running costs on a Cupra

[mrbubba]

I'm looking for some comments from owners of the Leon Cupra and how they are to run as a daily driver and what MPG you regularly get.
At the moment I have an Octy VRS, but its getting on a bit and its time to chop it in. The only subject I could find related to the Ibiza Cupra.

Hopefully going to look at one on Saturday (there don't seem to be many for sale)

My trip to work is about 20 mile each way and mainly motorway

Thanks

 

[Adam's Cupra]

I've had mine for 4 years and use it as a daily driver, do around 22 miles each way and with traffic get around 24mpg, but if I have a good run with no traffic I can hit 30mpg driving nicely

what age cupra you looking at?

 

[mrbubba]

I've had mine for 4 years and use it as a daily driver, do around 22 miles each way and with traffic get around 24mpg, but if I have a good run with no traffic I can hit 30mpg driving nicely

what age cupra you looking at?

Around an07, depends on what I can get for my money.

 

[betty_swollox]

I get 26mpg on average which includes my commute of 10 miles each way to work and going out to the gym/shops etc

I'd get 29mpg if I was just commuting and probs 30-34 on a long run if I stayed at 65mph

Hope that helps fella

 

[Adam's Cupra]

Around an07, depends on what I can get for my money.

Mine is an 07 and will be going on Autotrader or similar this month, if your interested I can send over some pic's and details by email.. If not no worries, just thought I would ask

 

[vincent5525]

Im going to tell you straight what your getting yourself in for. Buying my LCR was probably the worst financial decision Ive ever made.

1. firstly youve got tax £260 pa
2. service £200 pa
3. front tyres last about 10k, so £500 pa
4. insurance for me £700 pa
5. then I drive quite carefully with a little bit of fun and get early 30's MPG ,drive aggressive and you can cut that by 10 MPG

OK? Have I put you off? I hope not because this car is the best car I have ever owned, I absolutely love it. I just want you to know these cars are not cheap, but if you can justify the costs you will love it too.

 

[Bignod00]

Im going to tell you straight what your getting yourself in for. Buying my LCR was probably the worst financial decision Ive ever made.

1. firstly youve got tax £260 pa
2. service £200 pa
3. front tyres last about 10k, so £500 pa
4. insurance for me £700 pa
5. then I drive quite carefully with a little bit of fun and get early 30's MPG ,drive aggressive and you can cut that by 10 MPG

OK? Have I put you off? I hope not because this car is the best car I have ever owned, I absolutely love it. I just want you to know these cars are not cheap, but if you can justify the costs you will love it too.

+1! Well put mate!

 

[betty_swollox]

Im going to tell you straight what your getting yourself in for. Buying my LCR was probably the worst financial decision Ive ever made.

+1


But also the best decision ever as it's so much fun to drive!! If you can afford to run it then go for it!!

 

[putridmocha]

tax is £245 is it not?

 

[mrbubba]

I've run my Octavia Vrs for 50 thousand miles and loved it. Tax is about the same and I average around 29 MPG from a tank of fuel.
I'm off to look at my first one on Sat.

Adam I'll keep you in mind mate, I would rather trade mine in though as I hate selling cars (people pick holes in your pride and joy for a few quid off )

 

[cheungy]

Im going to tell you straight what your getting yourself in for. Buying my LCR was probably the worst financial decision Ive ever made.

1. firstly youve got tax £260 pa
2. service £200 pa
3. front tyres last about 10k, so £500 pa
4. insurance for me £700 pa
5. then I drive quite carefully with a little bit of fun and get early 30's MPG ,drive aggressive and you can cut that by 10 MPG

OK? Have I put you off? I hope not because this car is the best car I have ever owned, I absolutely love it. I just want you to know these cars are not cheap, but if you can justify the costs you will love it too.

Roughly the same...However the service is cheaper for me (DIY) But yes a gooooood car!

 

[phil_monk31]

I have come from a Ibiza Cupra Boca to an LCR, I the same was looking at running costs and having had a MK2 Cupra in the past already knew what was going to happen. However I agree that this is the best car i have ever had. I love the LCR to bits and I have only had it a week. Love at first sight and i think i will have this for a LONG time

 

[Adam's Cupra]

I've run my Octavia Vrs for 50 thousand miles and loved it. Tax is about the same and I average around 29 MPG from a tank of fuel.
I'm off to look at my first one on Sat.

Adam I'll keep you in mind mate, I would rather trade mine in though as I hate selling cars (people pick holes in your pride and joy for a few quid off )

Yeah get what you mean, got all that to look forward too!! Worse case I'll trade it in as I know the second hand markets not great for selling

 

[mrbubba]

Well I've bought one, just sorting out finances and arrange collection!
if it goes horribly wrong I'll point the wife in this direction

 

[phil_monk31]

what did you go for in the end?

 

[mrbubba]

Its a 57 plate Cupra in black (with a tint of purple) , its done 30k and is in very reasonable condition. Hope to pick it up in the week.

 

[JonnyF]

I put a deposit on one today as well, its also black with and done 31k lol!

 

[mrbubba]

I put a deposit on one today as well, its also black with and done 31k lol!

Hope they haven't sold the same one twice

Checked out insurance today.....dam its expensive! I'm 34 with full no claims discount, clean licence,only had 1 minor claim 2 years ago and More than quoted me £694!!

 

[vincent5525]

Hope they haven't sold the same one twice

Checked out insurance today.....dam its expensive! I'm 34 with full no claims discount, clean licence,only had 1 minor claim 2 years ago and More than quoted me £694!!

Thats about right I think. Im 31, 10 years no claims, with tracker and mine is about the same.

 

[phil_monk31]

Hope they haven't sold the same one twice

Checked out insurance today.....dam its expensive! I'm 34 with full no claims discount, clean licence,only had 1 minor claim 2 years ago and More than quoted me £694!!

I use Green light, and for me at 25 with 7 YNCB and a clean licence was £627! Give them a call see if they can do you a better quote.