Snoopy Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Drive the deal are offering £1950.59 (petrol) or £2022.74 (TDI) off the new FRs (UK dealer supplied cars) Just thought some of you may want to know Makes it over £5K cheaper than a Golf GTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 That's more expensive than the dealers are offering. I've been quoted RRP's as: 2.0T FSI FR - £16,995 2.0 TDI FR - £17,495 And that's before I started talking discount! Bi-Xenons now include AFS (Adaptive front lighting system) - £870 Bluetooth pack upgrades the dash display too. - £250 Convenience Pack (Light Sensor, Rain Sensor, Auto Dimming Mirror) - £195 iPod connector only £75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Forget that. Just found my quote. It was because I've added options to mine, that Drive the Deal won't touch. Buggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted June 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Interesting as my dad said when he contacted them they offered to discount any options he wanted on the car at the same percent off level as there give off a basic car so ~11.6% off option prices too. Just to clarify my original post the prices for a standard spec Leon FR that Drive the deal were offering were. £15044.42 for the 2.0T FSI FR £15472.27 for the 2.0 TDI FR So about £2000 off RRP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Yes, that's right, they will offer it at that price, but then they'll come back to you and say "sorry sir, no dealer is prepared to accept our offer". Basically, a dealer explained it to me that when you buy from Drive the Deal, the offer is put out to all the dealers in the area, who then either accept or decline. Those that accept then can alter the price with you over the phone until you're happy, or just offer what Drive the Deal got it for. 3 dealers all called me and told me politely that there's no f-ing chance that with options, they'll accept the order as Drive the Deal orders come from a pool of cars brought into the country rather than Factory Build. Well it's what I've been told anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 I see, When we bought an Ibiza (with options & it was a factory order because of this so took 10weeks total) through them a year and a bit ago now we got a call from only 1 dealer to finalise the spec/order etc.(price never changed) I did not realise this is what they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 It might be this area mate. Or the dealers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 On a slight side note............. the standard spec is very high compared to many cars these days, just look at what you have to add to BMW, VW and Audi to get some decent 'toys' or even just some ;nice things', where-as the Leon FR seems to already have most of what I'd have to 'spec' on the others. Only need to add Xenons, Heated Seats and Metallic !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 My Missus got the Leon Sport. This is the FR minus 15 BHP and a few stickers. It's got everything on it, as standard! Crusie control, twin climate control, electric folding/heating mirrors, MP3 player, A whole host of safety programmes, auto lights. All we added was parking sensorts and Xenons and it was a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 2.0 TDI DPF FR 5 £17495.00 2.0 T FSI FR 5 £16995.00 Options Availability Basic Price VAT @ 17.5% Total Bluetooth communication pack FR & STY £250.00 iPod connection kit ALL £75.00 Bluetooth communication pack (inc steering wheel controls) ESSENCE, REF & REFERENCE SPORT £300.00 Sports pack STY £435.00 Bi-xenon headlights with A.F.S FR & STY £870.00 Cruise control with trip computer ESSENCE, REF & REFERENCE SPORT £195.00 Metallic paint ALL £350.00 ESP with EBA ESSENCE, REF & REFERENCE SPORT £300.00 Rear side airbags ALL £165.00 Front passenger airbag disconnection ALL £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 Rear parking sensors ESSENCE, REF, REFERENCE SPORT & STY £195.00 Satellite navigation (full colour) FR & STY £1595.00 Convenience pack ALL £195.00 Leather package STY £835.00 Heated front seats ALL £125.00 Pre installed towbar electrics with trip computer ESSENCE, REF, REFERENCE SPORT & STY £130.00 Electric sunroof ALL £310.00 18" Space saver spare (only for 18" alloy) FR & STY £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 16" Alloy Wheels ESSENCE & REF £250.00 18" Alloy wheels FR & STY £350.00 Current specification of all models reflect model year 2007 specification. Standard kit on FR inc:- Radio FM/AM single CD Yes MP3 compatible CD player Yes Eight speakers Yes Steering wheel mounted audio controls Yes Gear knob in Specific "FR" trim Yes Instrument cluster in specific "FR" trim Yes Dual zone climate control (Driver & Passenger) Yes One touch electric rear window with anti-squeeze Yes Illuminated driver and passenger sunvisors Yes Sports steering wheel in specific "FR" leather trim Yes Passenger sunvisor with mirror Yes One touch electric front windows with anti squeeze Yes Two 12V power outlets - front and rear centre console Yes Cruise control Yes Sports suspension Yes Electromechanical power steering Yes Height and reach adjustable steering wheel Yes Tyre pressure monitoring Yes Body coloured bumpers Yes Silver painted door mirrors Yes Cromed air vents Yes Coming home function Yes Door mirrors with park function Yes Front fog lights Yes Dark tinted rear windows Yes Heated, electrically adjustable door mirrors Yes Clear headlights with electric adjustment Yes Chromed centre radiator grille surround Yes Honeycomb front grille Yes Rear fog light Yes Rear wash/wipe Yes SEAT logo boot release Yes Twin front headlights Yes Tinted windows Yes Wipers integrated in front pillars Yes Locking wheel bolts Yes EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) Yes ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Yes Seatbelt reminder (driver & passenger) Yes 3 button folding key (lock/unlock/boot release) Yes Child locks Yes ABS (Anti-lock braking system) Yes Driver's and front passenger's airbags Yes Front side airbags Yes DSR (Dynamic Steering Response) Yes Auto lock/unlock doors Yes Remote central locking with deadlocks Yes Multi-link rear suspension Yes ISOFIX Yes Selective door opening (SAFE) Yes TCS (Traction Control System) Yes Height adjustable front seatbelts pre-tensioners and load limit Yes Immobiliser Yes Curtain airbags Yes Three 3-point rear seatbelts Yes VIN visible in windscreen Yes Volumetric alarm with backup horn Yes Computer Yes Digital clock Yes Instrument lighting with brightness control Yes Lights left on warning buzzer Yes Outside temperature gauge Yes Low fuel warning light Yes RPM counter Yes Sport seats Yes Passenger seat with height and lumbar support Yes Drivers seat with lumbar support Yes Sport seats in specific "FR" trim Yes Split folding rear seats Yes Driver's seat with height adjustment Yes Pocket on passenger's backrest Yes Storage box under front passenger seat Yes Options FR Bluetooth communication pack Yes iPod connection kit Yes Bluetooth communication pack (inc steering wheel controls) -Sports pack - Bi-xenon headlights with A.F.S Yes Cruise control with trip computer - Metallic paint Yes ESP with EBA - Rear side airbags Yes Front passenger airbag disconnection Yes Rear parking sensors - Satellite navigation (full colour) Yes Convenience pack Yes Leather package - Heated front seats Yes Pre installed towbar electrics with trip computer - Electric sunroof Yes 18" Space saver spare (only for 18" alloy) Yes 16" Alloy Wheels - 18" Alloy wheels Yes Shames VW tight arses and the few options that are available are half price, full leather £830 About a 3rd of the price of VW fake leather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Oh yes, but it's not got the "badge" Chri5, as I keep getting told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I know what you meen SparkyUK some people with there labels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Q: If I order my car from www.drivethedeal.com, what happens next A: Your order will be E mailed to us and we will telephone you to discuss it with you and confirm all of the details. We then fax it out to the supplying UK main dealership which will telephone within 2 working days to introduce themselves to you. From that point onwards you may deal directly with the dealer. from http://www.drivethedeal.com/faqs.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 That's what happened. But it's that point where the dealer introduces themselves, followed by a "now, you've added extras I see. There's no chance I can match that price..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Oh yes, but it's not got the "badge" Chri5, as I keep getting told. [/ QUOTE ] Feck others , the middle England badge snobs, I'll be going to the motor show and might put down some dosh on the new Cupra Leon. The 30th Anni GTi is the alternative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Will see you there then mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted July 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93246 Storys on drive the deal and SEATS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 My brother went to buy a Leon FR last week. The salesman's opening statement was zero discount. Nothing. Not even for cash. "It's new model sir " Even when it was pointed out that drivethedeal etc were doing sizeable discounts they still wouldn't move on the price. So he did what anyone would do. He walked out, taking his chequebook with him However all was not lost. He went elsewhere and bought an 05 plate low mileage Cupra R instead (just because he wanted to say it was 5 PS more than mine ). A superb car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheeps Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I picked up a Ibiza FR last Thursday - I'm lovin' it - except for the petrol bit - I'm only getting 20mpg atm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpellypo Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] My Missus got the Leon Sport. This is the FR minus 15 BHP and a few stickers. It's got everything on it, as standard! [/ QUOTE ] You sure? The Sport is 140bhp diesel, the fr is either 170bhp diesel, or 200bhp petrol. That's a fair bit more than some stickers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Yes, quite sure. The Sport doesn't exist now, and it came out before the FR had been shown. When the FR came out they deleted the sport model from the list. I asked the dealer what this meant and if we'd have problems selling on the car, and he told me what differences there were. The Sport was a 185 bhp PETROL model, the FR is 200 bhp. So, like I said, a few stickers (and black wing mirrors) is all the difference. It was the top of the range model, above stylance but was turned into the FR model and had a few tweaks. Kit wise, bang on the same, plus the MP3 player and changed the alloys into the nasty ones now found on the FR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynuts Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Sparky, I'm not certain but if you ask your dealer for the latest ecu upgrade, it should give you that extra 15bhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Excellent! I will do that on Tuesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpellypo Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Yes, quite sure. The Sport doesn't exist now, and it came out before the FR had been shown. When the FR came out they deleted the sport model from the list. I asked the dealer what this meant and if we'd have problems selling on the car, and he told me what differences there were. The Sport was a 185 bhp PETROL model, the FR is 200 bhp. So, like I said, a few stickers (and black wing mirrors) is all the difference. It was the top of the range model, above stylance but was turned into the FR model and had a few tweaks. Kit wise, bang on the same, plus the MP3 player and changed the alloys into the nasty ones now found on the FR. [/ QUOTE ] AAh - I was going on what's now called the 'reference sport.' Apologies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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