Sorry boys and girls, but after little over a year's ownership of the 225 05 reg black beast (Jabba remapped to 280bhp) I have got rid of it and moved on to pastures new.
The replacement? A 53 registration RS Focus, low mileage, good example etc.
I just couldn't face the devaulation/residual situation anymore... Bought the LCR for 18K a year ago (brand new) and a few months later SEAT were giving them away, brand new for three grand less. I even thought about selling and just buying an old LCR but change cars quicker than my under-garments.
I got a cracking deal with the Part-ex on the Leon and thus I am hoping for a better result with a used RS. All being well, the residuals on the RS should be better (fingers crossed a new RS is a long long way away!) After researching, I found that some RS Focuses are going for MORE money than brand new STs on Autotrader!!! Crazy!
I test drove the car today and really liked it. I can't remember the car's performance pre-remap on the Leon, but I hasten to add that the LCR as it is at present would annihalate the Focus. The RS is, of course, still standard, but I may consider remapping once I get it. Then again, I may leave it as standard to retain its collectibility. I dunno. All in all, I just think that it's a nice looking car and I have wanted one for a while now. I can't be bothered writing a full review at present, but it's a good car - but the Leon will, of course, be dearly missed.
One of my biggest car regrets was buying my Audi S3 2 years back. 21 years old, 21 grand to burn and I went for the Audi. At the time, I considered the Focus and I have had the urge to get one since. I think this car will bridge that gap between now and that golden age of 25 when my insurance may (just may) get a little cheaper!
Well, I thank you all for your help, assistance and friendship here on SCN. I hate to sound so final as I will be back every day checking up on you all.
David
6-6-6
p.s. you Jabba/APR/JBS/Revo boys stay away (for now anyway!)
The replacement? A 53 registration RS Focus, low mileage, good example etc.
I just couldn't face the devaulation/residual situation anymore... Bought the LCR for 18K a year ago (brand new) and a few months later SEAT were giving them away, brand new for three grand less. I even thought about selling and just buying an old LCR but change cars quicker than my under-garments.
I got a cracking deal with the Part-ex on the Leon and thus I am hoping for a better result with a used RS. All being well, the residuals on the RS should be better (fingers crossed a new RS is a long long way away!) After researching, I found that some RS Focuses are going for MORE money than brand new STs on Autotrader!!! Crazy!
I test drove the car today and really liked it. I can't remember the car's performance pre-remap on the Leon, but I hasten to add that the LCR as it is at present would annihalate the Focus. The RS is, of course, still standard, but I may consider remapping once I get it. Then again, I may leave it as standard to retain its collectibility. I dunno. All in all, I just think that it's a nice looking car and I have wanted one for a while now. I can't be bothered writing a full review at present, but it's a good car - but the Leon will, of course, be dearly missed.
One of my biggest car regrets was buying my Audi S3 2 years back. 21 years old, 21 grand to burn and I went for the Audi. At the time, I considered the Focus and I have had the urge to get one since. I think this car will bridge that gap between now and that golden age of 25 when my insurance may (just may) get a little cheaper!
Well, I thank you all for your help, assistance and friendship here on SCN. I hate to sound so final as I will be back every day checking up on you all.
David
6-6-6
p.s. you Jabba/APR/JBS/Revo boys stay away (for now anyway!)
i'm lucky if i had £21 to burn when i was 21
