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Title: Cupra price similar to the GTI but...
Post by: ajmoir36 on 11 April 2013, 21:19
261bhp with the LSD from the performance pack...http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/leon/63498/new-seat-leon-cupra (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/leon/63498/new-seat-leon-cupra)
Title: Re: Cupra price similar to the GTI but...
Post by: Poached on 11 April 2013, 22:18
261bhp with the LSD from the performance pack...http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/leon/63498/new-seat-leon-cupra (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/leon/63498/new-seat-leon-cupra)

Edition 40 engine revealed then :laugh:.
Title: Re: Cupra price similar to the GTI but...
Post by: Gryzor on 11 April 2013, 22:50
Was never a big fan of the Leon styling, and the stock Mk7 GTI is more than powerful enough for me!
Title: Re: Cupra price similar to the GTI but...
Post by: matchboy on 12 April 2013, 09:16
There's no doubt the Leon is an excellent car.  But let's face it, its a poor mans Golf #badgesnob  :laugh:

Plus, if you want something that's quicker than a GTI then you shouldn't be buying a GTI - there are plenty of cars out there for similar money (or a little more) eg. S3, 135i, A45 AMG.  Personally, the GTI is the perfect blend of speed and effeciency ie. the car does everything that I require it to do.
Title: Re: Cupra price similar to the GTI but...
Post by: Gryzor on 12 April 2013, 09:27
Plus, if you want something that's quicker than a GTI then you shouldn't be buying a GTI - there are plenty of cars out there for similar money (or a little more) eg. S3, 135i, A45 AMG.  Personally, the GTI is the perfect blend of speed and effeciency ie. the car does everything that I require it to do.
My sentiments exactly!  If you want speed, go and buy a fast car, doesn't have to be a brand new one either.  I'd say that in its current form, the Mk7 GTI is almost the perfect car for me.  Could do with a heated windscreen as an option to ice the cake, but it's damn close otherwise.
Title: Re: Cupra price similar to the GTI but...
Post by: matchboy on 12 April 2013, 10:16
Couldn't agree more Gryzor!  For the same money as a new GTI you could pick up a second hand M3, even an M5, for example - those cars are monsters, however the running costs would be well in excess of what you'll have to pay on a GTI.  And personally knowing what I'm like, whenever I've had/owned fast cars like that I drive far too quickly - because you can.  The GTI is the perfect blend of decent acceleration yet a car that does everything - and affordable.

Going back on point, the Leon Cupra is also a fantastic car - however when you can get a GTI that is marginally slower there's no comparison IMHO!!
Title: Re: Cupra price similar to the GTI but...
Post by: Gryzor on 12 April 2013, 10:39
It's about choice and competition, all healthy stuff! :)