Selling a nearly new car?
- Thread starter RabRS
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I don't know why anyone is looking at "We Buy any Car" for valuations, that is literally for people who know they are going to get their pants pulled down but financially have no other options available to them and need a quick sale to generate some money.
I've looked at getting a Golf R, but like simonali said, they are 30k. And with the trade in price I'm being offered, it leaves a large gap. So, that's not really an option.
I think for me, the best set up is the one I had. A big diesel estate that's rough and reliable, and a toy for weekends and track days. I'll get this Cupra advertised in the new year, and slowly save some money to get another Evo or something similar by summer. Buying a new car was a huge mistake on my part, I can see that now. It doesn't suit me, it's not the cars fault, it's just not working for me the way I wanted it to. So, there you go. Thanks for the people who gave advice, not so much thanks to the ones who implied it's because I'm a fanny and can't drive. I was chatting with some guys at work, and someone pointed out that I could buy some new 18's and stickier tyres, maybe change the springs and get the alignment adjusted. But the way I see it, I've already spent 28k, 14 of which is finance. I spent this money because I told myself I'd not spend anything on modifying it or fixing it. If I'm paying 400 quid a month for the finance, plus spending 1200 quid on wheels and tyres, 200 on springs, 700 on a Revo stage 1, then I've bought the wrong car. I get that people will modify these cars, and fair play to them, but if I wanted to modify a car I'd make damn sure I wasn't paying finance on it. I can't afford to do both.
I'm taking it to Revo on Monday, but not for more power, just to get a run on the rollers and datalog in case there's a fuelling issue that's causing the 23mpg.
I think for me, the best set up is the one I had. A big diesel estate that's rough and reliable, and a toy for weekends and track days. I'll get this Cupra advertised in the new year, and slowly save some money to get another Evo or something similar by summer. Buying a new car was a huge mistake on my part, I can see that now. It doesn't suit me, it's not the cars fault, it's just not working for me the way I wanted it to. So, there you go. Thanks for the people who gave advice, not so much thanks to the ones who implied it's because I'm a fanny and can't drive. I was chatting with some guys at work, and someone pointed out that I could buy some new 18's and stickier tyres, maybe change the springs and get the alignment adjusted. But the way I see it, I've already spent 28k, 14 of which is finance. I spent this money because I told myself I'd not spend anything on modifying it or fixing it. If I'm paying 400 quid a month for the finance, plus spending 1200 quid on wheels and tyres, 200 on springs, 700 on a Revo stage 1, then I've bought the wrong car. I get that people will modify these cars, and fair play to them, but if I wanted to modify a car I'd make damn sure I wasn't paying finance on it. I can't afford to do both.
I'm taking it to Revo on Monday, but not for more power, just to get a run on the rollers and datalog in case there's a fuelling issue that's causing the 23mpg.
Good luck with the sell and of course, if you're not happy with it, further investing(even if you could afford it), will frustrate you even more. Spending so much money on something new means enjoying owning it, not correcting it and hoping it will satisfy you. Wish you good luck again
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Your fuel consumption average does seem high, GF's commute is less than 10 miles stop/start inner city traffic and previous R bettered that. Too early to tell with Cupra, but I'd anticipate similar. I can understand your comments re tyres, springs etc. If you like a car you'll happily spend money on it to improve it. If you don't like it, for whatever reason, you are loath to fork out more cash to try to improve it, as you still may not like it afterwards!
I'm still in two minds about Cupra, I haven't had chance to use it much ( only had it a week and I'm away atm) so I may grow to love it as much as the last .
None of this is any consolation to you, if you can live with it for a while the financial impact may be less, also , if possible, try to borrow a set of 18's see if it makes any difference. I know that's easier said than done, but you never know. Ask on here, may be someone local to you feeling generous
Good luck.
You won't get any arguments from me over the bridgestones, I think they are crap too. I can't justify swapping to 18 inch rims but I'm convinced that would make the car better as well as ditching the OE rubber. However, many on here are very pleased with the car overall and I think your view may be tainted by the fact you seem to have a lot of problems with yours (lights for example).
Nobody is shooting you down, just that not everyone agrees with you. You know what they say about opinions.
if possible, try to borrow a set of 18's see if it makes any difference. I know that's easier said than done, but you never know. Ask on here, may be someone local to you feeling generous
Good luck.
rab if the 18s from my leon fit you can come down to my house and swap them or take them away what ever suits you mate..if you fancy trying this. A finish up work today so dont need the motor or a can use the corsa or evo
If any one can confirm would leon mk2 supercopa alloys fit rabs??
At least that should answer one of the issues. If its way rich mid-range I'd imagine that would hit your economy hard given the type of roads that you've said you drive. Haven't read the whole thread but you are sure there isn't a fuel leak - I had a FIAT once that was slowly leaking fuel but wasn't at all easy to track down until it was left overnight in a dry garage over tissue paper.
Leon Mk 3 owners manual lists weights "in running order" (with driver) as (280 model) manual - 1395kg DSG 1421kg. SC is 20KG less for each version. I thought the equivalent Golf R was heavier due to the weight of the 4wd system
TBH, if it weren't for the lights (or my old eyes!) I'd be happy with the car as it is now. The 18s really are an improvement and my gearbox fault has seemingly disappeared all on its own. I'm still getting the traction control light flashing constantly, but it's not accompanied by the scary bang bang bang I got with the 19s where they would constantly make and break traction (wheel hop). The ride is improved massively, too.
Managed to pry car off GF tonight, drive along fast DC nearby (no street lighting) and...... on dipped beam certainly I think the lights are not as good as previous xenons ... would put them on a par with Passat's which has nightbreakers in. main beam, not so sure. will take a bit more night driving, preferably out in the sticks to decide. I wonder if I've still got that old Cibie catologue......
just a thought ref your traction issues, have you driven a manual see if its any different?
RabRS has a manual, and he also is complaining of the traction being bad, so it's not the DSG.
Maybe ABS trying to break one of the spinning wheels in order to transmit more power to the other one?
Maybe ABS trying to break one of the spinning wheels in order to transmit more power to the other one?
No. It's much louder than that. Like something is hitting the chassis!
Sure it's not wheel hop ? FWD cars have a tendancy to cause the wheels to physically "hop" under heavy acceleration. They essentially smash up and down on the road (not to extent of causing damage mind you). I think it's preventable with very fancy suspension setups.
Is it like this ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IufaFgK4Qes&feature=youtu.be
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