Leon 2013 1.6 tdi dsg auto

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Thu 18 Jan 2018 21:49
Leon 2013 1.6 tdi dsg auto - Rog46

Hi looking to buy an auto 1.6 tdi leon, anyone got one of these(105bhp) whats the average mpg of users and how reliable are these, depreciation do they hold value and is this a good choice for the 7k. ( i was thinking ceed too but i think the leon looks better and reliable in my mind)

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Thu 18 Jan 2018 21:54
Leon 2013 1.6 tdi dsg auto - Falkirk Bairn

Google DSG reliability & make up your own mind.

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Fri 19 Jan 2018 06:26
Leon 2013 1.6 tdi dsg auto - badbusdriver

Might also be worthwhile googling VAG 1.6tdi reliability too!. Possibly their least reliable (current) engine?.

Not sure why you'd think it more reliable than a car which comes with a 7 year warranty as standard?.

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Fri 19 Jan 2018 13:38
Leon 2013 1.6 tdi dsg auto - SLO76
Not something I’d recommend to you at this money.

How many miles are you doing in a year roughly and is it mostly local or distance? Do you really need an automatic gearbox?
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Fri 19 Jan 2018 14:19
Leon 2013 1.6 tdi dsg auto - nellyjak

A friend of mine has a Leon with DSG....ok..it's done 112k miles...but he tells me he's just spent £2k on the gearbox..!!

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Sat 20 Jan 2018 06:19
Leon 2013 1.6 tdi dsg auto - Finguz

Get the Ceed!

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Sat 20 Jan 2018 15:12
Leon 2013 1.6 tdi dsg auto - skidpan

Had both the Leon and the Ceed.

The Leon was a 2013 1.4 TSi manual, the Ceed was a 2010 1.6 CRDi manual. Leon averaged 45 mpg, Ceed 50 mpg so uless you are doing a million miles a year the extra cost will be meaningless. The extra fuel costs are offset by the fact the Leon was £30 a year VED, the Ceed £130.

The 2013 on Leon drives much better than the Ceed in every way, its a magic car.

The pre 2013 Leon was not a good drive at all and the interior was all hard scratchy plastics, the Ceed is far superior to that.

Both the Ceed and Leon were 100% reliable. The Kia dealer was nicer by farbut Seat Customer Services were truly excellent when the Seat dealer cocked up.

I would suggest that you try a 1.4 TSi Leon with a manual box. you will not get a better car for your money. Buying 2nd hand makes depreciation meaningless.

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