Noob Here....

[jez_s]

Get an S2 mate, I use mine everyday even when it snows and i love it!!

 

Everyone knows S1's are so last year, with their dated dune buggy looks!! (uh oh )

 

But make sure whatever you get do a 1st Lotus day!!

[Scott_Mac]

[Steve J]

All I will do is add the quote from the mag:

 

"Unlike many of the cars gathered here, the 135 has been superseded in ability by its replacement"

 

And what's so gay about carpets. And what have you got aginst gay people. And another thing..........

[Scott_Mac]

Ah ability maybe, but if they rated the S2 as a better drivers car why hasn't it featured in ECOTY....

 

Carpets are for people who prefer S2's, we established this

[MattyB]

In the back of the Knowledge section, EVO says the S1 135 is the "Best Elise..."

 

I believe they also said the S2 was "for the ladies" but I can't seem to find that at the moment

[jez_s]

[Bramble111s]

Jez,

have you got an S2??????!?!?!?!?!?

What happened to your 160?

 

Hope your exhaust is up to the challenge, like the old roarer!

 

james

[jez_s]

James,

I've still got the S2, it's my brother Gav who's got the 160!!

 

I took that 1st Lotus disc to work the other day, the lads loved it.

 

cheers matey,

 

jez

[homerjay]

LOL, sorry about the 'buggy' comment people

 

Do i dare mention VX220, insurance is nearly 50% cheaper but it aint a lotus, well it is, but it aint, if ya know what i mean...

 

what are servicing costs like, every 6000 mile isnt it?

[Gareth]

LOL, sorry about the 'buggy' comment people 

 

Do i dare mention VX220, insurance is nearly 50% cheaper but it aint a lotus, well it is, but it aint, if ya know what i mean...

 

what are servicing costs like, every 6000 mile isnt it?

Still want to be known to drive a Vauxhall!

 

Badge snobbery maybe but they do look like a shoe box on wheels

 

Servicing is every 9000 miles / 1 year on a standard Elise I think...think its only exige etc that are 6000 miles

[homerjay]

I do WANT an elise, the VX would be a sensible option, may even be able to push to a turbo

 

I think a couple of test drives are in order...

[Scott_Mac]

Why would the VX be a sensible option?

 

Its not as much fun to drive, its got a Vauxhall badge, it looks ugly, its just as bare inside, its as much of a pain to get in.... do i go on?

[homerjay]

bout 3-4k cheaper to buy (2001 2.2 v 2001 tourer)

insurance is £300 less (700 v 1050)

would get a better deal, coz i'd be giving them a vauxhall back

[Scott_Mac]

Fair enough.... valid points made.

 

Are you sure you'd get a better deal on the part ex though?? Ask around, i'm fairly sure NW would match your part ex price from Vauxhall as they want your business.

[Maxf]

It might be worth remembering that the forecourt price of these type of cars might not be a true indicator of what their worth. There is always room for some bargaining - especially if buying what is perceived as a 'fair weather' car during the winter.

 

I managed to get £1500 off mine without too much trouble (used 11 month old (then) S2), which wasn't especially overpriced. Although I did also go to Vauxhall to have a look at the VX (significantly less room in the cabin IMO - but thats another thing) and they were willing to deal too - they did say the factory had an overstock - even turbos.

 

Having a PX will always put you in a weaker bargaining position - if possible sell your old car first and then go to the dealer as a cash buyer.

 

The 111R might mean an overstock of 111s's sitting at dealers, perhaps leading to a price reduction on these, or even standard Elises as people wanting those spend a little more and get a 111s instead.

 

Good luck though - you won't look back once you've found one (appart from to see who you've overtaken )