My car is sold
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booooo. But, it has gone to a top bloke who I'm so chuffed is buying the car - he's going to love it and I think he's going to join PH too, so look out for him (it will be weird seeing the car!).
He came around yesterday, we agreed a price but he wanted to sleep on it but just confirmed he's having it. I'm away at the moment until Thursday so if he comes this weekend I'll barely have a chance for a last drive
Very strangely, I feel quite sad now as it has been my pride and joy for so long but nevertheless, it's going to a great home so I am well chuffed about that.
Stu - if you're reading...get posting
Oh, and get on a trip too!!!
Now, about that Exige...
He came around yesterday, we agreed a price but he wanted to sleep on it but just confirmed he's having it. I'm away at the moment until Thursday so if he comes this weekend I'll barely have a chance for a last drive
Very strangely, I feel quite sad now as it has been my pride and joy for so long but nevertheless, it's going to a great home so I am well chuffed about that.
Stu - if you're reading...get posting
Oh, and get on a trip too!!!Now, about that Exige...
...let the sledging begin 
It's a gutting feeling Tony, but you've had some great times in that car, and the new owner will enjoy a really well cared for S2... everyone's a winner.
Now get yourself in purchasing mode and lets see what the new horse in the Hetherington stable ends up being. You need the S by the way, the NA just won't be quick enough
It's a gutting feeling Tony, but you've had some great times in that car, and the new owner will enjoy a really well cared for S2... everyone's a winner.
Now get yourself in purchasing mode and lets see what the new horse in the Hetherington stable ends up being. You need the S by the way, the NA just won't be quick enough
Yup you're exactly right, it has been just the best car EVER. And, I'm quite surprised actually at how gutted I feel right now. But he is a top bloke though as I said, and so I'm very happy he's bought it!
It's definitely going to be an S. More than likely, a white one. But time is on my side (kinda) and so we shall see if one turns up. I have started to think about orange. I think that is a slippery slope that ends up at Krypton Green though
I'm not putting any conversion's down but I'd go the official route ever time, It's different if your going to use your car on track or for sprint's then Ok but my car already has a Ltd market I wouldn't want to limit it anymore. Drove my Car all over the weekend doing around 200 Mile's you wouldn't believe how bloody quick the Exige S is through the lane's etc. I never really had to much trouble with M3's Evo's etc in my R but the S is a different league. I don't need anything quicker and to be honest more than 250 bhp in a car as light as mine is a waste. God only knows what the 2 11 must be like but it must be to quick for the road?
What about that Gulf Coloured Exige S Tony? Didn't you like it? Bergin's to be had now anyway quite a few changes to the whole range for 08
If your about the weekend Tony you can always come for a quick passenger ride with me? I must warn you now thou I'm not used to the car yet
Boggy
What about that Gulf Coloured Exige S Tony? Didn't you like it? Bergin's to be had now anyway quite a few changes to the whole range for 08
If your about the weekend Tony you can always come for a quick passenger ride with me? I must warn you now thou I'm not used to the car yet
Boggy
Edited by Boggy on Tuesday 9th October 09:31
I know exactly how you feel at the moment having sold mine last month. The worst part is yet to come unfortunately, I had a tear in my eye as I watched her turn the corner at the end of the road and listened to the exhaust note leaving the villiage.
I am currently enjoying a different style of driving wafting around in leather armchairs but am also looking to get back in the fold soon as you dont realise how much these little cars get under your skin.
I wont rush into it tho as I feel the current economic situation could lead to a few bargains in the not so distant future.
I do feel for you tho !
I am currently enjoying a different style of driving wafting around in leather armchairs but am also looking to get back in the fold soon as you dont realise how much these little cars get under your skin.
I wont rush into it tho as I feel the current economic situation could lead to a few bargains in the not so distant future.
I do feel for you tho !
I am still very interested in the Gulf car, actually! Time has been really dificult recently though so I've not managed to go and see it. I will ring the guy this week with the intention of going to see it Sunday (I think the guy is picking up my car Saturday).
Must admit I do like the official route more; simply because of the dealer network (especially now I have a 20minute, not 2 hour drive to the dealer!).
Thanks for the offer Stu, though I think I'll be all over the place this weekend. Have been out in the Lipscomb S a fwe times now though (pass and driving) so I know I want one. Oh yes yes yes
Must admit I do like the official route more; simply because of the dealer network (especially now I have a 20minute, not 2 hour drive to the dealer!).
Thanks for the offer Stu, though I think I'll be all over the place this weekend. Have been out in the Lipscomb S a fwe times now though (pass and driving) so I know I want one. Oh yes yes yes
TonyHetherington said:
I am still very interested in the Gulf car, actually! Time has been really dificult recently though so I've not managed to go and see it. I will ring the guy this week with the intention of going to see it Sunday (I think the guy is picking up my car Saturday).
