Bought an FR...

[Marino]

No worries, I've had it almost 2 years now and I love driving it (I had a sub 30mpg drive the other day ). Covered over 20k in it now, it's just about to hit 100k :O

I'm actually thinking about changing it for a FL Cupra next year just cause I want more power and would like to go petrol. However I'm not sure I need more power seeing as I had a NIP come through the other day for doing 46 in a 30

 

[LukeFR]

Thanks mate, you had any bother in that time?

Whoops, I guess you didn't get Speed Awareness couse then?

 

[Marino]

I'm yet to find out, but I doubt it!

I had the car go in to limp mode because of the DPF filter about 2 weeks after getting the car, had that sorted by Seat and now just make sure I drive it to keep the filter working (tend to keep it above 2k revs). Also had a problem with the gear box mount but it's pretty common apparently.

Oh and now I've got a broken O/S/F coil spring but that is just wear and tear.

 

[LukeFR]

Think it could be just too far over the limit mate.

Doesn't sound too bad for 20k, I guess every car has it's faults! I'm coming from a vRS Octavia that is absolutely brilliant but I need something with better MPG but still having that 'fun' factor.

 

[Marino]

No, it's been spot on if I'm honest, I just wish I'd got one with parking sensors. She's got a fat ass.

 

[LukeFR]

Sure I'll have fun parking it.

Definately relaxed me a bit, so many 'stories' on here but i guess not everyone tells you the good things!

 

[Marino]

I'm sure you'll be happy with your purchase

 

[LukeFR]

Marino - What kind of figures do you get from yours fuel wise? Or miles per tank?

 

[dash]

I want a Leon TDi now after test driving one yesterday. 140 BHP is more than enough. 1.4 feels sluggish compared to the 2.0 engine with a turbo! As for cambelt change I think its 4 years...

 

[LukeFR]

I want a Leon TDi now after test driving one yesterday. 140 BHP is more than enough. 1.4 feels sluggish compared to the 2.0 engine with a turbo! As for cambelt change I think its 4 years...

Thanks Dash, so I should be pushing them for a cambelt change I guess...

 

[dash]

LukeRs, make sure they do and stamp your service book. As the cambelt change is expensive, many hours on labour you see. I think if your car is 4 years old its due now.

 

[LukeFR]

Cheers mate.

I'm not sure if they are going to budge anymore.

 

[DAZFR72]

Hi I had a FR Tdi 170 the cam belt is due every 4 years/60k miles, I got my mate to change mine for 130.00 inc belt. as for mpg i got on average 42 mpg, make sure you give the car a good run as they dont like short journeys due to dpf not getting to temp.diesel engine is strong , just changed to a cupra facelift got a cambelt sitting in garage if you need one along with 2 oil filters.only down the road in manchester if you need any info

 

[dash]

£130 thats really cheap! I paid almost £300 for mine at an Audi specialist as other garages was quoting Almost £400. I got the water pump changed at the same time too!

 

[LukeFR]

Hi I had a FR Tdi 170 the cam belt is due every 4 years/60k miles, I got my mate to change mine for 130.00 inc belt. as for mpg i got on average 42 mpg, make sure you give the car a good run as they dont like short journeys due to dpf not getting to temp.diesel engine is strong , just changed to a cupra facelift got a cambelt sitting in garage if you need one along with 2 oil filters.only down the road in manchester if you need any info

Thanks mate, £130 isn't bad for changing the belt either and thanks for your help.

Nice welcoming bunch on here.

The car will be used to cover 35 miles of A road and motorway each day so should be okay DPF.

 

[dash]

Luke this is how much it normally cost!
http://www.amdessex.com/product.details.cfm?ProductID=10217&VariantID=401&ReferenceID=33225

 

[Nath.]

As said the cam belt is 4 years or 80k( whatever comes sooner) The belt is still under tension even if it's sat on your drive for 4 years.

 

[DAZFR72]

Got a mate in leeds who will give you a good price if the garage your buying the car from wont change it, and it will be a lot cheaper than 300 +

 

[LukeFR]

Please if you can mate? Much appreciated.

Going to email dealer now.

 

[DAZFR72]

will let you know tomorrow i know the belt will be around 20 quid, made by contential its what they sell from eurocarparts.