opinions on a seat leon FR

photome

we fancy something a bit sporty

after reading many reviews, honest john etc, decided that the best value is a seat leon FR 1.4 petrol

Just got to decide wether its worth paying for a nearly new one (or even a new one) as its double what we would normally spend

had considered the fiesta St but its only available as a 3 door, we want 5

any one got a 1.4 150, do you love it hate it etc, is it reliable
thanks

bengalknights

I have the 2.0 184 FR

They are really good to drive (being basically a golf) with just a bit soft suspension meaning you can feel the road more.

If you can try and get a version with the tech pack

Having seen to car auctions 2 year olds seem to be going for around the 9-11k mark so if you can try purchasing via auction if possible

sparrie2k

I have the 1.4 150 TSi ACT. Bought it new in June 2014 (14 plate) and love it (previously had 2 different 2.0TDi with about the same power). Now got just under 20k miles on the clock.

Plus - great to drive, comfy, fuel consumption in the high 40/low 50 mpg range and I have a heavy right foot. Averaged just under 60 on a long run to / from Wales from the North East. Has everything I could want in terms of tech (although I did get the auto lights and wipers). Servicing was cheap - main dealer first service at 18k miles (variable plan) was £130...

Minus - SatNav is horrendously slow to load and routing is a bit bizarre at times. I think later ones have an upgraded system though. LED headlights take a little getting used to.

I got a stupid amount off at the dealers (in the region of 20%), plus a £1k deposit contribution and 0% finance for 3 years. This made it cheaper to buy new than nearly new for me at the time so may be worth not writing off new. Residuals probably aren't the best so you can probably get a reasonable used price. Engine in the 1.4 changed June 14 though (was 140BHP, changed to 150BHP with the cylinder on demand ACT tech)

neilmcl

sparrie2k wrote: »

Minus - SatNav is horrendously slow to load and routing is a bit bizarre at times. I think later ones have an upgraded system though. LED headlights take a little getting used to.

In what way?

Amy.B_3

it does hold the road really well. It's firm but comfortable and well controlled, can't really fault the handling.

The VW Golf Mk 7 cabin is a bit classier i think but the Leon for the same spec level is so much cheaper. FR trim is the best option to go for though of the range.

The 1.4 engine is great for it's size and it's got the speed and acceleration

Even if you're buying used, might be useful to know that the target price for a new 1.4 EcoTSI 150 FR 5dr is around £20,525.

BeenThroughItAll

Amy.B wrote: »

it does hold the road really well. It's firm but comfortable and well controlled, can't really fault the handling.

The VW Golf Mk 7 cabin is a bit classier i think but the Leon for the same spec level is so much cheaper. FR trim is the best option to go for though of the range.

The 1.4 engine is great for it's size and it's got the speed and acceleration

Even if you're buying used, might be useful to know that the target price for a new 1.4 EcoTSI 150 FR 5dr is around £20,525.

Presumably, we can all find out how much we can save on a Leon FR, as well as many other popular car and van models, simply by visiting your website?

photome

thanks guys

pretty much confirmed what I have read

def would get the tech pack, I also like the look of the 18inch wheels over the standard 17inch,

leveller2911

We were considering a Leon a couple of years ago but they look so dated to me and the interiors are not inspiring. I've no doubt the VAG group make decent cars but most of their models are boring as hell to look at and the interiors are bland.

We've had 3 Skoda Octavias in the past which were great cars but were all so boring to look at an drive.

DUTR

neilmcl wrote: »

In what way?

Because with all lighting types there are pro's n cons to each system.

neilmcl

DUTR wrote: »

Because with all lighting types there are pro's n cons to each system.

Which is why I'm asking the question!

DUTR

neilmcl wrote: »

Which is why I'm asking the question!

In the case of HIDs or LED from halogen, the light is whiter not brighter, however the beam pattern and light spread is more precise, so illumination to the side of the car is much reduced, and the contrast. Around town this is not so evident, but on a dark country lane, you see little or nothing to the sides. Also when coming to corner slowly it is good to have static cornering lighting if you have HIDs.
Led lights will illuminate things that reflect light but stuff in between not so (try an led torch with low batteries).
Halogens are cheapest as they have been around a time, some with older cars complain that the lighting is not so , and will chuck in 'upgraded' bulbs, when it is the lenses that are hazed and all they are doing is increasing the glare. You will notice this often with the boy racers behind that think their headlamps look cool with a bluish tint, but does little to replicate hids