Buying Another Lotus Elise (S3)

Buying Another Lotus Elise (S3)

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Boggy

Original Poster:

4,603 posts

242 months

Friday 31st May 2019
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Seriously looking at buying another Elise

Thought about a Cup 250 2nd hand however it's simply to low and won't go up the drive rolleyes

I've owned quite a few so advice isn't required however I want a good deal! Why are they pricing so high it's crazy!

Probably going to go down the route of deposit plus payments (again if I can get a good deal). Other than that, I'll buy something private (30k)

Boggy

matjk

1,111 posts

147 months

Saturday 1st June 2019
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they do seem to be holding their price very well, although i asked about a px on mine against a AMG45 on was told it CAP'd at £20k and he would'nt give me that as he wasn't sure he'd get his money back, this is on a 2011 S3 SC with 18k miles and full lotus history, he would go to £18k max .

Venisonpie

3,648 posts

89 months

Saturday 1st June 2019
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matjk said:
they do seem to be holding their price very well, although i asked about a px on mine against a AMG45 on was told it CAP'd at £20k and he would'nt give me that as he wasn't sure he'd get his money back, this is on a 2011 S3 SC with 18k miles and full lotus history, he would go to £18k max .
I think if you wanted to get out of it quickly and weren't aware of the specialist dealers then I can understand a low bid like that. Offer the same car privately at £26/7k and it would probably sell.

Baldchap

8,370 posts

99 months

Saturday 1st June 2019
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Boggy said:
Thought about a Cup 250 2nd hand however it's simply to low and won't go up the drive rolleyes
Time to move house. It's the only sensible answer!

On a serious note, are they significantly lower than a Cup 220? Our 250 surprised me how well it copes with speed cushions and the like.

Boggy

Original Poster:

4,603 posts

242 months

Saturday 1st June 2019
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I'd love a Cup but it must up the drive (in the garage) Not moving as we own a lovely house (Bank)

Boggy

Boggy

Original Poster:

4,603 posts

242 months

Sunday 2nd June 2019
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matjk said:
they do seem to be holding their price very well, although i asked about a px on mine against a AMG45 on was told it CAP'd at £20k and he would'nt give me that as he wasn't sure he'd get his money back, this is on a 2011 S3 SC with 18k miles and full lotus history, he would go to £18k max .
What colour etc is your car?

I’ve got cash if it’s the right car and you’d like to sell

Boggy