Caterham used prices

[Matt230]

Hi

I am considering dipping my toe back into Caterham ownership. Previously owned a 1998 ex race Roadsport A which had Supersport, 6 speed and LSD, so a good spec despite being a little cosmetically rough around the edges. This was a great introduction to 7 ownership and reasonable money with cars of that spec fetching around £10k back then. It seems the market has moved on significantly in that time, i had budgeted about £15k to get something of similar spec but maybe with Jenveys & Emerald, but looks like thats over my budget. Dont mind if not cosmetically perfect as will be using on track etc but seems a real lack of cars with the spec for that money? Has the market moved that much?

Matt

[Matt230]

Thanks for the replies, lets not turn this into a Caterham v Westfield debate.

So in summary are we saying the market has firmed on Caterham's particularly with the likes of S&C dealers sucking up a lot of private sales on a commission basis? However some of the prices are now potentially artifically high and resultingly many the private sales sell for less than advertised?

Still wondering how far my £15k will stetch.....

Matt

[Matt230]

LRdriver II said:

Dunno if its of interest..but mines for sale:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C635550

Ive sent you a message

Matt

[Matt230]

alastairsmart said:

You still looking for a car? Al.

Yes i am

Matt

[Matt230]

still struggling to find a decent k series 7 for < £15000

How feasible is it to make an ex Maga Grad road legal?

Matt

[Matt230]

Thanks for the reply. The few Mega's i have seen recently have been registered, sorn'd so just need the supplied lights refitting and then an MOT. Sounded pretty straightforward. I guess the only shame is that im losing some of the spec that i had before eg 6 speed. For an occasional weekend toy and odd trackday a year it would probably fit the bill

But - if anyone has anything well spec'd for my £15k ish budget drop me a note!!

Matt

[Matt230]

Thanks for all the proposals. Not looking for an SV and primarily would like at least 140bhp, minimum 1.6 and preferably 6 speed. Where are the scruffy k's?

Am i completely priced out of the market. I've even started to look at Westfields!

Matt

[Matt230]

Trust me its not something i want but with a self imposed £15k budget its not getting me a Caterham of a decent spec. Because i previously owned a SS with 6 speed anything less will be a disappointment. I dont mind how the car is cosmetically which is why i was hoping a few scruffy but mechanically sound cars might pop up in budget

Matt

[Matt230]

Arrgh still need to update my email on here. It's matt351batgooglemail.com

Would be interested to hear the spec

Matt