SEAT Leon Hatchback 1.8 20V T Cupra 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
180BHP Audi TT with A3/VW bits for under £15,000!
Costs
Insurance Hurts at group 16. Poor Fuel Economy (circa 26mpg driven hard/easy).
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable seats, feels rock solid on motorway, windscreen mists badly if air con is off.
Performance
Rapid, smooth and safe. Traction control a tad too sensitive when pulling away-especially in wet.
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Living with it
Reliability
New dash/immobilser parts needed. Water gets past door sills.
Image
Majority of those not in the know just think it looks nice! Most boy racers won't know what it is--Thankfully. SEAT 'sporting' image is improving. Car enthusiasts know just how good it really is.
Comfort
Inside comforts good. CD audio excellent. Wheels a pain to get and keep clean.
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Security and Service
Security
Maybe better alarm would lower insurance group. Immobiliser should stop it being taken..
Service
Dealer provided much needed car during warranty repair.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Immobilser/dashboard fault meant car would not start.
Other
Fog light wire short circuit.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes