Oh and as we all know, you can't steer a facelift model with your knees
Haha I'd completely forgotten that one
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Buying a cupra or k1
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Haha I'd completely forgotten that one
I would pay extra to just get the newer interior...
Pre facelift
Facelift
I prefer the old interior.
Lol I love the K1 debate! Cupra this K1 that. End of the day we like different cars for different reasons. And as for there isn't no difference between a cupra and a K1 this is correct. But then there's no real difference between a cupra a K1 or a cupra R, not enough to warrant changing from one to another.
SEAT tried to get sales figures out by doing the following;
1) Taking a bunch of 1P MK2 SEAT Leon Cupra's
2) The original Cupra Bumpers were removed and replaced with Aero Bumpers at the port of entry. Side skirts, rear spoiler, central exhaust and "K1" badge was also fitted
3) The serial numbers of said cars were logged by SEAT UK so that it resembled the different parts frrom the Cupra (bumpers, exhaust) and additional parts (skirts, spoiler and badge)
4) The Cupra K1 was sold alongside the Cupra as a non limited run production model, and it carried a price premium
Some facts about the Cupra K1.
1) The Cupra K1 has no power/mechanical advantage over the Cupra
2) There was no facelift Cupra K1
3) Cupra K1's sell for silly money second hand despite the minimal cosmetic difference from the Cupra. It is not unusual to see 2 year newer facelift Cupra's with low miles, manufacturers warranty and higher spec be up for sale at a lower price than a 2008 Cupra K1
4) 10/59 plate Cupra R's have been up for sale for less money than a Cupra K1 and the Cupra R is a rarer car than the Cupra K1, has higher spec, higher power and a better "badge/panache".
5) Many Cupra K1 say Cupra TFSI 240 on the V5, same as a Cupra.
6) The Cupra, Cupra K1 and Cupra R were not numbered, limited run or special production.
6) Many people have added the Aero Skirts/Spoiler/Bumpers/Central Exhaust/Cupra K1 badge to a Cupra and there is no physical way to tell the difference other than the finish/fit on the body kit of an "original" Cupra K1 is reportedly poorer on many examples than a body shop kit fitted afterward.
7) The only way to tell the difference between a Cupra with an Aero kit, K1 badge and central exhaust and Cupra K1 is to call and ask SEAT if they can confirm a chassis number was originally sold as a Cupra K1. You might be lucky and get a reply to that request.
8) You could probably buy a 2008 Leon Cupra for £7k, fit the Aero kit, K1 badge and central exhaust for £2k and try to sell it for £11k and someone will probably pay the money in the belief they are getting something special even thought they could have a 60 plate facelift Cupra with a Tech Pack, balance of warranty, lower miles and in better condition for the same or less money
9) If someone liked the Aero kit and central exhaust so much, they could put the rear Aero Bumper from the Cupra K1 on a facelift Cupra and match it with the Aero front bumper from a facelift Leon, side skirts and bootlid spoiler, central exhaust and K1 badge to create a "facelift" Cupra K1 which no doubt could be sold to someone as some sort of freak "special edition car". For sure, it would be unique albeit a personal creation.
10) Cupra R is, and always has been, the top model in the Leon range. Not the Cupra K1.
Amazing how you never fail to reiterate your passionate hatred
So you don't like the k1 then AL??!!!!SEAT tried to get sales figures out by doing the following;
1) Taking a bunch of 1P MK2 SEAT Leon Cupra's
2) The original Cupra Bumpers were removed and replaced with Aero Bumpers at the port of entry. Side skirts, rear spoiler, central exhaust and "K1" badge was also fitted
3) The serial numbers of said cars were logged by SEAT UK so that it resembled the different parts frrom the Cupra (bumpers, exhaust) and additional parts (skirts, spoiler and badge)
4) The Cupra K1 was sold alongside the Cupra as a non limited run production model, and it carried a price premium
Some facts about the Cupra K1.
1) The Cupra K1 has no power/mechanical advantage over the Cupra
2) There was no facelift Cupra K1
3) Cupra K1's sell for silly money second hand despite the minimal cosmetic difference from the Cupra. It is not unusual to see 2 year newer facelift Cupra's with low miles, manufacturers warranty and higher spec be up for sale at a lower price than a 2008 Cupra K1
4) 10/59 plate Cupra R's have been up for sale for less money than a Cupra K1 and the Cupra R is a rarer car than the Cupra K1, has higher spec, higher power and a better "badge/panache".
5) Many Cupra K1 say Cupra TFSI 240 on the V5, same as a Cupra.
6) The Cupra, Cupra K1 and Cupra R were not numbered, limited run or special production.
6) Many people have added the Aero Skirts/Spoiler/Bumpers/Central Exhaust/Cupra K1 badge to a Cupra and there is no physical way to tell the difference other than the finish/fit on the body kit of an "original" Cupra K1 is reportedly poorer on many examples than a body shop kit fitted afterward.
7) The only way to tell the difference between a Cupra with an Aero kit, K1 badge and central exhaust and Cupra K1 is to call and ask SEAT if they can confirm a chassis number was originally sold as a Cupra K1. You might be lucky and get a reply to that request.
8) You could probably buy a 2008 Leon Cupra for £7k, fit the Aero kit, K1 badge and central exhaust for £2k and try to sell it for £11k and someone will probably pay the money in the belief they are getting something special even thought they could have a 60 plate facelift Cupra with a Tech Pack, balance of warranty, lower miles and in better condition for the same or less money
9) If someone liked the Aero kit and central exhaust so much, they could put the rear Aero Bumper from the Cupra K1 on a facelift Cupra and match it with the Aero front bumper from a facelift Leon, side skirts and bootlid spoiler, central exhaust and K1 badge to create a "facelift" Cupra K1 which no doubt could be sold to someone as some sort of freak "special edition car". For sure, it would be unique albeit a personal creation.
10) Cupra R is, and always has been, the top model in the Leon range. Not the Cupra K1.
I think its the fact that your paying an extra £3k+ for a bodykit on an otherwise standard pre facelift cupra when you could spend the same amount on a facelift example or a stage 2+ pre. When I was looking for one I was set on the K1. Luckily I managed to find a facelift cupra with all the toys for about a grand extra over a standard K1.
Usually 'limited edition' vehicles are cheaper second hand than their non limited counterparts, the K1 is obviously an exception.
Like has been said, you would be far better off getting a Cupra and buying the body kit if you really wanted it, there's far more Cupras around than K1s so there's more chance of finding a good, genuine example.
Like has been said, you would be far better off getting a Cupra and buying the body kit if you really wanted it, there's far more Cupras around than K1s so there's more chance of finding a good, genuine example.
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