Bit of an odd one, but as in the title - when buying a MK3 Leon Cupra, which is the best? In this case, preferably under 20k and taking value for money into account.
So, given the above - I understand some special editions have come out over the years, I've heard the Sub8 pack is excellent for example but I don't know much about it. I'd be looking to get a Cupra in auto, with a much nicer sounding exhaust than the whooshy MY14 Cupra 280 exhaust, with Full Link. Beyond that, what optional extras do you recommend? Sunroof would be amazing but seems hard to find. Is adaptive cruise control worth it? Etc.
EDIT: I'm also super into the idea of having keyless entry and start / KESSY, but I've heard it's thoroughly insecure. Can I get it and take adequate steps to protect my car, and get on fine?
Last year I bought the cheapest MK3 Cupra 280, model year 14, with no bells and no whistles. I'm now looking at modifying it with my current upgrade path looking like it's going to start with an aftermarket exhaust, followed soon after by an uprated clutch which I hear is a near necessity on the Manual if I want to remap.
With that said, after fitting the exhaust will look like it'll come to over £1200. Clutch will also be a similar amount. Finally, if I wanted the MIB2 system that would be a £1200 retrofit also.
For that amount of money, I could probably buy a new Cupra with all the bells and whistles! It's like modding it, but better, and cheaper!
With that said, after fitting the exhaust will look like it'll come to over £1200. Clutch will also be a similar amount. Finally, if I wanted the MIB2 system that would be a £1200 retrofit also.
For that amount of money, I could probably buy a new Cupra with all the bells and whistles! It's like modding it, but better, and cheaper!
So, given the above - I understand some special editions have come out over the years, I've heard the Sub8 pack is excellent for example but I don't know much about it. I'd be looking to get a Cupra in auto, with a much nicer sounding exhaust than the whooshy MY14 Cupra 280 exhaust, with Full Link. Beyond that, what optional extras do you recommend? Sunroof would be amazing but seems hard to find. Is adaptive cruise control worth it? Etc.
EDIT: I'm also super into the idea of having keyless entry and start / KESSY, but I've heard it's thoroughly insecure. Can I get it and take adequate steps to protect my car, and get on fine?
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