Andrew Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 Now, by virtue of the fact that I can't recall any posts mentioning this car I'll assume it is not any good or that anyone mentioning it is banished from TS never to return. If so, bye bye, it's been fun. I have not been for a drive in a Cupra R and all the reviews I have read are really good. Question is do I go for a drive in one or not bother, thus remaining happy in the knowledge that an S3 is well regarded on here and more than floats my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 I have driven one and they are better than a S3 - the brakes look far prettier. Seriously tho - it is a very competant car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Mick Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 [ QUOTE ] the brakes look far prettier. [/ QUOTE ] Not better than mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 [ QUOTE ] I have not been for a drive in a Cupra R and all the reviews I have read are really good. Question is do I go for a drive in one or not bother, thus remaining happy in the knowledge that an S3 is well regarded on here and more than floats my boat. [/ QUOTE ] Suggest you go and have a browse over at www.seatcupra.net/forums . Loads of Cupra R drivers over there and a friendly crowd too. I bought one over an S3 mainly due to the bargain price and can honestly say after a year (mine was one of the first batch in the UK) that its a top motor. They've also just stuck the 225 engine in it too for the model year 04 cars so it just gets better. Plus as you can see with Revo its a bit of a beast. Full press release here... http://www.seatcupra.net/reviews.php?descrip=03/07/03%20Leon%20Cupra%20R%20225hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 Ok, so the brakes look good! What about other aspects? I can't find many for sale on Autotrader and those that are are not too far off list anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 great car and obviously better value than an S3 I just don't like the looks or the cheap interior so I wouldn't buy one if it was £10k if you can cope with these issues get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 Well, I'm going to have a nose round my local dealer tomorrow. It has a great deal to live up to to make me want one over the S3 but I'd be a fool not to look around at alternatives. Tried the CTR - not my cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagoo Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 Like adam said great car and good brakes come as standard but the interior is not a patch on the S3 IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 [ QUOTE ] I just don't like the looks or the cheap interior so I wouldn't buy one if it was £10k [/ QUOTE ] Cheap interior?... its virtually the same as the S3 so how do you work that one out. The dash is the same moulding but has a slightly different finish and the centre console is also different. The door cards on the Cupra are much nicer than the S3 ones and the standard sound system is spot on, way better than the S3 with Bose. Just my opinion anyway, not looking for a flaming war... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snez22 Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 it sounds like much better value. aren't recaros optional though. brembos too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 Brembo's are standard, Recaro's are optional, mine has Recaro's and they are well worth it as its front and rear not just fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 [ QUOTE ] Cheap interior?... its virtually the same as the S3 so how do you work that one out. The dash is the same moulding but has a slightly different finish and the centre console is also different. The door cards on the Cupra are much nicer than the S3 ones and the standard sound system is spot on, way better than the S3 with Bose. Just my opinion anyway, not looking for a flaming war... [/ QUOTE ] ok probably exaggerated about the 10k thing and if I had a restricted budget I would consider one but the interior (though based on the A3 in sections) looked cheaper and felt cheaper - as you would expect as it is cheaper IMHO of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hants_Cruiser_UK Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 I totally agree about the sound system too. I had a Leon previous to my Cab and it knocks spots of the Cabs sound system. I remember checking over the car to see if it had a subwoofer hidden. Lot better built than the cab too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snez22 Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 todays autocar says that the price for the 225bhp leonR is 18000. not bad value at all. the wheels are ace too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaudiman Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 I have Revo'd loads of Leons recently & the general feedback is very good, it's not an S3 as we all know but its cheaper & does go well when chipped, i suppose you pays your money & takes your choice ! I've got nice spec S3's from £14,995 in stock so you can buy them very reasonably at the moment, i'm not sure how much Seats start from but i would have thought that you would get a newer lower mileage on for the same money. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snez22 Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 225 cupra R comes with tracker as standard too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsta Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 [ QUOTE ] 225 cupra R comes with tracker as standard too. [/ QUOTE ] WTF !!! and they only give a thatcham 2 on the S3.... someones got their columns mixed up somewhere at VAG ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snez22 Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 tracker retrieve with one years subscription paid for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 Ok, so now I have driven a LCR. All I can say is what a car. Admittedly I have not driven that many fast cars (CTR and but the Leon provided more fun and a bigger grin than an S3 ... and I can't really work out why. I am now seriously tempted. Perhaps it was because I went out on my own without the dealer for 30 mins or perhaps it was the gearing that meant the car felt much faster and more usable. I can vouch for the stereo too - it is really good. The interior is not as nice as the S3 that is for sure but I could certainly live with it. What a dilemma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 I drove it back to back against a CTR and the Leon was miles better - I think they are a great car and well worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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