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07-05-2006, 05:27 PM
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Has anyone ever owned or own a......
Seat leon cupra the 180 brake one?
me and my missus are thinking bout getting 1. just wondered what they were like to own much go wrong with them or are they sound cars??
any info would be appreciated
me and my missus are thinking bout getting 1. just wondered what they were like to own much go wrong with them or are they sound cars??
any info would be appreciated
07-05-2006, 06:02 PM
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I'm working for Seat as a mechanic, and I can tell you that you don't get really troubles on VW cars (Seat parts are taken directly from VW). You are talking probably about the "FR" edition which is really nice. Under the Cupra R version but that's pretty good. Turbo spins really early and you don't need more for a FWD car otherwise it is unpossible to drive (like the Cupra R).
Basically a nice car and you can make it looking really aggressive with lot of parts.
Basically a nice car and you can make it looking really aggressive with lot of parts.
07-05-2006, 06:17 PM
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[quote="Xen"]I'm working for Seat as a mechanic, and I can tell you that you don't get really troubles on VW cars (Seat parts are taken directly from VW). quote]
The first 30k in mine was all fine. Clutch started to slip at around 35k so waited till the 40k service to get it sorted. Two new clutches later all was fine again until the turbo decided it had had enough taking the engine with it (Hydralic lock). Five weeks later and I still havent got the car back
On this occassion the main dealer is perhaps at fault?
The first 30k in mine was all fine. Clutch started to slip at around 35k so waited till the 40k service to get it sorted. Two new clutches later all was fine again until the turbo decided it had had enough taking the engine with it (Hydralic lock). Five weeks later and I still havent got the car back
On this occassion the main dealer is perhaps at fault?
07-05-2006, 06:20 PM
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which dealer is it in at ?
Originally Posted by Xen
I'm working for Seat as a mechanic, and I can tell you that you don't get really troubles on VW cars (Seat parts are taken directly from VW). quote]
The first 30k in mine was all fine. Clutch started to slip at around 35k so waited till the 40k service to get it sorted. Two new clutches later all was fine again until the turbo decided it had had enough taking the engine with it (Hydralic lock). Five weeks later and I still havent got the car back
On this occassion the main dealer is perhaps at fault?
The first 30k in mine was all fine. Clutch started to slip at around 35k so waited till the 40k service to get it sorted. Two new clutches later all was fine again until the turbo decided it had had enough taking the engine with it (Hydralic lock). Five weeks later and I still havent got the car back
On this occassion the main dealer is perhaps at fault?
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my mates got the cupra turbo with the 20v vw motor chipped and tuned to 205 bhp, i took it out for a test run and it was very good mate 
the turbo spins up well and it went well but cud of done with a bit of work on the suspension, just felt a tad wobbly at speed, i thought my 180\190 bhp s2 wud of just got the edge on a straight road..
andy
the turbo spins up well and it went well but cud of done with a bit of work on the suspension, just felt a tad wobbly at speed, i thought my 180\190 bhp s2 wud of just got the edge on a straight road..andy
08-05-2006, 10:17 AM
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Engines are great, they just eat airflow sensors and coilpacks - can get good power gains for little $$$. MPG is shocking though. Car looks great too.
08-05-2006, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Mint FRST
Not at liberty to say. Put it this way, was serviced by one in the Midlands and is now having an engine replacement at another.
Are you a Seat Tech?If so were do you work?
Are you a Seat Tech?If so were do you work?
08-05-2006, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by markk
Originally Posted by Mint FRST
Not at liberty to say. Put it this way, was serviced by one in the Midlands and is now having an engine replacement at another.
Are you a Seat Tech?If so were do you work?
Are you a Seat Tech?If so were do you work?
However have nothing to hide, just dont like naming and shaming. Although it is irevalent perhaps on a Ford based website
09-05-2006, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Mint FRST
Originally Posted by Xen
I'm working for Seat as a mechanic, and I can tell you that you don't get really troubles on VW cars (Seat parts are taken directly from VW).
On this occassion the main dealer is perhaps at fault?
I'm happy to answer the questions.
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Originally Posted by Jonzy
Engines are great, they just eat airflow sensors and coilpacks - can get good power gains for little $$$. MPG is shocking though. Car looks great too.
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