Leon Cupra R or Mk5 Golf GTI
12 July 2006, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
Or, since we're talking about a modified Audi, a similarly modified new age scooby either! It'll also be as heavy- if not heavier- than a new age Sti IMHO.
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12 July 2006, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkForce
Why not get the new model Leon Cupra - same 2.0T 200hp engine as the Mk5 GTi and it looks like the discounted price will be about £15.5k - plus its a better spec than the Golf too! I wouldn't pay the same price for a used older model, thats for sure.
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12 July 2006, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Christ
Sounds a good idea, but the FR (presume thats what you mean?) will prob drop in price like a stone on the arrival of the new Cupra R... Im not sure about the looks either (New R looks nice though )
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12 July 2006, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkForce
True, but imagine how the old Leon Cupra R is going to fare when the new one comes out!
Not sure though, and thats the whole reason for considering the Golf...
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13 July 2006, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Christ
Thats what I wasnt too sure about, certainly other VAG models hold onto their money, but not sure about the Leon, maybe not much will happen till the new Cupra R (released later this year?) gets towards a year old and hits the 2nd hand car market...
Not sure though, and thats the whole reason for considering the Golf...
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Not sure though, and thats the whole reason for considering the Golf...
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I think the main stumbling block for the new Leon is that it feels pretty cheap inside. I suppose it it almost £5k cheaper than the Golf GTi you could forgive it a few little things
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14 July 2006, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkForce
I think if you spent £15k on a old shape Leon you'd lose a packet in the short to medium term.
I think the main stumbling block for the new Leon is that it feels pretty cheap inside. I suppose it it almost £5k cheaper than the Golf GTi you could forgive it a few little things
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I think the main stumbling block for the new Leon is that it feels pretty cheap inside. I suppose it it almost £5k cheaper than the Golf GTi you could forgive it a few little things
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14 July 2006, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby74
Its still a skoda and people will still take the **** no matter how fast it is.
As between those two,the golf.
14 July 2006, 03:56 PM
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Ive just returned from test driving a Gti, was very impressed with the handling..
I wasnt particularly familar with the road we were on and was going
perhaps a little quick around what seemed to be an evertightening
corner, no problems in the Golf though.. It loved the backroads we
were on.
Picked up nicely too, a bit of lag, but thats to be expected... Soon got
itself round to 120 xxph, on a relatively short stretch.
Interior/seats were good too, the particular car had leather, but no other
extras.. could maybe do with Sat-Nav which would improve the looks.
I was surprised to see that the DSG version is quicker to 60, and more
fuel efficient... But I diddnt know that some of them dont have paddles, so
I think I'll just be on the lookout for a manual.
Now I just need to find one in my price range
Chris
I wasnt particularly familar with the road we were on and was going
perhaps a little quick around what seemed to be an evertightening
corner, no problems in the Golf though.. It loved the backroads we
were on.
Picked up nicely too, a bit of lag, but thats to be expected... Soon got
itself round to 120 xxph, on a relatively short stretch.
Interior/seats were good too, the particular car had leather, but no other
extras.. could maybe do with Sat-Nav which would improve the looks.
I was surprised to see that the DSG version is quicker to 60, and more
fuel efficient... But I diddnt know that some of them dont have paddles, so
I think I'll just be on the lookout for a manual.
Now I just need to find one in my price range
Chris
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