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-Elliot-:
Introduced myself on the forum the other day, and said I would put up some pictures.
Been looking for at getting one of these since I passed my test, but insurance and money would never allow it until now, after looking at several examples, some early, some late models, I settled on this 05 model. (Good price and not worth paying the extra thousands for a later one when this is in such good condition!)

Haven't had much time or good weather to take any pics of it since I've had it, so here is one from the dealers site!!





The dealer/trader had the wheels refurbed and painted that colour which I think suits the car nicely, not a fan of aftermarket wheels, but I think this is just enough!! The paintwork is in very good condition for a nearly 10 year old car -I know it looks pink in those pictures, but it is just the light- No dents or major stonechips.

It has been well looked after, but still wanted to give it a proper service/going over.
So I ordered all this lot

New Mats
Thermostat (Doesn't heat up as quick or as high as I'd like)
Diverter Valve (Nothing wrong with mine I don't think, just a precaution)
Oil and air filters
New oil
New coolant (for the thermostat change)
Spark plugs
New keyfob emblems
Double din stereo fascia/kit (Have a pioneer Bluetooth/DVD/iPod out of my old car)

Will try and complete the service next weekend! Need opinions on the aux kit for factory head unit, as I have began to like the standard setup and am having doubts over fitting my own!

Elliot

-Elliot-:
Also.... Is it normal for the exhaust to be quite throaty as standard? Its not overly loud, just at certain points in the rev range it rasps and coming off throttle it pops slightly. No flames or anything though!!

prp74:

--- Quote from: -Elliot- on August 27, 2014, 08:08:38 pm ---Also.... Is it normal for the exhaust to be quite throaty as standard? Its not overly loud, just at certain points in the rev range it rasps and coming off throttle it pops slightly. No flames or anything though!!

--- End quote ---

Mine does something similar. I think that's how they are.

-Elliot-:
Ok thanks, don't think anything is at fault, just wanted to know what other peoples were like!!

sumtingwong:
Not a  fan of red cars but does look nice

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