Tomorrow is The End
Over past several days parts have been stripped from the Leon as I didnt want her going in as she was. A few friends wanted bits and pieces anyway
Wheels, Rear ARB, Rear Strut, Spacers, R32 Wheel, Spare LCR Wheel taken out, Forge Caps, Becker Stereo all taken off. Thats as much as I could take off in the time I had and I must admit it feels like the soul of the car has been ripped out of her. Whoever does get the car in the end will have a beast as it wouldn't take much to get her back to her former glory.
She still handles amazingly though! Took her for a 330 mile round trip on Saturday and achieved 64.5mpg (on trip computer) doing 60 all the way there and doing 70mph I achieved 58mpg so all in all she done 330miles in half a tank. Squeezed the throttle a few times just to remind myself what I will be missing out on.
All being well the BMW is being picked up tomorrow and its the end of the line for my Leon. I do feel very sad I must say.
Over past several days parts have been stripped from the Leon as I didnt want her going in as she was. A few friends wanted bits and pieces anyway
Wheels, Rear ARB, Rear Strut, Spacers, R32 Wheel, Spare LCR Wheel taken out, Forge Caps, Becker Stereo all taken off. Thats as much as I could take off in the time I had and I must admit it feels like the soul of the car has been ripped out of her. Whoever does get the car in the end will have a beast as it wouldn't take much to get her back to her former glory.
She still handles amazingly though! Took her for a 330 mile round trip on Saturday and achieved 64.5mpg (on trip computer) doing 60 all the way there and doing 70mph I achieved 58mpg so all in all she done 330miles in half a tank. Squeezed the throttle a few times just to remind myself what I will be missing out on.
All being well the BMW is being picked up tomorrow and its the end of the line for my Leon. I do feel very sad I must say.
I must admit I did feel really bad after we left Thrusday night, it is a shame that the car has had to go but at least bit's of her will live on in other's and hopefully she'll go to a good home.
Sad times as you say Maz.
But time to move on as you have had her a good while. Fingers crossed she goes to the right home, and not some idiot.
I'm sure you'll move on just fine when you squeeze the pedal in the BM.
Thanks for the parts over the last 3/4 days and let's hope to see this 335D around soon.
But time to move on as you have had her a good while. Fingers crossed she goes to the right home, and not some idiot.
I'm sure you'll move on just fine when you squeeze the pedal in the BM.
Thanks for the parts over the last 3/4 days and let's hope to see this 335D around soon.
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Very nice indeed, absolutely love the shape of the saloons. I look forward to seeing the first detail on that paint work.
Am i right in saying it's common practice to remove the egg shell in the lacquer with a polisher? Get some more pictures up Maz.
Am i right in saying it's common practice to remove the egg shell in the lacquer with a polisher? Get some more pictures up Maz.
Very nice bud
Wonder how long till you get pee'd off on the motorway of people slowing down because you're behind them
Enjoy
Wonder how long till you get pee'd off on the motorway of people slowing down because you're behind them
Enjoy
expecting floods , or maybe he can still afford taxis to the kerb
nice car maz , my unle has the shape before that in the 330d sport , other uncle has the older shape to his one , both autos
and i love driving them , whack the sports mode on and stamp
my father jsut bought the x5 330d too and that thing shifts for a jeep
i did fancy the 535d around the 05 -09 shap one , smooth looking , not fussed on the newest shape
difficulties for me would be saloon or estate , theres something about them i like
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Cheers guys. Really enjoying the car (its stupidly quick and feels a lot more than the book 286bhp suggests). Itching to detail her and get her to a standard I am happy with. Inside is immaculate so doesn't need anything touching really.
Soon as I have done the rounds, detailed her, I will start a thread up and give my "review".
Soon as I have done the rounds, detailed her, I will start a thread up and give my "review".
LOL I just pulled over quickly to take a quick picture before the light ran out.
Going to give her a good detail this weekend if I get time. To be honest the paintwork isnt that bad, very very light swirls. The paint is lacking some depth and clarity which will come with a machine polish.
Looking forward to taking her out on the motorway to see what the taller gears are like.Very nice bud
Wonder how long till you get pee'd off on the motorway of people slowing down because you're behind them
Enjoy
Shame to see the Leon go as i knew it was from your for sale thread, i will miss my tdi when she goes as for the price its one of the best diesel engines short of pretty much what you have replaced it with or a merc one. even managed to keep a focus st at bay in my stage 1 with exhaust lol
nice looking replacement i have to say, not sure on the new shape BMW 3 series myself, don't like the interior but the outside has grown on me but still don't think i could own one myself but no arguing its a great car
can't wait to see you detail threads on it, especially with it being black as well
nice looking replacement i have to say, not sure on the new shape BMW 3 series myself, don't like the interior but the outside has grown on me but still don't think i could own one myself but no arguing its a great car
can't wait to see you detail threads on it, especially with it being black as well
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