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Picking up Cupra today

the cat

Like a dog with a bone.
Jul 20, 2004
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Geordie Land
Decided to shop in my mk4 Ibiza FR TDI for a Leon Cupra. It's ex demo with only 4k on the clock and I paid 16.4k (metallic silver) and got 10k trade for mine.

Anyway, do I need to run it on super unleaded? Also, do they drink oil? Would it be worth purchasing a can?

Best,

Andy
 

RickyD1975

Audi A6 2.0TDI 170 S-Line
Jan 2, 2008
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North East
Hi there,

It will be a nice change from an FR TDI to Cupra:funk::funk:

It recommended that you use a higher octane fuel as the ECU's on High Performance Cars are usually programmed to run on it.

I also use BP Ultimate with mine.

By the way I see your from the North East. Did you get your Cupra from Arnold Clark's on Scotswood Road?

I bought mine there last December and it was also an Ex-Demo. I've done only 5000 miles since then and mine hasn't used much oil. It's going in for a service next week.
 
Jul 10, 2007
1,267
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Leeds
Super Unleaded (98 RON) or above is recommended but it will run on 95 RON although you may experience slight loss of economy or power. BTW 98RON is generally only Shell V-Power and Tescos Super Unleaded (although I think Tesco may do 2 grades of Super).

My oil was on the minimum when I checked it at 4K but seemed okay after that. I would keep an eye on it and see how you get on. A top up bottle is about £15.00.
 

the cat

Like a dog with a bone.
Jul 20, 2004
224
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Geordie Land
@ Ricky:

I am indeed from the NE. In fact I work in Newcastle but I get my seats from Alexandra
Bridge Cars in Sunderland. I've had my last 4 or so from the same guy and he gives me a good deal.

In fact, it was his demonstrater so I was happy that it hasn't been thrashed.
 

the cat

Like a dog with a bone.
Jul 20, 2004
224
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Geordie Land
Super Unleaded (98 RON) or above is recommended but it will run on 95 RON although you may experience slight loss of economy or power. BTW 98RON is generally only Shell V-Power and Tescos Super Unleaded (although I think Tesco may do 2 grades of Super).

My oil was on the minimum when I checked it at 4K but seemed okay after that. I would keep an eye on it and see how you get on. A top up bottle is about £15.00.

Ok, ta, that's good advice. There's a shell garage near me...
 

kingkongsfinger

Active Member
Feb 16, 2005
255
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Bolton
No problem with 95 ron fuel, ran my Cupra on it for 25k so far in 8 months and not noticed a difference when i have tried 98 ron.:shrug:

As for oil consumption I have never checked the oil between services as the oil light has never been on;)

Bl00dy good reliable car with a bit of poke as well:D
 
Jul 10, 2007
1,267
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Leeds
The oil light won't turn on unless oil is really low, so you need to check anyway.

I noticed a difference going from 98 to 95 RON but people say it adjusts to the type you are using and takes a few tanks before it makes any adjustments.
 

Donnyboy

The Candy Man
Mar 15, 2005
1,558
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renfrewshire
Ran mine on Tesco Super 99ron since I got it. Its only 97p a litre just now too. :clap:

I topped my oil up after about 4k miles, but wasn't much needed. Still cost me £15 for a litre of oil though!!:doh:
 

Revo Martyn

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Jul 8, 2008
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U.K.
Revo Kev ran his car hooked up to VAG COM using loads of different fuels for a long period of time and became obsessed with finding the best fuel.

He told me that V power was best and most consistent over different tank fulls from different forecourts, Then Ultimate as the second best. Tesco do a 99 but it wasnt as good for some reason?

95 will work but its a chip shop diet for your car, it depends if its a mode of transport to you or your pride and joy. Cost versus quality like everything else.
 

Carr20vt

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Dec 18, 2003
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South Wales
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Revo Kev ran his car hooked up to VAG COM using loads of different fuels for a long period of time and became obsessed with finding the best fuel.

He told me that V power was best and most consistent over different tank fulls from different forecourts, Then Ultimate as the second best. Tesco do a 99 but it wasnt as good for some reason?

95 will work but its a chip shop diet for your car, it depends if its a mode of transport to you or your pride and joy. Cost versus quality like everything else.

Interesting, mine was Revo mapped on tesco 99 at 600mls and i've run it ever since on 6k now. Might try V power see if there is any difference. :)
 

the cat

Like a dog with a bone.
Jul 20, 2004
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Geordie Land
Cheers for the replies.

Picked her up at 5 last night - awesome car. Has restored my faith in Seat...

One other quick question - the lights have a blue tinge and seem to adjust themselves when I switch them on. Does this mean I have bi-xenons?

I only ask as I didnt specify these so it would be a bonus if they are...

Andy
 
Jul 10, 2007
1,267
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Leeds
Cheers for the replies.

Picked her up at 5 last night - awesome car. Has restored my faith in Seat...

One other quick question - the lights have a blue tinge and seem to adjust themselves when I switch them on. Does this mean I have bi-xenons?

I only ask as I didnt specify these so it would be a bonus if they are...

Andy

If it was brand new Xenons are an option nowadays, you can tell by looking at two things.

Xenons will have headlamp washers and also there will be no adjuster wheel, which I think is normally next to the dash brightness adjuster to the left of the dial to switch the lights on and off.
 

the cat

Like a dog with a bone.
Jul 20, 2004
224
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Geordie Land
If it was brand new Xenons are an option nowadays, you can tell by looking at two things.

Xenons will have headlamp washers and also there will be no adjuster wheel, which I think is normally next to the dash brightness adjuster to the left of the dial to switch the lights on and off.

Cheers for the quick reply - it was ex-demo but registered June 2008. It has the washers and *no* adjuster.

I'm defo taking it as a bonus - when I bought the car, they wrote down the list price £19k and something (which didnt include xenons) and then discounted down to £16.4k because it was a demonstrator.
 
Jul 10, 2007
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Leeds
They normally tend to up spec demos so it makes sense.

£16.5K is good for an ex demo. Some dealers are still asking £16K for year old Cupras and I know my old one is up for £14.5 at a dealer.
 
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