Well worth the wait - Our new Cupra is here

[cuprarstu]

Well today we collected our new Leon Cupra that we ordered just after Christmas. Originally we selected some options but then dropped them in order to try and speed up delivery. We did though have side skirts, rear roof spoiler, armrest, and rear parking sensors added.

After driving back, and covering about 200 miles, we are well chuffed. Very pleased indeed. It just seems so advanced relative to my old 2003 LCR 210 and now I am totally convinced on the new shape and think the Mk1 looks outdated.

As for driving it, the clutch and gear shifts seem easier, and the steering lighter, but in a positive way. I did say when I left the dealer I would take it easy on the way back but as soon as I was on the motorway I couldn't keep that promise Sounds great too!!

So to give the balanced view, the only negatives are the huge rear view mirror and some of the cheap plastics used in the interior - but heh, I can live with that!!

I attach some basic pics taken with camera phone so don't expect too much from them. I have attached specific pics of the armrest, rear roof spoiler, and you can also see the rear sensors to help those of you still deciding whether to go for some of these options.

Oh, and the colour, looks stunning in the sun, really shows it off well.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...ra/Armrest.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...ra/Spoiler.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...raRearSide.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...CupraFront.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...praFronton.jpg

[badtastebear]

Very nice but u cant stop grinning and looking for excuses to get out and drive......Should be collecting ours the end of the month..having the same dealer options as you plus some headlight brows..cant wait

[ZBOYD]

Looks great, pretty much how mine will be, but I've waited for everything else I wanted.

I ordered around the same time, and mine is likely no more than 2 weeks away now.

[Syphon]

Cool. Congrats.

I'm beginning to have a sense of humour failure waiting for mine now seeing everyone else getting theirs.

So close - yet so far

Scott

[badtastebear]

Originally Posted by ZBOYD

Looks great, pretty much how mine will be, but I've waited for everything else I wanted.

I ordered around the same time, and mine is likely no more than 2 weeks away now.

To be honest its not bad for us lot that stuck with the factory options as an extra 2 week wait is nothing!!! We ordered ours the 23rd Jan and was originally told car wouldnt be here till June and did we want to scrap options as it would help get the car quicker!!

[ZBOYD]

Originally Posted by badtastebear

To be honest its not bad for us lot that stuck with the factory options as an extra 2 week wait is nothing!!! We ordered ours the 23rd Jan and was originally told car wouldnt be here till June and did we want to scrap options as it would help get the car quicker!!

Exactly, I sold my R before Xmas, and have had no car since then. I can't say i wasn't tempted to take an earlier delivery, could very well of been one of the first in one(in the UK at least). (though partially i was as i got to play on the press day)

But I wanted the extra options and was fully prepared to wait. Though its become increasingly binding without my own car, I'd wait longer still if I had to. But it should be at the dealer this week.

Cuprastu's looks great though, and glad i've gone for the spoiler and skirts too.

[Syphon]

I ordered mine on the 27th Jan.

Scott

[Syphon]

Cupra stu - when you get a chance could you possibly take a shot of the armrest open with the aux access?

Ta

Scott

[S8N]

I was dead lucky in that I got to see Stu's car as he was collecting it this morning as I was at the dealers at the same time. He recognised my mutterings about parking sensors ...

Hid car looks... incredible in the flesh. He looked... extremely happy

I had a feeling the temptation to hit it would be too hard to resist!

Seriously, the side skirts look brilliant. I really have to get some of those for my FR!

[cuprarstu]

Originally Posted by badtastebear

To be honest its not bad for us lot that stuck with the factory options as an extra 2 week wait is nothing!!! We ordered ours the 23rd Jan and was originally told car wouldnt be here till June and did we want to scrap options as it would help get the car quicker!!

I quite agree with you, an extra two weeks is well worth the wait - if I had known that was all it would have been I would have hung on as well - but I was told June (mid to late) like you was, and for me that was just too long (perhaps I am too inpatient?). Anyway, no looking back, I am very happy with my poverty spec!!

[cuprarstu]

Originally Posted by Syphon

Cupra stu - when you get a chance could you possibly take a shot of the armrest open with the aux access?

Ta

Scott

Hi Scott,

No probs, best I could do with my camera phone (no proper digital camera at mo), one is a bit blurred as I tried to go close up...


http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...a/Image037.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...a/Image036.jpg

So basically I can't use my aux in if that is what you were trying to establish as there is no cut-out whole or slot at the bottom to allow anything to be plugged into it.

If you want any more pics just let me know.
Stuart

[cuprarstu]

Of course I had to wash and pamper it today so have taken more pics if anyone is interested

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...sengerSide.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...riversSide.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...tPassenger.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...riversside.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u.../CupraRear.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...praFront-1.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...sengerSide.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...riversSide.jpg

[ZBOYD]

Looking good, but you do need a better camera

[Briano]

I read there was a fire in martorell. It affected 15 cars, Hope yours is allright ZBOY.

http://www.google.com/translate?u=ht...&hl=en&ie=UTF8

[sportbilly]

Looks nice and if I had gone for a Cupra then it would have been one like this ... still a shame that on the top of the range car you have to spend around 500 notes on extras to give it a better look

Will be nice to see some on the roads and no doubt when I do I will wish I had one on some occasions but then not others ... cars eh!

[ZBOYD]

Unless they set fire to the boat then i think it will be fine. But always remember its not my car until i sign on the dotted line.

[ZBOYD]

Originally Posted by sportbilly

Looks nice and if I had gone for a Cupra then it would have been one like this ... still a shame that on the top of the range car you have to spend around 500 notes on extras to give it a better look

Will be nice to see some on the roads and no doubt when I do I will wish I had one on some occasions but then not others ... cars eh!

Could always spend the £500 extra on a Golf? Oh no, wouldn't be able too, still wouldn't have enough and it wouldn't be as quick.

[Syphon]

Originally Posted by cuprarstu

Hi Scott,

No probs, best I could do with my camera phone (no proper digital camera at mo), one is a bit blurred as I tried to go close up...


http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...a/Image037.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...a/Image036.jpg

So basically I can't use my aux in if that is what you were trying to establish as there is no cut-out whole or slot at the bottom to allow anything to be plugged into it.

If you want any more pics just let me know.
Stuart

Cheers.

I thought the idea was the player would sit in the armrest plugged in to the aux?

Scott

[sportbilly]

Originally Posted by ZBOYD

Could always spend the £500 extra on a Golf? Oh no, wouldn't be able too, still wouldn't have enough and it wouldn't be as quick.

True, you must admit though it would have been better to look like that as standard - not in yer face but just something a little extra for your money.

Ed30 has the same engine ... but yes your quite right you would need another few thousand !

I'll stick with the Golf for the time being, I feel its a good replacement to the LCR and will give me similar fun and power. Turns out the Mrs likes the new Leon so might end up having one anyway some time down the line.

[Cupra R]

Nice car Stu, bet your chuffed to bit's and think of reasons just to get some miles on it.