S2 or S1?

[The Bumblebee]

Looking for some advice, is it better to get an early K series S2 or an S1? Thanks.

[kambites]

What for?

[Gad-Westy]

As above. What are you going to use the car for? What's your budget?

[bogie]

yeah - generally if you want the lightest, minimal weekend trackday toy, then start with an S1. If you want a daily driver sportscar with a few more creature comforts then go S2

[The Bumblebee]

Looking for something as a daily drive, and budget of around £10K. Am I being optimistic?

[kambites]

The Bumblebee said:

Looking for something as a daily drive, and budget of around £10K. Am I being optimistic?

Either save a little more and get a good early S2 or buy a VX220.

[Gad-Westy]

kambites said:

The Bumblebee said:

Looking for something as a daily drive, and budget of around £10K. Am I being optimistic?

Either save a little more and get a good early S2 or buy a VX220.

Would tend to agree although good early S2's seem to be falling into this range now. Nowt wrong with an S1 for daily use though, that's what I have. Would recommend getting one with full carpet, sound deadening, a decent stereo, upgraded headlights, S2 wiper and S2 suspension for the daily slog though. Or if you're less poncy than me, just put up with the noise level of a basic S1 and enjoy.

VX220 is a very good compromise if it floats your boat.

[Chadders]

I had this choice when I bought mine. Although mine was never going to be used as a daily drive, so I went for an S1.
I thought to myself id rather have a good S1 than a Not so good S2.
However, If it was a daily driver I think I would go for the S2.. but It will be worth saving up a few more quid for a good one mind.

Then again, no reason why you cant use an S1 everyday, you'll love it unless your used to a rolls royce, or your a puff.

[slatess1]

Mummies boy = s2

Man with large cahuna's = s1



On a serious note though, purely weekend track toy id say s1, every day use id say s2 as its slightly more refined...

[S Works]

A £10k S2 will be a shed or a cat listed car. For that money you'll get a nicely specced S1, and if you're lucky a 111S.

[Lotusnick S2]

S Works said:

A £10k S2 will be a shed or a cat listed car. For that money you'll get a nicely specced S1, and if you're lucky a 111S.

[cej]

slatess1 said:

Mummies boy = s2

Man with large cahuna's = s1

[lamb jiblets]

slatess1 said:

Mummies boy = s2

Man with large cahuna's = s1



On a serious note though, purely weekend track toy id say s1, every day use id say s2 as its slightly more refined...

Never a truer word spoken!! S1 pure drivers car.

[The Bumblebee]

Cheers everyone. I see the point about getting a poor S2. Now I am not sure wether to get an S1 or a VX220 as a daily driver.

[Hollywood Wheels]

The Bumblebee said:

Now I am not sure wether to get an S1 or a VX220 as a daily driver.

Christ, don't get the keyboard warriors all riled up again!!!

You'll get a lovely S1 for that kind of wonga. Or, if you drink J2O when you're down the pub, like watching Big Brother, and are generally in bed by 9 o'clock, get an S2....

[TIPPER]

If £10k is what you've got then buy the best S1 you can. All Elises can throw up big bills now and again but I'd go as far as saying that, in general, a £10k S2 would be more likely to generate big bills than a well maintained £10k S1.
Just one thing though: I wouldn't pay a premium for a very low miles S1 - with some good miles under her belt a leggier car should have had all the niggles properly sorted.

[kambites]

The Bumblebee said:

Cheers everyone. I see the point about getting a poor S2. Now I am not sure wether to get an S1 or a VX220 as a daily driver.

Drive them both. They're subtley different cars and you may have a clear favourite.

The VX will probably prove more reliable because you'll get a newer car for your money and it's definitely more refined but the handling isn't quite as sharp and it's much less fuel efficient. The VX will be much cheaper to insure. The S1, if you get a 111S or Sport 160 will be faster...

[The Bumblebee]

I have a couple of testdrives lined up, an S1, and a VX220? I look forwrad to the comparisons.

[kambites]

Bare in mind on your test drives that not all Elises are the same - bits wear out. If it doesn't handle like you think it ought to, try another one.

On an oldish car, especially if it's covered a few miles, it's quite possible that the steering rack and/or suspension will need refurbishing.