Elise S1 as daily driver
Discussion
okay thanks
I have a garage but my other car would be in it most of the time, whcih may mean its not a sensible option for me then, it would be garaged if not used for more than a couple of days as I'd be using the other car.
if head gasket is worst or biggest issue normally then thats fine.
Thanks
Simon
I have a garage but my other car would be in it most of the time, whcih may mean its not a sensible option for me then, it would be garaged if not used for more than a couple of days as I'd be using the other car.
if head gasket is worst or biggest issue normally then thats fine.
Thanks
Simon
back in 1998 I was about to order a new one in yellow.. I hessitated and bought a secondhand MR2 instead.. my 2nd or 3rd mr2.. I have always looked back on it as a wise and an unwise move lol and fancy a change in the daily transport and they seems to be well priced now, I do reasonable mileage and my current Sti used a reasonable amount of fuel so the saving in mpg would be nice.
Space might be an issue but I am sure I can adapted, used to ride a bike as only transport so used to that and the pulling out on you from junctions.
Lorry - Motorway - I did think about and wonder how they hold up in an accident?
Is the S2 safer being newer?
Does the S2 suffer the same damn issues?
Simon
Space might be an issue but I am sure I can adapted, used to ride a bike as only transport so used to that and the pulling out on you from junctions.
Lorry - Motorway - I did think about and wonder how they hold up in an accident?
Is the S2 safer being newer?
Does the S2 suffer the same damn issues?
Simon
Commute varies daily as I work for myself.
Every two weeks I travel 180miles at least and work there for two days with a little drivig about and the drive back.
Rest of time is varied shortish journeys to customers house or work.
I do about 30k a year.
Noise no issue both my subarus and v loud.
Only issue I see if both my cars would be two seaters as one subaru has roll cage and no rear seats, so maybe a shed wouldnt be a bad idea for the occasion when I need to transport something or the wife car broken to use for the kids
Simon
Every two weeks I travel 180miles at least and work there for two days with a little drivig about and the drive back.
Rest of time is varied shortish journeys to customers house or work.
I do about 30k a year.
Noise no issue both my subarus and v loud.
Only issue I see if both my cars would be two seaters as one subaru has roll cage and no rear seats, so maybe a shed wouldnt be a bad idea for the occasion when I need to transport something or the wife car broken to use for the kids
Simon
MattyB_ said:
I drove a Sport160 for 2 years come rain, snow and sunshine, - I even got business use and drove it to clients sites, although if your a traded service it doesn't always get positive responses as for some reason, they start asking if they're "paying you too much" :/
In conclusion, Man Up and do it
I work on fast cars so dont think it will be any difference to turning up in an impreza In conclusion, Man Up and do it
Ian974 said:
After a year of daily driving my S1, my main regret is not buying one sooner.
Its fun, quick, economical and practical (well, for me anyway!) What's not to like?
If you drive it right through winter though, people will accuse you of being stupid/ not right in the head, they assume it becomes an ornament in the slightest bit of snow.
Definitely get at least a run around in a couple first though (I didn't
) people say the suspension knocks and rattles, but get an idea of what sort of knocks and rattles to expect! Suspension parts are generally quite reasonable, but if you need a few bits at once it can add up!
Its fun, quick, economical and practical (well, for me anyway!) What's not to like?
If you drive it right through winter though, people will accuse you of being stupid/ not right in the head, they assume it becomes an ornament in the slightest bit of snow.
Definitely get at least a run around in a couple first though (I didn't
) people say the suspension knocks and rattles, but get an idea of what sort of knocks and rattles to expect! Suspension parts are generally quite reasonable, but if you need a few bits at once it can add up!Ian974 said:
After a year of daily driving my S1, my main regret is not buying one sooner.
Its fun, quick, economical and practical (well, for me anyway!) What's not to like?
If you drive it right through winter though, people will accuse you of being stupid/ not right in the head, they assume it becomes an ornament in the slightest bit of snow.
Definitely get at least a run around in a couple first though (I didn't ) people say the suspension knocks and rattles, but get an idea of what sort of knocks and rattles to expect! Suspension parts are generally quite reasonable, but if you need a few bits at once it can add up!
Suspension knocks I am used to, no issue there and if it fails it would get coilovers. Its fun, quick, economical and practical (well, for me anyway!) What's not to like?
If you drive it right through winter though, people will accuse you of being stupid/ not right in the head, they assume it becomes an ornament in the slightest bit of snow.
Definitely get at least a run around in a couple first though (I didn't
) people say the suspension knocks and rattles, but get an idea of what sort of knocks and rattles to expect! Suspension parts are generally quite reasonable, but if you need a few bits at once it can add up!Ian974 said:
After a year of daily driving my S1, my main regret is not buying one sooner.
Its fun, quick, economical and practical (well, for me anyway!) What's not to like?
If you drive it right through winter though, people will accuse you of being stupid/ not right in the head, they assume it becomes an ornament in the slightest bit of snow.
Definitely get at least a run around in a couple first though (I didn't ) people say the suspension knocks and rattles, but get an idea of what sort of knocks and rattles to expect! Suspension parts are generally quite reasonable, but if you need a few bits at once it can add up!
Suspension knocks I am used to, no issue there and if it fails it would get coilovers. Its fun, quick, economical and practical (well, for me anyway!) What's not to like?
If you drive it right through winter though, people will accuse you of being stupid/ not right in the head, they assume it becomes an ornament in the slightest bit of snow.
Definitely get at least a run around in a couple first though (I didn't
) people say the suspension knocks and rattles, but get an idea of what sort of knocks and rattles to expect! Suspension parts are generally quite reasonable, but if you need a few bits at once it can add up!Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff