Cheap S1 with wheels issue - need your opinion!
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Hi everyone,
i’m still on the chase for a reasonably priced Elise S1 and went too see one today. The car is kind of a high miler (66k) and interior is a little worn… But that’s not my worry, what in fact worries me is the state of wheel (see attached pictures): many scuffs and attached weighs. Any comments on that? Do you think it can be sign of some crash? Do you think the wheels can get an overhaul or do they need to be replaced? Suspension seems ok in any case! I got to drive it and it doesn’t behave strangely.
Of less importance, the grey backdrop on the glass of the Stack instrument cluster is showing many cracks. Not the glass itself, just the colour! Can it be sorted out someway?
Please I need some urgent opinion as this car is getting attention from many potential buyers!
Thanks.
i’m still on the chase for a reasonably priced Elise S1 and went too see one today. The car is kind of a high miler (66k) and interior is a little worn… But that’s not my worry, what in fact worries me is the state of wheel (see attached pictures): many scuffs and attached weighs. Any comments on that? Do you think it can be sign of some crash? Do you think the wheels can get an overhaul or do they need to be replaced? Suspension seems ok in any case! I got to drive it and it doesn’t behave strangely.
Of less importance, the grey backdrop on the glass of the Stack instrument cluster is showing many cracks. Not the glass itself, just the colour! Can it be sorted out someway?
Please I need some urgent opinion as this car is getting attention from many potential buyers!
Thanks.
Thanks everyone for your replies. I'm not too worried by the tires, they can be easily changed with more higher quality ones. I'd just like to know your opinions on the alloys, particularly if damage may affect the ride quality and if they can get some aesthetic overhaul.
About cutting corners on service history... yes the seller cut corners by not relying on official repairers but he's a retired mechanic and he completely overhauled the engine, he showed me some pics of the work that has been done. In any case the car has passed all MOTs, last one just 2 months ago.
About cutting corners on service history... yes the seller cut corners by not relying on official repairers but he's a retired mechanic and he completely overhauled the engine, he showed me some pics of the work that has been done. In any case the car has passed all MOTs, last one just 2 months ago.
So in the end I took the gamble and bought it! As a newbie I have many questions.
Today I went for a short ride, and the road was wet, but drying up.
I was about to lose the rear end of the car a couple of times, even at not-so-high speed. Are they all so unforgiving in the wet? Or am I too unexperienced (I've never driven a RWD before).
Today I went for a short ride, and the road was wet, but drying up.
I was about to lose the rear end of the car a couple of times, even at not-so-high speed. Are they all so unforgiving in the wet? Or am I too unexperienced (I've never driven a RWD before).
Edited by Fabio81 on Sunday 6th November 21:10
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