Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This car is illegally fast! The engine took nearly 3000 miles to loosen and now really delivers all of its 180 bhp.

0-60 is just rapid, especially if the traction control is switched to off, although this is actually unsafe in the wet.

Handling is crisp, although moderate understeer at tight corners needs to be accommodated.

Comfort mark is only a 7 due to very stiff suspension setting. This is also a plus as the car is nimble at high speed.

The specification in the Leon is excellent, the CD is high quality as is the trim. Instrumentation is clear and the steering wheel and gear shift add to the sporty feel.

The main detraction I have experienced is the poor cockpit visibility, particularly out of the rear.

Overall the Seat Leon Cupra is great fun, very cheap and scores an easy 10 for grin factor. BMW drivers simply don't understand why their 323i is nothing more than a dot in your mirrors!

Faults:

A small squeak has appeared when I depress the clutch pedal - common fault.

Nothing else.

General Comments:

Engine not really run in, but still managing 50-60mpg on a 50 mile motorway commute.

Very good specification including traction control (used once!)

Very quick, similar in handling to my old Mk3 Golf GTi.

Faults:

Radio not coded - dealer didn't know how to uncoded for three days.

Dash had stain on plastic.

Paint scratches on the bonnet and passenger door. Fixed by dealer - but took two separate days - They forgot to do both scratches on the same day - doh!

Suspension knocking (and too firm!) - dealer "adjusted suspension???" - spoke to dealer and asked for explanation - turns out that the transporter blocks had not been removed (drove for about 1500 miles with no spring compression)

Car really rattles very badly inside - especially back seat and main dash.

Dealer replaced rear hatch strut. Wasn't the strut but the back seat catch (hey but they know best) - back seat still rattling badly.

Front dash rattling very loudly - dash re-seated by dealer (does this really take 6 working days?) - told that only 4 securing bolts - not five! added bolt - rattle gone from the dash.

Asked to get the back seat fixed again - dealer taped the seat catches and packed the back seat hinge with foam (sellotape and bubble-gum approach! who are these guys?)

General Comments:

Problems with car really due to the shabby dealership. Rest of car OK.

Speed - VERY FAST! I laugh at Golf and Audi drivers now! All that wasted money for a badge!

Handling MUCH better than previous A3. Cornering crisper - but a little under steer! (watch out for those roundabouts in the rain)

Ride - bit too hard for town - but motorway cruising GREAT!

Very pleased with rest of cabin (except rattles).

Leather seats OK - but not particularly best of leather (but what do you expect for 16000 car?)