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Sun 14 Apr 2002 20:36
Badge Snobbery - Suspect Steve
Thanks to KB, Cardew and Donkey Hoatey for your comments on the A3.

I have to admit I am very much of a badge snob!
This weekend I concidered buying a T Reg Golf 1.8T,
but am coming to terms with my condition (which I have passed
on to my wife!!) and thing seriously of a Léon.
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Sun 14 Apr 2002 23:44
Re: Badge Snobbery - Dave Lacey aka Dr Dave
Good choice with the Leon there Steve, it's what I'd plump for I think, out of your choices. Just make sure there is no evidence of water ingress to the front footwells (soggy carpets and a musty smell) They did suffer from water ingress though the front door seals. All fixed now, though :-)
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Mon 15 Apr 2002 09:28
Re: Badge Snobbery - Andy Bairsto
Has the new Leon reached the UK yet, if not wait a little while .When you look at the tales of disaster about VAG I think they are best left alone.
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Mon 15 Apr 2002 00:06
Re: Badge Snobbery - Trevor Potter
Take a hard look at Skoda.
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Mon 15 Apr 2002 09:34
Looks Snobbery - David W
Am I the only one who thinks the Leon rear end looks like a late 80s Astra where someone has left the airline on too long.

David
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Mon 15 Apr 2002 09:44
Re: Looks Snobbery - Todd
Haha. Good one. Yeah, it's not much of a looker, thats for sure. At least it's different from the civic, focus, corolla where you can't tell them apart. And at least you get let out of side roads, probably out of sympathy for driving an ugly car.
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Mon 15 Apr 2002 10:29
Re: Badge Snobbery - RickyBoy
My lips are sealed...
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Tue 16 Apr 2002 13:14
Re: Badge Snobbery - Graham
Then try that silicon grease recommended on another thread!
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