Should I do it?

[Ballistic]

I'm contemplating buying an S2 111S.
I've never owned anything like this before so what am I going to be letting myself in for?
What are they like to run and own?
I anticipate keeping it for many years and using it mainly for track days. I currently race karts so I'm looking for a similar experience and something to have lots of fun in basically.
I have been quoted around £3K difference between a brand new one and a 3m old demonstrator with 2/3k miles. Which do you think is the better deal?
Does anyone know of any 'special offers' right now and does everyone sell at list or can one get a discount?

[Bonce]

Do it! If I were you I'd get the used one and save myself 3K for upgrades or . Take a close look at the car and a long test drive. Be picky and try to negotiate a lower price. Let someone else take the VAT hit and initial depreciation for you.

Don't know of any offers at the moment, keep an eye on Lotus' website: www.lotuscars.co.uk

[hungryjim]

Go on mate Buy one!
What you are letting yourself in for is days of fun!
On the track there is nothing quite like it and there are many tuning companys.
Look on Auto Trader for a Used one i was nosing through and seen some good buys!

[smeagol]

quote:
Go on mate Buy one!
What you are letting yourself in for is days of fun!
On the track there is nothing quite like it and there are many tuning companys.
Look on Auto Trader for a Used one i was nosing through and seen some good buys!

This comes from a man that knows

The advice about giving it a good look over is excellent. Try putting roof on and getting in etc.

If you're determined in buying brand new haggle for extras for the same price. I did with the second hand M100 and got extras thrown in. I'm sure they do it with new cars as well.

If you don't know a great deal about cars and money is tight I would still buy from a dealer but second hand (1-3 years old) you'll save yourself a lotg but still have the warantee from dealer/Lotus.

Hope that helps

[trooper]

Save a few bob and go for the 111 without the "S".

If it's just for track days and larfs, who needs carpets????

[Dr Bob]

Have you thought about getting something like a s1 sport 160.

If it's mainly for track days?

should give you plenty of spare cash too!