SEAT Leon Cupra R (2002 - 2005) 1.8 20V 5d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That you want the practicalities of a hot hatch - without being Golf Dull.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Wife hates it - firm ride. Anyone else loves it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes (wife not withstanding!) - it really was great fun.
What are you likely to buy next?
Hmmm... Caterham?
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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?
£15,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not great - was trading in an old banger so limited discounts etc.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Not really - appeared to be the most interesting of the hot hatch bunch that also did the job size/space wise
What was the dealer like?
Good, professional.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fabulous. Real fun. As against the Cupra, this is majorly tweaked, incl suspension, and the thing handles excellently. I have had 10 or more cars, and this was the most fun.
What's it like to park?
Easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Minor trim issues; fuse went re:engine fan.
What's most practical about your car?
Easily suits 5 and good luggage - hav travelled c50,000 miles in comfort with no issues.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
No real options on this car - but had it tuned by AMD up to 270 bhp.
