Looking to buy seat leon cupra

[Ashley1911]

Hi all,

I'm New on the forums looking for some information about the Seat Leon Cupra (2018)

I am looking to buy it secondhand but im wondering what to look for when buying one.

Are there some options I should consider or some things I should avoid?

Many thanks up front for the assistance

 

[black_sheep]

2018 was a strange year for Cupra production, with the introduction of the WLTP rules - production stopped for several months, so availability will not be great.

Early 2018 cars had the 6DSG, multipoint injection and no GPF. There was a limited run Carbon ST which came with bucket seats, Carbon body kit, different alloys and 370mm Brembo brakes - but expect limited availability/high cost.

Late 2018 cars (Sep onwards) were WLTP compliant with 7DSG, single point injection, GPF/OPF and revision B of the Virtual Cockpit (central rev counter screen). The first cars (Sep-Nov) were delivered with options; Nov-Dec ish onwards were Lux or non-Lux under the EZ options or R ST.

 

[Ashley1911]

Hi thanks for the comment

I forgot to mention i was going for the ST Version

Is the rev b cockpit better or worse? As i want to have the navigation map in the center or do they both have it?

So the best thing i can do is buy a Seat leon cupra ST from sep-nov 2018 or later? And avoid the ones before that?

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[Ashley1911]

Hi thanks for the comment

I forgot to mention i was going for the ST Version

Is the rev b cockpit better or worse? As i want to have the navigation map in the center or do they both have it?

So the best thing i can do is buy a Seat leon cupra ST from sep-nov 2018 or later? And avoid the ones before that?

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Or should i go for a different Version? Different HP Version

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[70 Plate- Cupra 290]

@Ashley1911 Have the front bonnet open before getting someone to turn the car on, Have a good listen of the engine any rattles or squeeks may suggest some parts are due replacement. If its a smooth engine start its a good engine. With this have a look at the exhaust when turning it on have a look at any colours you see of the smoke, white for maybe 5-10 seconds is normal on petrol thereafter there should be no colored smoke. Blue or green would suggest and issue.

 

[Ashley1911]

@Ashley1911 Have the front bonnet open before getting someone to turn the car on, Have a good listen of the engine any rattles or squeeks may suggest some parts are due replacement. If its a smooth engine start its a good engine. With this have a look at the exhaust when turning it on have a look at any colours you see of the smoke, white for maybe 5-10 seconds is normal on petrol thereafter there should be no colored smoke. Blue or green would suggest and issue.

Thanks, good advice! As i was considering importing the car from Germany to Belgium it's maybe a trip worthy to check on it

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[black_sheep]

Hi thanks for the comment

I forgot to mention i was going for the ST Version

Is the rev b cockpit better or worse? As i want to have the navigation map in the center or do they both have it?

So the best thing i can do is buy a Seat leon cupra ST from sep-nov 2018 or later? And avoid the ones before that?

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It depends.

One of the benefits of the multi-port injection is that the cylinder head doesn’t coke-up with carbon. But it’s probably too early to tell what effect the newer WLTP version will have.

Do you want to modify the car? It’s probably easier and more options on the non-GPF cars.

The 7DSG and drive train were lifted from the Golf R so proven technology; someone on here completed the calculations on the 6 vs 7 DSG and the 7th gear is similar to an overdrive.

The revision B VC is better due to more options than previous revision A. Some people have converted to the newer dash. You can get the map in the centre of both dashboards, but it is not as good as the Audi variant ie no Google earth maps in the Leon.

There is also an aesthetics difference between the two:

Pre-WLTP have the red brake callipers and chrome badging. Post-WLTP have black callipers and copper badging (but there are one or two WLTP models with a mix of options).

 

[Ashley1911]

It depends.

One of the benefits of the multi-port injection is that the cylinder head doesn’t coke-up with carbon. But it’s probably too early to tell what effect the newer WLTP version will have.

Do you want to modify the car? It’s probably easier and more options on the non-GPF cars.

The 7DSG and drive train were lifted from the Golf R so proven technology; someone on here completed the calculations on the 6 vs 7 DSG and the 7th gear is similar to an overdrive.

The revision B VC is better due to more options than previous revision A. Some people have converted to the newer dash. You can get the map in the centre of both dashboards, but it is not as good as the Audi variant ie no Google earth maps in the Leon.

There is also an aesthetics difference between the two:

Pre-WLTP have the red brake callipers and chrome badging. Post-WLTP have black callipers and copper badging (but there are one or two WLTP models with a mix of options).

Yea i was thinking of modifying the car (different exhaust, stage 2 or more tuning, R600 racingline air intake, New filter, some body kit stuff) but i think i have to go for the gpf Version as they have very strict rules here regarding emissions (maybe i can drive it a little longer then without the extra filter and wltp regulation measures)

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[DigitalSushi]

If there's dents on the roof. probably best avoid..

 

[Ashley1911]

If there's dents on the roof. probably best avoid..

Good advice

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