[jusdorange]

looks like halibut isn't for you

be impressed if you get the ref

[Tengocity]

Does it have to 2 or 4 seats? What about the Maserati Gran Cabrio?

Glorious V8 noise and gorgeous looks would make it an even every time.

Only issue would be that your 335d would probably be faster!

[Ads4]

Porsche 911 Turbo (997) for me. It really is an everyday super car; happy at track days or shopping....

[Ads4]

Definitely a Porsche 911 Turbo (997) for me...it's happy to go shopping or on a track day!

[335dJa]

997 gen2 turbo cab would be my choice for reasonable depreciation.
Or one of these if the depreciation wasn't an issue...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...-849pm/2424454

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by 335dJa

Or one of these if the depreciation wasn't an issue...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...-849pm/2424454

I think Guy already has/had one of those.

[335dJa]

Originally Posted by dopper99

I think Guy already has/had one of those.

I thought he had one with the skinny little 1.8 in it, these beauties have a supercharged v6

[gtsussex]

Originally Posted by 335dJa

I thought he had one with the skinny little 1.8 in it, these beauties have a supercharged v6

Current one I thought I sold has skinny little (race) 1.8 Have also had supercharged Honda variants which were interesting.

Have tried the V6 Cup version and was rather impressed. BUT, I've done nearly 200k miles in Elise/Exige/340r's so it's time for something else..

£60k is a LOT of dosh for a Lotus, however good it is.

997 Gen 2 Turbo Cab is a good'un. Lot of reliable car for your dosh.

[335dJa]

Originally Posted by gtsussex

Current one I thought I sold has skinny little (race) 1.8 Have also had supercharged Honda variants which were interesting.

Have tried the V6 Cup version and was rather impressed. BUT, I've done nearly 200k miles in Elise/Exige/340r's so it's time for something else..

£60k is a LOT of dosh for a Lotus, however good it is.

997 Gen 2 Turbo Cab is a good'un. Lot of reliable car for your dosh.

As you have been a lotus driver, I thought you might be interested. I didn't appreciate quite how much time you've already spent in them though!
I had 2 s1 Elise's myself. Just the standard rover engines though, hated them(the engines). I always hankered after a type r engine in one

[gtsussex]

Originally Posted by 335dJa

As you have been a lotus driver, I thought you might be interested. I didn't appreciate quite how much time you've already spent in them though!
I had 2 s1 Elise's myself. Just the standard rover engines though, hated them(the engines). I always hankered after a type r engine in one

It was somewhat quick - 320bhp chargecooled unit and 780kgs.

Still have the first S1 190 Sport ever made all back to 'as came out of factory' condition with 235bhp Scholar engine. Don't really want to sell it but it's just too valuable to use now.

[335dJa]

Originally Posted by gtsussex

It was somewhat quick - 320bhp chargecooled unit and 780kgs.

Still have the first S1 190 Sport ever made all back to 'as came out of factory' condition with 235bhp Scholar engine. Don't really want to sell it but it's just too valuable to use now.

I would say 235bhp well and truly sorts the asthmatic nature of the standard rover unit?
Roughly how much is your s1 worth now if you don't mind me asking?
I had one of the first, then later my wife and I got one of the last, the type 79 black and gold jobbie. Only supposedly 50 made but I doubt it really makes any difference to the value now.

[gtsussex]

Originally Posted by 335dJa

I would say 235bhp well and truly sorts the asthmatic nature of the standard rover unit?
Roughly how much is your s1 worth now if you don't mind me asking?
I had one of the first, then later my wife and I got one of the last, the type 79 black and gold jobbie. Only supposedly 50 made but I doubt it really makes any difference to the value now.

Turned down an offer of £36k last week. Had sold it for £39k but buyer has delayed due to bad illness (think he'll be back). Do have to point out it is a rather special car as was Lotus' own car they used for management sign off of all 190's and Motorsport Elise's (which then became the Exige). It's in most of
Lotus books as was shown at shows and used for promo.

Kind of why I don't want to sell it.

[335dJa]

Originally Posted by gtsussex

Kind of why I don't want to sell it.

My first thought was "don't then" but then I though about your earlier mention of it being too valuable to use. It does put you in quite a position. That sort of car should be used as intended but it would be much more sensible to buy a "not so special" one to do that.
Have you spoken to Lotus direct? It might be nice to let it join their collection perhaps? At least the sale would feel a little justified.

[evan15281]

A bit left field, but I'd love a Honda NSX