Nice price.

Not 100% about all that power in a front wheel drive car on the roads you commute down, but then you don't have to thrash it all the time.

 Same here, but I'm sure I've read it's got a little electronic diff trickery somewhere. Soon find out anyway!. Ride is so much better than the Octy, which fidgets like a kid overdosed on smarties; not good at 120 on an autobahn. Hopefully the much improved ride I noticed will translate to better high speed stability, without losing any agility and turn in fun!

 

I'd post some pictues, but tapatalk has gone stupid with me, and won't let me log in.  Never been able to do it from my PC either....

It has a proper mechanical limited diff apparently, it gets better!

Thats true! Wonder how much extra a golf weighs...

Its the gear changes that take time though isnt it, i guess. Theres a moment there where no progress is made.

1421 kg vs 1495kg for the R according to Autocar.

Here are the specs as they get them from the manufacturers.

 

http://www.carleasingmadesimple.com/business-car-leasing/seat/leon/kerb-weight

 

http://autocar.co.uk/car-review/seat/leon-cupra

Edited 19 November, 201411 yr by goneoffSKi

If it hadn't been for Sutters video, I might not have done it. If he thinks it's slightly faster, that will do for me! The caveat of course is 4WD in the wet, and more critically snow/ice. I live on a hill.....I guess I need a full set of Uniroyal winters next week.

It has a proper mechanical limited diff apparently, it gets better!

 

In needs it.

140bhp per driven tyre instead of 74bhp per tyre in the Golf R. (roughtly)

Interestingly both autocar and auto express found it was quicker around a dry lap.

Interestingly both autocar and auto express found it was quicker around a dry lap.

 

It will be.

Better power to weight ratio and less drivetrain losses.

 

I like 4x4 because I live in the UK.

I can use it in a spirited manner 365 days per year.

Money no object I'd have probably bought the golf. I'd expected it have handled better than the seat, but the Internet concensus is the opposite. Cold wet days are indeed altogether a different thing, but I've managed without any problems with the octy wearing winter rubber, and let's be honest no one's going to be 10/10ths when it's icy or snowy.

Edited 20 November, 201411 yr by stever750

Money no object I'd have probably bought the golf. I'd expected it have handled better than the seat, but the Internet concensus is the opposite. Cold wet days are indeed altogether a different thing, but I've managed without any problems with the octy wearing winter rubber, and let's be honest no one's going to be 10/10ths when it's icy or snowy.

I never go 10/10th anyway. Always leave some in it for correction if something unexpected happens. Oil etc etc.

Im sure youll enjoy it. Its a nice car!

Whens it coming?

Did Seat give you a better test drive in the 280? Doesn't sound like VW were very accommodating!

Did Seat give you a better test drive in the 280? Doesn't sound like VW were very accommodating!

Yes, but that's because the car they were selling was there. The vw dealer didn't have a demonstrator, though I did manage to drive one. A longer test drive wouldn't have changed the outcome, the price delta simply too big.

Picking up both Monday. Will miss the octy though, it's been a very faithful companion, and at times massively grin inducing to drive.

Edited 20 November, 201411 yr by stever750

It's going to be a long weekend waiting for Monday to come around! :-)

Audi RS Q3 is this the engine and gearbox basis of your proposed RS3,WITH MAY BE A FEW EXTRA bhp applied to the RS3,

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/89495/audi-rs-q3-2014-pictures#0

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/89495/audi-rs-q3-2014-pictures#2

Boss,

Have you got any further knowledge of the RS3 spec YET, over and above that quoted by the press?

Nice price.

Not 100% about all that power in a front wheel drive car on the roads you commute down, but then you don't have to thrash it all the time.

Is the Leon 280 a pre-registered car at that price or a demo?

Boss,

Have you got any further knowledge of the RS3 spec YET, over and above that quoted by the press?

 

No.

 

This is good about the Golf R estate on Sniff Petrol.

 

http://sniffpetrol.com/2014/11/20/golf-r-estate-kills-off-all-other-cars/#.VG4HWWdFunp

No.

 

This is good about the Golf R estate on Sniff Petrol.

 

http://sniffpetrol.com/2014/11/20/golf-r-estate-kills-off-all-other-cars/#.VG4HWWdFunp

Do I need room for my bike or whatever.

Might have to consider my future options, now the Golf R Estate coming next summer - what will it be, a super PCP /cash......  ?

 

Or may be wait for the R400 Estate. 2016?

 

Or may be save money on a Leon 280 ST Estate or an Octavia vRS R Estate. 

 

Such VAG choice going forward

 

Mustn't forget Audi RS3 -Sportback or who knows an Estate

Edited 20 November, 201411 yr by vrskeith

PS.Could there even be:

 

Polo GTI Estate or could it be a Skoda MK3 R Estate? 

Edited 20 November, 201411 yr by vrskeith

No.

 

This is good about the Golf R estate on Sniff Petrol.

 

http://sniffpetrol.com/2014/11/20/golf-r-estate-kills-off-all-other-cars/#.VG4HWWdFunp

Love that. Follows on from this one:

http://sniffpetrol.com/2014/10/16/everyone-on-the-internet-has-a-golf-r/

However, don't see many around here!

 

Six month lead time?

 

Guess sales volumes are relative!

Edited 20 November, 201411 yr by vrskeith

Love that. Follows on from this one:

http://sniffpetrol.com/2014/10/16/everyone-on-the-internet-has-a-golf-r/

Tom,

How many M135i's have been sold in the UK with BMW attractive finance deals?

However, don't see many around here!

Six month lead time?

Guess sales volumes are relative!

Theyre all 6 month lead times now arent they?

Was on a friends new polo SEL

However, don't see many around here!

 

Six month lead time?

 

Guess sales volumes are relative!

 

The point was that the Golf R was being discussed on just about every car forum out there and loads of people appeared to be ordering them.

Not that they were actually common.

The point was that the Golf R was being discussed on just about every car forum out there and loads of people appeared to be ordering them.

Not that they were actually common.

Bit like the Fiesta ST then.lol.

 

Collectors item!

Edited 20 November, 201411 yr by vrskeith

Tom,

How many M135i's have been sold in the UK with BMW attractive finance deals?

According to "how many left" there are 2483 Autos and 777 Manual cars so a total of 3260 if that website is accurate.

Not sure how many of those were sold with an attractive finance deal tho. The deals have been around for awhile now but discount levels will reduce again once the facelift comes out next year.

£25k for a brand new M-135i manual in base spec is just amazing value imho considering the performance available.