Anyone bought a new car recently?

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Post by campbell » Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:30 pm

Nice car that.
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Post by rossybee » Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:59 pm

This lockdown malarkey is playing havoc with viewing anything further afield..... I'm wanting to view a classic about 8hrs away, and it's currently just not possible :|
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Post by douglasgdmw » Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:05 pm

rossybee wrote:This lockdown malarkey is playing havoc with viewing anything further afield..... I'm wanting to view a classic about 8hrs away, and it's currently just not possible :|
Could you not firstly do a virtual viewing (instructing the seller where to point the camera) and if that then sound promising organise a garage to do an inspection for you? Minimises your risks then.

Also if it's a garage selling then you will have distance selling rights if you do not view which allows you to perform the due dillegence once you get the car.

Remember when I bought a Mk1 Golf Clipper down in wales (while working in Cape Town) got an independent to do an inspection first prior to purchase.

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Post by rossybee » Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:02 pm

douglasgdmw wrote:
Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:05 pm
rossybee wrote:This lockdown malarkey is playing havoc with viewing anything further afield..... I'm wanting to view a classic about 8hrs away, and it's currently just not possible :|
Could you not firstly do a virtual viewing (instructing the seller where to point the camera) and if that then sound promising organise a garage to do an inspection for you? Minimises your risks then.

Also if it's a garage selling then you will have distance selling rights if you do not view which allows you to perform the due dillegence once you get the car.

Remember when I bought a Mk1 Golf Clipper down in wales (while working in Cape Town) got an independent to do an inspection first prior to purchase.

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49 years old and Italian, so I'd rather see it in the flesh :damnfunny

It is indeed a garage but due to the age and the distance away, will treat like a private sale 😉

Will bide my time and see how long before things are relaxed :cheers

Edit: that's unless anyone here has a car-savvy friend or relative in Norfolk who'd be willing to have a nose :D
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Post by woody » Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:00 pm

rossybee wrote:
Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:02 pm
douglasgdmw wrote:
Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:05 pm
rossybee wrote:This lockdown malarkey is playing havoc with viewing anything further afield..... I'm wanting to view a classic about 8hrs away, and it's currently just not possible :|
Could you not firstly do a virtual viewing (instructing the seller where to point the camera) and if that then sound promising organise a garage to do an inspection for you? Minimises your risks then.

Also if it's a garage selling then you will have distance selling rights if you do not view which allows you to perform the due dillegence once you get the car.

Remember when I bought a Mk1 Golf Clipper down in wales (while working in Cape Town) got an independent to do an inspection first prior to purchase.

George

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49 years old and Italian, so I'd rather see it in the flesh :damnfunny

It is indeed a garage but due to the age and the distance away, will treat like a private sale 😉

Will bide my time and see how long before things are relaxed :cheers

Edit: that's unless anyone here has a car-savvy friend or relative in Norfolk who'd be willing to have a nose :D
Be bold. I bought the 49 year old British Leyland unseen.

My even bolder friend took the train to Woking and drove it home in the rain.

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Post by rossybee » Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:15 pm

woody wrote:
Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:00 pm
rossybee wrote:
Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:02 pm
douglasgdmw wrote:
Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:05 pm
Could you not firstly do a virtual viewing (instructing the seller where to point the camera) and if that then sound promising organise a garage to do an inspection for you? Minimises your risks then.

Also if it's a garage selling then you will have distance selling rights if you do not view which allows you to perform the due dillegence once you get the car.

Remember when I bought a Mk1 Golf Clipper down in wales (while working in Cape Town) got an independent to do an inspection first prior to purchase.

George

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49 years old and Italian, so I'd rather see it in the flesh :damnfunny

It is indeed a garage but due to the age and the distance away, will treat like a private sale 😉

Will bide my time and see how long before things are relaxed :cheers

Edit: that's unless anyone here has a car-savvy friend or relative in Norfolk who'd be willing to have a nose :D
Be bold. I bought the 49 year old British Leyland unseen.

My even bolder friend took the train to Woking and drove it home in the rain.
Indeed. What's the worst that could happen?

