Cheapo Aldi A4, temporary 4 month purchase.

[Agila]

Cheapo A4? Well yeah £750 is cheap in my eyes.

Temporary? Well it always would be, I've come from an estate, perfect dog transport to something completely unsuitable. (MOT until 5th May)

But....750 quid, so it was bought.

No collection thread but it went like this. Train from my local station into Leeds, an hour to change then onto my top secret location.

Picked up by the shitter owner 👍 and did the deal.

So what does £750 get you?

 

[Agila]

I decide as it was only temporary not to go mad with it but then I went on eBay.

The glovebox latch was locked shut (tadts) £30 and 15 minutes sorted my urgent gloves storing issue.

A climate control module was replaced due to a couple of slightly busted buttons £35

I regassed the Aircon m9's, which for the first time in existence of those words actually appeared to work. DIY job with a can I already had. Let's hope it retains it 🤞

Now a "normal person" would probably stop there but the wheels...the wheels man. I couldn't handle it so replacements were sought and it needed* Audi bolts.

[Agila]

Just fitted the wheels today. £120 from Leeds and I've put a replacement part worn on the spare £47 for a good ride 235/45/17.

Decent enough condition and they are from the facelift b7 and seem to suit it.

A good bunch of lads sorted the cleaning duties for £7, apparently "just take it steady with the roof/window etc" translates to blast the **** out of it and soak the occupant (not really).

Looks how sexy it now looks.

[Agila]

To do list.

Sort an oil leak

Polish headlights

MOT at some point

 

 

Maybe.

Change cd player for dab?

Tidy front wings a bit.

Rear number plate bulb not working near side, (bulb is fine)

Possibly adjust driver front window.

Maybe sort arse warmers in front.

Replace arm rest

Replace window frame strip at outer top.

 

 

Definitely not.

Any bodywork.

 

Other things I've done, removed black electrical tape from eml on clock, no codes or fault, it now comes on and off like it should.

Put a new key fob button pad.

Sorted a fog light bulb on the right side (car told me it was left side)

And that's it. Then I'll park it next to my colleagues Audi's that they pay £600 a month for😄. Drives quite nicely, bit boring but fairly comfy.

Looking forward to the next four months then it maybe for sale with a link to this thread.

 

[Bren]

Looks nice.

Those wheels though - fucking gopping.

I hope they went to the recyclers.

[Agila]

3 minutes ago, Bren said:

Looks nice.

Those wheels though - fucking gopping.

I hope they went to the recyclers.

Er...no. I'm asking for actual money for them🤣

You've no idea how many positive comments I've had about them in the real world 😲 Everyone on here hates them though😄

In fairness I've checked with my wheel place and it's £1.30 per kg in scrap. I have a few bmw wheels to sack off there.

Ps #don'ttellDave 🤫

[Split_Pin]

Looks really good man.

[Jazoli]

Looks fab on normal wheels, these are really underrated and the minute you drop the roof the world becomes a better place, unless it's raining obvs.

[24vdiamond]

Not my type of motor but that looks mighty fine for £750?? I didnt mind the wheels does that make me a bad person?!! 😇

[Split_Pin]

I was interested in this but I couldn't shift my Saab and then a few things went to shit elsewhere. Next time.

[busmansholiday]

Looks good, the pics even make Donny look desirable*.

[Agila]

8 minutes ago, busmansholiday said:

Looks good, the pics even make Donny look desirable*.

It's my regular photo taking spot.  Edit. For car sales photos that is, I'm not a ****ing weirdo

Don't ask what's behind that wall.😄 Car was near the red circle.

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[stuboy]

that is a very nice motor

[bunglebus]

That was £750? I've never had a cabrio...

[Agila]

3 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

That was £750? I've never had a cabrio...

Yes. In fairness they are fairly cheap. £1500-£2000 would get a really nice one.

I budgeted to put £500 into it, the car didn't need this but I chose fairly cheap little bits to sort to my liking.

The wheel cost would be offset by selling the originals.

I normally am happy to run a car on £100 to £200 pcm PCP budget basis on each car I have.

Take this car for £750 plus £250 (=1000)for a few bits minus £200 for the wheels that were on it, that equals £800.

Then take 300 scrap value? and deduct that, it costs £500 then divide by the 4 month's = 125 pcm pcp

It's basically purchase price + all other costs excluding tax and insurance. Then deduct scrap value and divide it by how many months I use it. If it's under £200 per month, I'm happy.

[Agila]

Also it was on here for ages, listed on eBay at £900 and no bids. I pm'd asking what would buy it, waited in line at the £750 asked, a few pulled out etc (life reasons etc not the cars fault). When I got the green light I picked it up that weekend. 

[hairnet]

7 hours ago, Agila said:

 

Now a "normal person" would probably stop there but the wheels...the wheels man. I couldn't handle it so replacements were sought and it needed* Audi bolts.

phew

[bangernomics]

Jesus that was an absolute steal. Dave’s balance sheet must have been dangerously close to green.

[bangernomics]

Yes. In fairness they are fairly cheap. £1500-£2000 would get a really nice one.
I budgeted to put £500 into it, the car didn't need this but I chose fairly cheap little bits to sort to my liking.
The wheel cost would be offset by selling the originals.
I normally am happy to run a car on £100 to £200 pcm PCP budget basis on each car I have.
Take this car for £750 plus £250 (=1000)for a few bits minus £200 for the wheels that were on it, that equals £800.
Then take 300 scrap value? and deduct that, it costs £500 then divide by the 4 month's = 125 pcm pcp
It's basically purchase price + all other costs excluding tax and insurance. Then deduct scrap value and divide it by how many months I use it. If it's under £200 per month, I'm happy.

Exactly how my wallet brain works too.


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[JJ0063]

Those wheels have transformed it! Gold ones were horrendous.

[bunglebus]

I actually really like the first wheels...