Other SEAT Leon (2005 - 2012) models:

  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Skint. puts a smile on my face.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    like it. think it looks good

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    not with the amount of time its been back and forth from garage

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Give me a change to get used to this one 1st

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £18,210

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    yes. haggled

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Look and performance

    What was the dealer like?

    good

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    good. stearing is responsive. sits well on road handles well, firm ride, but expected from model. quick and responsive throttle

    What's it like to park?

    pain. bumper are curved and wing mirrors have to be adjusted so you dont hit kerb

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    yes. turbo hose leaked oil everywhere, spend 10 out of 1st 14days in garage. odd rattle. speakers vibrating. 1 day in garage n/s/r brake caliper cover loose and spend another 3 days in garage. smell of burnt oil thru the air con system since leak going back in again as fumes are leaking into cabin ipod connection not working and blue tooth connections is intermitt'n

    What's most practical about your car?

    boot

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    swivel wing mirrors