SEAT Leon FR (2006 - 2012) 2.0 TDI CR FR 5d (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Borderline boy racer?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
See above
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not sure yet. I enjoy the drive but the poor economy (I used to have a fabia vrs) may push me toward a private petrol car.
What are you likely to buy next?
This car has renewed my interest in driving - next car choice will be tough one.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£19,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
N/A bought as company car so no deals to be had.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Bought as a company car. Combination of low emissions (139), performance (170bhp), relatively (!) low list price (£18k)
What was the dealer like?
Car came from SEAT Leceister. Very good customer service, prompt delivery and very good communication (whilst waiting 12 weeks for the car to be built).
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quite impressed so far. Ride is sporty / firm (as expected) and does encourage you (me) to press on. Power is just enough as car is quite large. Power delivery is smooth and does encourage use of entire rev range. Steering wheel (apart from the shiny plastic bottom) is great and fits my hands perfectly. So far MPG is dissapointing - I'm averaging 40 mpg or less (see above points for reasons why).
What's it like to park?
Visibility isn't great as windows are quite small.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Owned the car for 2 months and nothing has gone wrong!
What's most practical about your car?
Folding up mirrors are nice.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
My car is standard apart from: bluetooth, xenons, 18 inch wheels. Bluetooth is a must have option - the phone connection works perfectly. Xenons are nice and work well - but not a cheap option 18inch wheels look good. Most handy option is the bluetooth. Best feature is the USB connection for music - links into the stereo perfectly.
