Looking At An Elise S2 111R

[Smithy16]

Hi,

 

I'm looking at buying an Elise S2 111r  on an 06 plate and wondered if anyone could offer a guide as to what to look for.

 

Thanks

 

Nath

[a7esk]

2009 spec got the new dash .

[Martin R]

Private or from a dealer?

[un1eash]

2009 spec got the new dash .

New dash and airbag was introduced in 2006.

[Smithy16]

Martin,

 

Looking at a private buy.

[Martin R]

Go and have a good look. If you want it get it checked by a good independent specialist. It will cost you 100 quid or so but may save you a fortune. If it shows any problems you can pull out or negotiate a deal       With the best will in the world its hard to check properly on the road.

 

If the seller will not let you do this, find another one. The are a number of good specialists depending where the car is. Welcome to MLOC BTW.

[Smithy16]

Cheers and thanks for the welcome.

[jako999]

Oakmere had a blue one i've just had a look and now they have a really nice looking red Sports Racer the sales guy was great I felt sorry not to buy the car from him but I decided to go for an SC with the extra power and got it from Silverstone. At least from a dealer its guaranteed to be straight and with a warranty. 

[Alex B]

I had an 06 reg late registerd 05 model though.

In lazer blue. Was a stunning car.

 

Test drive as many as possible as I found one or two absolute dogs while looking for the right one.

[Smithy16]

Cheers Alex,

 

I finding that out. There is some dogs out there.

[a7esk]

Some on here

http://www.lotusforsale.com/?s=What+are+you+looking+for%3F&sa=search&scat=5

[Alex B]

I found more dogs at dealers though. I managed to find a mint 111r through a Private seller.

Low miles

No previous owners

Etc etc

 

So don't rush into it.

[Lee]

I have my 05 plate Exige for sale if that's of interest

 

http://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/classifieds/item/679-s2-exige/

[rocketian]

I have a 2006 111R and can confirm new dash and airbags.

 

Check the top of the door - just below the window for paint blisters, seems to be a problem with cars about this age.  Only cure I am told is new doors because if you repaint the door the blisters come back through. 

 

 

Or, has anyone found a way to cure them ??

[cjwjames]

Rocketain you are 100% correct any doubt speak to Frank at option 1 he will explain but he does offer a remady which does involve new door outer skins