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My dilemma is that I just don't use the Elise enough. Its in almost mint condition, I've done 10k miles in 13 years, 24k in total..pathetic. Main reason, impractical, not great on long journeys, would never leave in a carpark for fear of careless oinks etc... Type 49 draws attention.
Its a great looking car, brilliant for short blasts and bombing round country roads, but I've spent more time going to club events displaying it rather than driving it!
993 would be less obvious, more practical and I could drive 100 miles plus without feeling knacked.
Its a great looking car, brilliant for short blasts and bombing round country roads, but I've spent more time going to club events displaying it rather than driving it!
993 would be less obvious, more practical and I could drive 100 miles plus without feeling knacked.
Company car, so not needed for commute.
Lots of good advice, thanks. I guess I need to drive some variants to find out what I want.
Going from an Elise which is very raw and thrilling, but not that practical, to finding something which still has the feel of a sports car but with not too much fluffyness, otherwise in comparison to the Elise it will just feel like any other modern drive.
I have driven a Z4 and it was just to boring, very practical, GT cruiser etc.. but no fun.
I'm looking for something that I can use more often and still has the thrill appeal. I don't mind a bit of fettling, so long as its not major engine work, so maybe a slightly older 993 would fit the bill. As mentioned, you are unlikely to loose money if you buy wisely.
Just out of interest the Elise is worth what I paid for her 13 years ago and hasn't cost much to look after in that time.
Lots of good advice, thanks. I guess I need to drive some variants to find out what I want.
Going from an Elise which is very raw and thrilling, but not that practical, to finding something which still has the feel of a sports car but with not too much fluffyness, otherwise in comparison to the Elise it will just feel like any other modern drive.
I have driven a Z4 and it was just to boring, very practical, GT cruiser etc.. but no fun.
I'm looking for something that I can use more often and still has the thrill appeal. I don't mind a bit of fettling, so long as its not major engine work, so maybe a slightly older 993 would fit the bill. As mentioned, you are unlikely to loose money if you buy wisely.
Just out of interest the Elise is worth what I paid for her 13 years ago and hasn't cost much to look after in that time.
I reckon its worth £14k+, been offered £12750 as a trade in against another Elise. Not many of these come up for sale and mind is very clean, low mileage, 2 owners from new.
I'm sure plenty will disagree on value, but I'm fairly confident on the value.
How reliable would a 993 once sorted? Would any owners have any concerns about driving to southern France for example, or due to age more of a weekend fun car?
I'm thinking engine/gearbox?
Brakes, exhaust, suspension would be a relatively straight forward fix.
Cosmetics, paint, interior etc.. you know what you have before buying, so easy decision on whether to take on a car with any defects or not.
I'm sure plenty will disagree on value, but I'm fairly confident on the value.
How reliable would a 993 once sorted? Would any owners have any concerns about driving to southern France for example, or due to age more of a weekend fun car?
I'm thinking engine/gearbox?
Brakes, exhaust, suspension would be a relatively straight forward fix.
Cosmetics, paint, interior etc.. you know what you have before buying, so easy decision on whether to take on a car with any defects or not.
Anybody know the history of this car, seems a bit cheap?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
I think I am getting more confused. Big price difference
http://www.adamwalterscars.co.uk/used-cars/vehicle...
I'm going to go along to the Norfolk/Suffolk club meet tomorrow and have a friendly chat, to gain more opinions and probably even more confusion
http://www.adamwalterscars.co.uk/used-cars/vehicle...
I'm going to go along to the Norfolk/Suffolk club meet tomorrow and have a friendly chat, to gain more opinions and probably even more confusion
None taken.
No I know the difference and the 993 would be my preferred choice, but funds may point me in the direction of a 996.
I'm not expecting a 911 to feel like an Elise. I'm only expecting to do 3000 miles max a year and just want something that's not going to break the bank to maintain and be a bit more practical, as well as fun.
As mentioned 993 will definitely grow in value and I'm sure in time so will the 996. But the variation in prices of the 996 is a bit baffling.
No I know the difference and the 993 would be my preferred choice, but funds may point me in the direction of a 996.
I'm not expecting a 911 to feel like an Elise. I'm only expecting to do 3000 miles max a year and just want something that's not going to break the bank to maintain and be a bit more practical, as well as fun.
As mentioned 993 will definitely grow in value and I'm sure in time so will the 996. But the variation in prices of the 996 is a bit baffling.
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