SEAT Leon Hatchback 1.6 16V S 5d (2002/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
The initial price is good, however it seems to suffer bad depreciation. I would pay more and get a Gol as it holds its value so much better.
Costs
Petrol conusmption is quite heavy and insurance should be lower.
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On the road
Driving
The car has excellent handling giving a lot of confidence. The gear change is quite good.
Performance
It looks faster than it goes, you have to work it hard which probably accounts for the poor fuel consumption!
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Living with it
Reliability
Seems well built but has the standard Leon problem of leaking door sills. Mine was in the garage for 5 days being dried out! VW engine gives no problems.
Image
Other drivers seem to think it is a fast car and so move out the way.
Comfort
Comfort is good with easy adjustment of steering wheel.
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Security and Service
Security
Security seems good with solid locks.
Service
I really think that VW should take a serious look at Seat garages. I feel that their customer service is pretty bad. The dealers put me off buying another Seat.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine is good.
Other
Seat should recall ALL Leons for replacing the leaking door sills. This is a design fault and should be addressed. Seat's handling of this problem shows a complete contempt for their customers.
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