Hi,
I have been browsing the forum for a couple of weeks now as I am test driving a leon tomorrow.
I feel like I am already an expert on the car after reading all the info available here!
If I do buy, I will certainly be adding some subtle mods. At the moment I am looking at the stylance 1.9tdi in red with 17" wheel option, sunroof, and convienience pack.
Judging from pics I've seen on the forum I would add the centre arm rest, oval exhaust trim and the interior trim kit.
Looks like replacement speakers may be on the cards too.
Depending on performance I may look at getting it re-mapped.
One thing that struck me when I was adding all thse bits to the basic price was that it still comes out incredible value.
Already driven and decided against buying;
Astra 1.9cdti sri: (uncomfortable seats and pricey + hideous residuals) nice interior though and looks great with the exterior styling kit, awsome standard stereo too.
Golf 1.9tdi Match: booooooring! and didnt look any better built than the Leon despite being considerably more expensive.
Alfa 159 1.9tdi turismo: beautiful to look at and very comfortable but strangely uninvolving to drive (need the v6 I suppose) I was also unsure about the residuals, especially as its expensive to buy.
Ford focus titanium 1.8tdci. Felt a bit 'reppy' certainly not special and I know I'd be bored with it quickly. Overall I felt it was a very good car though. If I was in the market for a petrol and had a bit more cash I would seriously consider the st.
So heres hoping the Leon impresses.
Id only considered the Stylance until recently as I was concerned about reports of a very hard ride on the other models. I keep on looking at pics of the tdi fr though and thinking Mmmmmmmmmmm. Now I've read the posts about the koni dampers I am sorely tempted!
I do have a couple of queries if anyone can help:
My wife and I like to holiday in this country so the car will be used for very long journeys now and again. Whats the refinement like on the motorway? I'm not expecting extraordinary levels of refinement (in my current MG ZT there is a surprising amount of wind noise and it spoils the car somwhat) but in Stylance trim is it reasonably quiet over long trips? Likewise (with konis) whats the fr like on long trips?
Does the head unit have volume that automatically increases with road speed?
For the fathers( and mothers) of young kids, will I get a pram in the boot?
Thanks and congratulations on a great forum.
Shaun
I have been browsing the forum for a couple of weeks now as I am test driving a leon tomorrow.
I feel like I am already an expert on the car after reading all the info available here!
If I do buy, I will certainly be adding some subtle mods. At the moment I am looking at the stylance 1.9tdi in red with 17" wheel option, sunroof, and convienience pack.
Judging from pics I've seen on the forum I would add the centre arm rest, oval exhaust trim and the interior trim kit.
Looks like replacement speakers may be on the cards too.
Depending on performance I may look at getting it re-mapped.
One thing that struck me when I was adding all thse bits to the basic price was that it still comes out incredible value.
Already driven and decided against buying;
Astra 1.9cdti sri: (uncomfortable seats and pricey + hideous residuals) nice interior though and looks great with the exterior styling kit, awsome standard stereo too.
Golf 1.9tdi Match: booooooring! and didnt look any better built than the Leon despite being considerably more expensive.
Alfa 159 1.9tdi turismo: beautiful to look at and very comfortable but strangely uninvolving to drive (need the v6 I suppose) I was also unsure about the residuals, especially as its expensive to buy.
Ford focus titanium 1.8tdci. Felt a bit 'reppy' certainly not special and I know I'd be bored with it quickly. Overall I felt it was a very good car though. If I was in the market for a petrol and had a bit more cash I would seriously consider the st.
So heres hoping the Leon impresses.
Id only considered the Stylance until recently as I was concerned about reports of a very hard ride on the other models. I keep on looking at pics of the tdi fr though and thinking Mmmmmmmmmmm. Now I've read the posts about the koni dampers I am sorely tempted!
I do have a couple of queries if anyone can help:
My wife and I like to holiday in this country so the car will be used for very long journeys now and again. Whats the refinement like on the motorway? I'm not expecting extraordinary levels of refinement (in my current MG ZT there is a surprising amount of wind noise and it spoils the car somwhat) but in Stylance trim is it reasonably quiet over long trips? Likewise (with konis) whats the fr like on long trips?
Does the head unit have volume that automatically increases with road speed?
For the fathers( and mothers) of young kids, will I get a pram in the boot?
Thanks and congratulations on a great forum.
Shaun
