Scooby or cupra r?
which is cheapest to run?
12 December 2004, 01:28 PM
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i'm trying to do the maths just. but still cant decide... i wasnt even thinking of a scooby until i seen a new one in garage, now i think cupra r looks more like a skoda!! In saying that i took a cupra r with remap (270bhp) for a test drive a few weeks back and the accelation was like getting punched in the head very quick. I was out in a wrx yesterday and it didnt feel that quick so now i dont know. I think the guy who took me out yesterday was holding back though.
Chubbz what about reilablity in the cupra?
Chubbz what about reilablity in the cupra?
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12 December 2004, 02:06 PM
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yip your right mate but what im getting at is this mod on the cupra cost £400 for an extra 50 bhp. Can you remap a scooby for that kind of money?
Originally Posted by misty
A Cupra with 270 bhp will seem, and will be a lot faster than a scoob with 225 bhp mate!
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12 December 2004, 02:14 PM
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insurance group 17 mpg urban 22.6 x-urban 42.8 combined 32.1
Its the reliability though i've been told subaru is second to none.
Its the reliability though i've been told subaru is second to none.
Originally Posted by gravelexpress
what insurance group is the Cupra R ? better mpg with the Seat for sure
12 December 2004, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by misty
A Cupra with 270 bhp will seem, and will be a lot faster than a scoob with 225 bhp mate!
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12 December 2004, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisp
still front wheel drive and I guess have issues putting that power down
12 December 2004, 02:25 PM
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I had a 180bhp Leon Cupra for 2 years. My mpg record was 36mpg for a tank, but it was a one off. Usually got around 32mpg. Enthusiastic driving sent the mpg down to mid to high teens.
If you are thinking of a modded one you won't achieve those figures unless you drive with an egg under your right foot.
It was perfectly reliable during those 2 years.
If you are thinking of a modded one you won't achieve those figures unless you drive with an egg under your right foot.
It was perfectly reliable during those 2 years.
12 December 2004, 02:28 PM
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Seem faster than an fq300 as well
Yes it would seem faster than an fq3000 but it wouldn't be!! in fact My V would leave it for dead no bother!!!dave
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12 December 2004, 02:34 PM
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I thought the VAG 5 cyl 1.8t engine is supposed to be a bit....er average?
And yes 270bhp through the front would be....er interesting?
How come you did't drive the WRX only the dealer?
As already disscussd on SN upgrading a car seems to cost a lot more insurance than buying a faster standard car in the first place!
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And yes 270bhp through the front would be....er interesting?
How come you did't drive the WRX only the dealer?
As already disscussd on SN upgrading a car seems to cost a lot more insurance than buying a faster standard car in the first place!
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12 December 2004, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonius
I thought the VAG 5 cyl 1.8t engine is supposed to be a bit....er average?
And yes 270bhp through the front would be....er interesting?
How come you did't drive the WRX only the dealer?
As already disscussd on SN upgrading a car seems to cost a lot more insurance than buying a faster standard car in the first place!
Jason
And yes 270bhp through the front would be....er interesting?
How come you did't drive the WRX only the dealer?
As already disscussd on SN upgrading a car seems to cost a lot more insurance than buying a faster standard car in the first place!
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12 December 2004, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_Japan
I had a 180bhp Leon Cupra for 2 years. My mpg record was 36mpg for a tank, but it was a one off. Usually got around 32mpg. Enthusiastic driving sent the mpg down to mid to high teens.
If you are thinking of a modded one you won't achieve those figures unless you drive with an egg under your right foot.
It was perfectly reliable during those 2 years.
If you are thinking of a modded one you won't achieve those figures unless you drive with an egg under your right foot.
It was perfectly reliable during those 2 years.
12 December 2004, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by misty
Is that a little dig mate? Yes it would seem faster than an fq3000 but it wouldn't be!! in fact My V would leave it for dead no bother!!!
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Yes it would seem faster than an fq3000 but it wouldn't be!! in fact My V would leave it for dead no bother!!!dave
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12 December 2004, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby373
god if thats what you get from a 1.8t cupra what can i expect with wrx? it's all very well looking at stats, but it different when someone who owned one tells you the realistic mpg! what about wrx?
drive it like you stole it = ?? 15mpg ??
12 December 2004, 04:21 PM
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being thinking of a cupra r (with remap) instead of a new Scooby (with ecutek), main think that puts me off the Cupra is the fact that they dont hold their value well (not that the scooby does !). Which is worse depreiator (SP??) between thw two
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12 December 2004, 04:43 PM
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Think it depends how long you keep it - the Seat plastics look a bit cheap to me (cheaper than newage Scoobs IMHO). May end up getting rattles and stuff with the Seat??
Most petrols will suffer crap mpg when being ragged...
What about a VAG TDI ?? We've got a Fabia vRS which is really punchy as long as its not wet. Think they do a lesser model Fabia estate which you could get remapped??
I went from GT TDI Golf to Scoob because I NEEDED a Scoob - would I do it again?? mmmm can't answer that
Most petrols will suffer crap mpg when being ragged...
What about a VAG TDI ?? We've got a Fabia vRS which is really punchy as long as its not wet. Think they do a lesser model Fabia estate which you could get remapped??
I went from GT TDI Golf to Scoob because I NEEDED a Scoob - would I do it again?? mmmm can't answer that
12 December 2004, 04:46 PM
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Volkwagon Audi Group 1.9 TDI engine... theres loads!!
What about that Seat 160bhp TDI FR thingy errr think its an Ibiza ??
What about that Seat 160bhp TDI FR thingy errr think its an Ibiza ??
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.......if its true ill be straight in