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BluKoo

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Registered: 8th Apr 02
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5th Mar 09 at 23:59

I just tried to register on seatcupra.net to enquire about Leon Cupra Rs, but ended up recieving this message...

quote:
You have been banned for the following reason:
No reason was specified.

Date the ban will be lifted: Never

So, since i know a few people on here have had or still have Leon Cupras, i was wondering if any of you could shed some light on what to look out for when buying one.

If anyone on here is knows of a buyers guide, that would be very helpful.

Any info at all is appreciated

If it helps, its a 2004, 225 bhp model me and my dad are going to look at.

[Edited on 07-03-2009 by BluKoo]

Stoneyginger

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6th Mar 09 at 00:01

your brother not give you some advice here?

BluKoo

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6th Mar 09 at 00:04

He mentioned one problem regarding the fans, but since his was pretty much trouble free, he doesn't know of any other problems.

Edit: He also said some Leons can suffer from wet carpets in the passenger footwell.

[Edited on 06-03-2009 by BluKoo]

_Allan_

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6th Mar 09 at 00:28

You using the same ip/network as your brothers login? That might be the reason for the instant ban. Was/is he a member on there?. You can always send Mark (m0rk) Mark@SEATCupra.net

You can still browse even as a guest for common issues.

Fans are one but you can check these when you look at the car and running the AC.

Water leaks are common but it's often a door seal that needs replacing. Easy fix again.

For a 2004 car I'd expect the cambelt to have been changed along with a replacement metal impeller pump. This can cost up to £350 so make sure it's been done recently and by a decent garage.

Rear wiper is prone to failure, either hose poping off in the winter or the spindle corroding. Easy fix again but a pain.

Check wheels and brembo caliper lacquer. Both are poorly done and prone to peeling. Brembo's are simple to refurb, wheels would be an excuse to sell or powder coat

Coil packs are also known to fail but you'd know driving the car. It will run like shit. Once one goes the others generally follow. Cost about £25-£35 each to replace (4).

Check all the window work up and down. Same ole VAG issue with plastic runners breaking. Can be replaced with a metal set on the carrier. Can cost £45 ish per door and some of your time to fix.
Can't think of anymore at the moment. Browse the forum

[Edited on 06-03-2009 by _Allan_]

BluKoo

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6th Mar 09 at 00:33

Cheers Allan, I'll bear all those points in mind.

Yeah, I can still browse, but I can't search for a buyers guide or anything like that.

Yeah, same ip as my brothers login, so that must be the problem.

_Allan_

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6th Mar 09 at 00:34

Just added coilpacks.

As for the ip issue. That will be it:
All multiple logins are banned until you contact and explain via email.

Jambo

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6th Mar 09 at 09:53

leaky boot and coilpacks are problems Adiohead had. Other than that been pretty plain sailing iirc

BluKoo

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7th Mar 09 at 14:53

Thanks for the advice.

Theres a nice silver leon sitting on the driveway now

antnee

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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
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7th Mar 09 at 15:07

You bought one then?

Pics or it didnt happen

BluKoo

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7th Mar 09 at 15:15

I didn't buy one. My dad did (cue Joe...)

I'll get pics up once its clean again and my batterys have charged.

antnee

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7th Mar 09 at 15:16

So are you all going to have LCR's?

BluKoo

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7th Mar 09 at 15:19

quote:
Originally posted by antnee
So are you all going to have LCR's?

My brother doesn't have one anymore, and i was never after one.

_Allan_

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7th Mar 09 at 15:22

Silver

The best colour

Although I really really wanted a platinum

antnee

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7th Mar 09 at 15:35

ahh, thought this thread was for you and yourdad went to get one as well

BluKoo

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7th Mar 09 at 16:33

Heres some pics...

--DAN--

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7th Mar 09 at 16:36

Very nice mate

BluKoo

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7th Mar 09 at 16:59

I actually love it. I wish i could get insured on it

It fits right in my home anyway. All the cars are silver apart from my bro's WR1.

mwg

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7th Mar 09 at 17:01

Looks tidy. Is this the replacement for the Focus RS?

Do you have a car of your own?

S@M

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7th Mar 09 at 17:02

so let me get this right.... you bought a car that you cant get insured on?

why?

S@M

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7th Mar 09 at 17:04

ah its yor dads i see now.... you made it sound like it was for you in the first post

BluKoo

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7th Mar 09 at 17:04

quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
Looks tidy. Is this the replacement for the Focus RS?

Do you have a car of your own?

Kinda. The mondeo is up for sale, so its replacing the mondeo once it goes, but it was bought with the money from the Insurance.
The new mk2 RS is going to be the real replacement for the mk1 RS.

Yeah, i've got a honda accord, but its nothing special. I'm trying to save up for a mk2 Escort.

[Edited on 07-03-2009 by BluKoo]

BarnshaW

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7th Mar 09 at 17:13

i dont really car about ur familys cars tbh. every other day its a thread about ur dads, ur brothers, ur dads done this etc. lets have some pics of YOUR car

Rich H

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7th Mar 09 at 17:17

Looks nice and tidy - your brother give it a quick once over?!

Joe

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7th Mar 09 at 17:19

Looks nice, don't see many in Silver.

Colin

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7th Mar 09 at 17:22

quote:
Originally posted by BarnshaW
i dont really car about ur familys cars tbh. every other day its a thread about ur dads, ur brothers, ur dads done this etc. lets have some pics of YOUR car

Its a car all the same & more exciting than a 1L corsa to me I dont see a problem with posting what his old mans bought!!

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