Potential Buyer of a Honda S1 Elise

[pilchard8]

After putting up a What Car thread up a few months ago, and settling on a Cerbera Ive never had the chance to a look at a S1 Honda Elise, but after finding out its hard to find a Cerbera Im weighing up other options.

Ive always liked the S1 Elise, Ive had a Mk1 Mx5 before and I really enjoyed that even compared to the power of some cars Ive owned. It was suggested in my thread for my budget I could get into a Honda Elise.

Been doing my research, the reliability, power and looks has really made me sort after one. The original idea was to buy an Elise and get the conversion done a few months down the line when Im bored with the power but thinking about it, it will be way cheaper to buy already done from the owners club/here.

The car will be used for weekend driving/shows and will be stored outside on the drive. I'm keeping on eye on the market at the moment and none really have come up for sale. For my budget do you think I will get one (20k) and how much roughly is it to go forced induction from the NA K20?

Also is there chance I could look around a normal S1 or even better a Honda one, I live in Sheffield and I'm willing to travel just for a passenger ride as it gives me idea of what Im getting into. Thanks

[pilchard8]

Thank you for the replies. Im researching as much as I can at the moment and I will keep a look out on those websites listed. Up to now Ive never done a track day and with a car like the Elise I may be tempted but will the Honda Elise (especially charged one) be wasted on fun b roads or outings with friends?

Also is it ok to keep it on the drive? The TVR's I were looking at didnt like it but will an Elise with hardtop suffice?