OT- Seat Leon FR, anyone driven one?

CraigUK · 03-25-2015, 02:53 PM

Just a quick post to ask if anyone has driven the latest Leon FR and to see what your opinions are. Had one for the last three days as a hire car, the tsi 180bhp model and have been really impressed by the way it drives. Not a great fan of the quality or styling but as a small car that's relatively inexpensive this thing really shifts and handles well for what it is. It seems a lot faster than the quoted performance figures suggest.

Probably also an indication of what happens after driving an f11 520d for nearly a year. Anyway, now I know why I chose my car. At 46 I'm not mature enough to have anything that goes too fast. Would lose my licence fairly swiftly!

jumperjohn · 03-25-2015, 03:00 PM

I have a new SEAT Leon cupra 280 on loan at the moment. I had a track day last week and I have another on Monday. Yes, it's quick but more than that it handles like it's on rails, unbelievable for a front wheel drive. I posted something about it a few days ago.

CraigUK · 03-25-2015, 03:04 PM

I would imagine that the Cupra must be on another level all together. Another 100bhp more than the FR model and no doubt better brakes and handling to match.

I think that a big part of its driving appeal is it's weight, only 1275kg which after owning 5 BMWs is by far the lightest car I've driven for some time.

F30Andy · 03-25-2015, 03:27 PM

One of the few VAG cars I would consider having again.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ghlight=fookin

F30AM · 03-25-2015, 04:22 PM

Yes, driven one. Horrid car.

F30Andy · 03-25-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

Yes, driven one. Horrid car.

Interior not jewel like enough for you?

Seriously, what did you not like?

Chris Peacock · 03-25-2015, 04:29 PM

I had the previous FR Leon before my F30 and it was a great car.

My dad has the 150bhp TSi FR current model and its a punchy engine with great economy, much better than the previous model too.

The new Cupras will be a fantastic used car purchase as the badge snobs will be chasing the S3/Golf R which is basically the same car with a heavy 4wd system.

Chrisnic · 03-25-2015, 05:16 PM

Our other car is an Diesel FR184 with a good spec, it isn't a patch on my F31 330d but neither did it cost nearly as much and my average over the last tank was 60 mpg.

SkyJawa · 03-25-2015, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30Andy

Interior not jewel like enough for you?

Seriously, what did you not like?

Maybe it needs to be a Cupra "R" to be considered

Only with an R in its title will it do!

Mattyk · 03-25-2015, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

Maybe it needs to be a Cupra "R" to be considered

Only with an R in its title will it do!

CupRaR?

drykoke · 03-25-2015, 06:25 PM

I've lived with the Leon 1.8TSI FR for 15 months, and I think it is a very competent, capable car.

It is better than my previous E46 325i in many many ways, but I just don't have any emotional attachment to the Leon, I often just get in and drive without being conscious about enjoying it.
I adored my 325i and still miss it. So, I'm returning to the flock and put in an order with RiazC for a 320iSE.

CraigUK · 03-26-2015, 01:54 PM

Surprising close to the opposition apart from the cost!

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CraigUK Captain 126 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F11 LCI 520D Sport Tourer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham iTrader: (0)	OT- Seat Leon FR, anyone driven one? Just a quick post to ask if anyone has driven the latest Leon FR and to see what your opinions are. Had one for the last three days as a hire car, the tsi 180bhp model and have been really impressed by the way it drives. Not a great fan of the quality or styling but as a small car that's relatively inexpensive this thing really shifts and handles well for what it is. It seems a lot faster than the quoted performance figures suggest. Probably also an indication of what happens after driving an f11 520d for nearly a year. Anyway, now I know why I chose my car. At 46 I'm not mature enough to have anything that goes too fast. Would lose my licence fairly swiftly! Last edited by CraigUK; 03-25-2015 at 04:41 PM..
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jumperjohn First Lieutenant 114 Rep 383 Posts Drives: BMW M340i X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (0)	I have a new SEAT Leon cupra 280 on loan at the moment. I had a track day last week and I have another on Monday. Yes, it's quick but more than that it handles like it's on rails, unbelievable for a front wheel drive. I posted something about it a few days ago.
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CraigUK Captain 126 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F11 LCI 520D Sport Tourer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham iTrader: (0)	I would imagine that the Cupra must be on another level all together. Another 100bhp more than the FR model and no doubt better brakes and handling to match. I think that a big part of its driving appeal is it's weight, only 1275kg which after owning 5 BMWs is by far the lightest car I've driven for some time.
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F30Andy Brigadier General 1774 Rep 3,490 Posts Drives: An Entire Fleet Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	One of the few VAG cars I would consider having again. http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ghlight=fookin
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F30AM Major General 706 Rep 5,021 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Yes, driven one. Horrid car. __________________ Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys
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Chris Peacock Captain 167 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 2020 330e M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Everywhere. iTrader: (0)	I had the previous FR Leon before my F30 and it was a great car. My dad has the 150bhp TSi FR current model and its a punchy engine with great economy, much better than the previous model too. The new Cupras will be a fantastic used car purchase as the badge snobs will be chasing the S3/Golf R which is basically the same car with a heavy 4wd system.
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Chrisnic Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: F31 330d sDrive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oxfordshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Our other car is an Diesel FR184 with a good spec, it isn't a patch on my F31 330d but neither did it cost nearly as much and my average over the last tank was 60 mpg.
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drykoke Private First Class 87 Rep 146 Posts Drives: Peugeot 408 1.2GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	I've lived with the Leon 1.8TSI FR for 15 months, and I think it is a very competent, capable car. It is better than my previous E46 325i in many many ways, but I just don't have any emotional attachment to the Leon, I often just get in and drive without being conscious about enjoying it. I adored my 325i and still miss it. So, I'm returning to the flock and put in an order with RiazC for a 320iSE.
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CraigUK Captain 126 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F11 LCI 520D Sport Tourer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham iTrader: (0)	Surprising close to the opposition apart from the cost!
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