SEAT Leon FR (2006 - 2012) 2.0 16V T FSI FR 5d (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm having a midlife crisis.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Son loves it,, daughter loves the colour (yellow) wife says its too fast. friends love it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but not from my local SEAT dealer,.
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford focus st, vw golf, my wife owns a brand new vw, the dealership put SEAT to shame even though they are from the same group.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,995
When did you buy the car?
July 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
I thought the car was top dealer price and low milage for the price, p/x was poor,.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
200 bhp jumped out at me in the sales advertisement.
What was the dealer like?
Not at all pushy, i visited the showroom twice before being offered a test drive. lots of service/m.o.t deals offered. SEAT aftersales is rubbish, a real let down, after paying top price, needed 2 tyres on the rear after just 800 miles ( noisy, feathering?) sounded like a wheel bearing rumble, very annoying, and the dealer was not interested in helping towards cost, £80 each. Also found some body repairs had been done poorly, they did have it redone at no cost to myself, but they did manage to damage the car on another panel and said it was already there!!!!!!!! shame the dealer lets the brand down, my only reason for not buying another seat.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
An absolute pleasure to drive, a little harsh on rough roads with the sports suspension, very responsive acceleration, pulls like a train through the gears and once in 6th, no need to change down on any hills.
What's it like to park?
Pretty good all round vision when parking.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing yet, 18 months trouble free.
What's most practical about your car?
5 doors but looks like a 3 door with the hidden rear door handles, though many more manufacturers have incorperated the hidden handles idea.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
A real wolf in sheeps clothing.
