Octavia vRS 245 lease thread

[JuanGandini]

Starting a separate thread for all of us who’ve signed up to the recent good vRS 245 lease deals.

My deal was from NVS just before they lowered the price, but as follows:

Initial: £2,400
Monthly: £164
Admin: £240
DSG hatch
No options
10k miles PA

[JuanGandini]

Max M4X WW said:

OP, when did the NVS deal get reduced?

I ordered at the end of Sept thinking it was a special short term deal then at start of Q4 in Oct the monthly price for a DSG hatch had dropped to £151 I think. Oh well, I was happy with my original deal so no big deal I suppose.

Had confirmation last week of build date week 1 2018 and delivery end of Jan.

[JuanGandini]

Thomas-7n5dy said:

JuanGandini said:

Max M4X WW said:

OP, when did the NVS deal get reduced?

I ordered at the end of Sept thinking it was a special short term deal then at start of Q4 in Oct the monthly price for a DSG hatch had dropped to £151 I think. Oh well, I was happy with my original deal so no big deal I suppose.

Had confirmation last week of build date week 1 2018 and delivery end of Jan.

When did you sign up for the deal to get that build week if you don't mind me asking. Trying to work out where mine might be.

Generally what do people do if the delivery is after other cars go back?

I signed up on 30 Sept and was told the build slot by NVS on 2 Oct when the order was confirmed.

If it’s going to arrive after your current lease ends it’s worth asking for an informal extension to your current lease. Some funders are lenient in that regard and give you a bit of leeway.

[JuanGandini]

Not a very PH question, but has anyone seen what the standard infotainment system looks like on the 245? The Škoda configurator is pathetic so it’s not very obvious what it’ll be like. Just curious!

[JuanGandini]

I'm pondering changing from standard red to meteor grey or a metallic. Not sure I really want the bright red shouty 'look at me' approach.

For those of you who added paint to your lease, what was the cost impact?

[JuanGandini]

Great stuff, all sounds positive to me!

[JuanGandini]

MJay36 said:

I’ve cancelled my 245 VRS order today and ordered a Seat Leon CUPRA ST. It was £300 more expensive over the two years but the standard specification is higher. Although it does not have the electric memory heated seats it does have Dynamic Chassis Control, free metallic paint, electronic handbrake, virtual cockpit and space saver. Oh and another 50 BHP........

So £6577 for 10k per year from Lookers Seat Stockport fleet dept, no fees.

Interesting. Did you have to pay a cancellation fee? NVS said it'd set me back £500 if I wanted to cancel when I was mulling over swapping to a Golf R estate deal...

[JuanGandini]

Got my letter from Audi reminding me that my current A4 sport is due for collection on 10 March. My incoming 245 is being built this week so hopefully the handover from one car to another will align nicely - that gives 8 weeks after build for it the Octavia to be delivered (if the 245 is actually being built this week!)

I'm seriously looking forward to getting shot of the Audi. It's a decent enough thing but my god it's sooooo dull.

[JuanGandini]

Just had confirmation from Skoda live chat that my 245 lease (red DSG hatch) is 'in transit from factory to port of exit'.

[JuanGandini]

So 'my' 245 is due to be delivered tomorrow. I'll try to share some pics and initial thoughts if I get some time. Looking forward to it following 2 years in the world's most dull saloon (B9 1.4 TFSI Audi A4).

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dayc666 said:

Clinton Baptiste said:

Nice one mate , look forward to the pics!

Get some pics on Juan

Sorry chaps, been busy all weekend. Here are my initial thoughts on the car. I've only been out a couple of times in it since Friday so lots still to learn.

Thought I'd add some more thoughts on the 245 DSG hatch now that I've had it for a couple of days...



Good:

1. Incredibly smooth gearbox. I struggle to even notice gearchanges.

2. Premium feel - coming from a 2016 B9 Audi A4, this feels a nicer cabin with all the extras of alcantara heated elec seats etc.

