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July 2, 2009 at 3:16 pm #2253

Lee
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Afternoon all, im lee, live in north yorkshire.
I dont currently own a leon but looking into buying one so thought this would be a good place to start for some advice etc.
Im looking at the leon 20v turbo, my budget will be around £3500.
I heard nothing but good things about the turbo and ive been told they are rather fuel efficent despite the performance.
Anyway i look forward to speaking to some of you and seeking advice on buying one!
Lee 8)

July 2, 2009 at 6:54 pm #3562

ToRo
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Welcome to the forum mate 🙂

As you can see it’s not quite where we want it yet, but it’s getting there 🙂

As for the 20vt, I’ve purchased one and am loving every minute of it! What BHP you after?

July 2, 2009 at 8:30 pm #3564

Lee
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@ToRo wrote:

As for the 20vt, I’ve purchased one and am loving every minute of it! What BHP you after?

im looking at the 180bhp. Im still reading up on them to be honest but i definatly want at least the 180 bhp 8)

July 2, 2009 at 10:23 pm #3565

ToRo
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@Lee wrote:

@ToRo wrote:

As for the 20vt, I’ve purchased one and am loving every minute of it! What BHP you after?

im looking at the 180bhp. Im still reading up on them to be honest but i definatly want at least the 180 bhp 8)

Nice 🙂 I got the cupra which is 177BHP, the sport is the 180BHP, either way they’re both Leon’s and therefore stunning cars 🙂

Good luck with the hunt! Where are you looking?

July 3, 2009 at 4:57 pm #3566

Lee
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just been browsing ebay, and autotrader to just see what i would get for the money. As said i will have around £3500 to spend so any advice on what to look for would be most appreciated 8)

July 3, 2009 at 6:26 pm #3567

ToRo
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@Lee wrote:

just been browsing ebay, and autotrader to just see what i would get for the money. As said i will have around £3500 to spend so any advice on what to look for would be most appreciated 8)

The usual stuff really mate, body work, engine, interior wear and tear! Check for turbo lag too, should come at about 2500 RPM

July 4, 2009 at 5:12 pm #3569

T. Spark
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How do fella, welcome to the forums. I know a few peeps with the 180 unit in the Leon’s and its a cracking engine 🙂

July 5, 2009 at 10:37 am #3574

Lee
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so whats the choices then, forgive me as im a leon virgin and know very little about them!
Ive been looking at them and i think i will be going for a 51-52 plate, i look at this ebay example,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-SEAT-LEON-20V-TURBO-CUPRA-YELLOW_W0QQitemZ160342647689QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item25552aa389&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A7|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

so thats a 180bhp earlier model right? Im just a bit confused with the whole Cupra thing? Some are advertised as cupra and others not? whats the difference?

Sorry to sound like a dumbass but im completley new to the leon 8)

July 5, 2009 at 10:45 am #3576

ToRo
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Well the cupra 180 is actually 177BHP, whereas the sport is actually 180BHP lol

The other cupra’s are 210 and 225BHP.

That car there is a sport I believe, don’t quote me on that though! I have the cupra and it doesn’t have the black rub strips, and has a “cupra” badge on the back, unless that one has been debadged…

July 5, 2009 at 11:25 am #3577

Lee
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ah ive noticed some leons have the cupra badge on while some dont but thats the only difference i noticed. so it doesnt really matter whether i go for the cupra or the sport then if there is only 3bhp in it.
So what would you say i should be paying for a 51-52 plate then, with less than 100k on the clock 8)

July 5, 2009 at 1:56 pm #3578

ToRo
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For my 52 with 30k on the clock I paid £5750, parkers quotes about £6k+
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