Would it be silly to buy a new MK2 Leon FR+ now?

[Generic]

So, I went to the dealers today to get some warranty work done on my Ibiza FR; sagging on the leather driver's seat, broken rear left seat catch, bonnet clips falling to pieces... long story short they had to order 2 things in for me and managed to get both orders wrong .

Anyway, as I was leaving in a foul mood, I spoke to a salesman who said I could get a Leon FR+ pretty much right away if I chopped in my Ibiza FR 2.0 Diesel against it. With 0 deposit it'd apparently work out less than the £330 a month I'm currently paying for the Ibiza. It seems to have a tonne of gadgets, even though I really wish you could save a bit by declining to have the sat nav (I've never come across an in-built sat nav that comes close to TomTom).

So I've been doing some research and obviously the MK3 is out soon - I'm not sold on the new Mk3 look, in fact I think it looks like a pointier Ibiza. What worries me though is that I'll be stuck with the car for 3 years due to the fact the car may depreciate massively once the Mk3 comes out. Is this a valid concern?

Is a £300-330 figure a good deal? I've looked into leasing and I can lease one for around £280 (inc VAT). Seems to me that if the lease car companies can get to that figure, the dealership should definitely be able to get sub £300. Has anyone got experience of buying the FR+ 2.0 TDi recently and what deal did you get?

 

[Al]

Answer to the thread question - yes, I think so.

Expect the value of the MK2 Leon to be kicked well and truly in the arse within a year especially when the new model comes out.

 

[Cougar]

If you are getting the Leon under PCP then you'll be given a guaranteed price for it in a years time, counteracting any effect the MK3 has on the market.

Might be worth thinking about

I chopped my Bocanegra in for a new FR+ TDI in June myself!

 

[Generic]

If you are getting the Leon under PCP then you'll be given a guaranteed price for it in a years time, counteracting any effect the MK3 has on the market.

Might be worth thinking about

I chopped my Bocanegra in for a new FR+ TDI in June myself!

Yeah, that was my thinking. Although looking at prices, it seems you can pick up a 1 year old Leon FR+ for about 15k. Will need to look into the PCP difference between a 1 year old one and a brand new one.

How does it compare to the Ibiza?

 

[Cougar]

The difference in the cabin refinement, I think, is the most noticeable thing! Inside it feels much more comfortable and quieter on the road. I took the TDI 170, which is quick enough for me, especially when most of my miles are done on the motorway these days!

I never drove a TDI Ibiza so I can't compare unfortunately!

I changed from a 1.4 TSI. If I had another Leon I would opt for DSG box, it's the only thing I really miss from my Ibiza! Aside from driving it like I stole it occasionally..

But generally I think the Leon feels a lot more refined and has a higher build quality about it than the Ibiza did...

And for a Diesel its such a smooth car to drive!

 

[Generic]

The difference in the cabin refinement, I think, is the most noticeable thing! Inside it feels much more comfortable and quieter on the road. I took the TDI 170, which is quick enough for me, especially when most of my miles are done on the motorway these days!

I never drove a TDI Ibiza so I can't compare unfortunately!

I changed from a 1.4 TSI. If I had another Leon I would opt for DSG box, it's the only thing I really miss from my Ibiza! Aside from driving it like I stole it occasionally..

But generally I think the Leon feels a lot more refined and has a higher build quality about it than the Ibiza did...

And for a Diesel its such a smooth car to drive!

Thanks mate, I'm feeling it might be a good decision... What do you get MPG-wise?

 

[SteveTDCi]

As mentioned, if your going down the PCP route then depreciation isn't so much an issue unless you are banking on it being worth more than the MGFV and having some equity to put towards the next car.

 

[EndlessNameless]

We've got no idea yet whether the mk3 will actually be any good.

So if you like the mk2 FR+ and want one, then it would seem to make reasonable sense to buy one. If they're in "shift these quickly" mode you should be able to get a decent discount to offset any depreciation issues.

 

[Cougar]

Thanks mate, I'm feeling it might be a good decision... What do you get MPG-wise?

My overall average so far (only done 3891 miles so far) is 52.6. Usually, on a good and steady motorway run, I will be around 55-60. Only tend to see it above 60 if I'm doing an 'eco' run at about 60mph

Being a diesel there's plenty of running in to do on the engine yet!

Find it hard to not use all that torque in my right foot as well!


I picked up mine just after the 'Supercopa' made it's appearance. They were going for £21/22,000 so the FR+ was being marketed at £18,000! Nuts!

As if a body kit is worth £4000

 

[Generic]

Sounds about what I get in my Ibiza FR!

So are all the new FR+s now the Supercopa variety by default?

 

[Cougar]

I don't believe so, classed as a different model I believe. The FR+ should still be available as an alternative.

 

[Cougar]

I just checked with the website for the dealership I buy mine from and they still list the FR and FR+ model's in the order list.

Edited to remove link

 

[Generic]

It's the FR+ that I'm after as it comes with a lot more gadgets. I was just unsure as to whether there was an FR+ and an FR+ Supercopa.

 

[Cougar]

There is indeed an FR+ and an FR+ Supercopa

 

[Generic]

There is indeed an FR+ and an FR+ Supercopa

Well, that's annoying

 

[S.E.C.T.]

Im considering chopping mine in too for an FR+ and had the same thoughts. Will keep my eye on this thread

 

[Marshall]

Im considering chopping mine in too for an FR+ and had the same thoughts. Will keep my eye on this thread

Why mate?
Fuel economy or just to move up again?

 

[S.E.C.T.]

Fuel is killing me. Love the car but my mileage is too high for a LCR

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[Marshall]

How many miles do you do mate?
I'm doing 300 miles a week and think I must part own Tesco filling stations

 

[S.E.C.T.]

Very similar for me. 45 miles to and from work each day. Then whatever I do on an evening and weekend. My parents live 50miles away and the wife's are 180miles away so I get around a lot. I do feel like I'm simply burning money

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