Help For A First-Time Purchase Please

[celticprince]

Hello to everyone. I found my way here last year and I have been 'lurking' ever since. Firstly, it looks as though I will have a budget up to £10k max, and I would like opinions on the best way forward to find the best 7esque car I can. Predominantly a road going
weekend car for total fun. I can't say it will never get to a track,but not a consideration at the moment. I have been readng the debates on the differing virtues of bike/car engined models where the common
opinion seems to be that I should stick to car-engined for the road?? I am however, interested in a BEC. I would very much appreciate advice on make, model and also if anyone knows of a good car for sale. From my research so far, I have come to be intersted in Sylva Strikers, and have seen a few for sale, three of which I have linked below, the first of which is here on PH. I have also seen a Striker with a 2.7l Honda V6 in this months Kitcar, and would appreciate a view of this approach. Any advice would be appreciated, and also possible knowledge of these particular cars. BTW, the first car uses a Kawasaki GPZ 1000RX which I believe is a relatively old model, and the price of the second one is currently £6750ono. Thanks in advance, Chris.


www.sudron.co.uk/striker_sale.htm

www.bookatrack.com/-pC?355

www.findit.co.uk/cars/kitcar/cars/1084462.htm


>>> Edited by celticprince on Thursday 11th March 19:35

[celticprince]

Thanks for the reply Wacky Racer. Would I be right in thinking that the virtues of BECars are less noticeable on the road. I am looking for a B-road and twisties toy for pure pleasure. I'm soon moving to Mid-Wales, and the roads are fantastic, quiet and relatively safe. I curently live in Cambridgeshire about 20mins from Tiger Racing, but I have become very interested in the Striker as it has been widely, and arguably, described as the best handling 7esque??? Again, would this be less noticeable/necessary on the road? Thanks again, Chris.

[celticprince]

Hello Mark B. Thanks for your reply.Which of the two Strikers were you referring to? Also, what engine did you have in yours? Thanks, Chris

[celticprince]

Thanks both for the replies. Unfortunately, I cannot get over to Stafford this weekend as we are selling our house!! Does anyone have any views on the two cars I linked above. Still don't know which one Mark B felt was a good 'un. Cheers, Chris.

[celticprince]

Hello Bobo W, thanks for the reply. The two that he looked at were both BEC, so I'm a bit confused. One is green, and the other is black, and is on this site. Do you think you might ask him again. Cheers, Chris

[celticprince]

Thanks for the reply moomin. I was able to go to the Stafford show after all, and I have decided that a Striker is for me. Take your point in viewing/driving many, which I intend to do. Have you knowledge of a good Striker for sale, and any views on the 3 I linked in my first post. Thanks in advance, Chris. BTW, what BEC do you have?

[celticprince]

Hello moomin, thanks for the reply. Great site, the car looks well-sorted! Information is useful, and the green Striker is still for sale at £6750. He blames living in Hull!! He does seem like an enthusiast though. Good luck with the Westie, and remember me if you see a good Striker for sale. Cheers, Chris