340R.

[Rhodie]

Any problems with ownership? just want a light fun car that is good on the track.

[Sam_68]

Do a search on this forum - it's been discussed at length before.

Main disadvantages seem to be lack of access for servicing and cost of reparing minor damage due to the essentially one-piece bodyshell.

The 190bhp-spec. engine hasn't got a reputation for being terribly reliable, either.

[kambites]

I believe a worrying number problems are full body-off jobs to repair and hence eye-wateringly expensive.

[rfoster]

Depending on budget worth considering Caterham / Ariel and the forthcoming KTM X-Bow as well.

[S Works]

Get a good one and it will be a joy. A truly modern classic that will reward you again and again. They are utterly bonkers. Having been out in a couple now I'd happily own one if I could. If it's properly maintained and mapped, then the VHPD can be a cracking engine.

I used to worry about them, but these days if you look after it properly and do the right maintenance tasks at the right time, they'll be no more bother than in a highly-tuned Caterham... well, unless you stack it

[kambites]

If the engine blows you can always install a nice supercharged Honda jobby

[Paul RN]

Lack of replacement parts, Lotus no longer stock some of the more major parts (windscreens for example).

[Rhodie]

Thanks for the input, done the search and had a look, high costs indeed. Alternatives, well the new 2 eleven at £40k is the new 340R. Its probably very much quicker and altogether a better car. The 340R after 7 years, has pretty much done its depreciation whereas the 2 Eleven will take a hiding. Insurance, after all is there for a reason, if it takes a knock. S Works I think you are right, great fun to be had. Replacement parts, yep, will have to research………….Thanks

[cej]

Why not get a Honda'd Elise S1 ?

[Paul RN]

cej said:

Why not get a Honda'd Exige S1 ?

Good point

[cej]