SEAT Leon Hatchback (2005 - 2012) 1.4 TSI Sport 5d (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Don't know really, I suppose I'd like to think it says I'm someone looking for the best compromise between a Practical family car whilst still allowing me to enjoy the driving experience.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
All comments have been quite positive
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes for the reasons stated above it's quite practical whilst at the same time being a joy to drive
What are you likely to buy next?
It's hard to say I'll do my home work at the time But rest assured the SEAT garage will be definately getting a visit
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,500
When did you buy the car?
November 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
I like to think so, 2 months old, less than 1000 miles on the clock £2500 off the list seems fair enough to me.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was between this and a Honda Civic after driving both the Leon won hands down.
What was the dealer like?
Pretty Good Really, let me test drive it twice and let the car speak for itself, wasn't at all pushy, asked how much I could afford to pay and did his best to match it.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Honestly the most pleased I've been with a new car for 15 years, I could rave about it for hours. The 1.4 turbo engine is torquey and confidence inspiring arguably a bit flat right at the top end but that's no problem just shift a bit early and get another bucket full of torque. Excellent on the Long runs thanks to the 6 speed box, the Body hugging sports seats I find very comfy. The handling is equally excellent it really sticks to the road
What's it like to park?
Really easy. I've often found myself in first time when I was expecting a complicated mulitiple manouver
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yep the air con packed up, but has been repaired no quibble under warranty and thus far is working fine
What's most practical about your car?
The Boot is not a bad size, few nice cubby holes for stashing odds and ends.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The Aux input for the radio is quite good and having never had one before I'm a fan of the trip computer
