decisions, decisions, decisions...

[rrpalma]

Hello,

I have a 225 BHP LCR, ovni yellow. I was considering selling it and buying a new Cupra. However, a close friend of mine has offered to sell me his almost brand new white Mercedes Sport Coupe 350 with AMG body kit for the same amount I would pay for a new Cupra. His car has only 1000 (one thousand!!!) Km on the clock. The reason he is selling it is that he just decided he wants a new C Class Mercedes sedan.

So my choices are:
- Keep my current LCR
- Go for the new Cupra, or
- Get the Sport Coupe 350 for the same amount of money as the new Cupra.

All your comments are welcome....

 

[Moley RUFC]

As much as i love the Leon its a Merc for me no question

 

[rrpalma]

As much as i love the Leon its a Merc for me no question

That's precisely the reason why I am still hesitating... I think of myself as too young to drive a Mercedes... -- I am 38, but 22 at heart

I may be prejudiced, but maybe my Cupra looks more sporty and masculine but the Merc has 272 BHP...

 

[Chuckie]

Go for the Merc, you know it makes sense

Ch

 

[Xe]

Merc you fool

 

[heinbloed100]

Easy question: If you want to have fun, take the Cupra. If you are retired, take the Mercedes.

 

[fivetones]

So, I think we all the agree the Merc is a fat old mans car. It's a nice fat old mans car though.

 

[Kris]

You have to think about resale...

The Merc has lost a lot already, the curpa will lose more!

 

[heinbloed100]

Forgot to say: The Mercedes may have 272BHP, but it's heavy! And you won't be able to remap it as easy as the Cupra!

 

[RobM]

Have you been inside the Merc Coupe yet? I looked at one of these when I was car hunting and the inside is, well, horrible. I've never seen such a lot of cheap plastic in a car's interior... and I've owned Fords!

Everything felt like it had come from the Early Learning Centre. Big, plastic, poorly made.

Make sure you spend a fair bit of time in the Merc before deciding. And then, Enjoy your Cupra

 

[fivetones]

Everything felt like it had come from the Early Learning Centre. Big, plastic, poorly made.

Have you seen a Leon mk2 dash? Many would level that criticism a that too. It's not it's strongest feature.

 

[RobM]

Fair comment. Although I personally didn't find the Mk2 dash that bad.

 

[fivetones]

Fair comment. Although I personally didn't find the Mk2 dash that bad.

Well, yeah. It didn't stop me buying the car though. It can't be *that* bad.

 

[Ruddmeister]

Go for the Merc

 

[rrpalma]

Thanks for all your comments! Please keep them coming....

Easy question: If you want to have fun, take the Cupra. If you are retired, take the Mercedes.

Yeah, my reasoning is going that way... If I had to choose wit my heart, I would keep my current LCR (don't fancy the new Leon too much). My head tells me to go for the Merc though...

Have you been inside the Merc Coupe yet? I looked at one of these when I was car hunting and the inside is, well, horrible. I've never seen such a lot of cheap plastic in a car's interior... and I've owned Fords!

Everything felt like it had come from the Early Learning Centre. Big, plastic, poorly made.

Actually, this Merc comes with the AMG kit (including 18 inch wheels). The interior looks well made, less plasticky plus it has real aluminium. It *almost* reminded me of an Audi TT

Forgot to say: The Mercedes may have 272BHP, but it's heavy!

Yes, but 0-62 in 6.4 s (same as the new Cupra) and 350 Nm torque. The rear wheel drive feels different...

So, I think we all the agree the Merc is a fat old mans car. It's a nice fat old mans car though.

But I am old but not fat (yet)

Go for the Merc, you know it makes sense

Yes, my head tells me so, but my heart tells me different

Please keep sending me your opinions... they are very valuable

 

[fivetones]

But I am old but not fat (yet)

Nonsense, I'm 37 this year. I don't consider myself old. I wouldn't drive a Merc though I don't think but each to their own.

 

[heinbloed100]

@rrpalma: You're right, it has the same 0-100km/h time. But it is more comfy, not sporty. And don't forget the remap possibilities. The rear wheel drive may be interesting if you are able to drift with a car... Otherwise you probably drive with ESP.
If I would have bought my Cupra 1P with my head it would be a boring FR TDI...

 

[225]

Merc definately, OK not out and out as sporty but much nicer interior and resales will be far higher.

 

[MUFFIN]

You'll wish you bought the Cupra the moment you are presented with the invoice for your Mercedes service!!

You won't be laughing unless of course money isn't an issue.

 

[ste-lfc]

get the cupra,remap it to 300bhp..then you can be 37 but drive like your 21.!!!also,the mercs handling wont be great...