mercedade Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 This clearly doesn't count as shite (apologies), but I've got to clear the decks having bought my ZT.I bought this from Sporty_shite back in April, with plans for it to replace my Vitesse.http://autoshite.com/topic/27008-seat-leon-cupra-20-valve-turbo-180bhp-£750-bolton/#entry1150906However, it suffered one significant issue - it's too low for my driveway. I put the lowered suspension back to standard (lowering springs will go with the car, so if that's your thing...) but no joy. The car itself is fine, it's the Cupra front splitter which is low. It won't be bothered by speed humps or anything, it's just my driveway has a VERY steep ramp up to my house.I'm actually taking it to be MOT-ed tomorrow, having sorted a knackered CV boot, the suspension, and a non opening boot. It's also had oil, air and pollen filters, and plugs from me as well as some re-fitted body kit. If all goes well, then the car is ready to go to a new home!It's an absurdly good car. Fully working air con, powered windows, absolute STACK of history, including belts and water pump 2 years ago (will confirm). It's also ridiculously fast, if that's your thing.So, with 12 months MOT, obviously it's more than I paid for it, but hopefully that's fair.Shiters discount available, obviously - especially if it saves me from eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Pics to follow when home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 This is how it looks now on normal suspension. worldofceri, BorniteIdentity and Sloth in a bowl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 It's an absurdly good car. Fully working air con, powered windows...I honestly meant to write powerfold mirrors. Don't get me wrong, it does have powered windows, I'm just not sure it's something I'd pull out on an advert. Six speed box, happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 How did I miss a belt change in the history? 0.2/10. Must read more. Seriously, though, this is a cracking car. Really miss it, but I've spent all my money now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 These are, kind of, the Millennial Alfasud. But Spanish with a strong German accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendry Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Nice cars these IMO, not keen on the bodykit though and generally i like that sort of thing. Get a roffle going, id like it but dont have that amount of dosh spare, so thats the only way I have any chance of acquiring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 How did I miss a belt change in the history? 0.2/10. Must read more. Seriously, though, this is a cracking car. Really miss it, but I've spent all my money now. Not sure! I was chuffed to find it though. It's had some serious love in the past - a huge number of Seat dealer stamps in the history too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 A clean pass! Next stop is the local Albanian crew for a mini valet and get a few up to date pictures (he says, just as the sun goes in). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Love these. Great cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 SPANISH BASTARD sporty-shite and mercedade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Also, an area where it looks like it's been keyed outlaw118 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Stop it. I miss mine more than I ought to... it ruined me, both physically and financially. Would I want another one? Do bears defecate in forests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 One problem I have noticed - the MOT tester has knocked 60k off the mileage. The mileage reads 161k, but on today's MOT he's recorded it as 101k. This is going to make me look proper shady! Is this something I need to address, or do I just explain to buyers what's happened (it honestly couldn't be more obvious) and wait for it to correct itself at the next MOT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 C'mon...come and get it. Or my Rover in a couple of weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendry Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Youd likely be fine, its not as if the MOT reads MORE than the cars mileage which would look suss, but me personally everything has to tie up so id be back down the MOT station and ask him to amend it if possible. I guess reading a 6 for a 0 isnt that far fetched tbh so its probably easy done but id get it amended anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 One problem I have noticed - the MOT tester has knocked 60k off the mileage. The mileage reads 161k, but on today's MOT he's recorded it as 101k. This is going to make me look proper shady! Is this something I need to address, or do I just explain to buyers what's happened (it honestly couldn't be more obvious) and wait for it to correct itself at the next MOT?Just tipex the erroneous 0 out and write a 6 in its placeI'm sure no-one will question it at all....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Now on eBay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seat-Leon-Cupra-180-20v-Turbo-12-Months-MOT-/222558579460? Let the idiocy begin. One thing did work out for me - the listing hasn't cost me anything. The numbskulls who designed* the listings editor seem to have buggered up the coding somewhere which made it impossible to deselect the 'gallery plus' option. A quick call to eBay customer service* and, to their massive credit, they acknowledged the problem and refunded me the entire listing fee, including the extra gallery plus. Hopefully it'll sell quickly. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Nice cars these IMO, not keen on the bodykit though and generally i like that sort of thing. Get a roffle going, id like it but dont have that amount of dosh spare, so thats the only way I have any chance of acquiring it. I'd consider a roffle, but not sure there'd be much appetite for £13.50 tickets. Happy to be proven wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Man, I want it so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 And I want you to have it! It could be a love story, I just can't take a swap unfortunately. stillOrange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 OK, bit of a price drop happening here! I've found another ZT I want (don't ask) and this needs to go. Happy to discuss for a quick sale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 I've offered this to some ebay chancer for £675 who is 'thinking about it'. If someone wants to undercut him by £25, I'm cool with that. Just ideally want it gone by Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 £650 is an absolute steal. mercedade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 If someone takes the Volvo for the money you want... mercedade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Well worth that money. If I had the cash, I'd have it back. mercedade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Sold, for £600, to a man who showed up when he said he would. It all worked out in the end, and I got to try what to me is an out and out modern. Now just the Vitesse to sell stillOrange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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