Refreshing to see so many NEW posters

[datasafe]

Over the last two weeks or so, I've noticed a significant increase in NEW posters to the forum.

I must say it's so refreshing to see and the variation of thread topics is great to see.

I even notice many Caterham owners not just spying anymore but actually posting - maybe they're getting the message!!

JC

[Phase_K]

[John Lloyd]

JC,

Problem is you need a big wooden spoon to help you with your replies.

[datasafe]

I try to stay well clear of controversy John, as you well know

I just 'feel it in my water' that even the most loyal of Caterham owners are straying this way & spying for a while.

I guess they refrain from posting for fear of a backlash. But as we've seen recently, for some, the Atom is just to tempting.

JC

>> Edited by datasafe on Friday 5th August 15:22

[atom120]

datasafe said:

But as we've seen recently, for some, the Atom is just too tempting.

And maybe the same's true the other way round ...I found myself looking at a Caterham the other day and thinking I might fancy one of those one day! Thinking about it, there's still time to cancel my 300 and go for a Caterham instead...

[fast buck]

and then he woke up............

[atom120]

fast buck said:

and then he woke up............

Not yet unfortunately!!

Three days without an Atom ...and I find myself looking at Exiges and Caterhams ...the Exige is winning so far...

[fast buck]

I have to say , in my whole life i've never looked at a Caterham/Lotus 7 and wanted one!
Exige looks very nice though
The Atoms looks took me by storm, i'd never seen anything like it.

[atom120]

fast buck said:

I have to say , in my whole life i've never looked at a Caterham/Lotus 7 and wanted one! Exige looks very nice though The Atoms looks took me by storm, i'd never seen anything like it.

The Exige looks really good - and has a roof, which makes it nearly as practical as the Transit. Followed one (Exige, that is) for a couple of corners at Bedford, and it looked planted (the opposite of what an Atom looks like with me in). I'm sure its just a phase, and I'll get over it ...only about 5 weeks til the 300 arrives with a bit of luck!

[John Lloyd]

atom120 said:

And maybe the same's true the other way round ...I found myself looking at a Caterham the other day and thinking I might fancy one of those one day! Thinking about it, there's still time to cancel my 300 and go for a Caterham instead...

Just think of all the fun of not going round in circles with me if you buy a Caterham.

>> Edited by John Lloyd on Saturday 6th August 00:41

[Noger]

As I posted on the BC thread, I would be hugely hugely tempted by an Atom if I were doing the whole thing again.

People who are looking for a fairly extreme sportscar nowadays are very spoilt for choice. When I got my Caterham (over 15 years ago) there was a choice of er, a TVR S. Or a Westfield. And erm, thats was it.

Certainly I think it appeals to a narrow band, albeit very strongly, of seven owners. The non-technicaly minded (i.e. ain't going to build it themselves) but don't want a windscreen brigade. More trackday than touring the alps. Something to frighten the horses rather than evoke a bygone era of motoring.

Was reading the Autocar article this week, and did think I really really like that. But too much time and money invested in the seven to think about changing now. Nioce thought though.