Strange feeling of - Have I done the right thing...
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On Friday I woke up feeling a little bit funny got out of bed thinking i'd had a dodgy pint or maybe it was the bag of Quavers the night before. Got in my 1998 Pug DT which has seen better days and went down to the local Lotus shop and proceeded to buy a 53 S2 Elise.
I'll be honest Ive considerred this as an option for some time(since I first saw one)but always thought it was never gonna happen. Now having arranged insurance etc I'm picking it up on Friday complete with new sports exhaust and I have a strange feeling of Nausea... I think it is a cross between am I doing the right thing...mixed with a little fear and a whole lot of excitement. I hadn't really thought about what I was doing and the reality has just hit home.. Have I had a moment of madness or genius.
Anyone in the Cheshire area frequent this site.. ?
>> Edited by DGR25 on Wednesday 19th April 16:37
I'll be honest Ive considerred this as an option for some time(since I first saw one)but always thought it was never gonna happen. Now having arranged insurance etc I'm picking it up on Friday complete with new sports exhaust and I have a strange feeling of Nausea... I think it is a cross between am I doing the right thing...mixed with a little fear and a whole lot of excitement. I hadn't really thought about what I was doing and the reality has just hit home.. Have I had a moment of madness or genius.
Anyone in the Cheshire area frequent this site.. ?
>> Edited by DGR25 on Wednesday 19th April 16:37
Good stuff fella! 
Defintely done the right thing!
Lots of people confess to these kind of feelings - I have to admit I didn't though on 1st March when I picked up my first Lotus... was expecting to, it just never came! I guess it was always meant to be!
I'd hazzard a guess that you've probably 'stretched things' a little to realise this dream, which would probably be the major contributing factor to your 'have I done the right thing?' thoughts..? Look at it this way, if it doesn't work out, sell it and move on! Easy. No big deal and at least you had a good crack at it!
Anyway, like Shangers said, all will be forgotten when you drive off - tremendous
Oh yeah, Welcome to PistonHeads! Enjoy
>> Edited by Janitor on Wednesday 19th April 17:30
Defintely done the right thing! Lots of people confess to these kind of feelings - I have to admit I didn't though on 1st March when I picked up my first Lotus... was expecting to, it just never came! I guess it was always meant to be!
I'd hazzard a guess that you've probably 'stretched things' a little to realise this dream, which would probably be the major contributing factor to your 'have I done the right thing?' thoughts..? Look at it this way, if it doesn't work out, sell it and move on! Easy. No big deal and at least you had a good crack at it!
Anyway, like Shangers said, all will be forgotten when you drive off - tremendous
Oh yeah, Welcome to PistonHeads! Enjoy
>> Edited by Janitor on Wednesday 19th April 17:30
I know the exact feeling- I'd been dreaming of owning one for about seven years, and I finally ended up buying one about three hours after I thought- 'maybe I could afford one now'! Then the worrying/excitement began.
Picked her up last Saturday though- you'll be reasured you've done the right thing every time you fire her up or wack your head getting in or out!
Enjoy.
Picked her up last Saturday though- you'll be reasured you've done the right thing every time you fire her up or wack your head getting in or out!
Enjoy.
I had the same feeling. Especially when I sent the money over to the seller and then thought 'What if they disappear'. They didn't and have been delighted ever since.
I'm trying to go a week with the top off, 'cause its I'mm too lazy to put the top on and off - you wouldn't think of that in your S2000 or Z4...
BTW: I'm from Cheshire (comberbach) but live on the south coast. Planning to go up to Anglesy in the summer for a track day, and I'll be going via home. That was another sickening feeling taking my pride and joy onto a track for the first time and no insurance. Have the insurance now as it was so much fun I want to do it lots!!!
I'm trying to go a week with the top off, 'cause its I'mm too lazy to put the top on and off - you wouldn't think of that in your S2000 or Z4...
BTW: I'm from Cheshire (comberbach) but live on the south coast. Planning to go up to Anglesy in the summer for a track day, and I'll be going via home. That was another sickening feeling taking my pride and joy onto a track for the first time and no insurance. Have the insurance now as it was so much fun I want to do it lots!!!
