New purchase...

[pss1]

Hi Guys, I need the collective wisdom of the PH Lotus fraternity. I shall hopefully be in the position of being able to purchase an Elise at the end of this month. 'Hurrah', I hear you say. I've driven one, loved it and I know that I shall be looking for an S2 around £18k and 18k miles, or less.

Now, do you guys know of a decent Elise specialist around Cambridge. Also, when purchasing a car like this, is it seen as resonable to take the vehicle to be inspected for damage / problems at a specialist before the deal is clinched?

Thanks in advance.

[bogie]

I know quite a few people who have met up at Sinclaires and paid for an inspection prior to handing over their cash. They are in Essex though - Jc28 on M25. About an hour or so from Cambridge. Only place nearer I know of is Castle Lotus at Stansted....although I think there is a specialist in Cambridge but i cant remember the name. If its a private sale then its worth paying an hours labour or so to put your mind at rest IMHO

[S Works]

Never been to them so can't comment on good/bad, but the previous owner of mine bought it from new at Haydon Daytune of Cambridge.

A quick search on Google threw up...
HAYDON DAYTUNE LTD Coldhams Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EW 01223 211889

Hope this is of some help, welcome , and best of luck - you won't regret it!

P.S. If you're buying from a dealer you should expect the car to be in tip top nick and to come with a warranty. If buying private, a specialist check is worth every penny - don't bother with AA or RAC.

[DanH]

I know s2 prices are down, but 18k for one from a dealer would be good going!

[tam]

Elite is the place you want to go to. Its in Foxton, just before the railway crossing. The bloke is lovely, a real lotus enthusiast. He had a fair range last time I went past (and a 340R in the bodyshop).
I think Elite used to be Haydon, they certainly used to be based in Coldhams Lane and have recently moved out to Foxton



>> Edited by Tam on Sunday 9th May 16:38

[andi_p]

Elite in Foxton are great, they only sell used cars, but Terry the owner only buys top-notch cars and his attention to detail on preparing them is great. I had my S2 serviced there last week and I can't praise them enough - it felt like a new car afterwards.

[Moz]

pss1

Hello - I live in St. Neots near Cambridge.

I went to CD Bramall in Leicestershire. It is about 65 miles away but they had a good selection of cars.

This is a decision I don't think you'll regret.

[apprentice]

DanH said:

I know s2 prices are down, but 18k for one from a dealer would be good going!

We've sold them at £18k albeit 2001/Y with 30k miles.

One with sub 20k miles at a dealer will almost certainly command a £1k premium.

[pss1]

Thanks for all the useful feedback guys. The 18k price from a dealer would be pushing it, although 18k cash up front might be able to oil the works, as it were. However, I think that it's more likely that I could get the car I'm looking for from a private sale. I just would like the peace of mind of having a specialist look over it. Once again, many thanks!

In the meantime you could tell me what I have got to look forward to in the coming months!

[Davey S1]

pss1 said:

In the meantime you could tell me what I have got to look forward to in the coming months!

Lots and lots of rain probably!

[pss1]

Davey S1 said:

pss1 said: In the meantime you could tell me what I have got to look forward to in the coming months! Lots and lots of rain probably!

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

[Moz]

If you are in st. neots anytime I can try and show you.

At least the slightly leaky roof and annoy bird shit part!