Greetings

nicnag · Post by **nicnag** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:28 pm

Well another newbie checking in here. Currently based in Edinburgh and looking to buy either a VX or Elise.
If i ever find the one i want, you can look forward to lots of inane questions (not mechanically minded in the slightest) and.............well that is probably about it.

BTW anyone here own the yellow elise i always see around Edinburgh business park?

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:31 pm

check out our classified section!

Post by **Shug** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:34 pm

Tip - Buy Gordon's S1.

Never seen a mechanically better car...

It's in the classifieds.

Welcome along, by the way.

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:37 pm

Hello!

Get one you won't regret it!

If you can check out the meets section and come along, or even better get yourself to Lawrence's this week end for a bit of "spanners and sponges" action.

We are a friendly bunch with a tendancy for mild eccenticity and bouts of high speed loonacy

Post by **Shug** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:37 pm

http://www.freeyabb.com/phpbb/viewtopic ... isheliseso Gordon's Elise

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:41 pm

Hello,

If you are free on Thu you should come up to Knockhill as there will be VX's and loti of all descriptions up there.

Gordons car does look a cracker.......however if you are interested in taking the brave step into VX ownership (stop laughing at the back) get registered on http://www.vx220.org.uk.

There are a few VX's in Scotland now, pm / email me if you want a shot / advice / passenger lap round round KH where i spin and wipe out some cones

nicnag · Post by **nicnag** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:41 pm

yep, have seen gordons, but ideally i really need a few less miles and modifications.

Also seen the s135 which i think the other half is quite keen on; although the lack of radio may prove a stumbling block.

Seems to be quite a lot of choice at the moment and there are a few down South which are holding my interest.

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:42 pm

No cones now apparently, they were gone when I did my hy-performance day last week. Plenty of over the kerb action (Eventually

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nicnag · Post by **nicnag** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:44 pm

Assume it is during the day on Thursday? Doubt if work will let me out to go and look at hairdressers cars (faily clueless in the office).

I actually prefer the VX, but gf seems more inclined towards elise ownership.

Post by **Shug** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:47 pm

I know I sound like a salesman, but there are no mods on Gordon's that you would not do in 5 minutes. The engine is untouched - it's totally standard, apart from careful attention to detail (and a pile of luck) that gave him that brilliant power figure.

The S2 suspension is just ideal - you'd be mad to want the standard Koni's and I'm sure Gordon will set the geo to standard before selling.

I'm not on commission, I really do think it's a great car. I also know what Gordon's selling it for and it would be great if it all came off for him

mac · Post by **mac** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:51 pm

I agree with Shugster on this one, having just bought Mandy an S1 on standard dampers.

Within a few days/weeks you'll be on here asking how to get rid of the koni's

nicnag · Post by **nicnag** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:05 pm

Appreciate what you are all saying, and yes, by the sound of it, it does sound a great example.

But ideally, out of all the elise variants, i would prefer a 111s or s135 with lowish mileage.

Hard to explain, but seeing as it is going to be tying up all my cash, it really needs to be something a little special.

mac · Post by **mac** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:16 pm

Lee's 135 is nice, but I know where I'd put my cash

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:27 pm

Its definately worth a gander at Gordons. The only suprising thing is that it isn't already sold

Post by **Shug** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:40 pm

nicnag wrote:Appreciate what you are all saying, and yes, by the sound of it, it does sound a great example.

But ideally, out of all the elise variants, i would prefer a 111s or s135 with lowish mileage.

Hard to explain, but seeing as it is going to be tying up all my cash, it really needs to be something a little special.

Fair enough mate - sorry if it seemed like you were being leapt on as soon as you joined! It's a bloody mystery to everyone on here why G hasn't sold his car yet and it seems the perfect car for a new owner.

Have fun, whatever you get!