Traded car for Seat Leon
- Thread starter cybman
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Not traded but currently have 2011 Mk 2 Cupra (which is sold subject to buyer turning up with the cash) and have on order Mk 3 Cupra 280, due to be built next week.
Looks like we'll be managing on one car for a month or so. That is going to be a challenge, but part of the grief involved in selling privately rather than part ex'ing.
Looks like we'll be managing on one car for a month or so. That is going to be a challenge, but part of the grief involved in selling privately rather than part ex'ing.
9 month old 2013 Astra J GTC 2.0 CDTI SRI with all options ticked.............lost my shirt on it too...
Mercedes C class sports coupe 04
I still miss the car and quality, Seat performance and economy is slightly better though
I still miss the car and quality, Seat performance and economy is slightly better though
Trade in
Hi Cybman
Interior not too bad in fact ,lack of descent size storage bins and unlined glove box were a big disappointment.
So far the build quality seems fine. Paint no so durable .
A bit of a stigma of moving from a Mercedes to Seat from the fellows at work but many like the styling
I am quite impressed overhaul
Hi Cybman
Interior not too bad in fact ,lack of descent size storage bins and unlined glove box were a big disappointment.
So far the build quality seems fine. Paint no so durable .
A bit of a stigma of moving from a Mercedes to Seat from the fellows at work but many like the styling
I am quite impressed overhaul
im thinking about trading my Mercedes SC c30 for the seat leon cupra, but im afraid about the quality of seat...
I had a C320 in 2007, and compared to that, the Seat interior quality isnt far behind, if at all. Granted, there are one or two questionable elements lower down the dash on the Leon, it isn't hard to find why the Leon costs less than an Audi A3, but honestly everything you touch and use regularly is easily as good as the Merc. I always found with Mercedes that they look great at first glance, but spend some more time behind the wheel and you soon wonder why they command such a premium over other marques. My c class rusted on the drivers door after only 8 months... And the interior trim squeeked and rattled as though it was trying to become a Vauxhall. I hated it by the time it got traded in for a Volvo S40, which was a far superior car all round as it turned out. My partner used to work for a leasing company, so we got to own many different marques over the three years there. My favourite was my Range Rover, which I have yet to better... And I, like you, had concerns when considering how the Leon would compare. They turned out to be unfounded. The only things Seat have saved money on really are the bits that don't make much difference. How long do you spend caressing the transmission tunnel on your Mercedes? If the answer is not an awful lot, lol, then you'll be fine in a Cupra. Its a lovely car.
Also, it doesn't have to be dark... There are several options available to lighten it up, including a couple of two tone options which look great in the right colours. Have a look on the configurator on the website, you'll be surprised how nice they can be.
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Honda Civic 2.2d EX 140bhp on 18" alloys with all the toys on 08 plate......... lots of torque but very narrow power band, ( 2000- 3000) very firm suspension and front -end heavy with a tendency to understeer.
Leon 184 reminds me what it used to be like driving a petrol car! 2000 - 4000 rpm in 4th = 45mph->90mph and an empty rear view mirror Love the xds electronic diff.
Leon 184 reminds me what it used to be like driving a petrol car! 2000 - 4000 rpm in 4th = 45mph->90mph and an empty rear view mirror
Love the xds electronic diff.Similar threads
