Standard Or 111s For Everyday Use

[Mark H]

There are plenty of standard S1's in garages to test drive, if your serious about a car then you can get your insurance company to give you temporary cover note and try out a 111s from a private owner.

 

Dont think I'd buy a car without trying the varients based on peoples opinions on a web forum.

[tonner_notts]

yes i have a car, but its when u get there and ppl just nip u round the block, dont give u that much of an idea does it.

especially when in passenger seat,

how would i go about asking lotus dealer for atest drive even if i was blagging and not lookin at buying off them?

[Fiona]

yes i have a car, but its when u get there and ppl just nip u round the block, dont give u that much of an idea does it. 

especially when in passenger seat,

how would i go about asking lotus dealer for  atest drive even if i was blagging and not lookin at buying off them?

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Walk in and ask. They are in the business of selling cars so they'll let you have a go.

[Mark H]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?s=12&p=1&o=

 

Plenty on here for you to look at, hope that helps.

[tonner_notts]

no one wants to let u test drive one. think they think im a timewaster cos of my age, u turn up to garage and they dont take u serious so i then think bollocks to u then and walk away

[Steve J]

So what dealers have you gone to for a test drive?

 

It's best to phone in advance to book a decent test drive. They'll be more willing than if you had walked in off the street.

[tonner_notts]

not tried main dealers as there cars are to expensive, just local sports car dealers, where is a lotus dealer near me im in mansfield notts, could call and arrange a test see what they say

[Phil Dance]

There are plenty of standard S1's in garages to test drive, if your serious about a car then you can get your insurance company to give you temporary cover note and try out a 111s from a private owner.

 

Dont think I'd buy a car without trying the varients based on peoples opinions on a web forum.

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I don't know Beefcake but what he is saying makes great sense, you can only make up your own mind about a car, try some out and see what you think!

Good luck!

[Steve J]

Go to any main dealer, it doesn't matter how expensive the cars are, you're only going to test it not buy it from them.

 

Try Peter Smiths in Derby for a test, but what ever you do, don't buy anything from them.

[tonner_notts]

ill try and see how i get on,

ill let you all know. cheers for your advice. just hope soon i can talk about driving my car and not about wanting to drive one

[Fiona]

Gordon Lamb in Sheffield is a Lotus Dealer. Pretty decent guys the few times I've been in. It's in the CC going out towards Bramall Lane.

[Tango190]

Go to any main dealer, it doesn't matter how expensive the cars are, you're only going to test it not buy it from them.

 

Try Peter Smiths in Derby for a test, but what ever you do, don't buy anything from them.

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Yep - Peter Smith Sports Cars - Hatton - Derbyshire

 

Ask for Gerald Flint and tell him Bob Blewitt sent you.

 

Gerald will bend over backwards to help you spend your pennies - rather nice Chrome Orange S1 in there at the moment - used to be mine - sob.

[tonner_notts]

instead of a 111s how about a cheaper standard car with afew mods etc, then getting an engine upgrade to more bhp?

what that be a good way to go?

[Mark H]

If your only young (I think you mentioned you were) then it might be better to get a standard car and save on the insurance, it always gives you time to learn how to drive the car before having fun upgrading the car in the future

[tonner_notts]

yes im 21 with only 1years ncb. insurance isent a problem between the models for me, my insurance company admiral quote them all at about the same, (dont know why)

 

what i think i will do is keep my eye out for a nice 111s that i can afford, and if a standard one pops up that is a good buy low miles, few mods in the colour i want then buy it,

if not use the time i am looking to keep saving