buying a Mk3... but which one?!
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That ^ for now
Then get it mapped in a couple months
Then get it mapped in a couple months
Had one before I got my Cupra and I loved it. That was before I really got chatting on here and found out what you could do to it too.
Hope you gave lots of fun with it. Get it in Sport mode and leave it there
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bit of an update.... I picked the car up last night instead on Saturday! yay.. haha
No pictures to post yet as it was dark(ish) by the time I got home. I started the journey home in Eco, then just shoved it on sport
No pictures to post yet as it was dark(ish) by the time I got home. I started the journey home in Eco, then just shoved it on sport
Eco mode is horrible. The throttle response and pick up are about a week. With my driving style, eco mode actually uses more fuel than normal mode which is where I do the majority of my driving in.bit of an update.... I picked the car up last night instead on Saturday! yay.. haha
No pictures to post yet as it was dark(ish) by the time I got home. I started the journey home in Eco, then just shoved it on sport
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Go 300bhp. I can vouch for the rapid gear change and blistering acceleration. You will not be disappointed...skint maybe from the petrol cost or speeding fines or insurance...but always smiling.
I'm soldGo 300bhp. I can vouch for the rapid gear change and blistering acceleration. You will not be disappointed...skint maybe from the petrol cost or speeding fines or insurance...but always smiling.
I've read in another thread orders for an MY19 cupra open later in the year although my next service is due by September so I'll see what used 290/300s (if any) are in stockGood to know it puts a smile on your face. I'll worry about cash later
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Wife says she has never seen me smile so much
. And when you hear your first DSG change up exhaust fart you’ll be just like me. Where in the UK are you?
Hey all
I've got the same dilemma.
I'm in Ireland and so far have only tested the Mk3 2.0l 150ps diesel. I can't find a 1.4l 150 petrol anywhere here, so I've booked a flight for next week to the UK and buying one there.
I plan on testing the 184ps diesel, the 1.4 150ps petrol and also the 1.8tsi petrol... I don't generally do many miles, around 14k kilometres a year.
I really can't decide, but hoping after testing them I'll find a winner.
From everything I've read, it seems the 1.4 150ps is a great choice, but the multilink suspension and bigger brakes on the 1.8tsi and 184 diesel sound great too, hmmmm.
I think the Cupra is out of the running, insurance would be ridiculous in Ireland. Plus I'm already pushing it on price, will be looking around £12k max.
Anymore thoughts welcome
Decisions decisions
I've got the same dilemma.
I'm in Ireland and so far have only tested the Mk3 2.0l 150ps diesel. I can't find a 1.4l 150 petrol anywhere here, so I've booked a flight for next week to the UK and buying one there.
I plan on testing the 184ps diesel, the 1.4 150ps petrol and also the 1.8tsi petrol... I don't generally do many miles, around 14k kilometres a year.
I really can't decide, but hoping after testing them I'll find a winner.
From everything I've read, it seems the 1.4 150ps is a great choice, but the multilink suspension and bigger brakes on the 1.8tsi and 184 diesel sound great too, hmmmm.
I think the Cupra is out of the running, insurance would be ridiculous in Ireland. Plus I'm already pushing it on price, will be looking around £12k max.
Anymore thoughts welcome
Decisions decisions
Haha qualityWife says she has never seen me smile so much
Where in the UK are you?
Yeah i enjoy hearing those on YouTube but to be sat in the car would be wicked
I'm in West Yorkshire. You?
How long have you had the cupra?
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West Coast of Cumbria for me.
Had my Cupra about 5 weeks but had numerous SEAT’s prior.
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Some good models available near you. I do like the blue colour. 300 is tempting
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I originally wanted the Blue but eventually settled for Desire Red and I love it.
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