leon SDI - is it an import?

[golf-ball]

ive put a deposit down on an immaculate 02 leon, in black.
low miles, etc - but its an SDI.

a few people have suggested that SDI leons were never a UK car, so it is an import.

also - the service book has no dealer stamp to show which dealer the car originated from.

and......... when i put the car in for insurance quotes, it comes up as a "TDI S", which it is not.


have i been had over? is the car an import?

 

[leonlad]

it`s probly from ireland

why would you want an sdi anyway ?

 

[golf-ball]

its for the missus - her 1st car. we havea baby - so speed isnt paramount. just want a nice 5door VAG hatch.

howcome the car is coming up as a TDI on insurance quotes?

will it be in import? and is this dodgy?

 

[leonlad]

http://www.rac.co.uk/web/carbuying/vehicle_data_search/

go here and check what it comes up with.

dodgy well it`s definatly an import and probly from ireland if it`s an sdi engine

not dodgy but personally i would not buy it due to resale value etc

90bhp and 110 can be picked up cheaply personally i would go for the 110 but depends on your budget.

sdi`s are slow and rough drove one in a vw caddy.

 

[golf-ball]

yes. it comes up as a TDI in there..

i wonder why if its an SDI

 

[leonlad]

what makes you think it`s an sdi

 

[golf-ball]

SDI badge, SDI engine, SDI drive, and no turbo

 

[leonlad]

lol okay

well yes it is an import and when registered to the dvla they said it`s a tdi

i wouldnt buy it but it`s upto you . how much is it ?

 

[golf-ball]

6,200

 

[AoS]

I've seen an SDI before, UK registered.. thought it was a little strange as I've never heard of it before...?

 

[leonlad]

you are getting ripped off mate dont buy it for that

you could pickup a 130bhp tdi for that and definatly the 110 se

 

[golf-ball]

its only done 35k

 

[leonlad]

I've seen an SDI before, UK registered.. thought it was a little strange as I've never heard of it before...?

there from ireland leon 1.9 sdi stella stella badges probly taken off it

 

[golf-ball]

so its definatley an irish import.

is there any complications as a result, or is it just seen as a UK car now?

 

[leonlad]

its only done 35k

if your after a diesel i would go for a newer 03 or 53 with more miles but

a 110 or 130 you will getting nicer seats and climate etc other goodies apart from a better engine better resale value too

 

[golf-ball]

so its definatley an irish import.

is there any complications as a result, or is it just seen as a UK car now?

any ideas?

 

[leonlad]

so its definatley an irish import.

is there any complications as a result, or is it just seen as a UK car now?

it can never be a uk derived car because they where never sold here, insurance will be difficult to get quotes for because it wont show up on there system.

and it will be hard to sell on , if you are questioning the car now , so will someone else when you come to sell it.

honestly mate i would get you deposit back and go and find a nice 110se or maybe if your lucky a 130se .

remeber the new leon is out and deals are there to be done take the stickers prices which a pinch of salt .

 

[FASTER]

be carefull i made same mistake! Sdi is import maybe ireland or other! You dont know! dealer wont know! forget it!
Insurance co, dont like it as colours often vary on imports other tech problems
Resale value is none!
I got a nice blue 1.9 sdi low spec no air con fogs electrics etc... cheap yea 35Kon for 4599.00 good deal but bag of SH*T low bhp crap drive
luckly pxed it asap for 1.6 16v 105bhp all the mashings

the garage i got it from denined any knologe of the car being an import as there policy was no imports garenteed!

go get that deposit BACK!

The garage was millenium garage on mapperley top in nottingham !!!!DONT GO THERE BUNCH OF RIP OFF LIERS!!!!

 

[leonlad]

is it this one

http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/GetDealer.do?did=7527&pageid=1

SEAT LEON 1.9 SDi 5Dr S , 5 Doors, Manual 5 speed, Hatchback, Diesel, 2002 02 Reg , 35,000 miles, Metallic Black. CD player, Central Door Locking, Colour Coded Bumpers, Dual airbags, Excellent condition, Excellent mpg, Immaculate, Power Steering, Top value, Very nice example, Very reliable, Very sought after, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Full service history. All our vehicles come with a comprehensive warranty, 12 months MOT and an intrim service prior to collection, for all enquiries please phone Bill Lawley, out of hours on 07976 381108 (T) Wallace Car Sales Tel 01204 573506. We also have a delivery service available throughout the UK. £6,495

 

[golf-ball]

thats the one matey