starbank Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 After much enjoyment driving and owning the wee black beast, I have decided to move on and purchase a bigger black beast! I'm negotiating a deal with Seat for a brand spanking new Leon 2.0l FSI Reference Sport in Black Magic Metallic. Test drove the equivalent Golf GT in both 2.0 TDi and 2.0 FSI modes yesterday and neither could live up to the looks, driving enjoyment, low seating position/sports seats or more importantly price as the new Leon. 150BHP FSI engine has plenty of go and I still can't justify spending more money on a TDi - can't get used to the initial sedateness and noise of the diesel - petrolhead I am and always will be! Price for the new beast - circa £14,900 because I want a sunroof and the metallic black paint - minor niggle is the potential 10-12 week delivery. The ex demo Golf GT's I test drove yesterday were 9,000 milers and were £15,999 - work that one out?If you haven't seen the new Leon in the flesh (only officially launched last Saturday!) then you are missing a treat - I think it's gorgeous. Will keep you informed of progress and post pics as and when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 sorry to hear its going mate, but not a bad move! good luck selling her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 not seen one on the road yet, nice looking car though, waiting for the faster versions next year before i take a test drive though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbank Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 They do a Turbo FSI with 185BHP if you are in interested??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 detuned version of the gti engine so it's good for at least 200bhp, probably more like 220 or 240 by the time it makes it to the cupra version. Don't need a car that big but would take a 240bhp one out for a spin just to see what it was like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Sad to see the Lupo go, however it will be good to hear what you think of the Leon. I did a complete turn around on them, thought they looked rubbish in pictures but in the metal is a different car, looks great in black particularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 And a nice Lupo will be coming to the market! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 as above - sad to see the loop go - but i like the leon - it looks cool. are you part exing the loop? have they given you a good deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 just remembered! also sad to see the lovely anthracite bathursts go.... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbank Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I will miss the Lupo a lot and preferably I would like to keep it AND get the Leon - but financially no can do. I was at the dealer last night to talk money and there were a few surprises. The current part ex value of the Loop is £5,500.00 (45K miles, 02 plate) - I was expecting a little more I must say but they showed me the numbers and in fact they were being generous - £5,500 is based on approx 30K mile vehicle). Unfortunatley, and despite my efforts nothing available off the Leon - bloomin cheap anyway - however, as there is a 12 week delivery they have agreed to keep the Loop's part ex cost at £5,500 until I pick the car up in December - by then I will have reduced the Loop's settlement figure by further £800 - which in turn effectively reduces the overall cost of the Leon. Catch my drift? So on the road price for a new Leon 2.0l FSI Reference Sport in Metallic Back Magic and with an electric sunroof is around £14,055 - not a bad price me thinks. I asked about the Cupra while I was there - not officially launched until June 2007! They will be bringing out the FR version late 2006. To be honest, the 150BHP 2.0l FSI has plenty of punch and for me financially makes more sense. Not placed the order yet - the wife wants a drive first so fingers crossed (gulp). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMon Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I think you're doing the right thing. Any piccies of your new mota? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus_a_wanabee Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Saw one on the back of a car-transporter at the local vw garage today, blooomin beatiful! They proposed a 3 door aswell for the new shape didnt they? A fault of the older shape cupra, 2 to many doors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petes 16V Sport Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 wow good luck to you! The new leon is a sound car anyways! so yeah even tho were all lupo mad here, its a good choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The subtle modder Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 the new leons are nice there was one at my local seat dealer oddly in the 'cars to go out' section and it did look nice but you then notice the FACT that it is so an altea with the rear end lowered down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbank Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 No pics just yet - placing the order this afternoon!Will be approx 12 week to delivery, but the pics below are of an identical car - minus sunroof! I drove an Altea on holiday for a week and was seriously impressed - in fact that along with the Leons sporty stance/interior and pert bottom persuaded me to do the deal. I think compared to any other car in it's class the Leon is the best looker by a mile. The new motor is near identical to the pics below...... border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbank Posted September 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 FolksJust to confirm I placed the order on Friday for the new Leon - 12 week delivery. I look forward to spotting the Loop with anthracite wheels been driven about Edinburgh by someone else - it's a sound car and goes like stink!Cheerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montythemole Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Good choice, like the new Leon but couldn't wait for the Cupra R in that shape so got one of the last one's of the current/soon to be old shape instead. If it drives half as well as the old one you'll love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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