How much? seems pretty steep to me..

[P50]

This dude is selling his 450mile old sigma roadsport he bought new in '07.

It's clearly a nice thing. How much was it ex dealer in '07? It's not an SV, no 6 speed box but does have leather. They're not that much more than that new today!

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C194101

I was interested in a K roadsport but if I can raise the extra pennies I think I may go for a 125 sigma. I admit they're thin on the ground but are the residules that rock solid? I'm thinking of say with 6000miles I can get one for 14ish. Obviously metric chassis etc etc..

[Toaster]

Well Caterham have one here which is slightly more so the one you are referring to seems reasonable

http://www.caterham.co.uk/assets/html/preowned/pre...

[P50]

Toaster said:

Well Caterham have one here which is slightly more so the one you are referring to seems reasonable

http://www.caterham.co.uk/assets/html/preowned/pre...

I read on here that Caterham charge approx 5k over the usual price..

[framerateuk]

Just keep looking.

I got very lucky. Found an '09 Roadsport Sigma 140. 6 speed, LSD, CR500's, Superlight suspension, Carbon wheel covers, black pack, fire extinguisher, kill switch, Moma wheel and keyless start for under 18k. Mileage was 11k.

Caterham's own prices seem very high, I dread to think how much mine would have been with them! PH Classfields seem to be the best place to look.

[V7SLR]

P50 said:

I read on here that Caterham charge approx 5k over the usual price..

In reality Caterham will charge around £1500 to £2000 more than a private sale and they never discount. That's partly what keeps the residuals high and benefits us all as owners. They're a business selling cars, don't expect them to be the same price as buying private.

[sjmmarsh]

CC don't reduce the price, but they will service it and make small mods ifyiu ask nicely. They also have a limited warranty should things go wrong after the sale. My first SV split its gaiter on the half shaft when it was 1 month out of warranty. They still replaced it for me under the warranty.

Steve

[downsman]

450 miles since 2007 is a bad sign. I'd much prefer to see it's been used regularly.

[Toaster]

P50 said:

I read on here that Caterham charge approx 5k over the usual price..

I would suggest the Caterham Price is the usual price as they are the builder/supplier

Caterhams have a slow devaluation particularly ones that have been looked after are standard factory models. As has been highlighted there is a small premium for buying directly from Caterham and they do give good service, plus it could be argued there is a value in having the factory stamp in the service book.

22 year old Caterham is selling for £12K http://www.caterham.co.uk/assets/html/preowned/pre...

And a 21 year old for £12,500 http://www.caterham.co.uk/assets/html/preowned/pre...

They probably cost this when they were new so not a bad investment.