Hi, new to the site and been reading now for a while whilst thoroughly in the decision stage.

 

So very glad that I decided to look at the Skoda Superb as my next company car. I have the option of buying at the end of my term and hence this has impacted on my final choice as my Wife's car will be up for replacement by then.

 

I must say that the site has been an invaluable source of information and I am sure I will be chipping into many of topics on the forum.

 

I will be test driving the SE L EXEC in a few weeks and look forward to having some first hand experience of what seems to be a fantastic car. Order will follow directly after.

Good choice! Just received my superb and love it! Don't for get to post pics when you get it!

Welcome along to the forum.  I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Superb.  The new one is great and a good step up from (an already very nice) previous generation.  Space, comfort and lots of kit across the range.  SE L spec will be very nice.  I'm very happy with mine and I've got a fair amount of experience of the brand at this stage.  I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it.  The 150 TDI is all you need BTW and I wouldn't even bother 

with the 190 TBH unless top end (over 70mph) acceleration is a priority.  Try go DSG if the budget and tax bands etc allow as it just adds to an already satisfying car.  You'll find a few comments in terms of niggles and faults on here of course but remember this is a car forum and many will voice issues with technical problems rather than satisfaction (which the majority of owners experience). What car are you moving from?

Thanks very much. I popped along to my local dealer again today, by now I think they are getting fed up with me! They know the deal, I laid the cards on the table that I will be sourcing through LEX. I also advised my intention to purchase after the term so it makes sense to start that relationship now.

 

I am pretty sure I have pinned down the following.

 

Superb 2.0 TDI 150 SE L Exec (No add blue, insurance cheaper for Wife at end of lease term).

Business Grey (I looked at a petrol blue today and its just not doing it for me despite being a lovely colour)

Integrated tow bar

Heated front screen and nozzles (though poor report on the nozzles over 4 years its nothing).

LED package plus for that internal bling

KESSY

Front parking sensor in addition to the standard rear.

Spare non space saver steel wheel, (I thought I needed a variable boot floor for this option but it seems OK with the lease company if I don't check this £150 option, so I will stick with this).

 

At this moment I am sticking with 18" Zenith wheels. I actually think they suit the angular lines of the car. I would love 19" Sirius or Phoenix for pure looks but a) my allowance does not stretch with the other extras, b.) when it comes to tyre replacement its a lot more money, but I also have c) the option to purchase a set of rims whenever I like so it makes sense to load up with build extras that cannot be added at a later date.

 

I am steering away from DSG due to fuel economy concerns. I am departing a Focus Econetic that was a wise purchase due to economy and monthly cost at the time. Prior to that I had an 09 Mondeo Titanium and absolutely loved that car. I covered some regular long journeys and it just ate up the miles. Changes at work means the new car won't get such a hard life so deemed it worth investing in to purchase.

 

With all that in mind, of course I could change my mind but I am sure I have thought about it enough to stick with that.

 

Any informed advice much appreciated.