Ariel Atom ?

[boobles]

Yes i realize that im posting this in what i call my local forum, but was wondering if any of you guys/girls knew anyone that owned one? I am so wanting to experience a drive in one as a passenger & was hoping that someone in or around Hampshire could help me out please.

[Stephanie Plum]

I know lots of people who own Atoms. Are you going to buy one?

[boobles]

Im certainly going to be looking at replacing my S1 sometime in the future, but i really want someting a bit special & have several cars in mind at the moment.

[fish]

Having owned both a 220 and a 300 a can say they are a very good car. I went for one over the Caterham and was glad I did...

Sorry I can't help on a ride as it's gone now but join www.atomclub.com the forum will be able to help.

[boobles]

Cheers fish will have a look today.

[SpeedYellow]

I've not driven a later car which from reliable sources does now handle like it goes, the earlier cars had 'interesting' and 'unresolved' handling, they were still great fun, just not that polished.

I was going to say look up the club, but already been beaten to that one.

As for living with it, think how much would I use a motorbike, if you think you'd put up with the weather, hot, cold, wet with the right clothes happily, then you'll have no worries.

[boobles]

If i was to ever get one, i think i would only use it in dry weather & not as my daily commute.

[mike_knott]

boobles said:

If i was to ever get one, i think i would only use it in dry weather & not as my daily commute.

wuss...


...says the driver of an Elise with carpets and electric windows!

[boobles]

Ah there you go mate. Im already half way there by owning an S1 with no luxuries.

[Gooby]

Owners say they get about 21 day use out of the car per year.....

this year it must be 2.1

Edited by Gooby on Friday 3rd August 08:34

[Shnozz]

fish said:

Having owned both a 220 and a 300 for about 45 minutes in total

I never got a ride in either

[RobM77]

Are they truly waterproof like a bike is? If so, just buy some waterproof biker clothing without the kevlar in and off you go!