Going to see an Elan tomorrow - tips please?
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When I saw the thread title I was sure it was going to be Muncher posting. I had no idea you were in the market too, Corin.
Yep, they do (almost) all leak. The S2 is less prone than the SE (ie. S1).
Not really much to go wrong with them and a full mechanics manual is readily available if you are into fixing things yourself.
Yep, they do (almost) all leak. The S2 is less prone than the SE (ie. S1).
Not really much to go wrong with them and a full mechanics manual is readily available if you are into fixing things yourself.
Rear (and front for that matter) suspension wishbones
If the rears are rusted through (common occurance on SE's) looking at £400-£500
Gear cables, they snap, look for a bill for a fairly recent replacement
as mention by others yes they leak (by varying amounts) check condition of rubber seals (there not cheap to replace
Check condition of rear disc & calipers, they do very little work and can seize, Rear discs are also expensive to replace.
Gurgling on PAS is normal so dont be offput
Check the car drives straight n true and stops in a straight line under heavy braking
HPI it! Lots of cars been subject to insurance damage claims.
Cars are on the whole pretty reliable with relatively few weak spots, buy a good one and they are very cheap fun motoring.
In 14mths and 6,000 miles Ive replaced exhaust centre section and rear box and front pads and discs, other than routine servicing thats my lot
If the rears are rusted through (common occurance on SE's) looking at £400-£500
Gear cables, they snap, look for a bill for a fairly recent replacement
as mention by others yes they leak (by varying amounts) check condition of rubber seals (there not cheap to replace
Check condition of rear disc & calipers, they do very little work and can seize, Rear discs are also expensive to replace.
Gurgling on PAS is normal so dont be offput
Check the car drives straight n true and stops in a straight line under heavy braking
HPI it! Lots of cars been subject to insurance damage claims.
Cars are on the whole pretty reliable with relatively few weak spots, buy a good one and they are very cheap fun motoring.
In 14mths and 6,000 miles Ive replaced exhaust centre section and rear box and front pads and discs, other than routine servicing thats my lot
Corin Denton said:
Aahh.
So how would you value a 1991 H plate SE, whaite with black leather 76k, service history - not full. Present owner 10 mths?
well white kicks it for around £500 or so, so I'd say if in good order and requiring minimum expenditure £6000-£6500 (if mint) would be a fair price
another point to look at is when the cam belt was last changed as this is a couple of hundred to do
Wishbones, wishbones, WISHBONES!
Surprised these have only got a small mention, they weren't galvanised on the original cars, fronts still aren't hence they do rust through. Have a real good poke around with a screwdriver to check they are solid, better still hunt for a car that's had them done. The wishbones themselves are about £300 per corner, you've got VAT and fitting on top of that, don't expect much change from £2500 if you need all four.
Hood seals are about £300-400 per set and tricky to get hold of. Check those GTA V6 rear lights for damage, they'll set you back over £200 each.
Check the brakes work well and it doesn't pull to one side, master cylinders/calipers are pricey and although they're GM they're from US cars so you can't nip down the local scrappy for a used one.
One final word of warning, I bought one that'd been fitted with 17" rims and ultra low profile tyres. Looked great but wrecked the rear stub axles and bearings as well as ruining the handling, back on original wheels now and handles like it should.
James
Surprised these have only got a small mention, they weren't galvanised on the original cars, fronts still aren't hence they do rust through. Have a real good poke around with a screwdriver to check they are solid, better still hunt for a car that's had them done. The wishbones themselves are about £300 per corner, you've got VAT and fitting on top of that, don't expect much change from £2500 if you need all four.
Hood seals are about £300-400 per set and tricky to get hold of. Check those GTA V6 rear lights for damage, they'll set you back over £200 each.
Check the brakes work well and it doesn't pull to one side, master cylinders/calipers are pricey and although they're GM they're from US cars so you can't nip down the local scrappy for a used one.
One final word of warning, I bought one that'd been fitted with 17" rims and ultra low profile tyres. Looked great but wrecked the rear stub axles and bearings as well as ruining the handling, back on original wheels now and handles like it should.
James
Could be a good buy.... Muncher, Corin?
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1990 SE Turbo (£5k) DEAL OF THE CENTURY!!
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Reluctant sale of 90 Elan SE Turbo (80,000 miles) having to be sold due to relocation to Oz. The price has been cut drastically on this car over the last month by £2,000 as I need to sell it before I fly out to Oz next month. Now looking to sell around the £5k mark ono which will be an absolute bargain for anyone wanting to pick up a great condition Elan.
Car has been serviced by Barry Ely of Barry Ely Sportscars in Leyton since I have owned it.
4 months ago had new performance exhaust and engine belts fitted and full B/C Lotus service plus other annual services (new battery etc) to keep the car in top condition.
Good condition leather seats
Alloy wheels
Thatcham Category 1 Alarm/ Immobiliser
Remote locking
Electric windows
Pioneer surround sound CD / radio system
MoT 6 mths
Full service history (with all paperwork).
If you would like further information please contact me urgently on (07802 264 713) or timothy.hartin@herbertsmith.com
First come first sale!!
I have no connection with this car, but if its as good as it sounds, Cheap as chips
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1990 SE Turbo (£5k) DEAL OF THE CENTURY!!
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Reluctant sale of 90 Elan SE Turbo (80,000 miles) having to be sold due to relocation to Oz. The price has been cut drastically on this car over the last month by £2,000 as I need to sell it before I fly out to Oz next month. Now looking to sell around the £5k mark ono which will be an absolute bargain for anyone wanting to pick up a great condition Elan.
Car has been serviced by Barry Ely of Barry Ely Sportscars in Leyton since I have owned it.
4 months ago had new performance exhaust and engine belts fitted and full B/C Lotus service plus other annual services (new battery etc) to keep the car in top condition.
Good condition leather seats
Alloy wheels
Thatcham Category 1 Alarm/ Immobiliser
Remote locking
Electric windows
Pioneer surround sound CD / radio system
MoT 6 mths
Full service history (with all paperwork).
If you would like further information please contact me urgently on (07802 264 713) or timothy.hartin@herbertsmith.com
First come first sale!!
I have no connection with this car, but if its as good as it sounds, Cheap as chips
Not sure, always fancied one probably a short term thing just to get it out of my system.
Update on car:- 1991 Turbo SE, 75k, FSH 80% Lotus (guy said not full but he only meant the Lotus part), new mohair roof, full leather, full electrics, alarm, Tracker, Kenwood CD, unscuffed alloys, recent cam belt, massive history file and it is superb!!
Why anyone would want to buy an MX5 is beyond me, these are class!
Some photos from the drive to work this morning!
Update on car:- 1991 Turbo SE, 75k, FSH 80% Lotus (guy said not full but he only meant the Lotus part), new mohair roof, full leather, full electrics, alarm, Tracker, Kenwood CD, unscuffed alloys, recent cam belt, massive history file and it is superb!!
Why anyone would want to buy an MX5 is beyond me, these are class!
Some photos from the drive to work this morning!
Fallon said:
Oooh, Corin... you lucky wotsit!
I sold my Elan at the end of the summer because I just wasn't using her as much as I should have been once the other half got the Elise finished.
Christ, I want it back now though!!!!
Missing our creature comforts are we?
Have to say I wouldnt swap mine for a std 118bhp Elise (they feel soo breathless past 70mph) maybe a 111S but I'm not totally convinced Gassing Station | General Lotus Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff