New Cupra 300 owner - West Mids

Hi mate, welcome to the forum

Welcome!

Welcome Matt, you’ll find a silly grin on your face every time you drive your 300 I suspect (or is that just me? )


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Had my 300 for over a week. God Lord it's fast!

Gunslinger300 said:

Had my 300 for over a week. God Lord it's fast!

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And it hasn't even loosened up yet!

Do you know what the break in mileage is for the engine?

Gunslinger300 said:

Do you know what the break in mileage is for the engine?

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I think the sensible distance everyone seems to stick to is 1000 miles. However the salesman I got my 280 from said I could "drive it like I stole it!" straight out of the box. I didn't however, too worried about doing any damage
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One thing I will say though is that there seemed to be a magic switch when I hit 10k miles as the car suddenly felt even more willing to rev cleanly to the red line, and the fuel economy also improved significantly. This was even more pronounced when I started using super unleaded (Tesco M99 mainly) for every tank instead of every 4th or so.

Since getting my 300, I've run that on super all the time and at nearly 7k it's really starting to sing nicely

Yeah I would want to run it in for 1k minimum. I’m currently at 250 miles on the clock.

That’s interesting what you say about MPG mines is guzzling fuel atm but I’ve only been putting in ASDA’s finest 95 RON.

Might start using a higher RON when I’m at the petrol station.

I’ve found the slightly higher price you pay is more than offset by the increased economy and performance. My last tank was BP ultimate and I’ve got the most miles out of this tank by quite a bit. But it cost me £1.33/litre so it will be a treat rather than the norm


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What you getting at the moment?

I'm around 19 - 22mpg

On this tank I’ve got nearly 350 miles and it’s not empty yet. I use the fuelly app to keep an eye on my economy and I’m averaging 30mpg on a 50:50 mix of town and B roads


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I'll have a look at that, Cheers!

Filled up yesterday- 362 miles on the tank giving 33mpg. I’m happy with that, particularly as it’s not all been sedate driving.


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Did you use the good stuff?

Do you mind me asking what a full tank cost ya?

I filled up with M99, 49 litres @1.16/l. Apparently we have the cheapest fuel in the country around here


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perkman1969 said:

I filled up with M99, 49 litres @1.16/l. Apparently we have the cheapest fuel in the country around here


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Indeed you do.

I was 1.17/L last week for 95RON up in Scotland


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Bobbajob said:

Cheers for the welcome guys.

My on board computer is saying I am at 36 mpg so far. Coming up to 800 miles.

Calculated MPG
1st tank 33.3
2nd 35.4
3rd tank is looking even better so far.

I have a 30 mile commute each way to work, which is why the economy is good. With just the occasional blast in Cupra mode.

It is savagely quick when you boot it.

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Mines is starting to get a bit better although my commute can’t be helping I’m around 14 miles in start stop traffic.

I’ve configured the “personal” profile for comfort and eco which helps.

The thing is an animal in Cupra mode


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How are you guys getting over 20 mpg