SEAT Leon Hatchback 2000-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK - would be tending towards expensive for all round package.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good for long journeys, not so good city driving.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sluggish - does what one would expect for a 1.4 litre engine pulling a sturdy frame.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles nicely.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Loads of problems - dirty fuel head caused lots of cutting out, electrics are very temperamental and the door seals are not hardy.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks are good.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good seats (please excuse the obvious pun).

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm functions OK.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dealership couldn't care less once the sale had gone through- after sales service is a joke.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Faulty gaskets, faulty fuel heads, electrics tempremental.

    Other

    Radio stopped working - irreplaceable damage per 'service' folks - needs a replacement.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No