New to the Ibiza

[Phil K]

Not been on here for a long while... since I sold my LCR 5 years ago!

Anyways, I've just put a deposit down on a 2008 Sportrider in black (absolute bargain). It's for my step son who's just learning to drive - lucky git! I wish my folks had been so generous with my first car!

The car is in pretty good condition. 51k on the clock. New brakes all round. Nice shiny paint. A few dings here and there but I can get them removed (or just not worry about them until he's been on the road for a bit and I can be sure he'll be sensible with it lol).

Things to do:
- Replace near side rear reflector - is this easy to swap out for a new one?
- Replace broken passenger sun visor clip
- De-badge 'IBIZA' from the boot
- Paint brake callipers silver
- Deep clean interior to remove all the bloody dashboard polish
- Full polish and sealant


I've been looking through some of the readers cars and have a few ideas for some basic mods and a general tidy up but would welcome your suggestions or comments

 

[Brady93]

That looks fantastic! How much did you pay (roughly) if you don't mind me asking? I recently bought an 03 plate in black too except it's no longer as shiny as yours, guess I should do something about that eh!

 

[krussel]

Looks in great condition.

Tbh I would not mod it at all for at least a year as the insurance is going to be high enough as it is.

 

[Phil K]

Thanks guys, it was just under £3.5k - which considering its age and miles seems cheep!?! Similar spec and age cars have been going for £4k+

As its a Sportrider it already has the FR body kit, electric folding mirrors, climate control and cruise.

I agree that no mods that will put the insurance up should be done (mainly as I'm paying) but I have been thinking about the little things - I know the Passat W8 interior light mod used to be popular on the Leon so I wondered if there was anything simple like that for the Ibiza? - just to make it a bit more OEM+ If you know what I mean

How to guides would also be great if anyone knows of any?

 

[Saint Ibiza]

Check the FAQ in the other forum, lots of ideas there. And yes the W8 is one of them LOL.