Grey 111s ?
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cjm

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578 posts

291 months

Tuesday 7th July 2009
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Still looking at elises and was wondering if anyone knows this car, had been to see it, knows the garage???

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/954664.htm

griffter

4,143 posts

278 months

Tuesday 7th July 2009
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No, no and no. But it looks well priced for an 05, despite the mileage (which is nothing really).

Do a search in the Forums for 'Hi-Torq' and I'm sure you'll find a few results.

Ikemi

8,610 posts

228 months

Tuesday 7th July 2009
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Hi-Torq has had a fair bit of negative feedback on SELOC, mainly due to lack of communication on the seller's part ... I'd be wary if you view the car and give it a thorough inspection before purchasing. I haven't had any experience with them personally, but I'm sure someone else on here can add their 2p worth! smile

cjm

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578 posts

291 months

Tuesday 7th July 2009
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It does seem cheap for an 05!? I'm not really close enough to go for a quick look either!


moetmoet

77 posts

242 months

Tuesday 7th July 2009
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Looks good to me, very good value. Couple of things to check - heater, make sure it blows on all speeds and hot and cold as its a real bugger to fix and a common problem. Second, radiator at the front can spring a leak, also a bugger to fix. Also check no creamy residue in the oil as rover engine can be subject to HGF - although generally ok in these little light lotuses. check it isnt due for an expensive cambelt service (a 'C' service in the book). If so, it might be worth taking the cost of that into account. Other than that Ive had my 111s for a few years and its been great, even though Ive been taking it on track, thoroughly reliable (touch wood)! Fantastic car. Oh-and the hard top is a good idea to get for the winter time while you have the chance.


Loudman

381 posts

239 months

Tuesday 7th July 2009
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Its err, a bit grey isn't it??

redalex

35 posts

201 months

Thursday 9th July 2009
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i never bought from hi-torq but i considered it.

they were the kind of people that had lots of cars on the website, yet when you call them "you've just missed it".

or the sport 160 for 8k, that only when you call do they say "oh yeah that was a race car". i always felt everything on there was a little to good to be true.

dunno why, but something never felt right.

The Bandit

797 posts

218 months

Saturday 11th July 2009
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If you're still after a grey one theres a mint 111S S2 with 16k on the clock at Frosts in Brighton.
Used to belong to a mate,it's been very well looked after thumbup

steveott

56 posts

209 months

Tuesday 14th July 2009
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grey looks sweet with black wheels

miro

419 posts

223 months

Tuesday 14th July 2009
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steveott said:
Orange looks sweet with black wheels
fixed that for ya wink

cyberface

12,214 posts

280 months

Tuesday 14th July 2009
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redalex said:
they were the kind of people that had lots of cars on the website, yet when you call them "you've just missed it".
Lo and behold, the 'advert has been withdrawn'.

Hmmm. hehe