Asking to much?

[DamienCBR]

I have been looking for the right S1 111s since June and am not having much luck. I have emailed and spoken to lots of people and have seen about 7 in all (some standard S1's) but nothing it floating the boat.

I dont mind travelling, i am based in Kent and have been to Uxbridge, Birmingham, southampton, brigton, Essex but there is always someting not quite right.

Essential i am looking for
FSH (and i mean every year)
35-45k miles
Sports Exhaust
Stereo
Leather
Excellent condition
Upgraded suspension

There are some colours i dont like but at the moment i am even considering them now. I am get dis-heartend and really want me car.

Am i asking for to much with a max of £10k?

D
PS: should i just get a standard S1 and not worry about the extras on the 111s will i notice that much in the real world????

Edited by DamienCBR on Wednesday 8th August 21:32

[boobles]

TBH i dont think you will notice a considerable difference between a standard S1 or 111S unless you intend to drive it VERY hard all the time. You could pick up a mint condition S1 for sround the cash you are willing to spend, but you could get a pretty poor example 111S for 10k.

[DamienCBR]

boobles said:

TBH i dont think you will notice a considerable difference between a standard S1 or 111S unless you intend to drive it VERY hard all the time. You could pick up a mint condition S1 for sround the cash you are willing to spend, but you could get a pretty poor example 111S for 10k.

I have seen a lovely S1 in Azure blue but discounted them as SELOC suggests that the 111s is the better car. I have driven 3 111s's and 2 standard one but been in a number of standard ones. The thing that did it for me with the 111s was the torque high up in the rev range and the c/r gear box however 2 of the 111s's have been bad.

Essential it will be used for weekend blasts. I dont want to buy an S1 and wish i had spent the extra dosh.

Would you suggest the standard one then? What do you have? You are a member of SELOC too aren't you.....

[Stephanie Plum]

Have you checked seloc classified lately - I've just had a quick scan and there are some on there which roughly match your criteria and are in your price range......

[boobles]

I have a standard S1. I chose this on the basis that i wanted to drive it daily, but i see that yours would be a weekend toy. If you are wanting to drive fast all the time, then the 111S is the way to go but if you are wanting to drive something more than quick enough but want to get the best example for the money, then maybe you should consider a standard S1 for 10k.

[S Works]

Not quite meeting your mileage criteria but this looks worth a look:
http://forums.seloc.org/classified.php?action=ad&a...

As does this which would appear to tick all boxes:
http://forums.seloc.org/classified.php?action=ad&a...

[s111dpc]

A friend of mine has just traded his immaculate Azure blue S1 111s in (which ticks all your boxes btw) at Adrian Blyth's. They put it up for £10,950 and sold it pretty much straight away.

So to answer your question £10k on a private sale isn't a million miles away, a little more and should be able to pick one up from a dealer / specialist. Is the 111s a better proposition - well it's a matter of choice, I prefer it as the CRB and VVC engine make it more usable on the road which is why I bought one, but at the end of the day you'll only know if you try both.

Happy hunting

[DamienCBR]

Stephanie Plum said:

Have you checked seloc classified lately - I've just had a quick scan and there are some on there which roughly match your criteria and are in your price range......

[DamienCBR]

S Works said:

Not quite meeting your mileage criteria but this looks worth a look:
http://forums.seloc.org/classified.php?action=ad&a...

Got the details on this one, well maintained by SGT in Norfolk, however there are some cosmetic issues and i am not fussed on red roof with the silver.

S Works said:

As does this which would appear to tick all boxes:
http://forums.seloc.org/classified.php?action=ad&a...

Like this one first emailed the guy on 11th July but still have not seen the car. It does appear to fit the bill so am keen to see it but i beleiev work commitments and a new toe link have prevented the seller from making a suitable time.

D

[DamienCBR]

s111dpc said:

A friend of mine has just traded his immaculate Azure blue S1 111s in (which ticks all your boxes btw) at Adrian Blyth's. They put it up for £10,950 and sold it pretty much straight away.

So to answer your question £10k on a private sale isn't a million miles away, a little more and should be able to pick one up from a dealer / specialist. Is the 111s a better proposition - well it's a matter of choice, I prefer it as the CRB and VVC engine make it more usable on the road which is why I bought one, but at the end of the day you'll only know if you try both.