3. Steering is direct and linear.

4. Switchgear feels solid and has soft touch indicator stalks which I liked on my old M135i.

5. Infotainment system is simple to set up and intuitive

6. Standard electric mirrors

7. Electric seats and mirrors can be configured to each key so I can share the car with my wife without having to constantly adjust the seat and mirrors manually each time

8. Lumbar support is great

9. Front and rear parking sensors with visual aid on infotainment screen is a boon for me as I have to parallel park on my road



Unsure about:

1. Lack of shortcut buttons for changing radio station/source when driving (rather than poking at the touchscreen)

2. So many menus on the instrument cluster makes it hard to decide what I want to see there

3. Start/stop is pretty intrusive - it shuts the engine off quite often before I've even come to a stop!



Not a fan of:

1. Speedo goes in 20mph increments so 30 and 70 limits in the UK aren't exactly signposted very well (I tend to need digital speedo to be sure!)

[JuanGandini]

[JuanGandini]

Nope - heated seats in the front only. But that's ok by me. Not sure my toddler daughter would benefit from it anyway in her massive carseat!

The level of standard spec on the 245 really is extremely good. Coming from a base 2016 Audi A4 1.4 Sport, it's miles ahead in terms of gadgets.

[JuanGandini]

Beefmeister said:

1. Lack of shortcut buttons for changing radio station/source when driving (rather than poking at the touchscreen) - Steering wheel buttons do this on mine I think?

2. So many menus on the instrument cluster makes it hard to decide what I want to see there - I just leave it on the digital speedo, though it's overriden by nav directions

3. Start/stop is pretty intrusive - it shuts the engine off quite often before I've even come to a stop! - First thing I do when I get in is turn it off, I'm investigating if it can be changed to of by default


Not a fan of:

1. Speedo goes in 20mph increments so 30 and 70 limits in the UK aren't exactly signposted very well (I tend to need digital speedo to be sure!) - See point two above, I always just have the digital speedo in the centre

Thanks for the feedback Beefy. As I'm so new to the car there are obviously elements I'm still learning, but thanks for the heads up re: steering wheel buttons for changing radio station - I had a prod at the arrow buttons this morning and hey presto, they do change stations. Although I'm not sure they move stations to your next favourite, but I'll have to investigate more.

Got to say I'm really impressed with the car so far. It feels like a really solid machine. My 19 month-old daughter wanted to come to work in the car with me today, so she's a big fan too!

[JuanGandini]

rich12 said:

I got an update the other day, build slot in March. Not going to have it until June so no stress.

I have to say though, that picture above makes it look massively over-wheeled.

Yep I'm inclined to agree with you on the over-wheeled comment. It's odd though as it doesn't look so bad in real life. The wheels have had plenty of comments from friends and family though. They're definitely divisive. I'd prefer if they were either all black or all gunmetal grey - the two tone look makes them look very odd in photos.

Oh and I have to park on the road as I don't have a driveway so it's a tense moment each time to avoid the kerb for sure! Parking sensors front and back with visual aid on the infotainment screen makes positioning in tight spots easy though.

[JuanGandini]

One other thing - the ride isn't nearly as harsh as I was lead to believe by some comments (I've got DSG and no DCC), so that's a pleasant surprise.

[JuanGandini]

Clinton Baptiste said:

Guys does the 245 have heated front seats, heated front screen and front and rear parking sensors as standard?

It has heated front seats and front and rear parking sensors. Doesn't have heated front screen though.

[JuanGandini]

Nice work. Gotta say I do prefer the 230's wheels to my 245. I'd imagine they make the ride slightly more compliant too.

[JuanGandini]

redrum_g said:

Hi all,

Has anyone ordered recently. Im trying to decide between Personal Lease and PCP. Can anyone give me an idea what deals they got and where from? Im looking at preferable 3+24 but open to 3+36.

Cheers

Got my DSG 5 door 245 vRS hatch in Feb (ordered end of Sept just days before better deals arrived!)

£2,400 initial
£165 per month
£180 admin

10K miles PA

24 month contract, costs all inc. VAT.

[JuanGandini]

Slide thread revival, but I've just seen my car is due for its first year service soon (it arrived early February last year). Has anyone had any quotes for their first service yet?