Hi everyone
I'm new to the forum, I'm female and let me say right at the forefront that I am nowhere on the same level as most of you guys seem to be (knowledge and mods wise).
However, I absolutely LOVE my Seat Leon. Actually, I have 2.
I have a 2001 20V Cupra. It was born black but about 6 years ago, was resprayed Frozen White. It looks awesome this colour, probably due to the fact that you don't see any others around where I am in this non-authentic shade.
I bought it in January 2013 with 141,000miles on the clock. In the 3 years I've had it, I've added another 24,000 miles. It is so cool to drive, I love it. Never get sick of it. I paid £2,250 for it (may have been overpriced perhaps but I drove 4 hours to buy it because it drew me in).
I've spent roughly £3,000 at the mechanics on it in the 3 years. Cambelt, brakes, clutch, exhaust etc.
Unfortunately, it's now succumbing to rust in the wheel arches, a touch in the bonnet, and along the sills. I've taken it to a reputable body shop and it's going to cost the best part of £2,000 to have the rust cut out properly, and resprayed to get her looking swish again.
The sensible part of me decided it wasn't right to spend that amount of money on a 16 year old car with 165,000 miles on the clock. So last week, I went out and bought a totally authentic 2005 red Leon FR, with only 61,000 miles on the clock. She is in gorgeous condition, but as I said, stock standard. 17" wheels etc.
My problem? I just cant bring myself to sell my white 2001 Cupra. There is no doubt that driving the red FR is just like being in the Cupra (exhaust not as beefy sounding but that's only difference drive wise), but I just cannot seem to get excited about the FR. I think because it doesn't have the individuality of the Cupra.
What do I do? I cannot keep both (for many reasons!). I guess my question is should I:
(a) Re-sell the 2005 red Leon FR and just get the Cupra spruced up; or
(b) Make the "authentic" Leon FR modified by changing the front bumper, grill and rear bumper and possibly some bigger wheels and lower profile typres, to give it a bit more of an aggressive look?
The problem is, one of the BIG things that drew me to the Cupra was the colour, and that it wasn't standard issue. IMO it looks awesome in the frozen white and for me personally, much nicer than the red.
But 100,000 mileage difference, is a lot to ignore right? I mean, how long are these engines realistically going to drive well for? My mechanic has said they can go on and on, but is it worth spending money on the body for the mileage being at that level?
I am actually dreaming about all this at night, I know I'm not a normal 42 year old girl. Probably taking me back to my young adult life growing up in Australia, all of us had hotted up cars that stood out. It's playing havoc with my mind.
All opinions on what to do gratefully received, I'm umming and arring so much between sense and sentiment that I'm about to tip over.
Lou
I'm new to the forum, I'm female and let me say right at the forefront that I am nowhere on the same level as most of you guys seem to be (knowledge and mods wise).
However, I absolutely LOVE my Seat Leon. Actually, I have 2.
I have a 2001 20V Cupra. It was born black but about 6 years ago, was resprayed Frozen White. It looks awesome this colour, probably due to the fact that you don't see any others around where I am in this non-authentic shade.
I bought it in January 2013 with 141,000miles on the clock. In the 3 years I've had it, I've added another 24,000 miles. It is so cool to drive, I love it. Never get sick of it. I paid £2,250 for it (may have been overpriced perhaps but I drove 4 hours to buy it because it drew me in).
I've spent roughly £3,000 at the mechanics on it in the 3 years. Cambelt, brakes, clutch, exhaust etc.
Unfortunately, it's now succumbing to rust in the wheel arches, a touch in the bonnet, and along the sills. I've taken it to a reputable body shop and it's going to cost the best part of £2,000 to have the rust cut out properly, and resprayed to get her looking swish again.
The sensible part of me decided it wasn't right to spend that amount of money on a 16 year old car with 165,000 miles on the clock. So last week, I went out and bought a totally authentic 2005 red Leon FR, with only 61,000 miles on the clock. She is in gorgeous condition, but as I said, stock standard. 17" wheels etc.
My problem? I just cant bring myself to sell my white 2001 Cupra. There is no doubt that driving the red FR is just like being in the Cupra (exhaust not as beefy sounding but that's only difference drive wise), but I just cannot seem to get excited about the FR. I think because it doesn't have the individuality of the Cupra.
What do I do? I cannot keep both (for many reasons!). I guess my question is should I:
(a) Re-sell the 2005 red Leon FR and just get the Cupra spruced up; or
(b) Make the "authentic" Leon FR modified by changing the front bumper, grill and rear bumper and possibly some bigger wheels and lower profile typres, to give it a bit more of an aggressive look?
The problem is, one of the BIG things that drew me to the Cupra was the colour, and that it wasn't standard issue. IMO it looks awesome in the frozen white and for me personally, much nicer than the red.
But 100,000 mileage difference, is a lot to ignore right? I mean, how long are these engines realistically going to drive well for? My mechanic has said they can go on and on, but is it worth spending money on the body for the mileage being at that level?
I am actually dreaming about all this at night, I know I'm not a normal 42 year old girl. Probably taking me back to my young adult life growing up in Australia, all of us had hotted up cars that stood out. It's playing havoc with my mind.
All opinions on what to do gratefully received, I'm umming and arring so much between sense and sentiment that I'm about to tip over.
Lou