Happy hunting

I phoned Adrian about this, just out side my budget but it look excellent in the photos. Deposit was already taken

[rfoster]

How about lowering your criteria from...

FSH
35-45k miles
Sports Exhaust
Stereo
Leather
Excellent condition
Upgraded suspension

To


FSH
35-45k miles
Excellent condition

Everything else can be added to the car...

[S Works]

DamienCBR said:

S Works said:

Not quite meeting your mileage criteria but this looks worth a look:
http://forums.seloc.org/classified.php?action=ad&a...

Got the details on this one, well maintained by SGT in Norfolk, however there are some cosmetic issues and i am not fussed on red roof with the silver.

Cosmetic issues like what? I'd be interested to know. Maybe we can set your mind at rest?

Red roof with Silver on an S1 is one of the best combo's IMO, BUT it's your cash, so hang in there and wait for the one you really want.

[Shnozz]

I may be tempted to let mine go as its simply not getting used (I work away all week and the car is back at home). Spec is:-

Azure blue S1
1 previous owner
33k miles
B&C 160 engine conversion
Totally mint condition
Eliseparts twin headlight conversion
S2 Bilsteins
New BFG tyres all round
Drilled m'sport discs
Pagid RS42 pads
B&C sports exhaust
421 manifold
leather seats

It cost me about £7.5k to get everything A1 over the last few years - if you click on the link in my profile the blog shows the entire history and the fact its no expense spared. I haven't advertised it yet as I am in 2 minds what to do but the fact of the matter is it is not getting used so would be tempted to let her go.

[Shnozz]

oh, and I purchased it from Adrian Blyth.

re the torque, mine pulls very hard at the top end compared to a standard car. I noticed a big improvement on this front when the 421 manifold was fitted BTW.

[tricky 100]

Shnozz said:

oh, and I purchased it from Adrian Blyth.

re the torque, mine pulls very hard at the top end compared to a standard car. I noticed a big improvement on this front when the 421 manifold was fitted BTW.

Are , but its only got 33k miles on it . You would need to put another 2k on the clock before it gets considered .

[Shnozz]

tricky 100 said:

Shnozz said:

oh, and I purchased it from Adrian Blyth.

re the torque, mine pulls very hard at the top end compared to a standard car. I noticed a big improvement on this front when the 421 manifold was fitted BTW.

Are , but its only got 33k miles on it . You would need to put another 2k on the clock before it gets considered .

If the weather stays as is, I'll see what I can do over the weekend

[Tin Hat]

Shnozz said:

I may be tempted to let mine go as its simply not getting used (I work away all week and the car is back at home). Spec is:-

Azure blue S1
1 previous owner
33k miles
B&C 160 engine conversion
Totally mint condition
Eliseparts twin headlight conversion
S2 Bilsteins
New BFG tyres all round
Drilled m'sport discs
Pagid RS42 pads
B&C sports exhaust
421 manifold
leather seats

It cost me about £7.5k to get everything A1 over the last few years - if you click on the link in my profile the blog shows the entire history and the fact its no expense spared. I haven't advertised it yet as I am in 2 minds what to do but the fact of the matter is it is not getting used so would be tempted to let her go.

I have a very similar car with an Emerald ECU and Nitrons - The spec is perfect for an S1, the power suiting the chassis excellently!

[DamienCBR]

tricky 100 said:

Shnozz said:

oh, and I purchased it from Adrian Blyth.

re the torque, mine pulls very hard at the top end compared to a standard car. I noticed a big improvement on this front when the 421 manifold was fitted BTW.

Are , but its only got 33k miles on it . You would need to put another 2k on the clock before it gets considered .

[Shnozz]

Damien, let me know if you are interested. I am down South at weekends and next week am in the South most of the week as I have some time off. If you are interested in the spec, it shouldnt be a wasted journey as the car is absolutely mint.

[Shnozz]

Tin Hat said:

I have a very similar car with an Emerald ECU and Nitrons - The spec is perfect for an S1, the power suiting the chassis excellently!

I decided against Nitrons only because i wouldn't know how to adjust them correctly so the adjustability would be wasted! The Emerald was something that I did think about though.