My new Cupra R

[Dronin87]

I dont know how to post images but i have just brought a 210 break Cupra R

its 52 plate though it DOESNT have the Cupra R alloys or the Red brembo Breaks... i heard this was only with european models... i have run checks on licesnce plate and they all come up as 210 BHP Cupra R... + its been HPI Cleared

Doesnt have the Cupra R exaust either... has a Twin tail pipe..

it has CD player as standard etc... was wondering if there is anyway to tell if ive been conned?!

 

[matt-drummer]

It doesn't sound like an R to me!

What's the engine code, it should be AMK?

 

[Dronin87]

how do you check?

 

[richybigman]

Sounds like a cupra.
Host pics on photobucket or similar.
Look at the engine code on a tab at the front left of the engine.

 

[matt-drummer]

It will be on the engine, I believe its under the plastic cover.

Does it have Cupra R front and rear bumpers?

 

[richybigman]

It's not an import is it?

 

[matt-drummer]

Apparently the engine code is stamped on the front offside of the engine block, should be easy to find, I haven't actually looked at mine though!

Its quite easy to spot a Cupra R engine as the engine bay layout is quite different from a Cupra, there were some recent threads on here with pictures showing the differences.

 

[Dronin87]

as far as i knew it wasnt import.... it has the UK reg and right hand drive, else i dont know how to tell, ill phone the dealer and ask him to check the engine code for me

 

[richybigman]

Is the throttle body on the passenger or drivers side?

 

[Dronin87]

its not outside my house so i cant check

 

[richybigman]

Did you look at the engine at all?

 

[kineticz]

Maybe the previous owner sold those parts off? Just a thought

 

[Dronin87]

Yeh had a quick look under the bonnet

 

[Dronin87]

Maybe the previous owner sold those parts off? Just a thought

it is possible ill know once i get this engine code

 

[matt-drummer]

Apparently the engine code is stamped on the front offside of the engine block, should be easy to find, I haven't actually looked at mine though!

Its quite easy to spot a Cupra R engine as the engine bay layout is quite different from a Cupra, there were some recent threads on here with pictures showing the differences.

 

[richybigman]

Have a quick look at this thread:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=193388

 

[Dronin87]

it doesnt look like the cupra R one unfortunatly but... run a check on the numberplate and see what u think DU52 VJK

 

[richybigman]

On an insurance site, that reg shows up as either a Cupra, a Cupra R 210 or a Cupra R 225.
I'd check if i was you.

 

[kineticz]

Where did you buy it from? Private seller or dealer? I take it the car has Cupra R kit fitted at least?

How come you bought a car without knowing what it is?

 

[Dronin87]

mycarcheck .com

and HPI / MOT bring it up as Cupra R :S

Sigh so confusing... well dealer is phoning me 2moro with engine code