Finally bought one

[Crapper]

After 9 months of saving and dreaming of owning one for as long as I can remember, I have finally bought an Elise (111s). I have test driven quite a few different types of cars over the past month but the I have been most looking forward to trying an Elise. Went along to Adrian Blyth on Monday to see a gorgeous Bordeaux Red 111S and fell in love as soon as I saw it. I had really high expectations for the test drive and it still managed to amaze me, great power, incredible handling and a real sence that you are centre of the experience.

I got back and agreed a price have put a deposit down. Now I have to wait until my 3 years no-claims comes around on Friday 28th April (touch wood) till I can pick it up. As you can imagine I am very excited and almost counting the hours till I pick up my baby. I am hoping to get involved with BOLOC's and was delighted to find out Beachbum works at the same place.

I'm looking forward to meeting all of and want thank Beachbum for his advice and Peter at Adrian Blyth who made the experience so enjoyable. For those of you who are interested there are some photos of the car which were taken on Monday below.

www.hellmoose.com/gareth


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[Janitor]

Congrats Crapper (erm, is that your real name..? )

Sounds great and the anticipation is just fantastic... suck that felling in, it ain't everyday afterall!


Btw, your photo link doesn't work!





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[Crapper]

Thanks Janitor, I'm hoping that link should be OK now. Worked in the preview but not when posted, strange.

[just1]

Hi Crapper where are you based???

Keep your eyes on the forums for upcoming events and runs, car looks a beut, look foward to seeing you both sometime soon.

[speedyellow]

Car looks great!!!! Hope you have loads of fun!

p.s. They don't always need an AA van escort!!!!

[Janitor]

Yep, sure is working and sure is stunning!

Congrats

[Crapper]

Just1 I live in Poole near Alderney (if you know the area)

Lol at speedyellow, I have to say that the AA van was just coincidence but its not a bad idea, especially if they can fit one with a V8 engine and slick wide tires so it can keep up! Hoping I will not need the assistance of them for a while tho.

[GTRene]

Very nice Elise, Crapper...specialy with that hardtop, it makes it a Chique Elise...
guess you also have a red softtop with that car? I've seen such...but hardtop I like.

nice...
GTRene

>> Edited by GTRene on Wednesday 5th April 23:54

[TIPPER]

I test drove one in that colour with gold wheels and have to say it didn't appeal, however your's looks great. The end of the month will come round soon enough and I'm sure you'll enjoy collecting the car all the more. Welcome to the gang and enjoy your new toy but most of all be careful and be safe.

[just1]

Ah yes crapper, you might make it along to a few of our things, most us BoLOC boys and girls live in and around Bournemouth, will keep my eyes peeled. Hope you like burgers and breaky!!!!

[Tim Netherton]

Crapper - I visited Adrian Blyth a couple of months back and found him to be a top bloke and obviously knew his cars - said he was selling lots more Loti now as the TVR market had 'died'.

That colour looks great - hope you get behind the wheel of it again soon

[beachbum]

Congrats Crapper, didnt think you going to get one that quick.

When you do get it, for god sakes, take it easy. You wont have the running in period to force you to be sensible, so just remember this is nothing like the car you have come from.

In the wet drive like your Grandmother, in the dry just take things in a progressive way.

Congrats again. When you pick it up, do you want a lift up there ?

[S Works]

That looks gorgeous mate - count those days down!

[gooby]

beachbum said:

In the wet drive like your Grandmother,

My Grandmother is dead, how would this help?

[beachbum]

gooby said:

beachbum said: In the wet drive like your Grandmother, My Grandmother is dead, how would this help?

Well it wouldnt be moving so reducing the chance of having a prang as a result of their driving

[sp60]

beachbum said:

Congrats Crapper, didnt think you going to get one that quick. In the wet drive like your Grandmother, in the dry just take things in a progressive way.

Amen to that!!
At least until you've had time to have a play in a wide open space in the wet to see what she handles like. You don't want to break my record!

[S works]

Can we please get an understanding of 'Crapper'? I almost piss myself everytime I see one of your posts mate

[crapper]

Don't worry, I will be taking it very easy to start with, after Peter at Adrian Blyth seemed to defy the laws of physics around a roundabout I know it will take a while before I have the capabilities and confidence with the car to do that.

beachbum said:

When you pick it up, do you want a lift up there ?

Thanks for the offer Beachbum, think I have that all sorted (also its on a Friday so not sure if you'll be working).

Can't wait to join you guys for a drive.

sp60 said:

You don't want to break my record!

What happened?

[Tim Netherton]

S works said:

Can we please get an understanding of 'Crapper'? I almost piss myself everytime I see one of your posts mate

I had a mate at school whose surname was Crapper - poor bugger got ribbed so much he changed it when he left for college.

[sp60]

crapper said:

sp60 said: You don't want to break my record! What happened?

Pick up midday, lamp post far side of roundabout 4pm