High Milage Cupra Thread

[Hazkirby]

Hi all,

I want to capture share details from owners who have got their Cupra' s past 80k plus on what issues we can expect going forward. Also want to capture info on tyres.

I'll start:

Milage: 82000
Year: 2014
Model: 280 DSG
Mods: Stage 1 Remap, Poweflex Lower Dogbone Mount
Cosmetic Issues: Stone chips, cracked paint on front bumper (very faint, perhaps impact related) Cupra badge on the front red paint 50% missing due to what looks like wear and tear. Replaced with gloss red vinyl.
Mechanical Issues: Rear wheel bearing went at circa 80000
Tyres: P Zeros - crap when below 7c otherwise ok
Rainsport 3s - deal with the cold better than the p zeros and obviously the wet which is surprising when for a car with 374hp. Not the most dynamic though and you notice they don't grip much differently in the dry - I think this is where the Pilot Sports and F1s of the world add value
How does the car feel given its milage: Like new ! But then again I believe most modern cars feel like this if you properly maintain them

 

[Deleted member 103408]

Personally I would also like to see specifically peoples issues in regards to the common issues seen here

1/ Cracked White Edging on the seats (I think more 290's)
2/ LED Lights full stop - how have the fared over the years as they are expensive to replace
3/ Leaks in the Rear Lights
4/ Heating Matrix failures
5/ I think more common on the smaller engine cars but DSG Issues and increasingly I am seeing Clutch issues on very new cars.
6/ For those with Diamond Cut wheels how have they lasted or have you replaced / powder coated them (I have done both)
7/ Headlight leveling issues - Lights not testing themselves when you first start the car
8/ For those cars fitted with bigger brakes (eg the Brembo's) have you had so called disk warping

FYI My car is same as yours but only just over 25k

 

[ChrisJKM]

Hi all,

I want to capture share details from owners who have got their Cupra' s past 80k plus on what issues we can expect going forward. Also want to capture info on tyres.

I'll start:

Milage: 82000
Year: 2014
Model: 280 DSG
Mods: Stage 1 Remap, Poweflex Lower Dogbone Mount
Cosmetic Issues: Stone chips, cracked paint on front bumper (very faint, perhaps impact related) Cupra badge on the front red paint 50% missing due to what looks like wear and tear. Replaced with gloss red vinyl.
Mechanical Issues: Rear wheel bearing went at circa 80000
Tyres: P Zeros - crap when below 7c otherwise ok
Rainsport 3s - deal with the cold better than the p zeros and obviously the wet which is surprising when for a car with 374hp. Not the most dynamic though and you notice they don't grip much differently in the dry - I think this is where the Pilot Sports and F1s of the world add value
How does the car feel given its milage: Like new ! But then again I believe most modern cars feel like this if you properly maintain them

This fills me with confidence. I do 15k miles a year and my 280 is on 34k. glad she has a few years left in her lol

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[Blowski]

2014 Cupra 280 DSG.

56k Miles full Seat service history (for what that’s worth)

Small mods, 12mm spacers (so speed humps don’t break my back), RamAir Intake & Centre Silencer Delete (purely for sound but has added a few bhp)

Thankfully no major mechanical problems so far, car feels good.

Many stone chips unfortunately (black car). Had a leaking rear light replaced under warranty and have the odd rattle/ buzzing on the interior trim.

Luckily no seat rips.

Wheels are now powder coated, this was done by the dealer I bought it from. I don’t mind that as I find diamond cuts a pain to maintain. Tyres are Falken FK510, decent UHP tyre for the price, fronts have lasted me a year and 10k Miles.

The high mileage doesn’t concern me and it’s within my finance agreement so I’m very happy with my Cupra



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[Blowski]

Rainsport 3s

I’ve had these on a previous car, they shift a serious amount of water. Really impressive wet performance!




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[LouG]

2014 Cupra 280 DSG.


Many stone chips unfortunately (black car). Had a leaking rear light replaced under warranty and have the odd rattle/ buzzing on the interior trim.
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I had scuff guard applied to the front of the Cupra and my wife's Arona. It cost $NZ750 each car, but one respray would exceed that.
Best car investment ever on our roads.

 

[Cupra Russ]

I've just hit 656 miles and can happily report, no issues so far!