Hello all

knappers

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Mar 10, 2017
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Hi gang.
Have just bought myself a Leon FR tdi 150 in Apollo Blue. Should be picking it up in a couple of days.
Lots of umming and ahhing about 150 vs 184, but in the end, it'll spend most of its time trudging up and down the motorway and after taking both for a good test drive, there really wasn't that much in it, performance wise. The right deal came along on a 150, and at least running costs, insurance etc. should be a little cheaper... I can't really believe I've gone for the lower BHP option, but I've always got a 4.7l V8 convertible Mustang in the garage for grins at weekends.
It's in lovely nick with 18" wheels, tech and sound packs.
I was originally looking for red or white, but actually quite like the blue, as it's a little more 'under the radar' - not so in your face. Definitely needs the 18s, though, or it looks very under-wheeled.
Will be looking to make some config changes, so will have to look into an ObdEleven, unless there's someone local to Leicester or Coventry that would be willing to have a play in exchange for a couple of beers.
The other thing is that the dash looks quite plain / cheap. I can't believe nobody makes dash kits for the mk3 (that I can see, apart from HS-CNC).
Will have to post up some photos when I get her.
TTFN

Si.
 

knappers

Active Member
Mar 10, 2017
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I picked up the FR last night.
I'm a very happy bunny.
First mod completed (plastic key tops change to chrome).
OBD2 dongle ordered to allow further tinkering with Carista.
Will get some pics taken once I am up to 15 posts.
If anybody sees an Apollo blue FR in Leicester or Coventry give us a flash!!

Si.
 

knappers

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Mar 10, 2017
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Just completed my first week with the new car, and my first tank refill. 627 miles on one tank!! Result.
Now I've got a baseline, I will stop driving like a granny and have some fun.
60 mile round trip for the Mustang MOT tomorrow first - somehow I think the fuel consumption will be slightly different...
Si.
 

Boab

Knows nothing about cars!
Mar 22, 2017
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Edinburgh
I went the opposite way with my seats. I had an altea xl that got me around 650 miles between fills and have just traded it for a leon cupra st which has had 3 fills in a week! About 300 miles per fill. It is fun though and I'm sure I will calm down at some point. Maybe.
 
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knappers

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Mar 10, 2017
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Now I have 15 posts, I can put up some pics of the new Leon.
These were actually pictures taken by the garage who had the car for sale, but with the wall behind removed.







Si.
 
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