And it's a fair bit quicker and more comfortable that your mini :blackeye
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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by tonyg » Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:47 pm

Does that mean that the TVR has gone Ross?
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Post by Dark » Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:13 pm

Pay the first £100 on a credit card and you have redress for the entire cost of the car via section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act... apparently...
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Post by rossybee » Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:13 am

tonyg wrote:
Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:47 pm
Does that mean that the TVR has gone Ross?
No Tony, this will be in addition, although one of the interested parties from last year is sniffing around again, so might get a lotus yet :mrgreen:

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Post by Dominic » Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:29 pm

Lazydonkey wrote:
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Not quite in the same league.....working from home has meant things have changed a bit. It's brilliant fun and pretty much free to run

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Nice motor Mr Donkey! Still miss our ST... tempted to get another but can't really justify it just now. Always felt like it was an enthusiatic puppy straining on the lead... it was the car that wanted to go faster, not me of course.
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Post by Dominic » Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:31 pm

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Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:26 pm
Not really spoken about it on here, but earlier in the year, we finally got out of lotus ownership after me having at least use of an Elise or Evora since 2002!

The Evora wasn't getting any younger and getting a newer one didn't fulfil Elaine's requirements for an upgrade, namely something that felt a bit more premium inside and she really missed the open top of the Elise. Top that with us never using the rear seats due to the bulk of the required child seat and the bloody height of my son, a 2 seater was back on the cards.

So, got a Jaaaaaag. 2015 F Type S with the mild chassis revision to make it a bit more compliant and the adaptive damping/dynamic mode stuff the S adds. Got this one with a frankly stupid 3700 miles on the clock, as owner 1 had it as a sunny day car and clearly never got much sun.

Obviously it's no Evora in terms of steering feel, but in terms of drama - flick it into dynamic and it's almost psychotic with the *noise*, throttle response and rifle shot gearshifts. But in normal, it does a really passable impression of a classic Jag cruiser. Best of both. Love it.Image

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That's nice! And,.. how big is Thomas getting??!!?? :shock:
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Post by Lazydonkey » Sat Feb 27, 2021 1:29 pm

Has Ed not bought something new recently ?
i3s, Volvo and more pushbikes than strictly necessary.

....did i ever tell you about the Evora and VX220 i used to own?

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Post by Lazydonkey » Sat Feb 27, 2021 1:48 pm

Dominic wrote:
Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:29 pm
Nice motor Mr Donkey! Still miss our ST... tempted to get another but can't really justify it just now. Always felt like it was an enthusiatic puppy straining on the lead... it was the car that wanted to go faster, not me of course.
Yeah it's a brilliant little thing, I always remembered driving yours and how fast it felt. - £400 takes it to 225bhp too. Not that i've been looking...obviously...
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Post by campbell » Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:40 pm

Lazydonkey wrote:Has Ed not bought something new recently ?
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Post by scott_e » Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:54 pm

Well after much debate, a decision tree, sleepless nights. really annoying my wife for weeks on end and some final frantic messages to Campbell for advice (pulling you away from work too sorry mate , but thank you :D I am due you a beer ! ) I have booked a built slot for a Elise 250 Cup Final Edition !

Thanks to the good people of Scottish Elises too for all the advice and answers to date (looking at you in particular too thanks Ross) Much appreciated thank you :thumbsup Due you a beer too !

Good news is I made a decision just in time (with the help of Laura) to book the last ever Cup coming off the line ! So I'm happy as it really was cutting it fine and also get my own wee bit of Lotus history after 20 years of production as everything moves to the Type 131 (well unless they change there mind I guess). Was very close to missing the final slot it seems, they were really limited, now understanding the actual dealer allocations. The bad news is I need to wait to November so that's another summer minus my new toy :(

Ok so on the 250 v 350 debate, for me in particular:
  • 250 is closer to my previous Exige S2 NA , I miss it pure and simple. Campbell hit the nail on the head, I am trying to recreate it
  • I wanted a fun go kart not a scary super car (scary for me a I have no experience of the Exige power or the potential larger bills, thinking of that Exige 350 clutch issue for example)
  • A new Exige was well over budget so it had to be pre-owned.
  • 1.8 suits my driving style better.
  • Never owned a car with an engine larger than 1.8 :oops:
  • More comfortable with the running costs of the Cup.
  • Its looks awesome and the build quality has come a long way since my Exige S2 NA 2005.
  • Happier with the warranty cover (but only 2 years for the Cup).
  • Car wont see the track , wet days or salt roads so I can keep it like that from the start (garage queen sorry).
  • Went a wee bit over my 50k budget, which to be fair would have allowed me to get a 3 year old Exige which was a really difficult choice hence all the debate.
  • Will always be the option to upgrade to an pre-owned Exige if I out grow the 250 Cup I guess but this was my last chance to get a new Lotus.
Still working on the spec but basically just getting everthing I want ... in yellow "only one that colour in scotland" :scratch

So that is it. Got an 8 month wait now .... I need to find a short term hobby as I am no longer looking at the classified section :lol:

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