Other SEAT Leon (2000 - 2005) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That you want the practicalities of a hot hatch - without being Golf Dull.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Wife hates it - firm ride. Anyone else loves it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes (wife not withstanding!) - it really was great fun.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Hmmm... Caterham?

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £15,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not great - was trading in an old banger so limited discounts etc.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Not really - appeared to be the most interesting of the hot hatch bunch that also did the job size/space wise

    What was the dealer like?

    Good, professional.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fabulous. Real fun. As against the Cupra, this is majorly tweaked, incl suspension, and the thing handles excellently. I have had 10 or more cars, and this was the most fun.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Minor trim issues; fuse went re:engine fan.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Easily suits 5 and good luggage - hav travelled c50,000 miles in comfort with no issues.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    No real options on this car - but had it tuned by AMD up to 270 bhp.