Youngsters and Elises

jj · Post by jj » Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:27 pm

Puma is a good shout.

My brother just sold his smart roadster and I would say that there is plenty of scope for things going wrong in one of those as much as any RWD car. Even with traction control on, it used to step out at any opportunity in the wet.

If he can buy a cat d or cheap elise for 6 or 7k (shouldnt be hard) and get it insured for less than £2k I dont think its a bad idea. As long as hes sensible. Mate of mine had an S2000 at 18 and was a nugget in it, but never crashed, so he should be fine.

mac · Post by **mac** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:36 pm

alicrozier wrote:My wifes Puma is up for sale soon - would maybe suit him?

1.7 VCT, 51 plate, 24K miles, Black, lux pack.

Nicola getting an elise?????

Mac

The_Rossatron · Post by **The_Rossatron** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:00 pm

Ali - I'll suggest it to him - what's your askin' price?
ta

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:01 pm

Second the Puma, 1.7 is by far the best engine and they are very nippy. Good fun and sporty too. Good idea!

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:35 pm

The_Rossatron wrote:Ali - I'll suggest it to him - what's your askin' price?
ta

Not advertised or anything yet but ballpark is probably 5.5K.

I tried to talk Nicola into a tow car (new Freelander was an option). But it will probably be a sporty hatch of some description...

Needs to have some space/practicality (although our definition of this is not the same as most folks).

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:10 pm

Drove a VR6 when I was that age. 13 points later, 1 year's 'break' from driving and a written off vee-dub, I learnt the meaning of a steep insurance quote!

There are exceptions to every rule, but I think he'd prang himself

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:05 pm

Valid points all.
My view is wait. £2k is crazy talk for insuarance. What is the point? At 19 he'll just be delighted to be driving. If he can get something that looks cool and sounds cool I am sure he will be chuffed and £2k better off (less insuarnce).
Not sure whether more or less power is good. Less power and you are less inclined to try a dodgy overtake, more power may allow you to make the pass though.
I quite like the Smart Roadster although never driven one. I think RWD is probably quite good at an early age so why not an MR2 Mk1 or 2. The Mk2 ones seem quite popular amongst some of the young guys at the moment. Funny as I really struggled to shift mine in 2001.

Stewart

P.S.
First car (age 18) - Mk2 1100cc Escort. Nearly binned it trying to get the @rse out in the wet

Next 2 cars (19- 24)- Fiesta. V easy to drive and "safe" understeer
Next 2 cars (24-31) - Mk1 & Mk2 MR2's. Great cars and was tempted to buy another before buying my elise back

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:08 pm

alicrozier wrote:
The_Rossatron wrote:Ali - I'll suggest it to him - what's your askin' price?
ta
Not advertised or anything yet but ballpark is probably 5.5K.

I tried to talk Nicola into a tow car (new Freelander was an option). But it will probably be a sporty hatch of some description...

Needs to have some space/practicality (although our definition of this is not the same as most folks).

5 door WRX scooby?

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:00 pm

John Reid wrote:
alicrozier wrote:
The_Rossatron wrote:Ali - I'll suggest it to him - what's your askin' price?
ta
Not advertised or anything yet but ballpark is probably 5.5K.

I tried to talk Nicola into a tow car (new Freelander was an option). But it will probably be a sporty hatch of some description...

Needs to have some space/practicality (although our definition of this is not the same as most folks).
5 door WRX scooby?

Nah! Not THAT practical...

Atually tried to talk her into that too (and then sneak a PPP on it).

jamie · Post by **jamie** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:08 pm

I would not be against a 19yr getting an Elise but I would want him on the track sharpish and make a big point that he can through it around on track but not on the road.

Only problem is what do you aspire to if you have an Elise at 19?

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:28 pm

jamie wrote:I would not be against a 19yr getting an Elise but I would want him on the track sharpish and make a big point that he can through it around on track but not on the road.

Only problem is what do you aspire to if you have an Elise at 19?

If it helps you pull fit burds... whats the problem... would you want a minger for a daughter in law... (new perspective)

The_Rossatron · Post by **The_Rossatron** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:36 pm

John Reid wrote:
jamie wrote:I would not be against a 19yr getting an Elise but I would want him on the track sharpish and make a big point that he can through it around on track but not on the road.

Only problem is what do you aspire to if you have an Elise at 19?
If it helps you pull fit burds... whats the problem... would you want a minger for a daughter in law... (new perspective)

hopefully she'd by my sister in law

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 11:33 pm

The_Rossatron wrote:
John Reid wrote:
jamie wrote:I would not be against a 19yr getting an Elise but I would want him on the track sharpish and make a big point that he can through it around on track but not on the road.

Only problem is what do you aspire to if you have an Elise at 19?
If it helps you pull fit burds... whats the problem... would you want a minger for a daughter in law... (new perspective)
hopefully she'd by my sister in law

Oh right enough... still, the same applies though.

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:08 am

1968 LOTUS ELAN +2 Stewart and Smart 13,500 miles, Blue, MOT-05-2007, 5 Owners. Alloy wheels, Electric windows, Foglights, Metallic paintwork, Radio/Cassette. MOT's back to 1987.Lotus service manual,Mota lita steering wheel plus standard . . . . (trade)

check this out in autotrader as an alternative... looks absolutly stunning..

classic car insurance? no road tax......

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:31 am

Thinking about it, I'd tell him to get a 106 Ralleye

Not too common, and those in the know know its a cracking little stripped out GTI - without the chav of a 106 quicksilver on 18 inch rims