Caterham self build... wasting my time?

[CrgT16]

I am playing with the idea of building a Caterham. I do like machines and I am handy with the spanners... I would love to build one.

Now the question is... is it selfish towards my family baby and wife? Will I use the car to warrant the cost? How many of you track a Caterham? (This would be what I would want to do). I know lots of answers depend on the personal circumstances but for all of you with a Caterham... any regrets? Do you track it often? What's the feeling after a few years of ownership? Still with the energy or time to get up on a Sunday and drive it? Any advice... with hindsight?

Many thanks far your replies
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[CrgT16]

Lead time is July 2017 so I have a bit of time on my hands. Anyone with previous ownership to share ownership experience?

[CrgT16]

I was hoping to build it during aitumn/winter then taking it to Caterham for final checks and to go through SVA?

[CrgT16]

Engine hoist will just hire. Do my own car services and used to rebuild 2 stroke engines. Not a mechanic by any means but feel confident I can do it.

[CrgT16]

My thoughts precisely... I enjoy building things it will give me a full insight of the car and I have space to keep it. Just need to convince my wife that mam maths work and that I am not being selfish... lol

[CrgT16]

Yes it would be a toy I have a more sensible everyday car. Absolutely plan to keep it for quite a few years so maybe will make sense financially instead of say a new 911. I did many years of go karting so prefer light and nimble and open wheel. On the roads it can be dangerous or I can loose my licence so no point going mega on a crazy fast car and I am not a poser so no point on a crazy car I gess

[CrgT16]

Thanks much appreciated. Going to place an order in December for delivery late next year. Was thinking on the 310. Is it worth the upgrade to 360?

[CrgT16]

Thanks for the input. I am sold. Going to place the order later in the year. Probably going for the 320 it's enough

[CrgT16]

I will indeed come here for suggestions in ticking boxes but I have a feel most of the R pack will be ticked. I don't need it to be too comfortable just efficient. As said use will be probably 50/50 track/road, at least that's what I think I will do. Safer to speed on track, no plans to part with my driving licence for the moment.