Seat Altea Freetrack TSI 4x4

Seat Altea Freetrack TSI 4x4

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Jonny1984

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287 posts

163 months

Friday 15th May 2015
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After 3 long years in a Seat Mii, it was time for something that I can fit a decent size bike rack and chuck all the stuff in the back of. I'd originally looked at earlier model Nissan Elgrands, but as I had to finance it, they wouldn't do it on such an older vehicle.

Looked at a Focus C-Max that sounded better on paper. Then, I found this on Autotrader. Seemed to tick all the boxes (big, quick and quite rare). After the dealer handed me the keys and told me to go for a drive on my own, I was pretty much sold.

This is the 2.0 TSI model (same engine as MK5 Golf GTI).

Only got dealer pics at moment. Taking some more when I pick it up next week. Need to purchase my third PH smiley now! Suggestions welcome smile






Jonny1984

Original Poster:

287 posts

163 months

Saturday 23rd May 2015
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Gave it a good scrub today and have been driving it a few days. Few minor issues I want to get sorted and a few upgrades planned smile

- one heater vent open/close wheel broken (stays closed).
- New gear knob and gaiter.
- Minor scratches here and there.
- Wheels could do with a refurb (may get new wheels eventually).
- Want a remap and custom stainless steel exhaust.

Here are a few very amateur photos and apologies for the interior (just been to the tip with a carpet and hoover on charge). Just waiting for my 2" PH smiley to arrive now!
















Jonny1984

Original Poster:

287 posts

163 months

Saturday 23rd May 2015
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Forgot to add that a replacement radio is on the cards too. Apparently yellow are quite rare! Would have been quite a coincidence to get the same color as the outgoing car in the first pic smile

To be honest, I wasn't aware of the petrol one till I saw this on Autotrader.

Ideally, I would like one of the more modern VAG head units with DAB and built in nav etc. From the little research I've done, it looks like a bit of minefield.

Jonny1984

Original Poster:

287 posts

163 months

Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Hey Jim,

I replied to your message. Nice to see my old car still knocking around, I really miss it!

Been a while since I sold it to go to a fire-breathing 1.3cdti Combo can lol.