SEAT Leon Hatchback 1.8 20V T Cupra 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value, interior trim items are getting tatty though its 3 yrs old. But all in all 180bhp, leather, sat nav for under £18k cant be bad
Costs
Averages 18-25mpg, rarely exceeds 32 even with the lightest or pedalwork
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On the road
Driving
Handles really well, when your in the mood, when you not the road noise gets a little intrusive
Performance
Good, turbo lag seems to be getting worst after 40k
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Living with it
Reliability
Had some issues, most anoying was having 5 screens crack in 18 months, seems to be ok now though. Coils failed, turbo started blowing.
Image
About as sexy as Manuel. Your not buying it for image your buying it for value and performance
Comfort
Leather seats look good, but are really difficult to get in a comfortable position. Room in the back is poor, but I guess ok considering it is a small hatch
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Security and Service
Security
Never had reason to test this aspect
Service
Ok, service department seems to be staffed by dimwits but work was ok. Got a little annoying after they felt my car was fine despite 5 windscreens cracking in 18 months
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Coils failed, turbo started blowing
Other
5 windscreens cracked in 18 months
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes