LF: Ibiza MK3 Cupra R
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fatreg

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201 months

Friday 12th February 2010
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Hello,

Am very new round these parts but some of you may or may not know me from elsewhere under the same username,

anyway, In short, I'm after an Ibiza Cupra R MK3..

as per: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1389342.htm only issue with that one is, he doesn't seem to reply to email, phone calls or SMS.....

So.. does anyone where else I might find me a Cupra R? I fully understand there were only 200 in the first place, but I want one!

Cheers

EDIT: Found one, cheers

Edited by fatreg on Thursday 18th February 15:39

5harp3y

1,966 posts

230 months

Friday 12th February 2010
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boobles

15,251 posts

246 months

fatreg

Original Poster:

8 posts

201 months

Thursday 18th February 2010
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I've found one now.

Sorry should have updated this..


boobles

15,251 posts

246 months

Thursday 18th February 2010
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Nice one.
I actually fancy one myself. Got any pics?

fatreg

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8 posts

201 months

Thursday 18th February 2010
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Will have soon, not picked it up yet, i'm in Poole and the car is up north somewhere...

boobles

15,251 posts

246 months

Thursday 18th February 2010
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Enjoy mate, they are very rare. thumbup

fatreg

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201 months

Thursday 18th February 2010
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I'll try my damnedest, it's going to be a bit of a change from my Corsa D....

JB!

5,255 posts

211 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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there are 75 "R"'s in the country and under 500 Cupra's

if/when you get one, invest in some 20mm rear hubcentric spacers and some decent suspension!

a remap, filter and FMIC are all preferable too.

fatreg

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201 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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Is that 75 remaining R's? as I was lead to believe 200 were made available to the UK...?

as for the mods, I'm entirely sure I'm going to do anything with it, it is totally pristine, I might whack a K04 turbo on though...

JB!

5,255 posts

211 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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fatreg said:
Is that 75 remaining R's? as I was lead to believe 200 were made available to the UK...?

as for the mods, I'm entirely sure I'm going to do anything with it, it is totally pristine, I might whack a K04 turbo on though...
200 were made.

only 75 imported in RHD.

K04's are a waste of time, you might as well go for a garett/IHI/K03 Hybrid after you have messed about with manifolds and the like.

pics/link?

fatreg

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8 posts

201 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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Ah ok, you learn something everyday.. although Wiki says 1000 were made!?

as for pics, I will crack on with some later today smile

The car is a big enough jump from my ol' Corsa D for the time being, I'll wait until I get bored before I start fettling...

JB!

5,255 posts

211 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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fatreg said:
Ah ok, you learn something everyday.. although Wiki says 1000 were made!?

as for pics, I will crack on with some later today smile

The car is a big enough jump from my ol' Corsa D for the time being, I'll wait until I get bored before I start fettling...
read the 75 thing on SCN, more likely to belevie that then wikipedia, lots have been crashed too, i wouldnt be suprised if only 50-60 UKDM remain on the roads.

might be 1000 combined cupra's and R's as both are fairly rare (however i know of 5 Cupra's in MK)

fatreg

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201 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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TBH, I don't really mind, I've seen a few MK3 Cupra's in Poole, but have never seen any R's, the chaps at the local VAG group also don't know of any locally... so it's all groovy smile

boobles

15,251 posts

246 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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I just bought myself a Leon Cupra. Cracking cars, love them.

JB!

5,255 posts

211 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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fatreg said:
TBH, I don't really mind, I've seen a few MK3 Cupra's in Poole, but have never seen any R's, the chaps at the local VAG group also don't know of any locally... so it's all groovy smile
best looking 20VT powered car IMHO.

MintyChris

848 posts

223 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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Nice cars. Thought heavily about one, a friend had a very nice example for a while. Ended up with an S3 though which is clearly the best looking 20vt powered motor...lol wink

sider

2,061 posts

252 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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Welcome to the Cupra club!

What power do those put out?

I got offered one a few years back as a swap for my 206 HDI that i had back then but due to commuting and economy - had to stay with the sooty diesel.

boobles

15,251 posts

246 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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the Ibiza cupra has 150bhp turbo but the R has 180bhp.

JB!

5,255 posts

211 months

Thursday 25th February 2010
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MintyChris said:
Nice cars. Thought heavily about one, a friend had a very nice example for a while. Ended up with an S3 though which is clearly the best looking 20vt powered motor...lol wink
best chassis, yes. but seriously dated looking!!!

boobles said:
the Ibiza cupra has 150bhp turbo but the R has 180bhp.
both using the smallest availavble K03 turbo.

get on seatcupra.net to see the tuning options.