Danlat
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Well, I guess its time for a readers ride!
I wasn't going to do one of these because currently being a poor student I can barely afford to run the thing letalone do any mods. But these threads aren't necessarily about pumping money into cars to make them look pretty (although I'd love to follow in the footsteps of ScottHmk4 with my car!). This thread, until I begin full time work anyway, will be more dedicated to little mods, maintenance and small details until I have some decent money in.
So here it is, my first car. A 2003 Seat Ibiza 1.2 5 Door. Would you believe I'm paying around £1900 a year to insure it... on a box ! Being 18 though I suppose I will have to live with it. Anyways, bought this for £975 so of course will expect a few issues from time to time, engine has 105k too... but only had 2 previous owners, the first were an old couple who maintained it very well, full service history, and the second a local guy who had bought it for just 6 months as a temporary car whilst he saved for a new Audi A3.
So as you can see, pretty tidy for the money. No major cosmetic issues bar a bit of paint chipping and a tiny patch of rust under the drivers door. Look at those plates though... Weird spacing and no markings on them. Definitely illegal - but I just think they look really odd. Number plates ordered and shortly arrive - so there's the first job!
The rear one was actually nearly orange, and it was stuck on so well that I snapped it clean in half yanking it off. Good job the new ones are to hand! Soon got them drilled on and looking much better.
The chrome trim around the front grilles was flaking badly, and coming slightly loose. The paint on them was actually running down the front bumper in the rain. I also think for some reason it makes the front end look really girly or 'grandad-y'.... So about £14 later I had a pair of brand new pre-facelift FR front honeycomb grills. Those things can be a pain to unclip, and mine were stuck on extra tight, so I got a helping hand yanking them out. Let the transformation begin
Gave it a good clean once the new grilles and plates were on, so have a tasty before and after. I think its tiny details like this that can have a huge difference on the appearance of the car - much better now in my opinion and for about £25 all in. This picture also makes me notice just how wonky the old plate was drilled on
So there's the minor exterior work done - onto the inside.
I wasn't going to do one of these because currently being a poor student I can barely afford to run the thing letalone do any mods. But these threads aren't necessarily about pumping money into cars to make them look pretty (although I'd love to follow in the footsteps of ScottHmk4 with my car!). This thread, until I begin full time work anyway, will be more dedicated to little mods, maintenance and small details until I have some decent money in.
So here it is, my first car. A 2003 Seat Ibiza 1.2 5 Door. Would you believe I'm paying around £1900 a year to insure it... on a box ! Being 18 though I suppose I will have to live with it. Anyways, bought this for £975 so of course will expect a few issues from time to time, engine has 105k too... but only had 2 previous owners, the first were an old couple who maintained it very well, full service history, and the second a local guy who had bought it for just 6 months as a temporary car whilst he saved for a new Audi A3.
So as you can see, pretty tidy for the money. No major cosmetic issues bar a bit of paint chipping and a tiny patch of rust under the drivers door. Look at those plates though... Weird spacing and no markings on them. Definitely illegal - but I just think they look really odd. Number plates ordered and shortly arrive - so there's the first job!
The rear one was actually nearly orange, and it was stuck on so well that I snapped it clean in half yanking it off. Good job the new ones are to hand! Soon got them drilled on and looking much better.
The chrome trim around the front grilles was flaking badly, and coming slightly loose. The paint on them was actually running down the front bumper in the rain. I also think for some reason it makes the front end look really girly or 'grandad-y'.... So about £14 later I had a pair of brand new pre-facelift FR front honeycomb grills. Those things can be a pain to unclip, and mine were stuck on extra tight, so I got a helping hand yanking them out. Let the transformation begin
Gave it a good clean once the new grilles and plates were on, so have a tasty before and after. I think its tiny details like this that can have a huge difference on the appearance of the car - much better now in my opinion and for about £25 all in. This picture also makes me notice just how wonky the old plate was drilled on
So there's the minor exterior work done - onto the inside.
Finally all of the Nokia crap is out of my way and stowed away where it shall probably never be used again. Interior is much cleaner! Now onto the glovebox again. 
