So I bought one

[Cbeal]

So I've lurked here for quite a while. I have a Leon Cupra bought new on 2001, which is getting a bit long in the tooth, not to mention being a bit cramped in the back for two growing children,

So I've taken the plunge, my local Seat garage had a delivery mileage Black Exeo ST, 143 TDI SE for quite a lot off the list. I was after a sport 170, but that would have ended up being nearly five grand more.

It'll be a bit of a come down in performance, but is a heck of a lot more comfortable for long distances.

I should be getting it tomorrow, I'll try and post some pictures

 

[Fl@pper]

sounds like a cracker in black

 

[andyj]

Sounds like you got a good deal

 

[Cbeal]

Got it yesterday, seems very nice. I'm very pleased with it, very much more comfortable, and seems fairly quick. Bluetooth phone thing sort of works, though doesn't seem to like the phone book. Haven't tried many of the other toys yet

 

[Gary@Cookies]

Spend about 10% of the £5k you saved on a Revo remap and you'll be quicker than a 170.

 

[Cbeal]

Sounds very tempting. Any idea what it does to insurance costs?

 

[LoDa]

Sounds very tempting. Any idea what it does to insurance costs?

It would be worth calling in as a "new customer" to your current insurers and ask them if they will cover your car if you wanted to do this. Some insurers will not insure remapped cars

 

[Cbeal]

Good idea, I'll give that a go

 

[stevesulsh]

Any news on insurance quotes? just seen first ad on Irish TV for Exeo looks good would not mind too much of a drop in power from the Fr if i changed so would deffo go remap route

 

[Mo.IE]

nice car, nice color
congrats mate

 

[Art0ir]

Got any pics mate? The official ones seemed a real treat, but genuine ones give a better idea

 

[Cbeal]

I don't post often enough to allow me to put up piccies ;-)

This might work though

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswbeal/sets/72157622993925850/

 

[stezo2k]

looks awesome mate, nice car

 

[Andrewcupra TDI]

anything to report on this mate , one of the guys in works looking at the same one for a company car ,

cheers

 

[Cbeal]

I like it, it's comfy and quiet, ride is excellent. I'd like a little more power, but it's fine most of the time. It seems well put together, but I've got a couple of minor faults which the garage are fixing up (missing catch on the rear arm rest and broken automatic light sensor). I must chase them about it

 

[Cbeal]

I should have added that at ~2000 miles the fuel economy went up. I'm now getting ~45 on a long run, 40mpg on my run to work, which includes 9 miles of country roads, and 8 of stop start traffic (My Leon Cupra would struggle to get to 27 on that run)

 

[Andrewcupra TDI]

thanks il pass it along , hes currently got the mondeo titanum x , which averages around 50 - 55 mpg

has all the toys , so was comparing etc ,

so am working on the changes , (as i will get to use it