happy new owner

[MikeFr]

Just want to introduce myself. Purchased a new Leon Fr 184 in nevada white with a few extras on Saturday Had an Altea tdi sport for 7yrs before.
Actually went to get a 63plate 150 leon in monsoon grey with 5000miles but the wife didn't like the colour. The wife wanted white and the only one ready to go was a 184 ex demo with just over 100miles. So I made the sacrifice to have more power cost a bit more though obviously.
I did test drive a 150 about 2 weeks ago and was happy with that because I didn't think budget would stretch to 184, but the salesman did give a great deal, actually drove the new car out of the showroom, wow, still can't believe it.
Well looking forward to a hapy few years with this one. Will be on here to ask few questions and get some advice.
Thanks guys.

 

[ibizasc-chris]

Ooh very nice, I'm sure you will enjoy it

 

[DeanC]

Welcome buddy. The 184 is definitely worth paying a bit more for.

 

[Andy]

Howdy MikeFR

 

[sixysix]

Good choice there with a white 184
Hope it treats you well and enjoy the new toy

If the color dictated that you must have an extra 34ps, bigger brakes, and multi link suspension, who's to argue with that!

 

[320i24v]

Welcome! Good choice on the 184 bhp version. It is the best (imo) that is why I have one on order

 

[AJ]

Hi Mike and welcome to the forum. Great choice on the 184, I absolutely love driving my one

 

[madduffyx]

Welcome Mike, fine choice with the 184! Beautiful balance between economy and power

 

[shhhhh]

Welcome to the forum! Good that you went for the 184 - as others have said there are more bonuses than just more power

Sh

 

[MikeFr]

Thanks for welcome guys. Went out for little spin for first time at night. I love the led lights. I really want to go on a decent drive but quite busy with work(use a van) and then family.
I want to give it it's first clean at weekend. Been looking at different threads regarding sealing and polishing. Getting a bit confused as to what to do. I want to keep in looking nice. Any suggestions?

 

[DeanC]

The LED headlights are great hey. As for keeping it nice just buy yourself a sealant like zaino z2 or carlack 68 and stick a couple of coats of that on every few months.

 

[marty_34]

Zaino all in one topped off with z2 is a good combo, or britemax aio followed by vantage is another.

 

[smurf123]

with the zaino z2 do you just use the polish or do you use the accelerator as well if so how do you use it

 

[DeanC]

with the zaino z2 do you just use the polish or do you use the accelerator as well if so how do you use it

The accelerator is cool but you don't need it as long as you let it cure.

 

[smurf123]

so you just put the z2 on let it dry then wipe off no wax reqd after

 

[smurf123]

dont know if you have used it but gtechniks c2v3 put on like detailer gives exceptional shine and lasts for 8 months

 

[marty_34]

gtechniq products are excellent quality

id use the zaino all in 1 before the z2 as z2 is a show car wax iirc

 

[DeanC]

Gtechnic c4 is ace. I have applied it to all of the trim and it lasts over a year.

You just need to ensure the paint is nice before sealing it. Any polish will do and zaino all in 1 is a good one (not tried it just read on detailing world).