LCR mileage question?

[CHILLED76]

Hi i am looking to buy a LCR my budget only alows me to buy really high milers though, how many miles are these cars generally good for? would i be better buying a low mileage leon cupra? i have only have about 8.5k to play with.

 

[rst_cupra_r]

the engines last for long times m8 new engines pretty reliable and bullet proof these days id go for th lcr if i was u

 

[sportbilly]

with 8.5 you should get a LCR with 50k+ on it, which isnt a problem for the 1.8T.

Note: if getting one just pre 60's the cam belt is due for changing.

 

[paul h]

running costs for the LCR are quite high.
The cars themselves have great engines and if serviced regular will last way over 150k

 

[-=Rob=-]

Tyres and brake pads are expensive on the LCR... They eat pads for dinner too...

 

[sportbilly]

I agree on that, they come together - use the brakes and it will wear the tyres. With enthusiastic driving expect to get 10k to a set of front tyres and pads.

 

[paul h]

stopping the bloody things from wheelspinning wears the tyres most i reckon

 

[CHILLED76]

Thanks for the info on servicing/tyres etc, realise that they eat tyres/pads but i need to know what mileage they tend to fall apart at. I had an old Golf gti mk2 8v and everyone said they were usually good for 200k and mine fell to bits at about 110k it had had 9 previous owners though! dont really want to make the same mistake again! I cant squeeze another penny over 8.5k so what i really need to know is whether to get the high miler lcr or a low ish miler cupra (which i can always send to jabba in a few months).

 

[Lee0204]

LCR all the way someone on here has a 03 plate one with high millage(motorway) for £8250 ono

 

[CHILLED76]

Really? could you post me the link as i cant find that one anywhere?

 

[RikH]

8.5k got me an MY03 LC with 20k still in warranty

 

[Spanky]

Maybe it was this thread..... http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=79823

 

[Lee0204]

No wasnt that link but i cant find it i got the blokes e mail address here somewhere though i will post it here when i find it