pete Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 needs paint Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaycully Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yeah... A full colour change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted April 12, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Don't do that - cost a bloody fortune - do not buy work unless it's cost effective!!! Bide your time - the right car will find its way you you. There's some engineering firms that specialise in lotus - can't remember the one but ring round - he got back to me offering me a car they had owned for 10years that they weren't advertising for sale. Only trouble - I'd bought one..... Get on the phone and ring round - be patient ..... 1 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaycully Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I'm on it this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted April 12, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I did about 40 calls - in the end one came to me and was offered a few...... They just need hunting down a bit.......keep that budget in a good place for you. Lots of folks said I was mad - should spend more - but it's about balance - they will all need and you will want to spend on them. You can always tell an honest what it is car.... If something feels wrong - run as it'll cost Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike6 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Agree I got my car very cheaply but with all the comments about 'had my car for years and nothing ever needed doing' I though it best to put forward a different perspective. A lot is down to luck but buying through an enthusiast or Lotus expert should take out some of the guesswork. These were/are supercars and will sooner or later require significant expenditure either through repairs or diligent maintenance and buyers should be aware of this. As a guide I would say a minimum of £10k for purchase with £2-3k in your back pocket for work in first year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted April 22, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Any luck on the rare breed hunting ??? Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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