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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by mwmackenzie » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:25 pm

:welcome
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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by neilj37 » Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:14 pm

Thanks for the replies guys.

Have spotted what looks like a nice elise on Pistonheads which is in West Lothian and the girlfriend has given the colour the thumbs up. Anyone on here the owner, or knows the car/owner?

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1150933.htm
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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by Andy G » Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:42 pm

dont know them, but on that age of car they gave the hardtop free with it, as they launched the 111r at that time - when i got mine :thumbsup
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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by tonyg » Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:14 pm

Am i the only one worried about the contradiction that has -

"The car is always garaged, and only gets driven on the odd Sunday (weather permitting). "

But has 36000 miles in less than 5 years?
Now with half an engine

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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by tut » Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:46 pm

Well spotted.

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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by Andy G » Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:32 pm

with regards to S2 choice. I had a 111r and did 18k in my first year, using it every day.

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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by Peter76 » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:38 am

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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by holly » Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:06 am

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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by Mikie711 » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:20 pm

tonyg wrote:Am i the only one worried about the contradiction that has -

"The car is always garaged, and only gets driven on the odd Sunday (weather permitting). "

But has 36000 miles in less than 5 years?
Ye contrary to popular belief it doesn't always rain in the NE :wink: mostly, but not always.

:welcome along.
I live along the road from you in Fintray and can let you have a spin in both a rover k S1 and a 'yota Exige. Will let you see the difference in power delivery etc. Sure I've seen you out and about BTW.

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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by neilj37 » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:29 pm

Thanks Mike, clarkyboy took me out in his racetech the other day and i was quite impressed by the handling. Would be interesting to see what a toyota powered exige feels like. Drop me a message when you are free.
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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by Mikie711 » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:47 pm

Any time you like.
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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by neilj37 » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:54 pm

Mike,

Have sent you a PM with my mobile number. Give me a call when you are free.
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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by Corranga » Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:34 pm

:welcome

Good luck finding the car to suit you!

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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by neilj37 » Sat Aug 01, 2009 8:04 pm

Hopefully (fingers crossed) seen a couple of nice cars but need to get storage arranged for the Lotus as I don't have any more room at the house.

Don't suppose anyone around Aberdeen has or knows of any garages to rent :wink:
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Re: Newbie looking for advice

Post by Jacobite » Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:03 pm

Hi Neil
Welcome to S_E
I wouldnt rule out an S1 with a hardtop if you have to leave it in the city, so long as you've got somewhere to store the hard top ~ ( it won't fit under many beds like an S2 one will)
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