Calling Cupra experts

[BenH]

Hello,
I’m reaching the end of my FR lease and looking at Cupra 300s. I’m trying to track down a test drive which is proving somewhat difficult.

I contacted my local dealer and they said because of the transition to Cupra being a unique brand that they won’t be stocking them anymore. Does anyone know of any dealerships local to the midlands that have them?

Also are they now being stocked with the digital cockpit included or is that still a build in process? It’s quite a selling point for me going from an FR I’d like the big change in interior as well as the extra power under my right foot!

Thanks in advance


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[JimH]

Looks like there's a pre-reg one for sale at a Derby dealership? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-SEA...423036?hash=item3b0544273c:g:F8YAAOSwPnNatGzr

 

[BenH]

Looks like there's a pre-reg one for sale at a Derby dealership? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-SEA...423036?hash=item3b0544273c:g:F8YAAOSwPnNatGzr

Thanks, might be worth it just to look at them!

Should have added that I’d be looking to get a 5/3 door hatch and manual if/when I do get one


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[Blade]

Go DSG if you can afford it, the manual,s have chocolate clutches.


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[Bigivo1]

Go DSG if you can afford it, the manual,s have chocolate clutches.


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Shouldn't be a problem if he's going to be leasing.

 

[BenH]

Hmm never really fancied DSG. I’m 23 and DSG has always seemed a bit dull and lacking the ‘feel’ of driving. I may be wrong with Cupras, just need to find one to test drive....


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[DEAN0]

Go DSG if you can afford it, the manual,s have chocolate clutches.


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Take out the silly delay valve from the clutch pedal and the clutch will last much longer.

 

[motty225]

Shouldn't be a problem if he's going to be leasing.

It will, clutch is a wearable part so if it does In the 2 years he has it, he'll be paying the cost, happened to my brothers manual golf R after 5000 miles, also the dsg is no extra cost on the cupra so I'd go dsg everytime

 

[TallTom]

Or you could just prefer the involvement of a manual...potential lifespan and slower acceleration be damned?

 

[eltawater]

Paddles or tiptronic mode takes care of any involvement urges.

 

[Harry213]

In a similar position to yourself, current have the FR 184 and was looking at getting the Cupra 300 once the lease finishes in November 18. However I’m thinking of extending the lease for another six months to a year and wait for the MK4 Cupra which I believe is due in showrooms Summer 2019

 

[Jaco2k]

I have been driving manual religiously all my life and always had a (not so secret) hatred towards autoboxes but...
...since I really wanted the Cupra 300 4drive, I had to swallow my prejudice and embrace the DSG.

You will be fine... I got used to it already and I think the upsides of it exceed the downsides.
It is still fun to drive and I think the modern boxes are so clever that I never feel the urge to reach for the paddles.
Launching the car in Cupra mode it launches like a rocket...

 

[BenH]

Just trying to find one of the bloody things at the minute. Even if it’s just seeing a Cupra with the digital cockpit and stuff, they’re in the UK now right?

Can’t seem to get any Cupra 300 test drive around me. Tried Nottingham, Leicester, Derby and Sheffield and nothing! Derby has a demo coming back in a few weeks that I can hopefully test, if not I’ll be ordering a lease blind


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[DEAN0]

Just trying to find one of the bloody things at the minute. Even if it’s just seeing a Cupra with the digital cockpit and stuff, they’re in the UK now right?

Can’t seem to get any Cupra 300 test drive around me. Tried Nottingham, Leicester, Derby and Sheffield and nothing! Derby has a demo coming back in a few weeks that I can hopefully test, if not I’ll be ordering a lease blind


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They have a Black ST 4 drive with buckets & sound at Blackpool Seat but no digital cockpit.
They also have an FR with digital cockpit.

 

[BenH]

They have a Black ST 4 drive with buckets & sound at Blackpool Seat but no digital cockpit.

They also have an FR with digital cockpit.

Haha I live in Nottingham that’s a bit of a slog, maybe after pay day! I’m heading south this weekend so might see if there’s anything London way, thanks though


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[wilbo]

Just trying to find one of the bloody things at the minute. Even if it’s just seeing a Cupra with the digital cockpit and stuff, they’re in the UK now right?

Can’t seem to get any Cupra 300 test drive around me. Tried Nottingham, Leicester, Derby and Sheffield and nothing! Derby has a demo coming back in a few weeks that I can hopefully test, if not I’ll be ordering a lease blind


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You will struggle to find a dealer demo. The SMC group in Aldershot / Woking sometimes have used ones in so could check there. I ordered without a test drive but did have a poke around an FR. Surely if you are happy with the FR, it will be a similar experience but with a faster engine and more smiles! There are quite a few digital cockpit videos on YouTube and Instagram / FB now.

You could always ask on here if someone local to you has a 300 and would let you have a poke around and take you for a drive

 

[Lmbarrett83]

It will, clutch is a wearable part so if it does In the 2 years he has it, he'll be paying the cost, happened to my brothers manual golf R after 5000 miles, also the dsg is no extra cost on the cupra so I'd go dsg everytime

Is this still the case on a lease?

 

[hitchygolf1971]

It will, clutch is a wearable part so if it does In the 2 years he has it, he'll be paying the cost, happened to my brothers manual golf R after 5000 miles, also the dsg is no extra cost on the cupra so I'd go dsg everytime

Sorry I don’t regard a clutch going after 5k fair wear and tear I’ve a manual and the clutch feels fine. I would only go for the dsg if I was doing high mileage pottering around town I prefer the manual.

 

[motty225]

Sorry I don’t regard a clutch going after 5k fair wear and tear I’ve a manual and the clutch feels fine. I would only go for the dsg if I was doing high mileage pottering around town I prefer the manual.

Unfortunately that decision isn't up to you, the manual clutch is so poor that the golf R and s3 are now dropping it completely, you don't hear of many cupra manual clutches going due to them being front wheel drive and the tyres let go before the clutch, different story with 4 wheel drive, this isn't a dig at the manual as I've got one, but compared to other manuals on the market its a poor feeling box

 

[motty225]

Is this still the case on a lease?

Yes, would be no different than doing a couple of track days and killing your pads/tyres, wareable parts are covered by the owner, unless you have a service package