Must admit I do like the official route more; simply because of the dealer network (especially now I have a 20minute, not 2 hour drive to the dealer!).
Thanks for the offer Stu, though I think I'll be all over the place this weekend. Have been out in the Lipscomb S a fwe times now though (pass and driving) so I know I want one. Oh yes yes yes
I only go to a dealer for servicing now, and that's only because I've found one that doesn't charge the earth and I get a stamp. Even when I haven't had to foot the bill I've been stung.Must admit I do like the official route more; simply because of the dealer network (especially now I have a 20minute, not 2 hour drive to the dealer!).
Thanks for the offer Stu, though I think I'll be all over the place this weekend. Have been out in the Lipscomb S a fwe times now though (pass and driving) so I know I want one. Oh yes yes yes
Get a converted car, you can take it to MSC or Sincs for servicing, you'll know it'll get done properly (and for a lot less outlay) and, if you spend £25K on a car you'll lose a lot less than £35K on an Exige S. Pretty good going if you ask me.
kevin ritson said:
TonyHetherington said:
I am still very interested in the Gulf car, actually! Time has been really dificult recently though so I've not managed to go and see it. I will ring the guy this week with the intention of going to see it Sunday (I think the guy is picking up my car Saturday).
Must admit I do like the official route more; simply because of the dealer network (especially now I have a 20minute, not 2 hour drive to the dealer!).
Thanks for the offer Stu, though I think I'll be all over the place this weekend. Have been out in the Lipscomb S a fwe times now though (pass and driving) so I know I want one. Oh yes yes yes
I only go to a dealer for servicing now, and that's only because I've found one that doesn't charge the earth and I get a stamp. Even when I haven't had to foot the bill I've been stung.Must admit I do like the official route more; simply because of the dealer network (especially now I have a 20minute, not 2 hour drive to the dealer!).
Thanks for the offer Stu, though I think I'll be all over the place this weekend. Have been out in the Lipscomb S a fwe times now though (pass and driving) so I know I want one. Oh yes yes yes
Get a converted car, you can take it to MSC or Sincs for servicing, you'll know it'll get done properly (and for a lot less outlay) and, if you spend £25K on a car you'll lose a lot less than £35K on an Exige S. Pretty good going if you ask me.
If you like converted car's why don't you convert your's?
Boggy
Boggy said:
kevin ritson said:
TonyHetherington said:
I am still very interested in the Gulf car, actually! Time has been really dificult recently though so I've not managed to go and see it. I will ring the guy this week with the intention of going to see it Sunday (I think the guy is picking up my car Saturday).
Must admit I do like the official route more; simply because of the dealer network (especially now I have a 20minute, not 2 hour drive to the dealer!).
Thanks for the offer Stu, though I think I'll be all over the place this weekend. Have been out in the Lipscomb S a fwe times now though (pass and driving) so I know I want one. Oh yes yes yes
I only go to a dealer for servicing now, and that's only because I've found one that doesn't charge the earth and I get a stamp. Even when I haven't had to foot the bill I've been stung.Must admit I do like the official route more; simply because of the dealer network (especially now I have a 20minute, not 2 hour drive to the dealer!).
Thanks for the offer Stu, though I think I'll be all over the place this weekend. Have been out in the Lipscomb S a fwe times now though (pass and driving) so I know I want one. Oh yes yes yes
Get a converted car, you can take it to MSC or Sincs for servicing, you'll know it'll get done properly (and for a lot less outlay) and, if you spend £25K on a car you'll lose a lot less than £35K on an Exige S. Pretty good going if you ask me.
If you like converted car's why don't you convert your's?
Boggy
My car remains with a K-series because I don't need the extra power. When I've learnt to drive and got bored with what I have I'll fit Nitrons and '48s. When I've got the most out of this I'll look into whether I should convert my car or buy a pre-converted car.
Sort the driver, then the handling, then the power
kevin ritson said:
Boggy said:
kevin ritson said:
TonyHetherington said:
I am still very interested in the Gulf car, actually! Time has been really dificult recently though so I've not managed to go and see it. I will ring the guy this week with the intention of going to see it Sunday (I think the guy is picking up my car Saturday).
Must admit I do like the official route more; simply because of the dealer network (especially now I have a 20minute, not 2 hour drive to the dealer!).
Thanks for the offer Stu, though I think I'll be all over the place this weekend. Have been out in the Lipscomb S a fwe times now though (pass and driving) so I know I want one. Oh yes yes yes
I only go to a dealer for servicing now, and that's only because I've found one that doesn't charge the earth and I get a stamp. Even when I haven't had to foot the bill I've been stung.Must admit I do like the official route more; simply because of the dealer network (especially now I have a 20minute, not 2 hour drive to the dealer!).
