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markoc
Original Poster
737 posts
65 months
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I'm in the market for a 111s, and have found one near me that I like the look of, save for the service history being a little patchy from the previous owner. With a fresh full C service and cam belt, discs/pads and front end respray I'm tempted - irrespective of its highish miles. Anyone know this black Elise 111s - originally wearing the plate WV02 KHO ? http://www.castlesportscars.co.uk/cardesc/lotus-el...Thanks in advance. Mark.
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Mr E
14,145 posts
128 months
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Don't know it, looks very like mine though. Not seen another with black and red until now.
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Stephanie Plum
1,830 posts
80 months
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Ask over on seloc - someone may know it over there...
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JACK6284
144 posts
92 months
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I bought a very similar car from Castle a few years ago and it was fine. Ben, is the man to talk to.
An S2 Elise in Starlight black does look fantastic and I enjoyed the low cost (VVC engine)road fund licence and very good average of 35mpg too.
Seems expensive but I guess it comes with a warranty too?
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JACK6284
144 posts
92 months
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Mr E
14,145 posts
128 months
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I am pleased to see they're still commanding this sort of money.
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simpo555
284 posts
33 months
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Always find the dealer named by the OP ridiculously expensive and yet they obviously 'get by'. No doubt they can justify their prices but would much prefer a private sale or even other specialist Lotus suppliers, Will Blackam comes to mind
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L100NYY
26,787 posts
112 months
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Stephanie Plum said: Ask over on seloc - someone may know it over there... It belonged to my friend 'Ragga' on SELOC  She did a lot of the regional meets and runs out with the Elise and used it everyday too, she loved that car.
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markoc
Original Poster
737 posts
65 months
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L100NYY said: It belonged to my friend 'Ragga' on SELOC She did a lot of the regional meets and runs out with the Elise and used it everyday too, she loved that car. Will see if I can find her on there. There is an 18k mile two year gap with no service history and the promise that it was done by her partner... I like the car, but not the patchy history... Seeing it Saturday JACK6284 said: thanks for the link - this is the other contender, but I'm not hot on the interior, and the front end looks like it'd need a respray. Will see it next week
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tertius
4,690 posts
99 months
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Flippin' heck, you could get mine for that money - similar miles; two sets of wheels; better seats; better spec. all round really; and you wouldn't have to have a red steering wheel ... 
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Mr E
14,145 posts
128 months
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Mine would be cheaper, but the nose has not been sprayed (and is chipped) and the next service is a biggie....
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tertius
4,690 posts
99 months
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Yes, well mine would be cheaper too ... and is fully serviced ...  Certainly has a few stonechips though. I was planning to put mine up for sale in Feb/Mar time when I thought people's minds would be turning towards the summer, track days, and so on ...
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Zippee
9,462 posts
103 months
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Not bein a Lotus man I can't comment on the car, other than to say I like the colour combo, but I can comment on the dealer. Castle really looked after me when I bought my T350, they may not be the cheapest dealer but the level of support, aftersales and quality of prep more than made up for it.
Speak to Ben (I see he's already posted) and I'm sure he'll be as honest and helpful as he can be.
Also remember, the asking price is just that and I'm sure they wouldn't mind a sensibly thought out offer if it's what you want - worst they can say is no.
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MagicalTrevor
4,810 posts
98 months
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Or you could get mine for another £500!
2005 111S, Hardtop, 40k miles, recent AD07 tyres all round, LSE, Induction, new brake discs/pads, recently serviced, next service is an 'A'
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