Isn't man math a wonderful thing...
Recently a very small, noisy, major life change prompted a need for more boot space and coffee.
Mrs Ceebl and I talked about selling my mk4 tdi daily and putting a few £k into something decent and diesel and of the estate variety.
After a week of tyre kicking and not being fussed on anything my budget had expanded to be looking at A6 avant/Jaguar XF Sportbrake etc.
With my budget now somehow magically up to around £10-12k I thought I was in the ballpark. Most of the Audis I was digitally tyre kicking were 2.0tdi with big mileage and not a lot of spec, I couldn't settle myself.
Decided we could wait until next year, somehow stretch the theoretical £12k budget I didn't actually have up to around £15k and get a newer Golf GTD estate with great spec and lower miles. Something that would have more room inside but retain the golf handling that I wouldn't be bored to death if I wanted to take it out on a weekend trip with the family etc.
At this stage I decided to get £15k up I would be replacing the TDI daily and my well abused mk5 GTI weekend toy.
Then it all went to hell...
Was up in hurst picking up a service kit for the bike and found out they had a very low mile, immaculate Lapiz 7R estate DSG with the vienna heated leather, black on black on black with carbon interior, in used direct.
It was way above any of my theoretical budgets I had imagined with man maths up to this point... But my god was it cool.
Anyone that knows me at all, will know I love a fast estate.
Took Mrs Ceebl for a nosey and she wanted to bring it home there and then.
Spent the weekend begging, borrowing, stealing, stressing about spending more than a few thousand on a car...
Went up on monday and had a good test drive, came back and stuck a deposit down.
Fast forward a few weeks of ownership and I haven't looked back. Its epic.
Very fast and capable up the coast road, very smooth and effortless for commuting and so far seems to do all the family and dog stuff we need it to.
So far I have fitted some privacy shades on the rear windows for the wee man's sake and a fitted boot liner.
Next step is off to PMG later this month for full paint correction and a ceramic coating.
Trying to hold off until the 6 month warranty is up before I start doing anything else to it. I think the biggest thing stopping me playing with it yet is my incredibly empty bank account.
I've been away from RMS for a while but I will make an effort of being about here a bit more and keep this thread up to date for anyone who's interested!
TLDR;
Wants cheap estate car, accidentally buys golf R at 3+ times original budget, no regrets.
Photo credit @warren
Recently a very small, noisy, major life change prompted a need for more boot space and coffee.
Mrs Ceebl and I talked about selling my mk4 tdi daily and putting a few £k into something decent and diesel and of the estate variety.
After a week of tyre kicking and not being fussed on anything my budget had expanded to be looking at A6 avant/Jaguar XF Sportbrake etc.
With my budget now somehow magically up to around £10-12k I thought I was in the ballpark. Most of the Audis I was digitally tyre kicking were 2.0tdi with big mileage and not a lot of spec, I couldn't settle myself.
Decided we could wait until next year, somehow stretch the theoretical £12k budget I didn't actually have up to around £15k and get a newer Golf GTD estate with great spec and lower miles. Something that would have more room inside but retain the golf handling that I wouldn't be bored to death if I wanted to take it out on a weekend trip with the family etc.
At this stage I decided to get £15k up I would be replacing the TDI daily and my well abused mk5 GTI weekend toy.
Then it all went to hell...
Was up in hurst picking up a service kit for the bike and found out they had a very low mile, immaculate Lapiz 7R estate DSG with the vienna heated leather, black on black on black with carbon interior, in used direct.
It was way above any of my theoretical budgets I had imagined with man maths up to this point... But my god was it cool.
Anyone that knows me at all, will know I love a fast estate.
Took Mrs Ceebl for a nosey and she wanted to bring it home there and then.
Spent the weekend begging, borrowing, stealing, stressing about spending more than a few thousand on a car...
Went up on monday and had a good test drive, came back and stuck a deposit down.
Fast forward a few weeks of ownership and I haven't looked back. Its epic.
Very fast and capable up the coast road, very smooth and effortless for commuting and so far seems to do all the family and dog stuff we need it to.
So far I have fitted some privacy shades on the rear windows for the wee man's sake and a fitted boot liner.
Next step is off to PMG later this month for full paint correction and a ceramic coating.
Trying to hold off until the 6 month warranty is up before I start doing anything else to it. I think the biggest thing stopping me playing with it yet is my incredibly empty bank account.
I've been away from RMS for a while but I will make an effort of being about here a bit more and keep this thread up to date for anyone who's interested!
TLDR;
Wants cheap estate car, accidentally buys golf R at 3+ times original budget, no regrets.
Photo credit @warren
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