Better in every department, maybe you can own one someday, then you don’t have to be jealous any longerI have a 16 plate FR and a month or so ago I had a 19-plate FR as a courtesy car for a few days. I had a good look around it and paid attention to how it drove to try and figure out where the car was better.
My conclusion is, nowhere. Every single change is trivial and pointless.
Better in every department, maybe you can own one someday, then you don’t have to be jealous any longer
Electronic handbrakeI'm not jealous. In fact I've decided to actively look for a pre-facelift car to replace our 2014 ST.
Maybe you can list all the ways the car is better "in every department"? Because I properly cannot see it.
The 1.5 lump is what makes it better.I'm not jealous. In fact I've decided to actively look for a pre-facelift car to replace our 2014 ST.
Maybe you can list all the ways the car is better "in every department"? Because I properly cannot see it.
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Much nicer looking more modern front end (pre-fl) looks very dated and is now 7 years old
The new 18” alloys are nicer than the old
Bigger infotainment screen
You missed the fact that the LED headlights are actually useful on the facelift and not like the candles on the pre facelift.Electronic handbrake
Much nicer looking more modern front end (pre-fl) looks very dated and is now 7 years old
The new 18” alloys are nicer than the old
Bigger infotainment screen
The electronic handbrake is far superiorReally? Is that it?
it's not the mark4 it's not a brand new car it is an update / upgrade
It looks better, the tech is better, nothing was a downgrade.You said it was better in every department. Sounds like the headlights are better, which is nice, but nothing else is. Sorry, but I don't want an electric handbrake. Had one, don't want another.
It looks better, the tech is better, nothing was a downgrade.
When we are full electric in 2035 (apparently) there will be no handbrake levers
Servicing of rear brakes is no more difficult? Have you done it yourself?Nothing is worse isn't the same as everything is better. I think the electric handbrake is a downgrade. Less reliable, makes home brake servicing harder, less intuitive and too slow and unpredictable in operation.
What does one have to do with the other? Were hand brakes petrol powered?
First time I have seen you mention this.I have a 16 plate FR and a month or so ago I had a 19-plate FR as a courtesy car for a few days. I had a good look around it and paid attention to how it drove to try and figure out where the car was better.
My conclusion is, nowhere. Every single change is trivial and pointless.
Servicing of rear brakes is no more difficult? Have you done it yourself?
...my electronic handbrake is predictable and 100% effective, you either had an issue or user error.[?QUOTE]
We'll have to agree to disagree. I've already listed the shortcomings of electric handbrakes on here, can't be bothered doing it again.
I changed them on a golf mk7 and never did anything with the ecu ? Disengage handbrake and wind back rear caliper with a rewind tool, and was no botherOnly on cable brakes but you need to put the electric ones into service mode on the ECU.
I changed them on a golf mk7 and never did anything with the ecu ? Disengage handbrake and wind back rear caliper with a rewind tool, and was no bother
Well it worked and it still worksWell you know more than me. I heard you weren't supposed to do that.
To answer your question, I am sure no MK3 Leon's have puddle lights, not even as an option, whereas Golfs and probably Audis do.Hey guys,
No puddle lights on 2018 FR?
Bit odd there’s LED’s everywhere and colour changing LED strips in the front doors but saved £2 not putting them in wing mirrors or door cards...or are mine just not working?
Cheers.