Running an Atom

[Alive4Fun]

Hi All,

I live in sunny Yorkshire and am looking at buying an Atom, possibly new !!!
Guessing it's not the first time have heard this.
Done some homework and contacted the factory for the price and option list etc.
I have done a couple of track days with Caterham R300's at Donington as well as lots on my bike.
So booked an Atom experience at Elvington in the hope that i'll enjoy it even more than the Caterham.

A couple of quick questions if I may.
How much would the road tax be on a 300bhp version and at 45yrs old can anyone advise as to where I would get the best insurance quote from???

I have a million other questions relating to the car, options and if I should buy new etc etc.

Thanks

[Alive4Fun]

Guys, thanks for taking the time to respond, it is a big help.

The Insurance is less than I thought which is nice.

If I can ask another fairly open question please.

I will be looking to do half a dozen track days or so a year, the rest on the road etc.

So of all of the available options which ones would you consider essential. This may help me decide if I should be looking at new or not, especially as the used ones hold their values so well.

I like the look of the splitter / spoiler but have been led to believe they are only to look at and don't really add any real down force???

Thanks,

[Alive4Fun]

Thanks Glyn that would be a big help.

I am only in Tingley, Wakefield so should not be that far away at all.

Don't usually use forums so not sure about posting telephone numbers etc but mine is 07917 828918 if you want to call me. Alternatively, let me know your number and I will be happy to call to arrange a time to bob across for a chat!

Ta ,

Dave

[Alive4Fun]

Hi,

Just wanted to say a massive thanks to everyone for the help I have received on here and via message!

Having been out for a spin with Glyn (with a huge grin on my face!), driven one at Elvington I have now ordered one from the Factory for collection in March '14.

The residual values are so high on used Atoms that I could not justify anything other than new especially as longevity will be most important to me.

Thanks again,

Dave

[Alive4Fun]

About 35k non supercharged, 40+ supercharged but with big brakes adjustable suspension more like 45k.
But as said you can contact the factory and they will give you a spreadsheet with the options.