Scottish Elises

How about a Suzuki Swift? Lightweight / nimble - Not quick (90bhp) but I’d imagine still amusing to drive. 50+mpg and cheap insurance. They make a 4x4 version (albeit a Haldex type setup) in the top SZ4 trim spec (climate / cruise / bluetooth / keyless entry etc) I.e http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-...

Looks great Scotty 8) - I really like the design of these (probably down to the Mk1 Civic looks) We had a VW ID3 on test for a day at the end of last year. I was all set on ordering, but wobbled at the last minute and bought an ICE Golf instead. Our issue was that it would be our only car, and while...

Very sad news - RIP

On securing my first proper job in 1998, I made a short list with a budget of up to £18k to buy a sportscar. On the list were an E30 M3 / Porsche 964 RS and an Elan SE Turbo (at that time E30 M3's were £7-8k for a nice one; 964 RS's were £18k) - I plumped for the Elan SE at £13.5k and that was the s...

Had a bit of a car epiphany over the past 12 months - Much as I loved my V8 barge, it had cost me somewhere around £4-5k in maintenance / running costs over the year and spent much of the time sat mouldering in the driveway. Nearly as cool as the Avantime, loved that car. Malcolm I quite enjoyed th...

Had a bit of a car epiphany over the past 12 months - Much as I loved my V8 barge, it had cost me somewhere around £4-5k in maintenance / running costs over the year and spent much of the time sat mouldering in the driveway. Impending Brexit changes meant I had to either sell it, or register it in I...

Had to rack my brain for my SE password to log in to wish you a happy birthday Campbell

This forum is so quiet .....you could hear a mouse fart at 200 yd’s Do the same rules apply? S1 - Heterosexuals S2 - Homosexuals S3 - LGBT Evora.......you make up your own mind on that one Seriously Nice to see some familiar names still alive and contributing ......with Campbell answering most thre...

Great news regarding the liner heights / lack of OMG HGF :) If anyone wants to share pics or stories related to our crazy 18 year journey so far, then feel free :-) Hmmm... Lotus Show at Donington in 2000 - The show was a static affair, so we all went for a blez around the country and managed to get...

IIRC, all genuine Strato's were left hand drive?

And interestingly - or not - it's "Strato's" rather than "Stratos" - As per the badge on the rear:



/pedant

Como - http://www.villadeste.com/en/13/home.aspx :P If sir prefers a less ostentatious abode, I can recommend Albergo Trattoria La Vignetta, which is just up the hill - Website seems to be down, but it's this place: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g194728-d675930-Reviews-Albergo_Trattoria...

Scotty C wrote:get this thread to fcuk

Threads like this are exactly the reason why I seldom bother with this place these days.

Which uni is he going to?

He'd get an interesting reaction cycling that around Glasgow / south west coast of Scotland (or even Aberdeen, come that matter )

Why hire, when you can buy?*



(*Sooty, Sweep and Sue not included).

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Also consider some of the cheaper Swatch group brands - Hamilton & Certina. I'm still really happy with my Hamilton Khaki Auto - Valjoux 7750 movement (as fitted to much more expensive stuff - Breitling / Panerai / Omega etc, albeit decorated / tweaked and in COSC form) and has a decent metal & leat...