Cupra has been sold - now gone to live with the Badger

[ZBOYD]

Sold my Mk2 Cupra yesterday, no longer own a SEAT and for the first time in a while got nothing on order and nothing to replace it with.

I guess I can resign now as Admin.

Sad to see it go, its been such a great car, and so quick. But due to ongoing knackered feet, joints flaring up (mainly clutch foot), I made the decision to move on because I simply wasn't driving it enough. Its a shame as its not been used as much as it should of been over the last 18 months.

But though I'm sad its gone, I'm happy because as you've probably guessed from the title, its gone to its new home and I'll continue to learn of its evolution with Bill at Badger5.

 

[ZBOYD]

The day I got it in 2007.

and the day it left me, yesterday.

 

[Babyface]

Are you sure those photos are 6 years apart? the trailer next door hasn't moved!

 

[ZBOYD]

Yep, it has moved, if you look the trailer is the other way around. It moves about twice a year when the neighbours go camping.

 

[ZBOYD]

Not to mention the Cupra is on different rims, and has a different front grille. Subtle changes I'll agree, oh and about 120hp more than it started with in 2007

 

[cheungy]

Was inspirational Maybe a DSG for the next one

 

[WeeG]

Lovely motor bud onwards and upwards as they say

 

[ZBOYD]

Was inspirational Maybe a DSG for the next one

Definately, its my biggest requirement for the next one. DSG is a must.

Sadly inherited rubbish joints from my mother and grandparents My mum has driven an auto since her 40's for the same reason really.

She's got a 1.2 TSI DSG Skoda Yeti at the moment which i've nabbed on occasion. Much easier on the bones, but despite being quite pokey for a 1.2, its no hot hatch and cornering at speed is an experience

No new Cupra on the imminent horizon, but quite like the look of the 1.8 Leon SC, considering a short term PCP and then trade up to a Cupra maybe in 12-18months But in the position where I'm just window shopping at the moment. In no huge rush to get anything immediately.

 

[Syphon]

Top car, end of an era.

But the beginning of a new one soon no doubt

Scott

 

[ZBOYD]

Top car, end of an era.

But the beginning of a new one soon no doubt

Scott

Depends greatly if SEAT know the meaning of sensible pricing, I think I might of answered my own question there.

 

[ibizacupra]

Firstly, I have to thank Mark for having such a cared for car the quality of which I have never seen on a similar age car. Huge respect for the detail, and clear love for the car, with tastefull, sensible mods, which only enhance the car.

Mileage is ludicrously low... Its a brand new car.. literally, with enhancements.

So very happy with it..

Also very happy to be keeping it in the SCN family, so watch for some Badger5 updates for plans and further developments it will see. I have bought this as a sensible road... no really.. seriously I have. (unlike badgerwagen one, my ibiza, which somehow from brand new ibiza cupra in sept 2001 has morphed into a 600bhp monstor...) This will be the daily road car and mods I will be devloping further on it will be for the road car customer base..

Mark is a true gent.. and I'm sure he was upset to see it go... I know I would be blubbing seeing my pride and joy drive away without me.. to new owner.

The drive home was perfect.. Captain sensible with MrsB following behing me in my S6... and whilst the Leon was clocking >32mpg the S6 was emptying its tank at twice that rate.. EAK!

Thankyou Mark.
You are a gent.
The cars fantastic.. and you should be commended on how well you have cared for it. I will try my best to keep up your good work.

All the very best my friend.

regards
Bill

 

[traumapat]

Z have you considered coil overs for the joints?
Sorry to hear your woes but im sure Bill will look after it.

Onwards.......

 

[ZBOYD]

Cheers Bill, was a pleasure to deal with you, nice and easy as it should be. Happy its gone on to another enthusiast and I still get to keep tabs on it.

 

[ZBOYD]

Z have you considered coil overs for the joints?
Sorry to hear your woes but im sure Bill will look after it.

Onwards.......

It's an option

 

[Crafoo]

Shame you had to get rid of her, but needs must I guess.

Hope you replace it with something just as nice mate, I'm sure you can't live without that power for too long

 

[m0rk]

I remember when we first drove the Cupra's up in peaks - and from that moment you were going to have the Black one!

My only regret was not moving quickly enough when you thought about selling! It is cracking.

Good for Bill, can't wait to read it's developments

 

[ZBOYD]

It happened all quicker than I thought, I was gearing up to put it on the market soon, but just hadn't committed myself to it. Happened to notice Bill was looking for one last weekend and cast my rod.

 

[Smee]

how low was the mileage?? i keep seeing its mega low and ive got 6k in my head lol

 

[ZBOYD]

Just under 13500miles it left mine last night. The last 18 months have been tough, because I've not been able to drive it. Should of got rid sooner really, but for a while I've been in denial a bit, hoping the problems with my feet would get better.

Sadly as most of my daily commute is town traffic based, the clutch was creasing me to the point where I'd abandoned it as a daily runner. Despite the fact that the clutch isn't that stiff really, considering its an uprated Helix kit.

It was daft to have it idle most of the year, while only getting it out over weekends for a bit of a blast out, and still piling cash into it, for services, tax, insurance etc.

My cars have always been my toys, non have been high milers, but this was exceptionally low due to the last 18 months of not a lot of use.

 

[mjstokes85]

Looks cleaner now than when you got it Can I ask why the mileage remained so low?