Hi all.
Ive just joined to forum in the hope for your help.
Short version:
Ive found a car in budget, a 1.2 TSI 110 SE with the Tech pack, 2015 with 50,000 miles. looks ok in the photos.
how is the ride on a leon with 16" wheels? firmer than a golf bluemotion?
What is the 1.2TSI like in terms of reliability? Ive read about it being phased out in favour of the 1.0 3 cylinder, so i assume its been out a while...
Anything i should be looking at? or reason to avoid?
Long version:
I need to replace our second car with something bigger. We dont do big miles in it, but we could do with some boot space when we do.
So we've narrowed it down to medium hatchbacks with bigger than average boots, or a medium estate car.
I want a petrol engine, as i have no need, or desire for a diesel, we do lots of short journeys, so it doesnt make sense.
I want good headlights though, xenon or LED. budget is £9000 max, preferably less than that.
I had settled on a honda civic. the Tourer is a bit out of budget. but the hatch is within, just. huge boot on the civic hatch, and the magic seats are awesome. the trouble is, the newer shape, 2012 onwards, are very difficult to find with xenon headlights. they only fitted them to the top models, of which there arent many around. they are nice though, panoramic roof, leather, rear camera etc etc.
So i then stumbled across the Leon ST, with its LED light. it seems a lot of people went for the tech pack, so most seem to have them.
Ive found a car in budget, a 1.2 TSI 110 SE with the Tech pack, 2015 with 50,000 miles. looks ok in the photos.
i would prefer the 1.4 i think, but I'll try and organise a test drive to see what i think about the 1.2. I'm also a bit concerned about the 16" wheels. i say this because if the car is too soft, it sends me to sleep while driving, not good. I had a 2010 golf bluemotion for a temporary company car a few years ago, and it just rocked me to sleep lol. 17's would give a firmer ride with a bit less compliance.
The FR would be better, but well out of budget really. i'm hoping the leons are a firmer ride generally?
What is the 1.2TSI like in terms of reliability? Ive read about it being phased out in favour of the 1.0 3 cylinder, so i assume its been out a while...
Anything i should be looking at? or reason to avoid?
Thanks
Ive just joined to forum in the hope for your help.
Short version:
Ive found a car in budget, a 1.2 TSI 110 SE with the Tech pack, 2015 with 50,000 miles. looks ok in the photos.
how is the ride on a leon with 16" wheels? firmer than a golf bluemotion?
What is the 1.2TSI like in terms of reliability? Ive read about it being phased out in favour of the 1.0 3 cylinder, so i assume its been out a while...
Anything i should be looking at? or reason to avoid?
Long version:
I need to replace our second car with something bigger. We dont do big miles in it, but we could do with some boot space when we do.
So we've narrowed it down to medium hatchbacks with bigger than average boots, or a medium estate car.
I want a petrol engine, as i have no need, or desire for a diesel, we do lots of short journeys, so it doesnt make sense.
I want good headlights though, xenon or LED. budget is £9000 max, preferably less than that.
I had settled on a honda civic. the Tourer is a bit out of budget. but the hatch is within, just. huge boot on the civic hatch, and the magic seats are awesome. the trouble is, the newer shape, 2012 onwards, are very difficult to find with xenon headlights. they only fitted them to the top models, of which there arent many around. they are nice though, panoramic roof, leather, rear camera etc etc.
So i then stumbled across the Leon ST, with its LED light. it seems a lot of people went for the tech pack, so most seem to have them.
Ive found a car in budget, a 1.2 TSI 110 SE with the Tech pack, 2015 with 50,000 miles. looks ok in the photos.
i would prefer the 1.4 i think, but I'll try and organise a test drive to see what i think about the 1.2. I'm also a bit concerned about the 16" wheels. i say this because if the car is too soft, it sends me to sleep while driving, not good. I had a 2010 golf bluemotion for a temporary company car a few years ago, and it just rocked me to sleep lol. 17's would give a firmer ride with a bit less compliance.
The FR would be better, but well out of budget really. i'm hoping the leons are a firmer ride generally?
What is the 1.2TSI like in terms of reliability? Ive read about it being phased out in favour of the 1.0 3 cylinder, so i assume its been out a while...
Anything i should be looking at? or reason to avoid?
Thanks