Buying a 2007 Exige NA from a Non Lotus Garage

[David Gray]

I posted a couple of weeks ago about buying this car and it has now taken a step closer ie figures very nearly agreed etc.

However i live 200 miles from the car, it is at a non Lotus dealer in Ascot and i would like it "looked at" before i take the hike down the motorway or indeed pay a deposit via phone.

Does anyone know of a good company in the Ascot area that will carry out an inspection on this car for me??

[mollymai]

Intermotion travel throughout the country for a fixed fee might be expensive but at the price you are probably paying worth it. They also take photographs which are useful if you haven't seen the car yourself. Otherwise if there is anything mechanically wrong it should be under Lotus warranty still.

[rfoster]

If that's from Alexander David, then you won't have any problem there - bought min from them last year and very pleased. You still have balance of MFR warranty with the vehicle in any case.

[David Gray]

rfoster said:

If that's from Alexander David, then you won't have any problem there - bought min from them last year and very pleased. You still have balance of MFR warranty with the vehicle in any case.

It is from them, they have no problem at all with me having it inspected which is always a good sign.
I have been dealing with Scott who seems a good bloke.

[111KAB]

P resume it is the black N/A one you are looking at. I have no doubts it is a decent car however with S prices dropping (and having a knock on effect with the N/A cars) I would have thought there are better deals to be had on either s/c or N/A cars i.e. it seems overpriced to me.

[tricky 100]

Im not knocking the N/A model as i have one myself , but it seems way overpriced seeing as you can get Exige S 's for similar spec and money . I think its Strattons or somebody similar advertising brand new N/A 's (obviously basic spec ) for 28k , but hey its your money and they are great cars.

[lincoln lad]

Hold on and buy an "S". I picked up a 2006 06 Exige S with 3000 miles for alot less than £30k. Worth holding on a bit longer to pick up those selling before winter..

[mollymai]

lincoln lad said:

Hold on and buy an "S". I picked up a 2006 06 Exige S with 3000 miles for alot less than £30k. Worth holding on a bit longer to pick up those selling before winter..

Surely an Exige isn't affected by winter? New 2008 model maybe but not winter? A few weeks ago everyone was saying to buy an N/A as they would be hot property in the future if Lotus remove them next year. Everyone's opinion is different I suppose.

[mollymai]

tricky 100 said:

Im not knocking the N/A model as i have one myself , but it seems way overpriced seeing as you can get Exige S 's for similar spec and money . I think its Strattons or somebody similar advertising brand new N/A 's (obviously basic spec ) for 28k , but hey its your money and they are great cars.

Stratstone's and I think the offer has finished although most dealers I spoke to said they would match this but by the time you have chosen a 'colour', air con and a touring pack you are still back over £30k. Are you keeping yours now?

[tricky 100]

Circumstances dictate i must keep it for a few more weeks then a new set of circumstances dictate i must sell it
I would not upgrade my N/A to and S but i think anyone spending upward of 25/26k should get an S simply because its the lastest model and if you can get it for the same price then why not do so .

[David Gray]

tricky 100 said:

Im not knocking the N/A model as i have one myself , but it seems way overpriced seeing as you can get Exige S 's for similar spec and money . I think its Strattons or somebody similar advertising brand new N/A 's (obviously basic spec ) for 28k , but hey its your money and they are great cars.

I have seen Exige S with similar spec and similar prices but they are all at least 2 years older ie 05 plates. I suppose it depends whetehr i want a newer car or not for the same money??

[mollymai]

tricky 100 said:

Circumstances dictate i must keep it for a few more weeks then a new set of circumstances dictate i must sell it
I would not upgrade my N/A to and S but i think anyone spending upward of 25/26k should get an S simply because its the lastest model and if you can get it for the same price then why not do so .

I couldn't find either a dealer or private sale below 28k for an 'S' and although it doesn't sound a lot £2k is 10% more.

[David Gray]

mollymai said:

tricky 100 said:

Circumstances dictate i must keep it for a few more weeks then a new set of circumstances dictate i must sell it
I would not upgrade my N/A to and S but i think anyone spending upward of 25/26k should get an S simply because its the lastest model and if you can get it for the same price then why not do so .

I couldn't find either a dealer or private sale below 28k for an 'S' and although it doesn't sound a lot £2k is 10% more.

You have mail. It seems my other post has been "removed" from the board which probably answers your question about being allowed to swap email addresses.

[lincoln lad]

The reasons for picking up these type of cars before winter, IMHO have been : 1. They don't get used over the winter period, so for some owners, they don't want to store over winter, 2. Alot seem to be owned for 1-2 years and sold after the "summer fun" period, 3. Having now owned my 4th Lotus, I have always found (luck accepted) prices fall, albeit not dramatically as you approach the winter. Personally it is not my view on ownership. Winter just means it will be used less..

I bought mine from a chap who was looking to but a Radical. The race season finishes now, which for him, made sense to sell to me and buy the Radical's which start to come up for sale...

[David Gray]

lincoln lad said:

The reasons for picking up these type of cars before winter, IMHO have been : 1. They don't get used over the winter period, so for some owners, they don't want to store over winter, 2. Alot seem to be owned for 1-2 years and sold after the "summer fun" period, 3. Having now owned my 4th Lotus, I have always found (luck accepted) prices fall, albeit not dramatically as you approach the winter. Personally it is not my view on ownership. Winter just means it will be used less..

I bought mine from a chap who was looking to but a Radical. The race season finishes now, which for him, made sense to sell to me and buy the Radical's which start to come up for sale...

To be honest the price i have agreed seemed ok to me until i read some of the posts. Although not entirely in two minds i am now slightly more tempted to hang fire and wait a little longer for the prices to reduce and also for one to become available closer to home.