Ibiza Mk4 FR TDI or Cupra TDI

[karizma_fas]

Hi all,

Interested in either a Mk4 FR TDI or a Mk4 Cupra TDI.
Just wondering if anyones drove/owned both? and if the Cupra's worth the extra money over the FR? (insurance, tyres etc)

Gonna look at a 06 very low mileage Fr and a 05 higher mileage Cupra.
I do a lot of miles now and want to know if there's any economical difference between them really?
I'm stumped as to which one to go for really and thought I should ask all your oppinions.

Cheers
Mark

 

[.Phase]

I have an FR, not driven a cupra but would have one if insurance wasn't 3k...

you can just remap an FR (if you remap a cupra you will have to be careful with the clutch)
I'd try and go for a '56 plate so you get a facelift which has loads of extra features like better bumpers, aerowipers, steering wheel controls, aux-in radio and moreeee! =]

 

[karizma_fas]

The one I'm gonna look at is a Facelift model, but it is a 06 plate? Got the new bumpers etc. Think I may just go for the FR to be honest

 

[Gooner_Mike]

I would go for the Cupra model as you will probably want to upgrade the brakes and swap to a FMIC on the FR after a while anyway. The Cupra has these as standard.... as well as better looking bumpers and cruise control! Better looking exhaust too. There would be nothing between them in terms of running costs except for tax and insurance. Consumables would be very similar in price.

 

[flegz16]

when did cupra's start coming with cruise control mike, because my 05 cupra hasn't got it?

 

[Gooner_Mike]

when did cupra's start coming with cruise control mike, because my 05 cupra hasn't got it?

I test drove an 05 plate Cupra TDi that had it... I assumed it was standard! SEAT factory lottery again maybe... or an option?

 

[joesmad4it]

Neither has mine and I would love to have it!!!

If insurance is not too bad then you have to go for the cupra. I've had mine for 6 months and love it, go for a stage 1 map with p-torque and you'll be laughing and the clutch will be fine assuming the mileage is sensible/previous owner/s have been easy on it

 

[karizma_fas]

Mileage on the Cupra is 55k and the FR is only 30K. I'm just woried that 55K is a bit much considering i'll easily be puting 15K a year on it and wanting to keep it for atleast 3 years?

 

[Gooner_Mike]

That is no mileage at all. Just make sure it has been serviced regualrly and had the cambelt done on 4yrs...

 

[karizma_fas]

Cambelt has been replaced and full history.

What sort of price would a car like that go for as it is cheaper than the FR by around £600

Cheers

 

[Gooner_Mike]

Not sure really. Have a look on Autotrader and ebay. If it is £600 cheaper than the FR, then use that for the higher insurance!!!! I would go for the Cupra on what you have told me.

 

[flegz16]

55k is nothing at all, maybe if it had another 100k on top of that then yes, but even then it will last even longer. just make sure its been looked after like mike said and its been serviced right, then it'll be fine.

 

[karizma_fas]

Thanks peeps.

May sway towards the Cupra now

 

[great_kahn]

Not all the cupras had cruise control. But mine does, and on the Mway its a ****ing godsend

 

[flegz16]

when i got my 05 cupra last august, i got it for £6600. it was up for £7000, it had 67,000ish miles on the clock, a full uprated organic sach clutch and custom remap if that help's it was bought private as well

 

[.Phase]

The one I'm gonna look at is a Facelift model, but it is a 06 plate?

'06 plate are a bit hit and miss since that's when the facelift came in... some '06 are facelift, some are not! =]

 

[flegz16]

Not all the cupras had cruise control. But mine does, and on the Mway its a ****ing godsend

a wish mine had it too

 

[great_kahn]

a wish mine had it too

U can have it added. I like to set it at 60 down a country lane, and see how long i can avoid wimping out and touching the brake

 

[flegz16]

U can have it added. I like to set it at 60 down a country lane, and see how long i can avoid wimping out and touching the brake

yes but how much

 

[great_kahn]

yes but how much

Check this thread, techie is quoting £175. Dunno if he is still doing it. If you do a fair amount of long distance then its well worth it imho.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=172470&highlight=retrofit+cruise+control