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Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have coupe #540735
13/02/2008 02:31
13/02/2008 02:31

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I am going to start saving and stop spending on my coupe. Everytime I see an LE the more I want 1 and i don't think this passion for owning a LE will disappear.

Looking for the best way i can get to having an LE. I am going to look for a garage that will take my coupe for a px on a LE. do anyone know a garage that do this?? whats my best options.

Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have coupe [Re: ] #540760
13/02/2008 02:50
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Whats the big difference apart from some body trim?

Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have coupe [Re: ] #540761
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 Originally Posted By: T2FFN
Whats the big difference apart from some body trim?


Well you might ask. One of the LE boys will be along to tell you how much better they are shortly, I would imagine \:D


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Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: ] #540765
13/02/2008 02:58
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 Originally Posted By: Craig_SWales

Looking for the best way i can get to having an LE. I am going to look for a garage that will take my coupe for a px on a LE. do anyone know a garage that do this?? whats my best options.


Craig, I would concentrate on finding an LE you want to buy first, you don't want to have to buy a dog just because the garage is willing to take your car as a px.

T2ffn, see here for some info on the differences \:\)


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Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: Tartandude] #540769
13/02/2008 03:05
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i know there is not a lot of differences. oh part from the seats..lol

Just that i have spent a lot of money on my coupe and i feel that i a burning my money as my coupe is on 102k. where as the LE holds the price better. I am going to buy a bigger turbo and FMIC.. shite load of other bits so i can get 300/350bhp. Think is it worth doing on a coupe thats done 102k.

Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: Tartandude] #540770
13/02/2008 03:06
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So mainly looks then ;\) haha

Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: ] #540772
13/02/2008 03:11
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Is the start button only on the LE as I've seen a coupe for sale, not advertised as an LE but it does say start button... and only has one pic, cant see any details... have asked for more. Is a full service history very important? Says it has "nearly full" history... hmmm... looks like a bargain...

Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: ] #540776
13/02/2008 03:13
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Also get a start button on the plus's and they can be retro-fitted too so could be on a normal coupe too.

These cars should be inspected thoroughly, its not good enough to just rely on Service History. Also depends on where the services have been carried out.

Im sure others will be along shortly to add to the above \:\)


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Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: ] #540780
13/02/2008 03:15
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More history the better., as so many parts need replacing.

start button std. 6 speed box is what i would love,. oh seats/body/strut/wheels/ect ect..lol

Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: ] #540799
13/02/2008 03:29
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just wait for the right LE to come up, buy it, then worry about selling the 20VT!

I've had 2 coupe's for 7 months now! \:D

Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: ] #540800
13/02/2008 03:30
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i think you said something like that the last time i wanted a LE....lol

Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: ] #540805
13/02/2008 03:33
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I probably did \:\)

Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: ] #540811
13/02/2008 03:37
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Sound like a good plan 2 me. might hold out, save like mad and buy one. Swop all the good parts and presto!

Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: ] #540861
13/02/2008 04:23
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Yeah, do what it takes to get the LE first, then decide what to do with the old one after in your own time ;\)

Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: ] #540870
13/02/2008 04:35
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Yep agreed, thats what I did - get your LE - then sell your other Coupe at your leisure, you'll get stitched if you try and do a p/x deal with a trader


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Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: MCMike] #541023
13/02/2008 16:58
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Good looking black LE in Autotrader at the mo...

Last edited by stan; 13/02/2008 18:27. Reason: no all caps postings please :)
Re: Whats the best way to buy a LE when you have c [Re: ] #541878
14/02/2008 20:35
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Hi Craig, good to meet you the other week.......i have a hunch this is the colour you want......

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/352939.htm

Dave


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