Thoughts on Seat Leon Cupra please.
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Hopefully going to look at one this weekend to replace my ageing Focus. It will be the first model, 03 Plate.
I know it wont handle as well as a Focus, but just how are they to drive? I'm not after a drivers car, just a practical-ish family car with a bit of poke, which preferably isn't too thirsty! But I'd prefer it to be a better steer than an Astra of the same vintage!
Anybody know how it compares to a MK1 2.0 Focus on fuel? Please tell me its better, because that is my justification for buying one!
Any common faults? I know the 1.8T engine suffers with coil pack failures and I have money aside to have the cambelt and water pump replaced. Anything in particular I should look for? I've never owned a turbocharged petrol car before!
Any thoughts, hint, tips or experience would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
I know it wont handle as well as a Focus, but just how are they to drive? I'm not after a drivers car, just a practical-ish family car with a bit of poke, which preferably isn't too thirsty! But I'd prefer it to be a better steer than an Astra of the same vintage!
Anybody know how it compares to a MK1 2.0 Focus on fuel? Please tell me its better, because that is my justification for buying one!
Any common faults? I know the 1.8T engine suffers with coil pack failures and I have money aside to have the cambelt and water pump replaced. Anything in particular I should look for? I've never owned a turbocharged petrol car before!
Any thoughts, hint, tips or experience would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
I'll have to do an insurance quote for an R. There is one for sale close to the one I'm going to look at, but I'm a bit weary as its a bit higher mileage, cheaper and yellow!
I'd be happy to settle with a Cupra tbh. The upgrade from 130 to 180 bhp should be enough to keep me entertained for a while! I've driven an EP3 Type-R in anger and I fully expect them to be different cars. Its a great car but I couldn't live with the harsh ride and tinny feel that comes with it!
What actually went wrong with yours? Are they easy to maintain and repair?
Thanks both for your input.
I'd be happy to settle with a Cupra tbh. The upgrade from 130 to 180 bhp should be enough to keep me entertained for a while! I've driven an EP3 Type-R in anger and I fully expect them to be different cars. Its a great car but I couldn't live with the harsh ride and tinny feel that comes with it!
What actually went wrong with yours? Are they easy to maintain and repair?
Thanks both for your input.
Just been to look at a Cupra R and walked away from it. Had mayo under the filler cap (I know this could just be condensation, but not risking it) and it had been fettled with. Also had a hideous sub and amp in the boot! Went with my gut instinct and left it! I definitely want an R now though, insurance was exactly the same! Just need to keep searching for the right one!
Looks like I'm going to have to travel to find a good R.
I had a quick look at a Cupra after I'd been to see the R and to me they seem worlds apart. I haven't driven either yet though. I refuse to unless I'm 100% happy with everything cosmetically and under the bonnet, I know if I drive it, I'll want it!
Found a promising example in Southend, may take a trip down there next Saturday if it hasn't sold.
I had a quick look at a Cupra after I'd been to see the R and to me they seem worlds apart. I haven't driven either yet though. I refuse to unless I'm 100% happy with everything cosmetically and under the bonnet, I know if I drive it, I'll want it!
Found a promising example in Southend, may take a trip down there next Saturday if it hasn't sold.
Just looking on Cupra net now!
With regards to the mayo on the filler cap. Is it normal for a car that has probably been sat around for quite a while to develop condensation?
I was a bit weary about it because it had samco hoses under the bonnet, good spec tyres and a sub in the boot. The oil was also very, very black. Struck me as a car that had probably been driven quite hard. Which is why I was leaning towards head gasket failure rather than condensation build up. Seem sensible or am I talking nonsense?
With regards to the mayo on the filler cap. Is it normal for a car that has probably been sat around for quite a while to develop condensation?
I was a bit weary about it because it had samco hoses under the bonnet, good spec tyres and a sub in the boot. The oil was also very, very black. Struck me as a car that had probably been driven quite hard. Which is why I was leaning towards head gasket failure rather than condensation build up. Seem sensible or am I talking nonsense?
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