Mark Blanchard Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 My fault for not being on here enough! Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Topics now merged by an anonymous moderator. 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinywillyuk Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 So out of curiosity I pinged an HPI check on the P plated V8. It was declared a Cat C writeoff by its insurer on 30th December 2013. So its been lurking a while. More curiously a further damaged condition insertion was made by an insurer to its record on 17th August this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Not taxed since 2004 and no record of any MOT's on mot-history.net and it's had another insurance claim? Shadier than a palm tree! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 When you say shadier, do you mean the guy or that the cars may be suspect? I have just asked a question about some bits on the S4. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 On 10/29/2015, 3:30:44, Bibs said: He had a yellow V8 for ages running around on a C or D plate. This was because it had assumed the identity of a parted out Turbo as the V8 had been Cat B written off IIRC! Great guy to deal with! ^ There's a clue! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Do you mean he has swapped rego plates if I understand you correctly? Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidoggy Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 On 31/10/2015 14:49:02, march said: Already being discussed under thread http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/78348-competition-for-douglas-valley-breakers/ Doesn't exist? Odd. Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Threads have been merged but the moderator used the wrong thread title during the process. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 oops! Probably should have just killed that link. Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidoggy Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 And, quick as a flash, I've had no response from the bloke about parts. Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyoreish Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 So here's a great 3 point business plan: Step 1. I invest a considerable amount of my hard earned into 3 broken supercars Step 2. I advertise the parts to a very limited number of owners whose business I need Step 3. I ignore emails and phone calls from customers, which prompts them to post negative comments on a forum which 90% of my potential customers read This guy should be on The Apprentice... Quote Not worth starting anything now...🍺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'd be surprised if that considerable amount is far into 4 figures! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM johnpwalsh Posted November 3, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Just noticed on fleebay this morning. Three new adverts for Esprits for part's. 1 V8 and two S4's. Sad end to cracking good motor's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon350S Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Ahh Nick, how I remember my trip to buy a glacier blue S3T (SE) off of him back in the day. Not ever heard a good word about him. Quote Chunky Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Already being discussed in the Esprit section: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Topics merged. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidoggy Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Heads up, chaps - "Sorry not replied sooner, I am limited and hard pressed for time, storey of my life. Being honest I am hoping that someone will buy the whole car, this is a Cat C car so has limited appeal to most but could make a usuable car. If that does not happen them I really need shot of the bigger ticket items, such as engine and drivetrain before I get the spanners out. I'll put you on the to do list and get some betetr photos done of the parts." Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustTheRust Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 That person is probably me, I did enquire about the entire vehicle or at least, everything that is left a couple of days ago, he said he wanted 12-14k for it as it is currently, i've been thinking of making a much lower offer on it, but they don't seem particularly reputable (even for a scrap dealer) which does make em think twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna'sEspritTurbo Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Please tell me this can't be true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydclements Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 On 03/11/2015, 07:25:39, Simon350S said: Ahh Nick, how I remember my trip to buy a glacier blue S3T (SE) off of him back in the day. Not ever heard a good word about him. I believe that's the TE sitting on my driveway at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espritmayhem Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Guys, I have been a right dick on a few occasions , granted - although remember there are two sides to those times, i just choose not to state mine so public - but been ok on countless others Many of my esprits , and I have had 50 odd, have been poor examples, checkered history but all have been "proper" in terms of paperwork etc. Bibs reference, and quite right to point out, to a Yellow V8 i had, yes it was registered as a d plate car, but it passed a VIC check, where it had the number plate assigned to it , had at least 2 MOT's in my time with generic main dealers after that time as well, and did have all the matching numbers on the V5. Granted perhaps the car should have been on a q plate - but that was not me to deem that. If i really am being a tit then please constructively tell me, my number is 07899 826797, my email address is warrennick@hotmail.com. As for prices, then I would believe that a complete running V8 Cat C car is worth that kind of money as a haggle point Regards Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinywillyuk Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 That is a post to be applauded - and Nick, I believe I dealt with you on parts over a decade ago with no complaints. The Cat C is tempting me badly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 907 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Nick Good for you coming on here. I'm still interested in an interior fan control switch we spoke about on the phone a couple of weeks ago if you have one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidoggy Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Nick, thanks for the response, and don't take this the wrong way, but you need to either shit, or get off the pot. Are you breaking or selling them complete? Either way if fine, but it would save those of us interested in parts from pestering you. Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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