Just want to add to what SN8 said about his TDI FR. I bought a and FR TFSI DSG about a month ago (ex demo) and absolutely love it.
I am extremely fussy when it comes to cars and have really struggled to fine one that ticks all the boxes. I have went through 11 cars in just over 3 years!!
Yes it has a few little niggles and crap speakers but what I have learn is that every car has its problems. The problems with the Leon as just a lot more minor than previous cars I have had, including cars which cost twice as much.
The Leon was also not bought as the "budget" option. I drove the
Cupra, Golf GTI, Focus ST3, Civic Type R and VXR Astra in the same day before choosing.
Quite a few of my friends and work colleagues are
badge snobs and had a chuckle when I purchased the Leon (they usually eagerly await my new arrivals). But I quickly take them for a drive or give them the keys and their attitude changes as soon as they sit in the car. The driving position is excellent.
The only snobbery I have experienced is from other Leon
Cupra drivers who comment that I should have bought the
Cupra. Not to start an argument here but I disagree. The
Cupra is a really excellent car and perhaps that will be my next car but for now I love the DSG box and for me its worth the sacrifice in power. I have Supra if I want to go for a blast but for day to day driving the FR is more than quick enough....
So basically the car puts a real smile on my face everytime I get to drive it. Its made my daily 80mile round trip fun again and I especially love changing peoples false perceptions.
Anyone thinking of an FR - just go and buy it! Petrol or diesel, you won't be disappointed.