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Hell May Be About To Freeze Over


simondann111s

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I can't believe what I'm doing. I may just be in the market for another Lotus!

 

Given my past experiences with buying new I'm thinking of going down the second hand, S1, S2 that's been looked after and had all the niggles fixed route. Certainly not doing the £40K+ just to have it go wrong again..

 

Willing to spend up to £10K. Anyone know of anything?

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Hi Martin

 

It has been a long time.. I've recently changed jobs and no longer have a company car, that leaves the wife (the new wife!) sat at home and marooned without wheels. Been offered a brand spanking new Focus for her at a knock down price but was thinking instead of spending 12K on a focus why not get something small and fun again? £10K on an S1, a little for upgrades or work, the rest on insurance!

 

What's the best company for insurance these days? Classic car policy, old fart at the wheel, limited mileage..

 

Simon

Posted

Hi Simon,

CCi for insurance although they have become far more stringent. 10k will get you a very nice S1, theres a couple for sale over on seloc atm.

Posted

I reckon at some point in the not too distant future Fish will give in to the Exige temptation, meaning he will be getting rid of his very nice s1.

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I reckon at some point in the not too distant future Fish will give in to the Exige temptation, meaning he will be getting rid of his very nice s1.

 

 

Will be slightly more than £10K but yes, could be for sale soon

 

 

1998 S1

Titanium

Red leather seats/trim

47,000 miles

Full Service history from new

Every MOT

Every Reciept (parts and servicing)

Both sets of kets/fobs

Currently the 3rd owner from new.

 

 

 

Brief Spec...........

 

ENGINE

1.8 K Series

DVA Power 135 kit, Piper 270 Cams/Vernier Pullies (fitted 2010)

52mm TB

Elise Parts Induction Kit

Hanger 111 Signature Exhaust(fitted 2012)

Elise Parts down pipe (fitted 2010)

Stock manifold with cleaned primary’s

Elise Parts 4” Silenced De-CAT (fitted 2012)

Up-rated head gasket (DVA Power) (fitted 2010)

PRRT thermostat & High Flow Water Pump (fitted 2010)

 

Suspension

Nitron Street Series coilovers (fitted 2010)

Eliseparts Uniball Rear Toe Links (fitted 2010)

Aluminium Rear Uprights (fitted 2010)

 

Wheels & Brakes

ROTA Wheels (fitted 2012)

Elise Parts Ultimax Discs & Carbone Lorraine RC5+ Sintered Metal Pads (fitted 2012)

 

Misc

Clutch pedal trunnion

Driving Light Covers

Head Light Covers

Smoked front, rear & side indicators

QB Carbon - Side Scoops

QB Carbon - Wiper motor cover

S2 Engine/Rocker Cover

Elise Parts stone protectors

Scrappington ½ carpet set

4 Fin Rear Diffuser (black)

Elise Parts Rear tow eye

S2 Wiper Arm

Roof bag & rear window bag

 

 

Not the best pics but all I have at the moment.......

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Either there isnt a baby 2 and its a phantom pregnancy or your keepng the Elise?

 

Given that no 2 is already 5 months old (where has that gone????), the second of the two options is the more likely ;-) Just need to get my head around the fact that its going to be costing me about £100 every time i drive it!

 

 

 

Evora?

 

Would love to, but not sure its a realistic option. Mrs L doesn't fancy having the 3 series touring as her daily drive (no matter how much i tell her it isnt that big).

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