.. tho as a 25year old male dunno quite what i was expecting. Nathan - a few trips to Wales are definately going to be in order over the summer!! Tho everytime I went last year one of our party got done at some point for speeding...so it might have to be a careful run..
Glad im not alone in papping myself... and also not the only one who purchased without thinking about it... I suppose its the only way tho.... could be worse could have woken up with a wife!
Glad im not alone in papping myself... and also not the only one who purchased without thinking about it... I suppose its the only way tho.... could be worse could have woken up with a wife!
I think you will find it was the right thing. All your family and friends will wonder why you grin constantly, not many cars can do this. You will have kids shouting nice car mister as you drive through town. Get onto a Walshy training day, and get out with some other Lotus owners for a run. Doubts will fade away. 
Hi Tom,
I'm in Macclesfield and Chester most of the time so could meet up for a pint? Also, get on www.norlog.net/ for stuff around the North West.
Nice car too!
regards
Rob
I'm in Macclesfield and Chester most of the time so could meet up for a pint? Also, get on www.norlog.net/ for stuff around the North West.
Nice car too!
regards
Rob
NathanK said:
I had the same feeling. Especially when I sent the money over to the seller and then thought 'What if they disappear'. They didn't and have been delighted ever since.
I'm trying to go a week with the top off, 'cause its I'mm too lazy to put the top on and off - you wouldn't think of that in your S2000 or Z4...
BTW: I'm from Cheshire (comberbach) but live on the south coast. Planning to go up to Anglesy in the summer for a track day, and I'll be going via home. That was another sickening feeling taking my pride and joy onto a track for the first time and no insurance. Have the insurance now as it was so much fun I want to do it lots!!!
WARNING Thread hijack
Nathan whereabouts on the south coast, anywhere near Bournemouth ? Always looking for new members of BoLOCS
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Don't worry. I had the same feeling. Mainly cos I was gutted to get rid of my MR2 Roadster as it was a lovely car and gave me 80% of the thrills the Elise does with all the comfort. But when you actually DRIVE the car, your smile won't leave your face!! And when you get the roof off, it will all make sense..........
Apprehension is normal. And so is the sheer thrill!!! Enjoy it and if its not for you, then sell!! Question answered!!!
Apprehension is normal. And so is the sheer thrill!!! Enjoy it and if its not for you, then sell!! Question answered!!!
like others who replied above, same here. I'd thought vaguely about doing the same thing for years, and then suddenly did. still not sure why. still no regrets. better to have done it sooner than later (or worse never), and if you change your mind you can re-sell easily. sure you wont :-)
Congratulations on making one of the best decisions you will make in your life.
You'll never regret buying an Elise,
You'll never stop smiling whilst driving,
You'll never tire of the smiles, waves and thumbs up from Jo Public,
You'll never stop being amazed by the car,
You'll....
Well you get the idea!
have fun, enjoy and be safe... particularly in the wet.
You'll never regret buying an Elise,
You'll never stop smiling whilst driving,
You'll never tire of the smiles, waves and thumbs up from Jo Public,
You'll never stop being amazed by the car,
You'll....
Well you get the idea!
have fun, enjoy and be safe... particularly in the wet.
Thanks for all the support. . .Looking forward to getting out and meeting up at some of the events or just for a quick thrap about on the Cheshire Lanes Rob !! Have read a lot of similar threads RE: Caution in the wet...and taken on board eeek ..another reason for apprehension
Anyone know if the lotus Sports Exhaust gives any real power benefits over standard or is it all about the noise?! Insurance companies seem think it turns it into a rocket ship!
Anyone know if the lotus Sports Exhaust gives any real power benefits over standard or is it all about the noise?! Insurance companies seem think it turns it into a rocket ship!
just tell them the exhaust is a replacement stainless one - no power benefits ...because there isnt 
as Shangani says - if you are not used to a mid engined RWD car then get yourself a day booked ASAP with www.carlimits.com on the airfield to familiarise yourself/find the limits in safety .....the dry handling limits of an Elise are way ahead of most things...but in the wet/damp it can catch you out
as Shangani says - if you are not used to a mid engined RWD car then get yourself a day booked ASAP with www.carlimits.com on the airfield to familiarise yourself/find the limits in safety .....the dry handling limits of an Elise are way ahead of most things...but in the wet/damp it can catch you out
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