Low mileage and my first Elise
Discussion
Hi All.
I'm looking at buying my first Elise in a couple of months, so have been trawling the forum for a few weeks now, gaining loads of good info from you “wise folk”
Anyway, I'll be looking at getting a standard S2 for around 13 to 14k and understand that condition and a good health check from a specialist is far more important that low mileage alone, but as I intend to use the car daily and have a 50 mile commute (round trip), I will still be looking for a relativity low mileage car.
So, how low is low mileage without the potential hassles of an Elise that's been standing around too long?
Cheers everyone.
I'm looking at buying my first Elise in a couple of months, so have been trawling the forum for a few weeks now, gaining loads of good info from you “wise folk”
Anyway, I'll be looking at getting a standard S2 for around 13 to 14k and understand that condition and a good health check from a specialist is far more important that low mileage alone, but as I intend to use the car daily and have a 50 mile commute (round trip), I will still be looking for a relativity low mileage car.
So, how low is low mileage without the potential hassles of an Elise that's been standing around too long?
Cheers everyone.
All what you are thinking is understandable, but you tend to find all rationality goes out of the window when you drive a good Elise within budget.
Did with me - had all these ideas of comparing models, taking my time....bought the first one I saw!
It is funny how we all are though - I wanted low mileage too, but also a low list of owners. I never looked at cars with 4 or more owners, and quite a few were on 4, 5, 6, even 7 owners.
That puts me off more than mileage.
If the money is an issue for you and you want to get most back when selling, then as a commuter or high mileage driver, you MAY be best off getting a 'cheaper' high mileage car, then selling it after a year or two...and buying another one. Effectively selling on before the mileage DOES become an issue.
You'll probably find, like me, that as a virgin buyer you will indeed demand low miles, low owner list...then when you get to know the car and the Lotus community better, relax more on this.
But there is no doubt that when you sell, a high mileage car will struggle to attract one of the biggest group of buyers - the virgins
Nah, when all is said and done, I'd just say go and see the one you feel matches your wishes best, and buy it!
You will anyhow, no matter how careful you say you will be!
Did with me - had all these ideas of comparing models, taking my time....bought the first one I saw!
It is funny how we all are though - I wanted low mileage too, but also a low list of owners. I never looked at cars with 4 or more owners, and quite a few were on 4, 5, 6, even 7 owners.
That puts me off more than mileage.
If the money is an issue for you and you want to get most back when selling, then as a commuter or high mileage driver, you MAY be best off getting a 'cheaper' high mileage car, then selling it after a year or two...and buying another one. Effectively selling on before the mileage DOES become an issue.
You'll probably find, like me, that as a virgin buyer you will indeed demand low miles, low owner list...then when you get to know the car and the Lotus community better, relax more on this.
But there is no doubt that when you sell, a high mileage car will struggle to attract one of the biggest group of buyers - the virgins
Nah, when all is said and done, I'd just say go and see the one you feel matches your wishes best, and buy it!
You will anyhow, no matter how careful you say you will be!
Yes, condition and maintainance are usually seen as more important factors over mileage ... Although for your price range you will still manage to get a car with less than 25K on the clock Thank you all for your replies.
The main reason for asking was that I wanted to start off with a relativity reliable car, but I suppose I'll just go on condition etc (and them probably buy the first one I drive anyway)
Hopefully, I'll be posting pics of my new baby in a couple of months.
The main reason for asking was that I wanted to start off with a relativity reliable car, but I suppose I'll just go on condition etc (and them probably buy the first one I drive anyway)
Hopefully, I'll be posting pics of my new baby in a couple of months.
If you're buying through PH or a stealer, you should ask advice here and also ask if anyone knows the car... often will put your mind to rest before your whack down your cash.
Also remember that although its a 10K car, its got the bills of a lotus, so check out the servicing costs, and keep some spare cash for upgrades and fixes.
oh and welcome
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