Abz Peeps

StiflerMR2 · Post by **StiflerMR2** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:43 pm

Hey all,

Still looking out for elise's when i can and came across this laser blue one in Aberdeen:

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/ca ... 1264916068

Anyone been past this when tootling around Aberdeen? (i.e. does it look clean, decent price, worth me hauling my ass up there on Sunday?)

Cheers for any help, heres a pic of a carbon bodied S2 for your time

(taken from the mr2roc forum)

http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14397

Stif.

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:56 pm

It does look like a good price...

Strange it has a longtail roof, I thought these changed in June 2002 (this car is a 52 plate so registered between september 02 and the end of the year.

I'll easily drop in past tomorrow to cast an eye over it for you.

Cheers,
Ali

StiflerMR2 · Post by **StiflerMR2** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:58 pm

Ta muchly

Thought the price looked abit good - esp from a trader

dlogan · Post by **dlogan** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:08 pm

That looks good for the money. If the history is in order that could be a good buy.

I had a 52 plate S2 which had the "no tail" roof (and hard top) and it was December 2002. Not sure when the change over was either Ali.

Likewise, if at a loose end I could pop past and have a look for you and give a general impression on its condition.

Dave

Post by **simon** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:47 pm

The change to short tail roofs was from '02 cars on so it must've sat around at a dealer before being registered.

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:58 pm

Sorry, don't know anything about this particular car. Also not really up to date with regards to prices, however, never backward at coming forward, here is my tupence

I would try and hold out for a short roof, a bit less hassle and perhaps help re-sale.

If your budget allows, would be well worth trying to stretch to a 111S. Again a more desireable car with regards to re-sale but also more likely to have that extra power that you will probably be looking for after a few months of ownership.
I appreciate that you probably have a trade-in so you may not have that many options open to you without getting shafted on the trade in price.

Good luck

Stewart

mac · Post by **mac** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:59 pm

I wouldn't let the size of tail put you off a good car - after all longs can be made short if required.

I really like the long tails.

Mac

Post by **simon** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:13 pm

mac wrote:I wouldn't let the size of tail put you off a good car - after all longs can be made short if required.

The only reason I can see to convert it would be to get a hardtop and to do that is £2k plus fitting so I'd look for a short roof one if you want a hard top.

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:03 pm

Shorts are easier to fit/remove...

mac · Post by **mac** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:53 am

I prefer the looks of the long tails. I'd go as far as to say if I every got another elise I would be looking to trade roofs and roll covers with a long tailer.

Cheers

Mac

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:19 pm

Well I had a look at it. Couldn't drive as it's tucked up in the showroom.
Some confusion over the spec, it definately looked like a Sports Tourer but the dealer said he'd contacted Lotus and they told him it was a std car with extras, drilled disks, 4 speakers (it had an aftermarket Alpine head unit) carpets etc. and had a factory 135 upgrade.

Exhaust and induction standard and oil and coolant are clean. Initial servicing at Bell and Colvill then one at MMC. The last service was a 'B' at Bavaria Auto Werke in Aberdeen.
Interior looked tidy but some cosmetics on the outside. It's had a fairly light scrape down the nearside so will need front clam and sill repaired and painted (rear clam seems to have escaped) and both nearside wheels are marked. It doesn't look like a big impact but I'd still recommend a geo. Front clam has holes through under both 'ears' and drivers door needs a touch up on the end (looks like it's been opened into a wall a few times!). The dealer did say the cosmetics will be repaired.

Brakes look ok, disks fine, rear pads needed soon and fronts maybe 1/2 worn. Nothing obvious in the suspension/dampers.

Steering is loose which may mean a new rack, it could just be the UJ's in the column needing tightened.

Cheers,
Ali

RDH · Post by **RDH** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:46 pm

mac wrote:I prefer the looks of the long tails.

Mac

mutley · Post by **mutley** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:56 pm

Wifes new toy will be picking the car up on the 19th .Dealer will put years mot and get the paint work done new pads and will phone him about the
Steering.The price is £2k cheaper than anything i have seen. now just need to find room on the drive will the other 5 cars and a boat.

StiflerMR2 · Post by **StiflerMR2** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 7:31 pm

Thanks for the write up Ali , much appreciated

Wasn't too sure if the colour was my thing anyway, enjoy your purchase Mutley

The search continues......

*edit* Just browsing piston heads - is this 111s anyone on here?: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/105397.htm

mutley · Post by **mutley** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:24 pm

changed the mr2 in for this for the wife.she only does 3000 a year,still have the 7 for me at weekends in the summer and i will use the elise more than i have the mr2.Also have 3 tin top that get used and only 3 drivers in the house