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[Ian82]

I am looking at a 2001 Elise which has a recorded claim against it. It will be my first Elise, service history up to the current owner is realitively unknown, car has had a major service, 2 front shocks and a few other bits within the last 12 months.

It was exported from the U.K in 2007/2008, U.K reg was RX51ZGM if anyone knows the car?

Have read several buyers guides and the man maths can be worked, aside from a cam belt change what work would be recommended on a car with 46,000 miles and a poor history?

I suppose the question is am I crazy buying an insurance recorded car with no history or should one keep the head down and increase the budget later in the year?

All opinions greatly welcomed

[peter2704]

depends on what price the car is

[Smitters]

Unless it is very cheap, you are confident/know a good mechanic and can have the chassis inspected properly, I would walk away. Even routine maintenance to bring a car up to scratch is going to cost a fair bit, before adding in the unexpected. I found when looking for mine that at the cheaper end you tended to get cars with multiple owners and the history could be patch, or could be spot on. I'd rather have 100k miles and know every service than 40k miles and an empty book.

[peter2704]

I would say you are crazy ,but it all depends on the price,whats it up for?