2003 Seat Leon SX review from UK and Ireland
"Where is that mpg?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought car to save money, tempted by the 50+ mpg. I have now reached over 3000 miles and still only achieving 46mpg. No mention that this is a gradual increase when I bought the car.
How is mpg test achieved if it takes 10,000 miles to run the car in?
Annoying whistle around door mirror area at about 50mph, went in to dealer to investigate, after 4 hours and lots of tape, I still have whistle, but not as much.
Started car this morning and had a horrific scream come from the engine area, like a fan belt squeal, I will get dealer to investigate.
Seat have changed the retaining clips on the foot well mats to a lozenge shape. They have not however manufactured any mats to fit the new mounting. I have had car for two months and still no sign of mats. Will Seat pay for valet or replacement carpets, I don't think!
Had rear mud-flaps fitted to car when new, as I couldn't retain from Toledo because of different fitting. Mud-flaps were about £25. I was charged over £50 with them fitted. fitting is three screws per flap.
General comments?
General Build quality is very good. Very impressed with the cars style and comfort.
Drive is enjoyable and smooth.
Service staff have always been polite and helpful.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 TDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3100 miles |
| Previous car | Seat Toledo |
| Date of Entry | 11th November, 2003 |