Im looking at getting involved again - HELP!

[markizok]

Hi

I had to sell my elise s1 2 years ago but am now looking to get an other - ideally an S2.

I have upto 14/15k to spend and realise that a few in this bracket have been in a crash - is this a problem anbd how much would it normally effect the value compared to an A1 car?

Ta
Mark

[dick dastardly]

I think the rule most people go by is 30-40%. i.e. don't buy a HPI listed car unless you can get it 30-40% cheaper than a mint one as this is what you're likely to lose come resale time.

[tonyhetherington]

The theory with crash damaged cars (all makes, not just lotus) is that, ensuring they have been fixed correctly and by a good garage, they can be as good....if not better...than a 'regular' car.

Your problem will come when it's selling on time, and it will probably take a VERY long time - and possibly be very disheartening for you too.

For £15k you're not far off something like this...

www.pistonheads.com/sales/detail.asp?i=41164&s=12

so no need to go down the crash damaged route!? There are bargains out there...!

[neil.b]

I could be tempted to part with mine for the right money (you're in the ball-park)

Its a non-crashed gunmetal S2 with go-faster bits

Email me if you want details.

[Mr_C]

Neilb i think you live round the corner from me! (if you live where the old rolls-royce site was, as thats where i saw your Z).

i'll keep a look out for the mustang, didn't know you had an S2 aswell. keep an eye out for me (calypso red S1)

[neil.b]

Mr_C said:

Neilb i think you live round the corner from me! (if you live where the old rolls-royce site was, as thats where i saw your Z). i'll keep a look out for the mustang, didn't know you had an S2 aswell. keep an eye out for me (calypso red S1)

Aye, that's the one.

Did I pass you the yesterday then? I passed somone in a Red S2 and they waved.

[peter450]

i'd leave a hpi car alone you'l loose ur saving at resale time an getting shot of it may prove problematic, the trade wont want to take it p/x or anything better with ur budget to jus get a nice unmolested one which u should easily achieve with ur budget

[Mr_C]

no, mines an S1

i think i saw you on markeaton island the other week tho?

[neil.b]

Mr_C said:

no, mines an S1 i think i saw you on markeaton island the other week tho?

Ah yes, sorry, I should read properly

I'll keep an eye out for you. When you say round the corner, is that literally? I've seen a red S1 in Jacksons's carpark a couple of times - would that be you?

[Mr_C]

might have been me. mines a P reg

do you know catterick dv up at the court end of ladybank rd?

[neil.b]

Mr_C said:

might have been me. mines a P reg do you know catterick dv up at the court end of ladybank rd?

I know the general area but ladybank is about 200 miles long!