Cheap Type 25 in classifieds?

[rob1234]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/255596.htm

Is it just me, or is this suspiciously cheap? The only thing that I can see that would drop the price would be the 51k, but down to £16k? It's only £500 more than this Type-20 that sold: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/244489.htm

Or is this older Spec-C a better deal: http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/stocklist.asp?i...

Very tempted for my next car...

Comments?

Edited by rob1234 on Thursday 15th November 03:52

[rob1234]

Good spot - "if somethings too good to be true...".

Am planning on taking a trip over to Litchfield (only an hour away), but am not in the country for another few weeks, so will have to wait.

Is the Spec-C really that much less comfortable than a Type 20/25? I thought they could be spec'd with electric windows/aircon etc to make them a bit more 'every-day'.

I saw that Type-25 was the 350bhp model, and tbh imagined that I really wouldn't miss the extra 65bhp and it would be quite enough to start with! Not planning on any/many trackdays, just want fast, usable point-to-point car for 365 days a year.

Obviously I'll be keeping the S2000 until the summer comes though!

R

PS Any thoughts on insurance for a young (25yo) driver on an import like this? I suppose I need to get some quotes from specialists - or is this pretty much a non-starter? Thanks.

[rob1234]

Is that an import? Always thought that they were a lot more than UK models to insure. Also, only have 2 yrs NCB (was a named driver for too long...).

Cheers though.

Does anyone run a 2003 Spec-C and have any opinions on it as an every-day car?

[rob1234]

Indeed - looked suspicious to me too!

However.. http://www.trinityweb.co.uk/vehicles/dhcars/displa...

It now just looks like an absolute bargain. New MOT, 6 month warranty etc...