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We have a 2004 SEAT Leon 1.6 SX which we have had since May 2004 and have been extremely pleased with. Current mileage on the SEAT is 39,000. We are now thinking of changing it for the current model or something of similar specification please could you advise. We cover less than 10,000 miles a year mainly local with a few longer journeys throughout the year.

Asked on 7 March 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
I like Leons. I even owned one for a while (20VT Sport). Better built and less trouble than Golf Vs. Plenty of discounts. But supplies can be short. Also worth looking at a Hyundai i30 1.6 or KIA Cee'd 1.6 with their chain cam engines and much longer warranties.

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