Chris_edeson Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 As a decent £10k Elise s1? If so... I'm interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Becoming rarer unless you can live with one that's done near 100k miles. How about this... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201605133926035 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Chris you know that bad back of yours.... It'll get worse with an S2 let alone an S1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_edeson Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 I'm a fixed man.... Back is good as new plus I'm looking at it as a 2nd car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin R Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Becoming rarer unless you can live with one that's done near 100k miles. How about this... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201605133926035 111s wheels but its not a 111s. That would worry me to start with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@ndy Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Probably not much help to you now but mine may be up for sale in Oct/Nov ? Good luck with your search..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_edeson Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Probably not much help to you now but mine may be up for sale in Oct/Nov ? Good luck with your search..... Thanks mate.. Depending how quickly I move on my Williams to help fund this I'm hoping to get in one as soon as to enjoy any summer we get this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Probably not much help to you now but mine may be up for sale in Oct/Nov ? Good luck with your search..... after something different Andy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb99 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Chris, maybe think about spending another £1-2k, it gives you a much wider choice...there are a few out there for £11-12k. As always, buy on condition and history, and given the budget, look at what has been done recently and when - and by who. And the golden rule of course - check for chassis damage, particularly around the upper and lower wishbone mounts on all four corners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanB Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 As Dave says. Another grand or two financed over 4 or 5 years is nowt and it will save you a lot in repairs on a bad car. Don't buy anything with chassis damage, obviously. If it were me I would look at the car myself and if it seems like one you would like to buy have it looked at by a specialist before you pay the money. Make sure the specialist gets it up on ramps and takes the undertrays off. I wouldn't buy one without service history. Condition is important as is mileage - my car has done 105000 miles now but it has needed a new engine, dampers and radiator in the last 18 months - things do wear out. There is a silver s1 on Autotrader with 43000 miles at eleven grand I think that could be a very good buy if it's in good condition. It should be an appreciating asset if you didn't molest it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb99 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Sound advice from Dean there, no doubt. This may be worth a look - has had DVA work, S2 Bilsteins and Probax seats too, with recent servicing and it's bang on your budget: http://classifieds.seloc.org/ads/s1-elise-calypso-red/ EDIT - Just noticed it has had a new clutch too, and comes with the private plate which is probably worth £500+. Looks like a bargain to me, those seats are worth £1k alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@ndy Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 after something different Andy? I think it's time for a change, of course it will be a Lotus and track focused just not sure what yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 2-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin R Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 2-11 Dont mess around 3-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Warrior Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 3-11 TRACK ONLY..........!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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