Thanks very much all for some really good advice there. Its good to get some proper comments from people that have driven the car or have some decent alternatives. Lord H i do like the Octavia but i live in the sticks so motorway cruising is not such a big deal. Id like compromise of fun on B roads pulls on boring motorway. I also joined Bri Skoda last time i flirted with the evil Diesel it's a really friendly Forum.
Will try to get out and do some car test myself. May report how i get on.
Thanks to all again nice one!