Thanks for the offer Stu, though I think I'll be all over the place this weekend. Have been out in the Lipscomb S a fwe times now though (pass and driving) so I know I want one. Oh yes yes yes
Get a converted car, you can take it to MSC or Sincs for servicing, you'll know it'll get done properly (and for a lot less outlay) and, if you spend £25K on a car you'll lose a lot less than £35K on an Exige S. Pretty good going if you ask me.
If you like converted car's why don't you convert your's?
Boggy
My car remains with a K-series because I don't need the extra power. When I've learnt to drive and got bored with what I have I'll fit Nitrons and '48s. When I've got the most out of this I'll look into whether I should convert my car or buy a pre-converted car.
Sort the driver, then the handling, then the power
Boggy
I must admit, I like the S as a package. As Boggy linked to, they're 28-29k for a few thousand mile (4-8k) Exige S. That is just superb value and in 2 years that 28-29k will be worth, what, 20k minimum?
The one worry I have about a converted car, no matter how good the package, is that will it require lots of "ifddling" (I used to do that with my old Escort Cosworth and I found I didn't enjoy it anywhere near as much as the elise, which just worked the whole time!). And also, re-selling. I just sold my Elise in two weeks! In winter! I'd worry that a converted car may take six months.
Ok so that's two worries.
I will certainly go for a ride in Tim's (if that's stil alright, boyo?) as I want to see what the fuss is about. However, I'm pretty sure on an S
Thanks though all for the comments...interesting and giving me food for thought (and I'm in a great position now, well come Saturday, as I'll have money in pocket ready to buy).
The one worry I have about a converted car, no matter how good the package, is that will it require lots of "ifddling" (I used to do that with my old Escort Cosworth and I found I didn't enjoy it anywhere near as much as the elise, which just worked the whole time!). And also, re-selling. I just sold my Elise in two weeks! In winter! I'd worry that a converted car may take six months.
Ok so that's two worries.
I will certainly go for a ride in Tim's (if that's stil alright, boyo?) as I want to see what the fuss is about. However, I'm pretty sure on an S
Thanks though all for the comments...interesting and giving me food for thought
(and I'm in a great position now, well come Saturday, as I'll have money in pocket ready to buy).
kevin ritson said:
TBH, if Tim can run a converted car, anyone can 
And they do sell, sure it's a specialised market but so are plastic sportscars. You wouldn't put an ad for an Exige S in your local paper, would you?
Yep agree Kevin,And they do sell, sure it's a specialised market but so are plastic sportscars. You wouldn't put an ad for an Exige S in your local paper, would you?
But your making it even more, it's up to the individual I suppose? it's the same as bolting in an engine into any car, not my thing I'm afraid
Boggy
oh my god , an elise and even worse an exige aint specialized ??? to be honest s2 standard car £10k or £14-5 for a honda s2 doesn't even take as long as the honda takes to get to 60 to think about does it
. resale you will never get your money back converting a car but as for limiting the market --NO WAY if anything it will make a wonderfull car better and indead far more saleable.
and oh my god did someone talk about having to tinker more with a honda or audi engine ???? i mean the bullet proof K is so much better ( oh no its HGF time again) and as for the yota lardy lump ... face it guys the K20A is the engine lotus should have used when rover went belly up . or maybe we should be real purists and try to put the old lotus ford twin cam in -- at least the clam fixings would never seize up ..
when my s2 comes back from body shop ill be shoe horning a type r into her --just so she will go like and look as good as Gwen Stepharni on wizz ( sorry bout the spelling )
. resale you will never get your money back converting a car but as for limiting the market --NO WAY if anything it will make a wonderfull car better and indead far more saleable.
and oh my god did someone talk about having to tinker more with a honda or audi engine ???? i mean the bullet proof K is so much better ( oh no its HGF time again) and as for the yota lardy lump ... face it guys the K20A is the engine lotus should have used when rover went belly up . or maybe we should be real purists and try to put the old lotus ford twin cam in -- at least the clam fixings would never seize up ..
when my s2 comes back from body shop ill be shoe horning a type r into her --just so she will go like and look as good as Gwen Stepharni on wizz ( sorry bout the spelling )
The thing that puts me off the new elises/exiges is their heavier, they have less power than a honda car and what I want most from a lotus is a lightweight car with a powerful engine.
The market can't be that small, there most be loads of people that want these same qualities in a sports car.
The market can't be that small, there most be loads of people that want these same qualities in a sports car.
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