thinking of getting a MK Indy

[jamieleehodgson]

hi people

i am thinking of getting a mk indy as above but not really sure of what to look for in one....
i have someone interested in my car who has one.. so was wondering if anyone could reassure me that his spec his a good one and is it worth around 9k (my cars value)

heres the spec
2007
Black powder coated chassis
Protec fully adjustable shocks
ZX E model 145BHP engine, Dyno tuned and RR set up
6 speed sequential box
Paddle shift with push pull shifter cable
Quick release OMPsteering wheel
Savage switches
ZX9 White Dials
Fibre Glass Lightweight seats with carbon tops both on adjustable runners
Sabelt 4 point harnesses with pads
Carbon front indicators
Smoked side repeaters
Stuart Taylor exhaust manifold
Compomotive deep dish EVO III 15" wheels(not shown on car pics)
Toyo T1R Tyres
R1 Carbon can
Carbon Centre Tunnel with polished aluminium side strips
Odessy high performance drycell battery
Wilwood powerlite alluminium 4 pot front calipers
Hi spec gold aluminimum rear calipers with integral handbrake system
Alluminium expansion tank
SFS silicon hoses through out with alli connecting pipes
Pipercross air filter
3.62 ratio limited slip differential
Bright 6 warning light cluster
Mac 1 dash
Mk fibre glass boot box with cover net
Mk Front grill alloy black meshed behind
Speedo healer
Carbon stone guards
Westfield Double bubble screen
Acumen DG8 blue gear indicator

thanks

[singlecoil]

I would think the price is a little on the high side, and would look around some more, personally. How sure are you of the valuation of your car? If it really is worth 9K and can actually be sold at that price, then I would do so and have a look at a few more cars before deciding.

[jamieleehodgson]

i have not yet looked at any to be honest. iam just wanting something with the best performance / low running costs as possible and theres not a lot that can beat these...?
Well i have valued mine at the lowest i can find on pistonheads but not many cars are selling understandably at the moment. Had plenty of interest with people wanting to px etc but no cash offers yet.

[Wanchaiwarrior]

Try asking the value of that Indy on the Locostbuilders forum, they'll give you a pretty unbiased answer, however the builder may also be on there.

Also compare it to others anvertised in the classified section on here.

[Jubal]

I would say that's a bit overpriced, in today's market (unless it's the new chassis in which case it's bang on). The ZX9 and Blade are yesterday's news on the engine front too. You'll find something of similar age and spec with an R1, ZX10 or ZX12 if you keep looking.

[Furyous]

Yep, about £2500 to dear I reckon.

Theres a recession you know.....

[indy2000]

From that description it sounds like a car built by a guy called Dave, very well put together car, nice and clean engine bay, he sold it shortly after sva (he was on with another kit at the time)as far as i know, i think the car is now somewhere around north yorks, possible thirsk area.
As for the valuation, with the prices mk's (older chassis) are fetching i'd say it's worth about 7k

[Snake the Sniper]

Just a thought, a BEC with a 3.6 diff will be even more revvy than usual. If you're looking for a low(er) top end and to be quicker through the gears, then it'll be fine. But the top end may be a little low for some.

[Jubal]

Snake the Sniper said:

Just a thought, a BEC with a 3.6 diff will be even more revvy than usual. If you're looking for a low(er) top end and to be quicker through the gears, then it'll be fine. But the top end may be a little low for some.

Not always true ( e.g. R1 and blade are great with a 3.62 in a seven). Use this calculator instead of generalising. Consider aero as well, a seven clone will want a lower ratio diff than a fury for example.

[Snake the Sniper]

I did say for some. I find that my car could do with a lower FD, as the cruising revs can be annoyingly high at times. It depends what you want the car to do and what you're willing to put up with. What you or I may think to be fine and acceptable may not be the case for all.