SEAT Leon Hatchback (2005 - 2012) 1.9 TDI Stylance 5d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
This car says that you are not afraid of being individual (haven’t bought a Golf/Focus/Astra), that you have style (haven’t bought a Golf/Focus/Astra) and that you like a bargain (haven’t bought a Golf/Focus/Astra)
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I can't think of a bad comment about the car...people like its good looks and find it a comfortable place to travel in.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes I would. It is the perfect company car as it cheap and economical plus it good looking and well specced
What are you likely to buy next?
SEAT Leon 2.0TDi FR
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
November 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
My company paid £12500 for the car which is an absolute bargain
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
The SEAT Leon offers unrivalled looks and economy. I bought the 1.9TDi Stylance as it offers low CO2 emissions, cheap purchase price and it is extremely well specced. Compared with its main rivals from Ford, Vauxhall, Citroen and Volkswagen (with comparable engines and specifications) you can save up to £4000 on the list price (and that is before negotiating any discounts!!)
What was the dealer like?
Didn't have to use one.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
You would not buy this car for out-and-out performance as SEAT offer both 140 and 170 bhp diesel engines. That does not mean that this car is short of poke. It has a large amount of torque and is nippy in town and is a very comfortable cruiser. It is not quite as good as a focus around corners but is accomplished through country roads.
What's it like to park?
Very easy to park as it is fairly compact (externally) and visibility is more than acceptable.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The passenger seat belt sensor was broken on delivery but apart from that nothing has gone wrong
What's most practical about your car?
The aux input for mp3 players is extremely useful as it makes it easy to listen to music.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The 'coming home' function is extremely useful as it means I don't have to put an outside light up!
