un1eash Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Just done the annual mot and I've covered 595 miles since the last one. With our first baby on the way im not sure if the Elise is going to just turn into an expensive garage ornament. My head says sell up and get something more practical for a daily like a GT86, TT etc. But my heart says don't do it. Anyone looking for a very good condition 2005 111s with 37k miles on the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanB Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Alex B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meister Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Just done the annual mot and I've covered 595 miles since the last one. With our first baby on the way in not sure if the Elise is going to just turn into an expensive garage ornament. My head says sell up and get something more practical for a daily like a GT86, TT etc. But my heart says don't do it. Anyone looking for a very good condition 2005 111s with 37k miles on the clock. Don't do it.....you'll miss it!!! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatty Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Don't make the same mistake I did..... Put a cover over it, forget it's there.... Or take it for a spin tomorrow, that will change your mind for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 It's starting to become harder to justify the money it cost when it just sits there. It's not like I need the money but it would free up some cash to upgrade my daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John FISH Curtis Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I had the same thing with my previous "toy" car. Second child born, plus a 4yr old. Once a month started it up, kept it polished, did some engine bay detailing, did a few little upgrades/mods and occasional tinkering. Within 12 months I started using it for the odd Sunday morning blast & pop out to local owners meet. Put a battery conditioner on it, SORN, keep it insured You'll sell it, get something else marginally more practical, then realize you miss the Lotus DNA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Chris mate don't sell it! LISTEN TO THE FISH!!!!! However if I've sold mine before you put yours up I could be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jako999 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I've had loads of cars and all sports or super cars the Lotus is a lot of fun and one of a kind. If your looking at a TT I had a TTRS the top one the best they do a fantastic technical car but as for a drivers car what a load of c**p no fun at all din't come alive till after 120 but there again the R8 is a boring drive as well both only lasted a few months before they had to go. Just but a cheat family car as well life is to short just enjoy it to the max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb99 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I'll second the expert FISH opinion on this - had my second S1 (111S) until 2004 and sold it because having three cars seemed crazy, as I was hardly using it etc. Regretted selling it, bought a string of so called practical performance cars since, and ten years later I just had to get back into S1 ownership. Keep it if you can. You WILL regret selling it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanB Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Surely the answer is to just drive it a bit more? Also, when you have a baby and you are sick of poo, wee and crying in the house the time spent out in the elise will become a precious escape. What ladies like to call "me time". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7esk Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Go with the force Lotus Evora oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley00 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 You've done alot more mileage in yours than we have in both of our Elises put together, but I wouldn't dream of selling ours. Never really understood people wanting to sell just cos they dont do shed loads of miles every year. Makes the occasional blast all the more enjoyable. I keep thinking 'GT86', but I think the novelty would wear off and it never has with a Lotus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 I'm going to test drive a TT and GT86 but they will have to be really good for me to change my E92 for one as I do love driving that. If I sell the Elise the replacement would need to be somewhere in between the E92 and Elise in terms of practicality and performance. I would love an Evora but prices are a little high right now but give it 12 months when things have settled down i'll be looking at seriously getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumaxa Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 The TT is just mega boring, you will be disappointed for sure, specially from the Lotus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_edeson Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Iv gone from an Exige 240 to a TT 2.0tdi black edition. Brilliant car, great economy and reasonably fast and handles well. Miss the lotus but love the comfort and reliability of the Audi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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