Morning all. I have been the proud owner of a '96 110 CSW for the past year. It is in almost totally original condition with the exception of the radio and speakers but as she is getting on a bit i would like to bring her upto date.
16 years old, just 100k, every MOT, service every 6k miles throughout her life, hardly a scratch or a dent, matching Boosts all round.
But want to give her a bit of a make over. Thinking retrim of interior door cards, headlining, steps / sliders etc, but want to take ait a bit further; but how far? Snorkle, Masai panoramics, full insulation / sound proofing, new seats all round.
How much is acceptable, how much is too far, any recommendations?
On one hand seems like a ashame to do anything to her as such a good fine, but on the other hand she's bit out of date.
Thoughts please (already aware of the "you dont buy one for the heat / comfort etc so these comments not required. Spent 11 years driving them in the Army so know all the joys, hence my purchace).
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Morning all. I have been the proud owner of a '96 110 CSW for the past year. It is in almost totally original condition with the exception of the radio and speakers but as she is getting on a bit i would like to bring her upto date.
16 years old, just 100k, every MOT, service every 6k miles throughout her life, hardly a scratch or a dent, matching Boosts all round.
But want to give her a bit of a make over. Thinking retrim of interior door cards, headlining, steps / sliders etc, but want to take ait a bit further; but how far? Snorkle, Masai panoramics, full insulation / sound proofing, new seats all round.
How much is acceptable, how much is too far, any recommendations?
On one hand seems like a ashame to do anything to her as such a good fine, but on the other hand she's bit out of date.
Thoughts please (already aware of the "you dont buy one for the heat / comfort etc so these comments not required. Spent 11 years driving them in the Army so know all the joys, hence my purchace).
Thanks in advance