Zen have said, registered in April or not, the VED increase will not be passed over to me. Either the dealership registers it before April and avoids it or they will be taking on the additional charges.
Zen have said, registered in April or not, the VED increase will not be passed over to me. Either the dealership registers it before April and avoids it or they will be taking on the additional charges.
Ordered in mid November, car arrived yesterday.
Had a white FR before this and regretted ordering a cupra in white and tried to change to blue, but it was too late. Having got the car now I definitely don't regret the white - looks awesome with the black mirror caps and alloys.
71 delivery miles and I've put 110 miles on it since yesterday, nothing crazy but I've seen what it's capable of.
Honestly I was expecting it to feel faster. It's definitely fast, but the power delivery is so smooth that it doesn't feel that fast.
I was also expecting to have issues with traction, but haven't had any wheel hop so far.
Overall I'm loving it. Huge step up from the 184 FR. I've heard a few crackles and pops from the exhaust already as well!
Had a white FR before this and regretted ordering a cupra in white and tried to change to blue, but it was too late. Having got the car now I definitely don't regret the white - looks awesome with the black mirror caps and alloys.
71 delivery miles and I've put 110 miles on it since yesterday, nothing crazy but I've seen what it's capable of.
Honestly I was expecting it to feel faster. It's definitely fast, but the power delivery is so smooth that it doesn't feel that fast.
I was also expecting to have issues with traction, but haven't had any wheel hop so far.
Overall I'm loving it. Huge step up from the 184 FR. I've heard a few crackles and pops from the exhaust already as well!
Update from Zen yesterday:
Your Seat has arrived at the UK compound ready to be transported to our dealership. We currently have a few delivery drivers off at the moment so please prepare yourself for a potential delay into early April. As soon as your vehicle has arrived, been PDI checked and the delivery dates offered we will be in touch.
Current lease due back early April... might have to Tax the Caterham and use that as a daily
Your Seat has arrived at the UK compound ready to be transported to our dealership. We currently have a few delivery drivers off at the moment so please prepare yourself for a potential delay into early April. As soon as your vehicle has arrived, been PDI checked and the delivery dates offered we will be in touch.
Current lease due back early April... might have to Tax the Caterham and use that as a daily
Only taken two quick photos from poor angles, but here you go
Was planning on getting the badges wrapped black, but honestly I like the bronze in person.
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Ordered my Cupra 290 Lux in white in November and finally the wait is over after it arrived this afternoon. Absolutely buzzing! First ever car like this.
Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have been great throughout to be honest although the lead time has been painful with Seat.
Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have been great throughout to be honest although the lead time has been painful with Seat.
Stands out way more than the silver "LEON" on my old FR.
The main thing you notice though is the bronze S badge. Looks good on the white paint.
Update from Zen yesterday:
Your Seat has arrived at the UK compound ready to be transported to our dealership. We currently have a few delivery drivers off at the moment so please prepare yourself for a potential delay into early April. As soon as your vehicle has arrived, been PDI checked and the delivery dates offered we will be in touch.
Current lease due back early April... might have to Tax the Caterham and use that as a daily
Just over 2 weeks from port to delivery for mine, scheduled for next week, hopefully!
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Well I have decision to make. My order for a Lux 290 is due to be built week 17. I have my doubts about that given the state of the world at the moment. Dealer called me today saying he’s got a cancelled order car arriving - it’s a non Lux model in grey. I could have the car this month. I sent him away to come back to me with a new monthly price given it would be the non Lux model.
what you think? Should I go for it?
what you think? Should I go for it?
I found it FAR easier to get the order nunmber and get updates from Seat CS over on Twitter, very helpful with regular updates whenever you ask.
I think the Lux has a few nice additions, but considering the factory is currently shut down due to the virus and could be 6+ weeks before it's back running according to the press release, I think you'll be looking a lot later than W17 build. I'd be pretty shocked if the MK3 production doesnt get canned before the factory reopens, if those timescales are correct or they push back the MK4.
Personally went for the standard as the price was far better, didn't se any logic in paying an extra £35 a month for nicer seats and a few utilities in what is effectively a rented car.
And now I'm lovestruck over my Cupra
Had a little blast in Cupra mode on the way to work and it really pulls, has a much louder idle than Sports.
If I were you I would go for it.
I ordered a black non lux via Nationwide Vehicle Contracts and only had an estimated build date of 20 April before the recent developments.
However, I'm considering cancelling mines altogether since I'm still within the 14 day cancellation period and the fact that I'll probably struggle to sell my current car for a while now.
Unless you're happy to wait an unknown amount of time and, possibly, end up with the car being cancelled depending on how long the shutdown in Spain goes on, I'd look at pulling out TBH. Maybe worth seeing if anyone has a stock car ready to go instead?
Yeah I got a call from Seat the day my car was due at the dealer to let me know they were going to send the cheque. Arrived next day via recorded post
Have you thought about buying used?
There are some immaculate 2019 Cupra Lux on Auto Trader for 25k and under, and you could be in one next week. Or as others have suggested, buy from stock? Not sure what colour you originally ordered, but if it wasn't grey then you'd be accepting a different colour and different model, you might regret that down the line - although it does look lovely in grey.
In the current climate I wouldn't wait for your lux to be built - too much uncertainty with the virus and incoming mk4. I also wouldn't expect there to be much price difference - the only reason I ended up with the Lux is because it was only £4 extra per month.
I've managed to find one near me (funnily enough I think it was the one I test drove at the dealers before opting for nationwide who offered a cheaper deal).
2020 Cupra with less than 2000 miles for just under £25k.
Only worry I have is if they will let me arrive exchange my current car but also, if my finance application would be rejected since I've only just applied for finance a few weeks ago.
Edit - just phoned and of course being an idiot I didn't think that because it's technically not new they don't offer a lease for it. Oh well back go the drawing board!
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DISKLOCK
I know it’s been discussed but I think I’m going to invest in one over Ghost but have some questions.
1. What size for the Cupra Hatch,Im sure small was correct ?
2.Im worries about it causing damage to the steering wheel over time and also by it being fiddly accidental damage.Any user comments ?
3.Any good place to get a good deal ?
I know it’s been discussed but I think I’m going to invest in one over Ghost but have some questions.
1. What size for the Cupra Hatch,Im sure small was correct ?
2.Im worries about it causing damage to the steering wheel over time and also by it being fiddly accidental damage.Any user comments ?
3.Any good place to get a good deal ?
Have you considered a PCP deal on it?
It's not leasing, but it's about as close as it gets. Lower monthly payments due to the balloon payment at the end, and if you don't want to buy it at the end of the term you just hand it back.
It's also easier to get out of a PCP deal than it is a lease should you ever need to get rid of the car. You can either sell it and settle the outstanding finance, or you can legally hand the car back with no fees once you've paid off 50% of your contract.
If you're dead set on leasing though then it's obviously not for you.
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