MK3 SEAT Leon CUPRA's owner's register

[OptimusDecline]

Ice silver with pano roof and multi black alloys. The dealer said its the best visual set up they have seen so far in the flesh and i agree!

Hmmm. I placed my order originally for a 5dr Cupra 290, Sub 8 Black, bucket seats and Moonstone Silver. I received a call from the dealer two weeks ago to say that moonstone silver was no longer available with the Sub 8. I then went for Dynamic Grey but I think this can look white in some lights which I'm not a huge fan of.

I always thought the recent press pictures and videos of the new 290 were of a sub 8 in moonstone silver but looking at yours, it might actually have been Ice Silver. I'm wondering if I should change to Ice Silver now.....

 

[cupraboss]

Hmmm. I placed my order originally for a 5dr Cupra 290, Sub 8 Black, bucket seats and Moonstone Silver. I received a call from the dealer two weeks ago to say that moonstone silver was no longer available with the Sub 8. I then went for Dynamic Grey but I think this can look white in some lights which I'm not a huge fan of.

I always thought the recent press pictures and videos of the new 290 were of a sub 8 in moonstone silver but looking at yours, it might actually have been Ice Silver. I'm wondering if I should change to Ice Silver now.....

I was initially very insure about what colour to for until i saw the following video which is my set up minus the sub 8 pack. Mine looks exactly the same visually as it has the multi black alloys minus the side skirts which i may fit at a later date. The pano roof adds some great contrast - something to consider

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33PIQUZPFPA

 

[OptimusDecline]

I was initially very insure about what colour to for until i saw the following video which is my set up minus the sub 8 pack. Mine looks exactly the same visually as it has the multi black alloys minus the side skirts which i may fit at a later date. The pano roof adds some great contrast - something to consider



I've seen that video a few times now. Again, I always thought that this was the darker moonstone silver but you reckon that't ice silver? Would you be able to post a few more pictures of yours if you get a chance please. Maybe a profile shot?

 

[cupraboss]

I was initially very insure about what colour to for until i saw the following video which is my set up minus the sub 8 pack. Mine looks exactly the same visually as it has the multi black alloys minus the side skirts which i may fit at a later date. The pano roof adds some great contrast - something to consider



I've seen that video a few times now. Again, I always thought that this was the darker moonstone silver but you reckon that't ice silver? Would you be able to post a few more pictures of yours if you get a chance please. Maybe a profile shot?

100% certain that the car in that video is ice silver. I will try to post more pics of my car when i get a chance

 

[matthab]

So yesterday I picked up my 280 yesterday. Bloody lovely car such a nice place to be.

It was a car off the dock in Nevada white with black pack, Sat Nav High, Seat Sound, ACC, Winter Pack and Sun Roof

Pics will be along soon when the weather clears up.

 

[shadak]

OMG dealer just sent me a msg saying car is on the way !! It should have been last week of April but will be ready next week. Im exctited like a little boy just wish he told me when it arrived not 1 week before Im too excited now since I expected to wait one more month

 

[OptimusDecline]

OMG dealer just sent me a msg saying car is on the way !! It should have been last week of April but will be ready next week. Im exctited like a little boy just wish he told me when it arrived not 1 week before Im too excited now since I expected to wait one more month

Did you take delivery of the car then? Any photos?

 

[LiamCupra290]

OMG dealer just sent me a msg saying car is on the way !! It should have been last week of April but will be ready next week. Im exctited like a little boy just wish he told me when it arrived not 1 week before Im too excited now since I expected to wait one more month

When did you order it mate?

 

[shadak]

I will take pics when its a bit nicer down here. Its a 290 white with black line, winter thingy and couple other stuff ordered December 1st , 2015 and delivered to the dealer March 29th.

Im in love with it, its the funnest thing Ive driven so far so much power and the pops and cracks are amazing.

 

[LiamCupra290]

I will take pics when its a bit nicer down here. Its a 290 white with black line, winter thingy and couple other stuff ordered December 1st , 2015 and delivered to the dealer March 29th.

Im in love with it, its the funnest thing Ive driven so far so much power and the pops and cracks are amazing.

17 weeks

Were you told it would take this long when you ordered it?

 

[Seastormer]

17 weeks

Were you told it would take this long when you ordered it?

Mine took at least that back in July 2014.

 

[shadak]

17 weeks

Were you told it would take this long when you ordered it?

yes, in our country Cupras are extremely cheap, many germans order it here and the country quotas are quickly depleted.

 

[LiamCupra290]

yes, in our country Cupras are extremely cheap, many germans order it here and the country quotas are quickly depleted.

Ah ok. I was quoted 12 weeks here in the uk

 

[shadak]

Ah ok. I was quoted 12 weeks here in the uk

And when did you order? Or do you already have yours?

 

[LiamCupra290]

And when did you order? Or do you already have yours?

Order was placed on the 3rd of March. Quite a wait for me yet!

 

[shadak]

Oh
The first day I got it I couldnt fall asleep I thought about driving it again for about half hour in bed lol

Took a pic today when I met my friend with a Porsche, realized the wheels are fairly similar!

 

[LiamCupra290]

Oh
The first day I got it I couldnt fall asleep I thought about driving it again for about half hour in bed lol

Took a pic today when I met my friend with a Porsche, realized the wheels are fairly similar!

Those wheels really are similar! Almost exactly the same.

The excitement for my car is killing me, it's ages away so I was hoping I could just forget about it but that doesn't seem likely! Looks lovely

 

[shadak]

Same size too, he also uses Pirelli P zeros lol

I cant describe what it feels like driving it, the first time I heard the upshift crack or burble I got so excited I want it to drive it forever! I know its not a Ferrari, Lambo or a Porsche... But Im not a milionare and its the best car I ever owned, had an mk3 FR 1.8 and never thought 290 would be so much better.

 

[LiamCupra290]

Same size too, he also uses Pirelli P zeros lol

I cant describe what it feels like driving it, the first time I heard the upshift crack or burble I got so excited I want it to drive it forever! I know its not a Ferrari, Lambo or a Porsche... But Im not a milionare and its the best car I ever owned, had an mk3 FR 1.8 and never thought 290 would be so much better.

That's the position I'm in, I think being realistic this cupra will be at the top end of cars I'm likely to be able to afford right now, so I can't wait to get it. Definitely be the best car I've ever driven!

 

[ncr]

@shadak: Got mine yesterday and I feel exactly the same It's a great car, even better than I expected... ;-) I'm all the time thinking about my next drive... haha