've decided and I am sure you'll love the XE. Let us know your experiences when you've had a chance to put it through it's paces

 

I haven't owned a Skoda before so if I do get the Superb it will be a new experience for me. Coming from an aging 16 year old Astra MkIV I think anything in this bracket will put a smile on my face. Ignorance is bliss - as long as I don't test drive an XE