I've done it: New SV owner
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Well I've done it
Following up from my recent postings about: 6' 6" Caterham pilots, lowering floors, engine power and Insurance (thanks to all those who assisted) I've purchased an SV.
Orignally I was looking at a cancelled order that was sitting in the factory at Dartford (the 125bhp one I was asking about in the "Insurance and Engine" thread) as the car is literally waiting to be painted (so I had my choice of colour: I was thinking yellow) and would then be built and ready for the end of April/start of May - better than a 6 month wait (which I'm told is the current lead time).
However at Caterham Mid's there is (or rather was) an SV with the 150bhp engine upgrade. So having chatted to the Damian at Caterham South and remembering comments about 125 probably not being enough, I've gone for it. With a few mods (Lowered Floors, Removable wheel and some other bits and bobs) it comes out at a shade over £22k.
The one I've purchased GN07 UXU was apparently owned by a PHer so
to the old owner if you're reading this.
So if the weather can stay nice for the whole summer I'll be
Oh and Hi to Riggers et al who were at Caterham South today for the trip to the Isle of Wight - I coulnd't stop to say hi as I had to get into the office, I look forward to joining some of you for a meet/trip somewhere!!
A very happy Mike
PS Any fellow owners in the Sidcup/Bexley area?
Following up from my recent postings about: 6' 6" Caterham pilots, lowering floors, engine power and Insurance (thanks to all those who assisted) I've purchased an SV.
Orignally I was looking at a cancelled order that was sitting in the factory at Dartford (the 125bhp one I was asking about in the "Insurance and Engine" thread) as the car is literally waiting to be painted (so I had my choice of colour: I was thinking yellow) and would then be built and ready for the end of April/start of May - better than a 6 month wait (which I'm told is the current lead time).
However at Caterham Mid's there is (or rather was) an SV with the 150bhp engine upgrade. So having chatted to the Damian at Caterham South and remembering comments about 125 probably not being enough, I've gone for it. With a few mods (Lowered Floors, Removable wheel and some other bits and bobs) it comes out at a shade over £22k.
The one I've purchased GN07 UXU was apparently owned by a PHer so
to the old owner if you're reading this.So if the weather can stay nice for the whole summer I'll be
Oh and Hi to Riggers et al who were at Caterham South today for the trip to the Isle of Wight - I coulnd't stop to say hi as I had to get into the office, I look forward to joining some of you for a meet/trip somewhere!!
A very happy Mike
PS Any fellow owners in the Sidcup/Bexley area?
And just in time for for some decent blatting with this sunny weather. I bet you can't wait for the touring to begin.
dalongbloke said:
Michael... is the car also yellow?
Nope - Red, I couldn't justify the extra £6k just to have it painted yellowMikeO996 said:
When are you picking the car up? I think there are three of us potentially picking up our cars from Caterham Midlands this Saturday.
It was at Caterham Midlands, it's hopefully on route/arrived at Caterham South for the modifications I need. Not sure when I'm actually getting it as yet.I hope you get it all sorted in time for the weekend! And also hope to meet a few folks at a meet soon!
Mike
Edited by michaeljclark on Wednesday 14th April 18:00
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