Looking to buy a LCR

[brad_barker12]

Hi all,

I currently drive a Fiesta ST which has been a pleasure to own but ive had it for 2 years now and im now looking for turbo power. A mate of mine let me loose in his Cupra R a few weeks back and to say i was impressed was an understatement. Even with 110,000 miles on the clock it felt solid and pulled like a train!

Im looking for a 04-55 plate with around 50k-80k on the clock
is there anything specific i should look out for on these cars?
ill be taking my mate along with me who knows a fair bit but any tips would be great

cheers

 

[jackoni]

Hi Brad, there is quite a comprehensive thread all about what to look out for when going to view a Leon Cupra or Cupra R in the FAQ section. Helped me alot when going to see my Cupra

 

[LEE69]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=241298

 

[CupraRmark]

Just make sure it had plenty of stamps in the book and even better extra oil changes....... You'll know when you found the right one......
Check the tyres make sure no cheapo budget etc, cupra's suffer from low tread tyres problems....

 

[big eck]

They might also suffer from the odd water leak about the doors lol. Coilpacks are prone to going as well but it's a simple cheapish fix for those.

 

[brad_barker12]

Thanks people, ill have a browse through.

 

[scotty18]

keep a eye out for the gearbox whine in when you lift off the throttle in gears 1 to 4

 

[brad_barker12]

What does that normally mean if it does this ?

 

[LEE69]

it's worn wouldn't worry mine does it slightly and as done for years

 

[brad_barker12]

Fair enough mate cheers

 

[scotty18]

mines done it for a year and now does it in 1st 2nd 3rd 4th really loud very anoying,putting a 2nd hand box in tmoro so hopefully that will be ok.

 

[CharlieRCupes]

My box also does this in 1st and 2nd and has done for almost a year now, not a massive issue as long as you can put up with the noise.

 

[brad_barker12]

If I do test drive one and it whines should I stay clear or is this not really an issue?

 

[Brettyboy]

If I do test drive one and it whines should I stay clear or is this not really an issue?

Depends what the rest of the car is like & how much £,if its cheap enough chuck box in it

 

[CharlieRCupes]

I think all the ones I tested when buying had some sort of whine, some louder than others. Personally wouldnt worry if the cars in good condition. 99% of LCR will develop it at some point anyway.

 

[ovalpegs]

Mine had the whine when i bought it, over a year later it still has it, car hasn't missed a beat and stills pulls really well in all gears. its a little annoying but wouldn't put me off buying one

 

[brad_barker12]

If it does whine does this mean its going to break? If its just a whine and nothing will come of it I'm not bothered. But obviously I don't want to buy a car and the gearbox spits its dummy out the pram lol.

 

[Brettyboy]

Depends how long its been whining,if it does it in 4 gears & louder it is then the more worn it is

 

[richie kaye]

Sadly buying a second hand motor there are bound to be problems unless your paying good money and its been looked after with documentation

Arming yourself with a problem checklist and look hard at the problem areas is crutial..

I.e I brought mine with a good serv history to the engine,And was a great price,clean inside etc
Few usual shopping dinks,but found out it had water ingress after a good downpour,

If id of checked common problems on here first then I could of been better prepared to haggle

Read,read and read again the faults threads and go out and buy a decent one

Good luck,they are cracking cars..Remember you cant polish a Turd

 

[brad_barker12]

finally put a deposit down on a 04 plate grey Cupra R
cant wait to pick it up