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  1. Buying a 2001 Cupra tomorrow!

    Hi guy's, I'm joining the Leon Cupra fold tomorrow - well fingers crossed i am! Was thinking of an Audi but prefer the Leon, i find it a bit more of a drivers car. I just wanted a cheap car that is quite reliable, good looking with a reasonable amount of poke, plus the missus likes them...
  2. is buying a seat ibiza the worst thing i could have done?

    Hi Guys, im in desperate need of some advice, and this might be a long post, but here goes! last may i bought a used Black Seat Ibiza 1.2, 5 Door, Petrol, 67K miles on the clock. loved it since i set eyes on it and took it for a test drive and drove like a dream. any way got it home and...
  3. M20FES

    Buying advice 101,000 mile TDI

    Iam looking at buying a 2004 Seat Leon FR TDI 150, Its up for £6800 and iam hoping to offer £6200. Its done 101,000 miles, just wondered what your thoughts are on the millage\price and things to look out for on a car thats covered this sort of millage ? its also got full leather and sat nav.
  4. Buying A Leon TDI 150

    Im new here and im just wondering what things to look out for when buying a leon tdi 150? I know cambelt needs to be done around the 60/70k mark, when does it need doing again after that? Do they suffer from the water pump issue or is the only the 1.8T engine that does?
  5. Buying an Ibiza

    Hi guys, I'm looking to buy the following spec Ibiza: 2004 Seat Ibiza S 1.2 Litre 64k Miles Its my first car and i would like to know what i should look out for on this model when considering to buy one. Also, the guy selling it has just informed me that the interior fan doesn't...
  6. I'm thinking of buying Common Rail TDI FR

    I'm thinking of buying a new face lift Leon with the spec as below: Common Rail TDI FR 18" Orion Alloys Winter pack Bluetooth. Passenger Air bag disocnnect (so as not to leave a blank on the intertior. Crono Yellow Is there anything alse I should be considering?
  7. leon fr150 buying advice

    hi all, been doing a fair bit of research and think i've decided 2 buy myself an fr150 leon, hopefully this wkend. Really just after a bit of advice about what problems to look out for on these models. Given my budget the car is likely 2 have around 60-70k on the clock. I'm aware the cambelt...
  8. drue1

    seat alhambra buying guide

    ive done a search for a buying guide but cant find anything.im after the 1.9 tdi pd engine one.2000 plus can anyone let me know what to look out for cheers
  9. Buying Parts Questions

    Question from a newbie, i have tried searching but couldn't find the answer. Can i order Seat parts from VW or Audi dealerships? If so, do the Seat Parts have the same part numbers if you get them from VW Also are the prices the same across dealerships or will they vary depending on...
  10. Buying new car. Springs?

    Not being funny but how do I know what springs I will have on my car? I am picking up an 07 later in the week and remember the 18s looking really nice. That led me to wonder if it had already had some modification made to the original suspension. Is there any obvious way for me to tell? Thanks.
  11. Thinking of buying 2.0 FR TDI - need advice please :)

    Hi all, Looking at buying an FR and test drove one today - loved it!! I have a couple of questions though if you are able to help: 1) I have read a lot about people kerbing the 18" alloys. Do the 17" sit the same and have the same issue? (assuming you drive it into a kerb!). 2) Been...
  12. Anything to look for when buying 2.0 tdi fr?

    Hey all, I currently own a BMW 330d sport which I shall be trading in hopefully next week, im after any info you guys can give me on what to look out for when buying, so far my fave choice is the 2.0 tdi fr inchrono yellow but finding one that suits my requirements seems to prove difficult...
  13. SalSheikh

    Buying Advice

    Hi Guys :help:, I am a noob on here and am after a Leon MK1 but am still undecided on wether to buy a Cupra 20v Turbo (grunt/power) or a Diesel motor (MPG/power). I have recently sold my Golf TDI and fancy the Leon but unsure as to which model to go for. Also, please can you advise on...
  14. Buying an ex Category C Leon?

    Hi. Newbie to this site, has already given me loads of useful info. I was just hoping to find out from a few of you knowledgeable chaps if if it worth buying an Ex Category C Leon FR TDI Cupra. it seems to be in good nick and has been MOT'd and a VIC check done. i was also wondering if...
  15. modd1uk

    Buying a bumper, exhaust advice needed.

    This is the bumper im buying, the one off a 1.8 20vt. Now i have a TDI 130, and instead of cutting a hole in mine im going to buy this bumper with pre cut hole and have it painted silver to match the car. OR... Are the bottom black bits removable ? As i could just take this off and replace...
  16. buying a mk3

    Hiya,I'm thinking of buying a mk3 cupra, is there anything I should look out for?
  17. buying ko3s

    hi im lookin at this ko3s and just looking at the blades on it would u say that they were in good condition thanks tom http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/s...28/CIMG2261.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/s...28/CIMG0038.jpg
  18. Thinking about buying a Leon FR

    Hello Im pondering about buying a leon FR diesel. At the moment i own a 57 civic 2.2 icdti, which is nice and quite nippy so long as you get the revs correct. However comming from a fiesta ST to the civic was a little bit of a let down, i miss that instant punch of power and good handling...
  19. HuckingFell

    Buying an FR

    Hi guys, Been lurking round here for months as i've been waiting nearly 9 months for my company car opt out to come round. The times finally here and i've come to the decision that i want a Leon FR! A 2.0 tfsi to be exact, dsg if possible, but not massively bothered. My first question is...
  20. One question about bodywork... so close to buying

    Hello All, I've been in the hunt for an LCR for a few weeks, and have one in particular that in my heart I have settled on, but there is one thing that my bro-in-law, who saw it with me, reminded me of. After checking the engine components, fluids etc, the bonnet was closed, and one of the...
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