So after a couple of months of searching I finally took the plunge and bought a 2004 E85 3.0i.
Loving the car so far! I somehow managed 42mpg on my drive home from a car that puts a smile my face every time I press the loud pedal
It's quite an upgrade from the 1.6 Mazda 323 I was driving before! Here's a couple of pics after a quick wash.
Jobs I've done:
Washed, clayed and sealed.
Removed, cleaned and lubed the bonnet catch. (Bonnet kept popping open!)
Found and updated the Intravee II. (Added sticky indicators / guide me home lights on lock and unlock / enabled fogs as DRL's)
I've got a couple of jobs I'm planning to do:
Add bluetooth connectivity (Probably with a parrot, although I've got the Carver system so it may be tricky?)
Replace the Vanos seals.
Retrofit Cruise Control.
Stain and protect the interior leather where it's worn.
Swap the gear knob for an illuminated one.
Swap the side lights, full beams and fogs for whiter halogen bulbs to match the Xenons.
Clean and protect the roof.
Swap the front grills for all chrome.
Compound the scratches from the windscreen.
Change the stubby antenna.
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