Thinking about selling the S
Thinking about selling the S
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Chris71

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21,549 posts

272 months

Wednesday 22nd April 2009
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It's honestly hard to think of anything (at a realistic price) I would prefer to drive on the road, but given I'm looking to do a lot more track work I'm toying with the idea of selling the S.

It seems rather unfair to subject such a nice example to the rigours of track use and an S simply won't pass the noise test at some tracks either (it failed Brands Hatch last week on the standard exhaust). On the other hand its huge fun on the road, I've grown rather attached it to and I can't immagine anything replacing that noise. There's also the matter of the market at present - great if you're buying, possibly less so if you're selling?

Hmmm. scratchchin

Chuggaboom

1,152 posts

278 months

Wednesday 22nd April 2009
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Don't sell the S...get a Cerb for the track wink

Chris71

Original Poster:

21,549 posts

272 months

Wednesday 22nd April 2009
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Don't tempt me! I had a ride in a Cerb at Brands Hatch last week...

Unfortuantely while I could just about afford to run the S as a track day car I think AJP or Speed 6 mechancials might be stretching it a little! wink The main candidate is a supercharged MX5. The TVR is undoubtedly a nicer thing to own, but I could abbuse a utilitarian Mazda without remorse, whereas I feel compelled to keep the tiv shiny.

srdtvr

332 posts

298 months

Thursday 23rd April 2009
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dont do it unless you have to
I just sold my S3 after 9 years of good times and bought an MX5 sport which does exactly what it says on the tin BUT it seems somewhat bland in comparison - went with my head and not my heart for once - wish I'd got the Chimaera now.


C Andy

13 posts

210 months

Saturday 25th April 2009
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Chris - I would be very interested in your S3 if you decide to sell it. I have been looking for the right car for some time now without any luck. Hope to hear from you. Andy 07765 242509.

C Andy

13 posts

210 months

Saturday 25th April 2009
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Chris - I would be very interested in your S3 if you decide to sell it. I have been looking for the right car for some time now without any luck. Hope to hear from you. Andy 07765 242509.