New Member in Bedfordshire

Matt280

Active Member
Jan 14, 2015
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Just wanted to say hello to all.

I mid January i became the proud owner of my almost new Leon Cupra 280. Chuffed to bits with it. The spec is:
5dr
DSG
Dynamic Grey
Leather
Winter Pack
ACC - I thought they all had this until i saw one without?!?

It's my first Seat and quite a lot of deliberation went into it. Coming from a C43 AMG mercedes it was always going to feel modern and new but it really is everything i want from a car. Looked at a Golf R and didn't want to spend all of those pennies as much as i would like 4wd, almost signed on a Golf GTI but read so many reviews about the Cupra that i was really pleased i tried one out. Also you see Golf's absolutely everywhere and i couldn't justify the price difference. I know it will be worth more on resale, but not that much more! The Leon is a Proper Jekyl and Hyde car which is great as i need a relaxing daily driver and then something to play in at the weekend. Also looked at a 135i - what an engine, but even my 4 year old some was struggling for legroom in the back.

Dynamically i'm not sure if the Leon is quite as good as the R26 Megane i had, but as an overall package it is great. I had a 2013 Subaru WRX STI which had a great bit of theatre about it but you couldn't live with it everyday like this car. Also once you are rolling the Leon is way quicker despite a slight power and torque shortage - the benefits of modern engines!

Best way i have heard the colour described as so far is 'It's like looking at a white car, but parked in a shadow'.

Thanks for reading....
 

Liam_G87

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Mar 13, 2013
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Leighton Buzzard
Welcome to SCN mate. Hope you're enjoying your new Leon!

Where abouts in Bedfordshire you from? I'm from Leighton Buzzard so might see you around!
 

Matt280

Active Member
Jan 14, 2015
148
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Loving the Leon, thanks!

I grew up in Leighton Buzzard and my parents still live there so may well see you about at some point. I'm in Ampthill now!!