Long(ish) time member but not posted for a while...

 

I'm very close to pushing the button on the purchase of a new Octavia SE Sport but I'd like some opinions on wheels / suspension.

 

Car comes as standard with 17s and I was happy with the ride quality on the test drive (current car has 17s too and rides fine) but I would like a more sporty look if it doesn't compromise the comfort (I'm not fussed about handling etc. as it's primarily a family car so comfort is the main priority really) My question is how much does the sport suspension and/or 18s ruin the ride - is it worth it?

Edited 18 October, 20169 yr by Cznski

I have mine on 19" with VRS shocks and Eibach springs - cannot complain about the ride at all.

If anything, the Eibach springs are more comfortable than stock.

I've got an SE Black on 18" Turinis and Eibachs. The look and ride is greatly improved but my one lad complains of car sickness. I wouldn't have gone for an Octy in standard spec as it just doesn't look sporty enough for my taste.

Thanks for the replies - did a bit of reading about over the weekend and came to the conclusion that I had to have it!.

 

Just for the looks really - I think it would just look silly with 17s and standard ride height. Would love to have gone for 18s but that was stretching the budget a bit too far.

 

So now I just have to play the waiting game, got a build date of week 48....

Have you seen the PCH for £146 on the SE Sport?

https://www.selectcarleasing.co.uk/car-leasing/skoda/octavia/hatchback/14_tsi_150_se_sport_5dr/75808.html

^^ not a bad price that.

 

Happy with the deal I got though, standard £1000 contribution and 0% plus a decent further discount on top of that.

 

I reckon with the options I've spec'd and the higher mileage allowance I'd need there'll not be a lot in it.

Edited 24 October, 20169 yr by Cznski