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[simondann111s]

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?

[russelld]

Up your budget a tad and talk to Chrislane on here. His gorgeous type 23 S2 will be up for sale soon as baby no 2 is on its way.

It is a  well maintained car in great condition !!!

http://www.midlandsl...4207-chrislane/

[Martin R]

Simon, its been a long time       Glad to hear you may be returning to the fold.

[simondann111s]

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

[Jonathan E]

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.

Edited by Jonathan E, 02 March 2013 - 05:17 PM.

[DeanB]

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.

[John FISH Curtis]

DeanB, on 02 March 2013 - 05:40 PM, said:

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.......

Edited by John FISH Curtis, 03 March 2013 - 06:34 PM.

[scatty]

I think you forgot to add the word immaculate!!!

[chrislane]

russelld, on 02 March 2013 - 12:38 PM, said:

Up your budget a tad and talk to Chrislane on here. His gorgeous type 23 S2 will be up for sale soon as baby no 2 is on its way.

It is a  well maintained car in great condition !!!

http://www.midlandsl...4207-chrislane/

There may be a slight change of plan. Fingers crossed!

[John FISH Curtis]

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

[Chris_edeson]

chrislane, on 03 March 2013 - 09:17 PM, said:

There may be a slight change of plan. Fingers crossed!

Evora?

[chrislane]

John FISH Curtis, on 03 March 2013 - 09:24 PM, said:

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!

Chris_edeson, on 03 March 2013 - 09:46 PM, said:

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).