Come from an Audi A3 to a Leon... bit disappointed!

[Raks]

The guys who attempted to be funny bunnys , if you didn't like the thread then don't post. No need really, best of posting your jokes on Facebook.

 

[G.P]

Don't spend any money on it if your not happy with it however, the Leon does handle far better than the A3. . .

 

[10man]

Okay guys, for the first few people who replied sensibly, thankyou. It goes to show that people arent complete morons!

Well, let me tell you a little bit more about the situation. My A3 was on a 57 plate, it was a Sport spec, in Akoya Silver (I think it was called). It had done nudging 70k when I got rid of it, and my girlfriends parents wanted it, so I decided it might be time to swap to something else. Anyway, I had to decide fast, and wouldnt have bought another A3, as the new shape is coming out soon and I saw a 59 plate Leon with 8k miles on it, it was immaculate, and was hard to turn down. I had a test drive in it, with four people in the car, I thought it needed more power, but shrugged it off, as there were four people in the car - its normally just myself. On the test drive I noticed that the plastics were not upto Audi standard, but I thought 'Hey, Audis are well known for their interiors', and thought its probably just as well built, but not finished off quite the same and to be honest, felt as though I was being a little picky. The driving position on the Leon is nice though.

Anyway, as time got on, I begun to notice that there was a vast difference in the build quality, and if Im completely honest, the interior is probably built on the same standard as my girlfriends sisters Fiat Bravo. I used to think that the Seats, VW's, Skodas and Audis were basically the same cars with a different badge, Ive now realised that Audis are actually the premium brand, not just the same car with a flash badge.

To the comedians stating that an Audi is basically a Ferrari, and a Seat is a VW Polo, that's fair enough, I dont think the difference is quite the same, nor is the comparison, so please if you can comprehend, please keep the answers sensible. The A3 is such a nice place to be, the mechanics may be the same, and I have no problem with the mechanical reliability of the Leon, but everything else in my opinion, is second rate. I was originally going to buy something cheap as a run-around until I bought the girlfriends A3, but decided that the Leon would be a better buy, then I could keep it for a couple of years, but now I have decided that in my opinion, an Audi costs Audi money for a reason. The fact that the back door is pissing water in, says it all... there may well be a water shortage at the moment - its all in my rear footwell!



This is exactly my point, I feel as though you pay 70% of the price for 50% of the car. I admit I may be sounding a bit rude, but Im just wound up with the thing at the moment and feel as though Ive dropped a bollock buying a Leon. Understandably, you all like them, but Im just as entitled to raise my own personal opinion. I signed upto the forum with the intent to get involved with the banter on here, and value each others cars, but I just feel as though Ive downgraded.

Tim

It seems as tho you should of done alittle more homework before your purchase! As for the engine lacking afew ponies perhaps you should of spent alittle more sterling and bought a cupra! Enjoy

 

[SteveTDCi]

Out of the 3 vag cars i've owned - A3 Sline TDi DSG, Golf MkV GT TDi (high spec with leather) and the Cupra

I would put the interior quality as A3, Golf, Cupra.

For driving, Cupra, Golf, A3.

For looks, Cupra, Golf, A3

For reliability Cupra, GOlf, A3

For losing the most money, Golf, A3, Cupra

Seat comfort, Cupra, A3, Golf

For Performance Cupra, Golf, A3

For Fuel economy, Golf, Cupra, A3

For never wanting to own another, A3, i'd have another Golf or Leon

 

[dave170fr]

i now walk in adidas trainers...since the old bill too my license.

i bet there nice trainers tho

 

[sniperftw]

Im thinking of having it remapped soon, so will see if that improves things much.

Wilks

i thought your gripe was with the interior?

Erm.....how will a remap improve the interior?

 

[kenboon]

Sounds like you have just been unlucky. I'm sure there's an Audi A3 out there with a similar issue. Your always going to get the odd issue with any mass produced item. If it's under warranty, take it back to Seat and let them sort it out for you.

 

[barneyclyro]

Similarly to xreyuk I almost bought a golf. Then looked into the FR which IMO looks miles better. I was desperate for the facelift for the interior as i too thought it looked below par in comparison to the 09+ models which were an extra 2k, but got a great deal for an 08 and have since fallen in love with it, even the interior. My mate had just got an s-line A3 and I think the Leon wipes the floor with it in everything but the dash (but not for the extra £2k!). A few mods to add to the already better FR seats & wheel like an armrest and full singing dancing touchscreen sat nav and I'm far happier with my Leon than an A3 or golf. But tbh, I still preferred it! Probs cos i love my leon. Each to their own, but people are defo gonna banter on here - mainly cos we all love our Leon's! Gutted to hear you're ain't a fan tbh.


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