Both the LC and the LCR are good cars... find a good condition example of either and you will be happy.. buy on condition - not mileage.
At the time I was looking in 2005 LCR's were out of my price range for anything that was in remotely good condition and not abused hence I landed up buying an LC for nearly half the price of the LCR at the time ... the few extra upgrades on it were not worth the cost difference in my book. I also felt the LC was the more 'mature' option being less 'boy racer' which meant I could park it anywhere without worrying too much about the car.
Also keep in mind the LCR's do tend to be more abused than the LC's due to the nature of the people who buy them ... therefore finding a nice LCR that hasn't been abused or messed about with these days is in fact very hard. You will find it easier to find an unmolested or abused LC for sensible money.
I've had my LC nearly 6yrs now ... its been one of the best cars I've owned. Ultra reliable, great fun to drive and modify and I certainly don't think I'm missing out by driving an LC instead of an LCR. It drives beautifully and better than a lot of cars that have done half the mileage of my LC and half the age as it has had no expense spared. It's worth noting I've driven some immense cars in years gone buy so to hold the LC in such high regard is a pretty mean feat!
If you are serious about buying an LCR then I would spend as much as you can on buying the best example you can find ... buying a £2k-3k LCR is going to end in tears.
As for coming from a Fabia vRS .... I have one of those as well ... just keep in mind the running costs for the LC / LCR are DOUBLE of the vRS ... it might not be an issue for you but nothing worse than buying a car you cannot afford to run.
HTH
Excellent, thanks for all the advice. It does seem if I can sell my fabia privately then i'd save some money in regards to buying a LC, I reckon thats one of the reasons why im considering one, although running costs would be a slight worry but I am doing smaller journeys now. Lots to think about!
Steering sensitivity can be lightened / strengthened via vag com
Mr ocd. How do u rate the fabia vrs overall. I've been looking at possibly getting one in the future. I think they look really smart. Especially with the light interior.
The economy is the major factor here, with my LCR costing more and more. Tax costs high and fancy a change.
Thanks.
Neil.
Red car = +10bhp for starters!
The steering on my LC feels quite heavy compared to other cars I have driven so maybe its just a Leon thing?
Both the LC and the LCR are good cars... find a good condition example of either and you will be happy.. buy on condition - not mileage.
At the time I was looking in 2005 LCR's were out of my price range for anything that was in remotely good condition and not abused hence I landed up buying an LC for nearly half the price of the LCR at the time ... the few extra upgrades on it were not worth the cost difference in my book. I also felt the LC was the more 'mature' option being less 'boy racer' which meant I could park it anywhere without worrying too much about the car.
Also keep in mind the LCR's do tend to be more abused than the LC's due to the nature of the people who buy them ... therefore finding a nice LCR that hasn't been abused or messed about with these days is in fact very hard. You will find it easier to find an unmolested or abused LC for sensible money.
I've had my LC nearly 6yrs now ... its been one of the best cars I've owned. Ultra reliable, great fun to drive and modify and I certainly don't think I'm missing out by driving an LC instead of an LCR. It drives beautifully and better than a lot of cars that have done half the mileage of my LC and half the age as it has had no expense spared. It's worth noting I've driven some immense cars in years gone buy so to hold the LC in such high regard is a pretty mean feat!
If you are serious about buying an LCR then I would spend as much as you can on buying the best example you can find ... buying a £2k-3k LCR is going to end in tears.
As for coming from a Fabia vRS .... I have one of those as well ... just keep in mind the running costs for the LC / LCR are DOUBLE of the vRS ... it might not be an issue for you but nothing worse than buying a car you cannot afford to run.
HTH
Don't look at buying an LC as 'saving' money ... it's not going to happen.
A Cupra on the other hand will likely have niggles that need sorting such as leaky doors, coil packs, boost leaks and so on ... then will return 28-30mpg instead...
So you may land up buying a 'cheaper' car depending on what the vRS sells for but that cost difference can soon disappear if the Cupra in sorting any niggles out and the fuel economy.
IMHO your reasons for changing aren't sound TBH so give it some serious thought. You don't buy a turbo charged petrol car to save money...
I thought I would chuck my two Pennith in, I test drove 180 20vT Cupra ,150 Cupra fr+ TDI a lcr225 (BAM). The difference was unbelievable. IMO Cupra was nice drive pretty quick good handling. Cupra fr+ was really strong through the revs pulled like a train and no effort. Put deposit down I liked the look and drivability. Went home happy as a pig in poo. Then looking on Internet found a LCR225 onvi yellow and only 40k, researched it a bit and put deposit down to secure a viewing. Went 2days later and fell in love with it straight away the looks low down aggressive stance was awesome. The seat was like a glove. Black interior recaro Cupra R seats. Took it for a test drive and it was EPIC. The difference was unbelievable. Had a stage 1 fitted straight away and it was brutal. Done exhaust lowered and remapped for exhaust and it was unbelievable. Best car I have owned. It was still returning 32mpg easily and on a run to Cornwall was hitting 40mpg no probs. I admit I did drive a little spirited and the loud pedal did sing to me putting me in a trance. I was gutted to get rid. The point I am trying to make is that you know you have gone from a sailing yacht to a motor yacht. The cost is different because the cars are completely different. I know people thrash the Cupra R but they thrash the Cupra to make it as quick as the Cupra R. Different turbo not worth it. I spent a fortune on my Cupra R and don't regret it at all. CUPRA R all the way but it has to be 225 Bam. The looks on people's faces when you put the foot down and pull away from cars £20k+ was hilarious.
Even more fun in an LC though... last thing thats expected