SEAT Leon Hatchback 1.8 20V T Cupra 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Better value, and possibly a better car, than the equivalent Golf.
Costs
£300 oil change service steep. Did argue over £1k off list price.
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On the road
Driving
Great car to drive.
Performance
Very good performance. Instant throttle. A lot more exhaust noise than the equivalent Golf GTi.
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Living with it
Reliability
2 ignition coils failed. Remote key also failed.
Image
Not as good as Golf.
Comfort
Suspension VERY hard. Exhaust a little noisy. Seats ok.
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Security and Service
Security
No problem except remote key went intermittent then stopped working.
Service
The worst service I have ever had owning a car!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Make sure all ignition coils are changed before you buy! They will go otherwise when you least expect it! Mine went twice on the Motorway.
Other
Dealer awful, caused me anguish every time I have dealt with them. Even when I bought it, they did not make me feel special, certainly no bunch of flowers. Handled the change of ignition coils very badly - had to contact Seat UK HQ to get sorted. Poor!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No