First time buyer here, is this worth the money?

[Ghosttt]

Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing well.
I'm a brand new member here and a first-time car buyer! With plans to finally get on the road soon, I’ve been searching for my first vehicle and this particular one really caught my eye.

Yes, I know it might be a bit much for a first car, but I’m getting into driving a bit later than most and would like to keep something like this for many years. That said, I only know the basics when it comes to cars, so I’m not sure if the asking price of £8,950 is fair considering the vehicle and all the modifications listed. I’d really appreciate any input or advice from those who know more, you can find the full details and photos below!

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Seat Leon Cupra R – 5 Door | 6-Speed Manual Transmission

Exterior: Grey Metallic
Interior: Black Cupra R Cloth
Mileage: 142,500 miles
Service History: Backed with the majority, if not all, of its service history

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Extensive Modifications & Performance Upgrades

Engine & Internal Components:

• Fully forged engine, bored out to 1.9L
• 82.5mm J.E. forged pistons
• I.E. Riffel-drilled Tuscan forged crank (BAM block)
• Calico-coated King Race crank bearings
• ARP crank main stud kit
• 9.25:1 compression ratio
• ARP 2000 rod bolts
• King Race rod bearings
• AGU large port head
• ARP head stud kit
• MLS head gasket
• Supertech black nitrile race exhaust valves

Timing & Oil System:

• Gates blue carbon Kevlar race cambelt kit & water pump
• New oil pump chain and tensioner
• New VVTi solenoid with new cam chain and tensioners
• New hydraulic lifters
• New genuine thermostat

Turbo & Intake:

• K04 hybrid turbo (billet internals) built by Midland Turbos
• BMC carbon intake
• Trackslag charge pipe
• All red silicone hoses by Creation Motorsport

Exhaust & Cooling:

• Straight-through custom exhaust
• Boost gauge fitted into driver’s air vent

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Drivetrain & Handling

• Stage 2 race clutch
• M1 short shifter with matching gear knob
• 4th gear support
• New alternator
• Coilover suspension
• Braided brake lines
• Drilled front discs
• Brembo braking system

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Styling & Extras

• 18” alloy wheels
• Front splitter
• Rear diffuser
• Upgraded front halo headlights
• Team Heko side wind diffusers
• Rear wiper delete
• OMP steering wheel
• Upgraded sound system

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[Alexis27]

That's just too custom to guage whether it's "worth it". It's worth what anyone will pay for it.

You never get back what you put in, but I'm sure he'll tell you he's put twenty grand into it.

But you'd think he'd put a double din and a Carplay touch screen in there

When you say first time car buyer do you mean you've just passed your test?

 

[Ghosttt]

That's just too custom to guage whether it's "worth it". It's worth what anyone will pay for it.

You never get back what you put in, but I'm sure he'll tell you he's put twenty grand into it.

But you'd think he'd put a double din and a Carplay touch screen in there

When you say first time car buyer do you mean you've just passed your test?

Haha I appreciate the response! Yes I've only recently passed my test at the age of 28, little late to the game but first time bare in mind