Looking at a Leon Cupra, what should i pay?

[calum844]

Looking at a black Y reg leon cupra, 75K full service history, motd till jan good nick with a few stone chips and scratches as is the norm at that age. The local garage (not a seat one, just a car dealer) is wanting 4900 for a cash sale? Sound worth it? Whens the cam belt due?

 

[skahigh]

seems a little high to me. cam belt is (or should be) checked at 60k service and every 10k afterwards until it needs replacing. if it hasnt been done i would recommend getting it done asap really as it will cost you alot more if it does break!

 

[W88DSY]

Seems high to me too, try checking parkers price guide online.
Alternativley have a look on e-bay there is loads on there it gives you an idea of whats about for your money.

 

[skahigh]

not sure where you are looking for cars for sale but check out the for sale section of this forum! if a car is being sold by an active member theres a good chance its gonna be a solid car! (not a guarantee though so dont hold me responsible! )

 

[calum844]

parkers says
Original Price £14,995
Franchised Dealer £6,475
Independent Dealer £6,120
Private Good £5,610
Private Poor £4,180
Part Exchange £5,305

with 50K. I thought 4900 wasnt too bad but maybe it is a bit much. gonna check autotrader just now.

 

[calum844]

Only seen it today in the car garage across from my work, think its just cos its local that im considering it but not paying over the odds.

 

[skahigh]

take your time, there are loads around.

 

[calum844]

Cheers, think i might but it doesnt seem to badly priced from looking at autotrader, think it must have a different front bumper from a slightly newer model its the kinda oval front bumper if ya know what i mean.

 

[skahigh]

there was a facelift in 2003(?) i think, the post face lift ones look sooo much better imo

 

[Pabs]

indeed the facelift LC's appeared in late 2002, early 2003.
I have one

 

[Mike Green]

Make sure you check that cam belt - if it has not been changed it will need to be budgeted for! could be a bargaining tool!