2016 120i vs 2016/18 Leon FR
2016 120i vs 2016/18 Leon FR
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Mjharper

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84 months

Tuesday 4th February 2025
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Whittled down my next buy to three options.

First is a 2016 BMW 1 Series 120i, full BMW service history and 1 year BMW warranty (£10,500) 66k this also has new tyres, disks and pads

Then two Seat Leon's

2016 1.4 TSI FR which will be about £9,700 with a 2 year SEAT warranty - 69k

2018 1.8 TSI FR similar £9,700ish, 1 year warranty but this is by Inchcape uk <-- not sure if this is worthless but can pay by CC for some extra protection!

Peace of mind and reliability are obviously important, I think the BMW has a B48 engine which seems generally reliable? not sure about the SEAT

All are manuals

In terms of requirements - something quick enough and handles well on the bends and comfortable on longer trips. Definitely after a hatchback

Anyone that has lived with any of these for a while? (and yes i know used prices are crazy atm!)

Thanks