Those upgraded their 184 FR TDI to a Cupra....

[Jordcupra]

see below - double post

 

[Jordcupra]

Tax on the new 300 is £500 for the first year and then £185 there after.

 

[BenH]

Jesus that's a lot of tax

 

[Jordcupra]

Yep, bargaining tool for the dealer. Or, pretend your not paying for it if you lease one like I am.

 

[BenH]

Haha yeah I "don't pay tax" on my FR, even though it's only £30 anyway but as we all know, it's factored into the cost much like me "not paying servicing" haha

 

[JsyCuPrA]

Cheers for the responses. Just another couple of questions. Insurance on the Cupra compared to the 184. Big difference in price? Also car tax. Bought my 184 new in 2015 so I know I won't be paying £30 a year anymore. What's the going car tax for the new 300 Cupra. £140 inititial I believe but what then?

Car tax now for a new Cupra 300 is £500 initial year and then £140 per year

 

[jpor]

Car tax now for a new Cupra 300 is £500 initial year and then £140 per year

Yikes! Good to know. The £140 thereafter ain't bad. I'm paying £185 a year on a 2 litre MX-5 with less power.

Thanks for the responses. Very helpful.

 

[QuietQuackers]

I think my insurance was cheaper in the Cupra, no idea why but I'm not complaining!

 

[jpor]

Which options did people go for on their Cupra 300?

On my 184 I have the following;

- Tech Pack
- Winter Pack
- Convenience Pack.
- LED interior Lights.

Did want DCC, Sunroof and SEAT SOUND. But at the time there was a car available which meant it had everything but the formentioned. And got a good deal etc...

 

[QuietQuackers]

I think the Cupra has a lot of your 184 options as standard. I got the Sub8 pack which got me bucket seats, heated seats, side skirts, different alloys and better brakes.

 

[billman]

Bucket seats are not included in the sub8 pack. You paid them extra.

 

[sheffield]

Swapping my 184FR for a 300, ordered - it comes mid August.

Currently do a round trip London -> Manchester every week, can get about 55mpg from the 184, so I'm sure I'll be shocked by the 300!

 

[QuietQuackers]

Bucket seats are not included in the sub8 pack. You paid them extra.

Erm hello. At my time of ordering you couldn't get the Sub8 pack unless you also had the Black pack which includes the seats. So for the purposes of brevity I didn't mention the Black pack as its addition was implied anyway in having the Sub8 pack.

 

[QuietQuackers]

Swapping my 184FR for a 300, ordered - it comes mid August.

Currently do a round trip London -> Manchester every week, can get about 55mpg from the 184, so I'm sure I'll be shocked by the 300!

You'll probably get an easy 40-45mpg from the Cupra on the motorway. Definitely more smiles per gallon too!

 

[kiddo]

My experience of cupra is 30-35mpg mway cruising between 75-80. I can hit 40+ mpg when keeping at a steady 50. I often do Lancaster to Preston on the a6 which is a mix of 50/40 with only a couple of lights to stop the car which is where I hit 40+ mpg in my 280 St. Impressive for a petrol car with decent power .

 

[QuietQuackers]

My experience of cupra is 30-35mpg mway cruising between 75-80. I can hit 40+ mpg when keeping at a steady 50.

Come to think of it, most of my recent motorway miles have been in the dreaded average speed camera zones! :-/

 

[KXL]

I'm shocked and disappointed to hear that anyone has a bad word to say about my favourite car.

I like the Ibiza...in fact so far it doesn't rattle, same can't be said of Leons

 

[Sonofzelda]

I'll honk to that!

 

[Brandon]

Got my Cupra 300 (from FR 150) on Friday so still early days but will be doing 75 miles per day from now on. It'll be mainly A roads and motorways but I'll let you know in the next couple of weeks of the average MPG. I'm guessing it'll be no where near the 55-60MPG on the FR but hey, I didn't buy a Cupra to be light footed!

On extras, I stuck to the basics as I intend to change to another Cupra in September/October and the dealer advised me not to add any bits as I'd lose more than just depreciation.

On insurance, my premium stayed the same with Direct Line, which was a surprise, but probably due to only having 2 months left to renewal and they want me to stay with them.

Hope that helps but in summary, go for the Cupra - you only live once and it'll put a huge smile on your face!

 

[jpor]

Got my Cupra 300 (from FR 150) on Friday so still early days but will be doing 75 miles per day from now on. It'll be mainly A roads and motorways but I'll let you know in the next couple of weeks of the average MPG. I'm guessing it'll be no where near the 55-60MPG on the FR but hey, I didn't buy a Cupra to be light footed!

On extras, I stuck to the basics as I intend to change to another Cupra in September/October and the dealer advised me not to add any bits as I'd lose more than just depreciation.

On insurance, my premium stayed the same with Direct Line, which was a surprise, but probably due to only having 2 months left to renewal and they want me to stay with them.

Hope that helps but in summary, go for the Cupra - you only live once and it'll put a huge smile on your face!

Thanks Brandon. Be interesting to see what you do get. And how often you're visiting the petrol station