25th Jan 2003, 06:28
It's gone now - traded for a new Subaru Impreza WRX PPP, which's been delightful over the past 6+ months.
Incidentally, the Leon Cupra is still sitting on the forecourt of the dealership's Seat branch; unsold, unwanted and unloved... They've reduced the price by £3500 (£1000 less than they paid for it). Word is, they'll take around £9500 to get rid. A £4500 drop in value in 6 months and zero miles. Eeek!
26th Jan 2003, 09:37
My 11 month old fully loaded Leon TDI SE was finally sold for the same price they gave me when I traded it in.
I'm happy to be rid of it, I lost 2500 pounds in 11 months, the worst I have ever done with a car, but I'm happy it is gone.
No sleepless nights anymore thinking, will it be damp in inside again in the morning?, will it start?, what will go wrong today?
I spend a little more money for a BMW 318 and it was worth every penny.
28th Oct 2003, 03:56
On all cars? This was so bad as to make it difficult to drive, when warming up.
Cheers.
30th Jun 2004, 02:48
The review was written when I owned the car, but the sour taste remains I'm afraid. I'm told the car was written off when the driver lost control and ended up in a ditch.
1st Jul 2004, 17:39
I've had a similar number of problems with my cupra. In the last 400 miles it has been back to the garage four times and broken down twice. Faults include - Water pump failing (engine overheated), oil leak, engine management light on (Seat unable to find out why), wheel bearing failed, car pulls hard to left on flat ground (seat say it drives like all other Leon's, I would be curious to know if others have a similar problem?).
All faults above got through the Seat 101 point check! Seat UK have no control over their franchised dealers and are powerless to assist customers.
I can't wait to get it fixed so I can sell it and get a proper car.
4th Jul 2004, 16:29
Hi.
Mine pulled to the left too, and I was told the same thing, "They all do that Sir..." Strangely, it didn't do it early on in the car's life. Can't remember how many miles it took, but it started eventually and was there when I got rid. Tyre wear was even, if heavy at the front.
It didn't bother me too much, as so many other things went wrong.
Good luck in getting your car sorted.
6th Nov 2004, 16:50
I Bought my 51 Reg. Cupra secondhand with 16k on the clock. I only had it a month before things started to go wrong. In the last 10 months the engine management warning light has come on seven times, each for different reasons.
All 4 coil packs needed replaced; Dump valve was replaced; LAMBDA was replaced twice; leaking pipe in turbo unit, to name, but a few of the problems the car has had... Also had the climate control unit replaced due to sticking buttons and the horn stopped working.
Needless to say I am in the process of selling this 'Turkey'. The SEAT Dealership has been friendly and professional at all times, it's just a pity I've had to visit them so often.
My next purchase will not be a SEAT!!!
23rd Nov 2004, 12:38
Hi.
Simply telling the truth about a car that was unreliable. Shame some Seat owners can't accept the truth. After all, several other owners (possibly now also ex), have chosen to express their disappointment with their Seat Leon Cupras - in my review alone.
It's a shame to see that almost 2.5 years since I sold the Seat, some owners are still having a "pop" at me.
In addition, if you wish to slag off a car, its country of origin and the country's national dish, at least learn to spell and avoid the grammatical errors - Impreza (one "Z" not two), Japanese (one "S" NOT two) and Sushi (capitalize please...). It might help to add some credence to your argument.
Cheers.
8th Apr 2005, 16:47
I have owned my Leon 1.8 20V T now for 5 months and have had no problems, I brought it with 84k on the clock and now done a further 5k with not one hint of a problem.
Yes there are little niggles like the cup holder not ejecting and paint chips from high motorway speeds, but apart from that the engine is still responsive, breaks are very sharp and starts and runs with no problem every time and no leaks.
OK there may be poor examples of the Leon 20V T on the road, but that can be said for all makes and I've owned lots from Golf GTi's, Toyota & GT4's, Mazda RX7's and Ford RS's.
This is still the best car I have owned by far and can't wait for the next generation Leon and upgrade to the R!!
16th Oct 2002, 09:41
Seat tried to safe some money on the wipers too, the rear wiper is jumping over the rear window like a bull in a rodeo and the front wipers can't cope with the curve of the windscreen.
This car is a joke! a bad one!