What a shame mate i hope this car gets a good home so much hard work has been put into it
Good luck with the sale bud.
Good luck with the sale bud.
**Breaking** 418.5bhp (Parts list pg24) Joe's (GT3071R) Ibiza Cupra R
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I'm having serious second thoughts about the car.... I want to keep it after taking it around Bedford at the weekend. It was a serious animal an eating the Porsche's all day. Carrera 4s weren't even close.
I need some motivation guys, help me out!! I think it needs to come off the road and I need to save for an SQS gearset. I will also need something to run around in which does a zillion MPG, suggestions welcome??
I need some motivation guys, help me out!! I think it needs to come off the road and I need to save for an SQS gearset. I will also need something to run around in which does a zillion MPG, suggestions welcome??
Id keep it matey, dont see many examples like this these days and if your having fun with it then almost seems like a ni argument.
1.9tdi sport mk4 wirth a map will give you what you want in terms of running cost's, quick aswell and cheap insurance. I used to get 55-60mpg on the motorway doin 70.
1.9tdi sport mk4 wirth a map will give you what you want in terms of running cost's, quick aswell and cheap insurance. I used to get 55-60mpg on the motorway doin 70.
I don't think I have commented on this before but firstly (after reading it all) I would like to say well done for the build! Secondly, don't sell unless you are absolutely desperate for the cash release! How many Porsche eaters can you get for 9k these days??? When I was undertaking my build I bought a cheap run around in the form of a 306 1.9 diesel, does near 70MPG and drive it every day. I drive the Leon once or twice a week and it will probably get put away for the winter as I don't want to drive it in harsh conditions.
If I where you buy yourself something cheap <£500 and use that as a run about. I only insure my Leon 6 months of the year as well as tax it 6 months which means you save on the motoring costs as well, try and search for a dual policy which allows mirrored NCB (I use sky insurance which will bring the insurance cost down still.
Just my 5p worth but don't think you should sell!
If I where you buy yourself something cheap <£500 and use that as a run about. I only insure my Leon 6 months of the year as well as tax it 6 months which means you save on the motoring costs as well, try and search for a dual policy which allows mirrored NCB (I use sky insurance which will bring the insurance cost down still.
Just my 5p worth but don't think you should sell!
Thanks for the feedback. I think I'm going to keep it. I will be saving for a property so things will be slow but I think a 306 derv might be a good call. 70Mpg is seriously appealing!! Get me some of that.
I'm hoping to save for an SQS box and some new pads. Possibly two piece disk set up.
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I'm hoping to save for an SQS box and some new pads. Possibly two piece disk set up.
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Glad your not selling up Joe, you would definitely regret it later if you sold it. And like everyone is saying just get a cheapy run around mate.
Glad to hear your thinking of keeping the car, i reckon it would of been a big mistake if you did go through with the sale.
good to see that you gona keep it even though ill miss out haha. all the highly modded mk3's are being broken and its such a shame.
I have more plans for the car now so need to get saving!
Sorry to anyone who wanted parts etc.
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Sorry to anyone who wanted parts etc.
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That's good to hear Joe. You've come so far to produce such a well rounded car. Hopefully your longer term plans will complete the build, and allow you to enjoy the car along with your new pad 
Cheers James,
The car is now off the road. I will be saving for an SQS gearset I think now and maybe some 2 piece discs. I'm hoping to be able to take it on track without worrying about tax, MOT and insurance. That way I can decide what I want to do with it long term. I should also have a garage to store it in over the winter so I'm a happy bunny.
I bought myself a daily this weekend, a lovely little 306 diesel, what a peach. But MPG is the way forward
The car is now off the road. I will be saving for an SQS gearset I think now and maybe some 2 piece discs. I'm hoping to be able to take it on track without worrying about tax, MOT and insurance. That way I can decide what I want to do with it long term. I should also have a garage to store it in over the winter so I'm a happy bunny.
I bought myself a daily this weekend, a lovely little 306 diesel, what a peach. But MPG is the way forward
Cheers James,
The car is now off the road. I will be saving for an SQS gearset I think now and maybe some 2 piece discs. I'm hoping to be able to take it on track without worrying about tax, MOT and insurance. That way I can decide what I want to do with it long term. I should also have a garage to store it in over the winter so I'm a happy bunny.
I bought myself a daily this weekend, a lovely little 306 diesel, what a peach. But MPG is the way forward
Good Man, can't go wrong with a French dirtbag diesel.
The 306 only made one journey to work think the diesel pump has gone major rattles and loads of smoke. Blast thing!!
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think the diesel pump has gone major rattles and loads of smoke. Blast thing!!Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
I really loved mine until it broke 1.5 days into ownership.
Diesel pump and cambelt looks around 1k
Diesel pump and cambelt looks around 1k
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