buying

Hi all, I'm new in the forum and looking for your expert advice. I'm in the market for a MK1 Leon 1.8T Obviously my first choice is a CupraR but on my search I found this: 2004 Leon 1.8 20VT 180 PS with only 42,000 Km (26,200 mi) My concern is that if we do the math, it only had run 250...

Hi I’m looking at buying an Ibiza Fr probably a 2013-2015, and I just want some clarification on the 1.4 tsi engines. So the 150hp 1.4 is twin charged and it’s the non-ACT engine, whereas the 140hp is the act unit and only turbocharged. I think I’m right in saying that but I’m not sure. Also...

Really interested in buying a Cupra R 225, i have found one I like but it has 120k mileage, I’ve read the forums and can see the engines can be good for 150k+ This car has had new gearbox/clutch , Cambelt and waterpump and been remapped by AMD I’m 2016 to 260bhp I was just wondering how how...

Hi, I am new to this forum and have joined today with the intension of meeting some new people and seeking some advice as i am looking into buying a leon cupra. The one thing i have noticed is that the prices vary alot but im looking at spending around the 4k mark. I veiwed an 04 plate with 80k...

Hey all, I've been on the look out for a diesel Cupra for a bit now to replace my Pug 306 HDi, and I have a budget of £5k. I've found one that seems mint for £5200, 89k miles, apparent FSH ... but it's 300 miles from me, so to view it, I would need to be pretty certain about buying it! Do we...

About to order myself some AP coilovers for the Cupra. Just wondering weres the cheapest place on the web that sell them? Seen a company on here do them for 390 delievered, that any good? Also im wanting my car to sit JUST above the wheels when lowered, what height should i be going for...

HI Guys I am thinking of buying this... 28,000 miles 07 reg red, full btcc kit. leon fr tdi its up for £14200 any advice do you think it is over priced?

Hi all, Am looking at buying my friends company car, he's owned it from new and has covered 111,000 miles from new with full Seat history, car has always gone to seat fro every little thing. Is there any common things i should be aware of, as i've owned a PD150 MK4 golf and that was a nightmare...

Hi all, being a first time buyer I'm looking for a little feedback on my recent visit to the dealers. To cut a long story short I'm looking to get an Ibiza FR 1.4TSI with a sunroof, tomtom setup and Furia Grey paintjob (colour debatable). The overall cost was something in the region of £16.5k...

Hi! I am planning on buying a Tolly V5 next week, so wanted to get some thoughts on what I should be looking out for when I go see a couple. Also I was wondering what the pricing is supposed to be for one in good condition from a dealer? Basically, I am looking in the following ads: Well...

*************************** Ladies and Gents, After months of searching i feel i may finally have found the one for me, although being my second car i'm very hesitant to commit fully having read a lot of bits on this forum.... I have found a 53 Black LCR (225), FSH, 79k, for 5.8k..... I need...

Hey guys, My first post here. Im buying a cupra from 2007, I have seen one and I will buy the car. But before I get too excited, what are some things I should look out for before buying it? How can I check its a real cupra and not a modified fr? What are some big differnces? The car I...

Hello, I've previously owned a Altea TDI (bought privately) and I want to return to the fold. I've found a Leon SE TDI/2003 (91kmiles) advertised privately locally and I was roaming through google looking for buying tips etc.. I came across the words ECU failure and worse- sticking Vanes...

Hi guys, Im currently looking for a new seat diesel, i had one checked out at hpicheck.com and it came back saying the V5 registration issue date was different to the DVLA record. Is this something to really worry about? Everything else is ok, like chassis matches the VRM, the V5 serial is not...

Hi All, I've decided to sell my Impreza and have a guy coming to collect it on saturday. Whilst in a local garage I stumbled across a 52 plate Seat Ibiza Cupra R in black and it really caught my eye. It was up for £4000 but I've managed to strike a deal at £3500. What are the main things...

Hi all im new to all this so thought i would sign up for some much needed info I have been looking at a leon cupra today and really like it. Lovely to drive and in good condition. It is up for £3695 and i managed to get it down to £3400 if i was to have it. What common problems should i...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forums and new to Seat - I've been driving my Skoda VRS for 6 years now and looking to change to something comparable. Obviously the Seat Ibiza FR TDI springs to mind. And I went to the local dealer in nottingham but they didn't have much to show me and I'm struggling...

hello, i have just recently sold my fabia vrs and today came across a 04 ibiza cupra tdi for sale with 27k miles. looks immaculate but whats im unsure about is that it has had 4 or 5prev owners, cant remember if current owner is 5th and 4 prev or he is the 4th. he hasownedthecar for roughly 7...

Hi all I'm planing to buy a Cupra R in the next couple of weeks and wanted to know your thoughts on things to look for. I'm aware of the coilpack issue so any more advice would be greatly appreciated! Cheers

its that time to buy some new tyres, however confusion was quickly instilled I currently run Toyo T1R's all round and so I looked at Toyo T1R's on mytyres.co.uk which were £106 a corner then I looked at Goodyear Eagle F1's which were £101 a corner, so a little more reasonable BUT then I...