how do I get to drive one!?
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I think that an S is the right one for me. Awaiting bonus time to get shot of my current heap and done some research in last 5 or so months (bought the "bible", been to the S meet at Virginia Waters etc).
However, still have not driven an S and this is obviously a large factor in deciding. Am looking at buying privately as well so this does not help......
How did any of you private buyers get to drive one before you bought? Anyone have any ideas?
However, still have not driven an S and this is obviously a large factor in deciding. Am looking at buying privately as well so this does not help......
How did any of you private buyers get to drive one before you bought? Anyone have any ideas?
thanks all for your replies so far - johno & pdavison especially for your offers.
my "proper" previous cars have been bought from dealers so had the chance to drive them first. the other heaps didnt matter so much and were worth peanuts so didn't mind driving them TP under my own policy to check they went in a straight line!
call me a sad git but feel too cheeky to take a dealers car for a spin with the sole intention of buying privately! it would be the solution i feel though as would avoid a TP only insurance cover situation and would hate to do that in someones pride and joy (and Tivs are all their owners prode and joy!)
i think i'll keep my eyes on gassing - plus keep a look out for an S at a local garage - maybe a trip to Mr Blyth's is in order. once my bonus is paid in, track one down and see if i can phone my insurers and switch comp cover on a private sellers car for an hour or something. a thought anyway
PS - if anyone is going for a blast from Soton area in their S, would be keen to accompany them as passenger to get some idea of the drive.
cheers
my "proper" previous cars have been bought from dealers so had the chance to drive them first. the other heaps didnt matter so much and were worth peanuts so didn't mind driving them TP under my own policy to check they went in a straight line!
call me a sad git but feel too cheeky to take a dealers car for a spin with the sole intention of buying privately! it would be the solution i feel though as would avoid a TP only insurance cover situation and would hate to do that in someones pride and joy (and Tivs are all their owners prode and joy!)
i think i'll keep my eyes on gassing - plus keep a look out for an S at a local garage - maybe a trip to Mr Blyth's is in order. once my bonus is paid in, track one down and see if i can phone my insurers and switch comp cover on a private sellers car for an hour or something. a thought anyway
PS - if anyone is going for a blast from Soton area in their S, would be keen to accompany them as passenger to get some idea of the drive.
cheers
Harry - that would be great. Have watched your progress in buying the V8 - didnt know you were from Soton! you'll know doubt know what I mean about trying to source one down here then! no whatever happens, do not get me addicted to that V8 rumble as the V6 is going to cost me plenty enough in petrol!
would be great to go for a spin. i live in waterside park - just by soton sailing club? work in town itself - by the law courts. the pics of the car look fantastic and cant wait to see it about the town.
would be great to go for a spin. i live in waterside park - just by soton sailing club? work in town itself - by the law courts. the pics of the car look fantastic and cant wait to see it about the town.
cheers for that Al - see you are only down in Stubbington too - whilst wouldn't like these to become too common, its nice to know there are a few around to wave at and convey to any meets etc.
have looked at Fernhurst for some time but never seen an S for sale there - will keep eyes peeled though....
>> Edited by shnozz on Tuesday 12th February 18:24
have looked at Fernhurst for some time but never seen an S for sale there - will keep eyes peeled though....
>> Edited by shnozz on Tuesday 12th February 18:24
GB Gaffer - unfortunately no drive yet but biding my time. Bonus will not arrive for a bit anyway. I am keeping my eye on my local dealers to get a drive as soon as they have one in stock - not very often that though. The idea of a meeting is good though and I would love to thumb a lift. If I get hooked then I will hopefully be able to join avec an S at any future south coast meets
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