Buying a R400 or R500 - where is best to look?

[SpeedFreakDave]

Hi guys,

Just wondering which dealers etc are good. I have looked on the classifieds here, auto trader and Caterham UK.

Thanks!

[SpeedFreakDave]

Thanks guys, I took a quick look, not loads out there at present!

Yes Andy yours does look nice. Several people suggesting the R500 will hold value better and there are some available from garages - send me a mail if feel like it and we can chat in private. Thanks

[SpeedFreakDave]

yeah I saw that one too, not sure on the colour! Mind you, it is the kind of car that can get away with it. I want this for a track car.

[SpeedFreakDave]

rubystone said:

will_ said:

But may cost a lot more to run (regular engine rebuilds) so the better residuals may only be of dubious 'value'.

That reminds me - I fired mine up the other day and moved it out of the garage - must run down to Minister for a rebuild now....

hahaha is the R500 pricey to run? whats been your experience so far?

[SpeedFreakDave]

Rubystone,

Thanks for the details, interesting! How often are you having rebuilds done if you are only using the car on the track?

Cheers

[SpeedFreakDave]

Thank you gents. I have been reading all the comments with interest. I was contacted by a chap on here who has the 2.3 Duratec for sale which is blue and on the PH classifieds. So I really am trying to do my homework and find the right beast for the track. But all your comments have made an interesting read. Thankfully I have a friend who has owned several Caterhams and can drive exceptionally fast on the track and he has been good to bounce ideas off. The lucky sod is getting the new R500 this summer! He said the test drive was amazing!

[SpeedFreakDave]

Hunttheshunt said:

Mine is currently increasing profits for Caterham....but alas will probably be for sale in a week or two.

Can you send me details at all? Thanks

[SpeedFreakDave]

Does anyone know much about the blue Caterham for sale in Wales? The 2.3 Duratec.....thoughts and comments/history would be appreciated!

Cheers