Worth buying an import (2nd hand)?

[Thunderlem]

Does anyone know if there are major differences between the UK spec LCR and the european one? I've found a RHD import at a very good price, but I'd rather not let myself in for a world of pain...

 

[Blelock]

Did I also see it on pistonheads?

 

[Blelock]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/265782.htm

 

[sneak]

Seems very cheap

 

[Thunderlem]

Yeah, thats the one. Dammit.

 

[UncleFester]

Make SEAT
Model LEON CUPRA R
Engine Size 1781
Colour BLACK
Fuel PETROL
BodyStyle 5 DOOR HATCHBACK
Transmission MANUAL
Gears 6 SPEED

Previous Keepers 1
Date of registration 02.09.2005
Last keeper change 14.12.2005

 

[Thunderlem]

hmmm. Thanks.

Any idea what the differences might be to UK spec tho?

 

[UncleFester]

Really don't know but i wonder if its been crashed overseas ... 3 months ownership is not a long time!

 

[Thunderlem]

True. But if it was pre-registered overseas would it not take some time to change the plates/ownership?? I think I would be able to spot crash damage. (nothing to do with any experience I may have in crashing ) Overspray on black might be hard to spot tho.

 

[UncleFester]

might be worth an HPI check if you're serious ... it is almost half price though!

 

[Cupra Kid]

Just get a thorough AA inspection done if your serious or similar, might be an idea to finds out where it was imported from as to the spec

 

[Thunderlem]

Well im serious about buying an LCR at some point

Might have a word with one of the lads at my local Seat garage. Maybe I can tempt one along for the journey.

 

[Fl@pper]

Seems very cheap

 

[rhumber]

Didn't the Cupra R's abroad have 17" wheels as opposed to 18's in UK ?

 

[Smart22186]

the car is right hand drive, so im guessing it was initially registerd in the UK then shipped over, now its being sold back in the uk cause it would be worth more,

sound far fetched by my guess is it was owned by some1 who came into alot of money, brought a new car, moved abroard, took car with them, decided its not for them, not fussed about cash, selling it cheap in UK.

 

[MDS]

This may sound stupid... but where else in the World are there RHD LCRs ?

 

[Thunderlem]

Well I got a message back from the owner. Apparently the car is in Italy at the moment. Strange, since the advert was posted 1 day ago. Also, his reason for not keeping it was due to 'import taxes'...which apparently I would not have to pay, but he does.

Frankly, I'm not convinced by the response. Not going to touch it with a bargepole

 

[m0rk]

Didn't the Cupra R's abroad have 17" wheels as opposed to 18's in UK ?

only if fitted without brembo's

those that were fitted with brembo's had to have 18's

 

[Havok316]

be VERY careful! there are scams about where people think they are buying a cheap good deal car then when you go to buy it you get robbed. I think this was the same person who i was going to buy from on autotrader but it sounded too good to be true when i called up so i didnt bother. Take an army with you!

 

[lc_allan]

I've seen this car for sale before, months ago when I was looking to buy it was not that cheap and I'd say that advert is fraudulant. Stay well clear. Plenty of good examples about.