LCR Running Costs

[cupraR373]

I replaced front tyres the other day. GSD3's £113 each fitted. I phone national tyres and exhaust just to see how much. they wanted £200 a tyre!!! what do they think we are? idiots?

 

[20vtB0b]

Prices are fitted...with VAT etc. Had to get the brakes done at SEAT as they told me they were down to 'dangerous' at the 20k service. I don't take any risks when it comes to brakes and tyres.

The dealers really do try it on. They told me mine were shot at 10k. I took the wheel of and checked, loads of pad left. They said it again at 20k. I eventually changed them at 22k and there was still enough pad fo another 1000 miles.

Bob

 

[keithrann]

Covered 8k miles in my LCR so far: Here is a list of the expenditure excluding tax, fuel and insurance of course:

10k Service - £116 (Seat - Galgate)
2 New Front Tyres - £160 (Ebay)
New Front Brembo Pads - £80 (Fitted myself)

Not so bad i don't believe. Just changed pads and tyres recently. Bought car with 4k miles on so had new tyres then before collection otherwise i think i would of replaced alot earlier.

Next on the list will prob be the 20k service in 8k miles.

 

[SHADY-NINJA]

Had my LCR 15 months and so far I have had to shell out

10k Service - £180
2 New Front Tyres - £260
20k Service - £155
Brake Fluid Change - £40
New Front Brembo Pads - £175
2 New Front Tyres - £260
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Total £1065

I don't drive like a nutter either. Is it worth it? You Bet!!!

i think it depends on how you drive.
i must say youve got a very nice car.
personally in the list of those bits you mentioned the bill could be reduced if you shop around especially for the tyres and brake pads

 

[keithrann]

i think it depends on how you drive.
i must say youve got a very nice car.
personally in the list of those bits you mentioned the bill could be reduced if you shop around especially for the tyres and brake pads

I would have to agree with that statement. A bit of shopping around can save you alot in the long run.

£260 for 2 tyres seems abit on the high side. Perhaps try www.mytyres.co.uk next time. Should save some hard earned dosh.

 

[warren_cox]

What a sobering thread:

Just worked out on the back of a fag packet that I bought the car in April 2005 (so its only 9 months old now).

Servicing / insurance / plate transfer / petrol costs / tyres: £2765

Mods to date: £4704

Total cost of running: £7469

Thats £25k nearly including the purchase cost. New R32 money.

Still no budget in there for ARB, DP, Coilovers etc....