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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
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- Lifer
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
I don't know why, but lately I seem to need a new car every six months or so.
Six months is almost up from the last two (yep it's getting so bad I am buying two at a time now) and I have come into some money.
So I am seriously thinking of.............. I hate green cars, but works for this puppy. Achingly beautiful car IMO
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... XN&fromsra
Six months is almost up from the last two (yep it's getting so bad I am buying two at a time now) and I have come into some money.
So I am seriously thinking of.............. I hate green cars, but works for this puppy. Achingly beautiful car IMO
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... XN&fromsra
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
For me, Lotus always carries that age old stigma Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious. I have to agree though, its definitely a stunning car.
- pvr
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
To replace which one? Thought you had bought the Z3 instead of your usual boy racer
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911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
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Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
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Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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- Lifer
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
Love the Emira but would want a brighter colour and I have had two Lotus, Elan M100 & Elise, always regretted selling that Elise, go for it and enjoy
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
I’d love that, it’s far more striking than the Cayman equivalent.
Just a word of caution Pondrew, your full postcode appears in the Autotrader search linked (assuming that you used your own postcode).
As for “Lots of Trouble”, I’ve driven around 9k miles in my Exige in just over a year of ownership without the slightest hint of trouble…unless you include deafness
Just a word of caution Pondrew, your full postcode appears in the Autotrader search linked (assuming that you used your own postcode).
As for “Lots of Trouble”, I’ve driven around 9k miles in my Exige in just over a year of ownership without the slightest hint of trouble…unless you include deafness
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
Do ITTTTT..... my new steed should be here by october , i'm so excited its painful! lol! The emira ROCKS, one of my recent clients is the head of lotus UK , really cool guy and he was given one by lotus in this exact colour scheme it looks SO cool. Just do it! YOLO.
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- 1536Z4
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
Watched Harry`s garage review on his so I would say go for it
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- Lifer
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
Not to replace anything..just an additional 'toy'. But therein lies the problem.....space!
There is not room in the garage for another car with the Z3 and me having to work on it. The Z3 can't go outside.
I have space outside (just) but I would not have a car like that outside, even under a cover.
I know of someone who offers storage for classic cars locally, but a) he charges a lot and b) I don't want a car which I have to 'visit'.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
Looks like you've talked yourself out of it already which might be easier than getting out of it
As said if you fit in it then go for it, looks great and the likes of Harry Metcalfe and Tim Burton (Shmee150) rate it.
I don't think you can compare today's Lotus's from days of old, build, reliability etc.
Looks great
Tim.
As said if you fit in it then go for it, looks great and the likes of Harry Metcalfe and Tim Burton (Shmee150) rate it.
I don't think you can compare today's Lotus's from days of old, build, reliability etc.
Looks great
Tim.
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- Lifer
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
I had a 1985 Lotus Excel back in 1990. I never noticed it being bad quality TBH. In the year I had it, it didn't let me down despite me driving to Wales with the oil filler cap missing which made a bit of a mess (my fault)!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
- LawrenceW
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
Just stunning on every level, plus life’s too short…….
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- Lifer
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
Sounds like you’re looking for an excuse to bin the project, which would be a shame. I’d say finish the “Ferrari”, there will still be Lotuses for sale in five years time
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Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
- Chippie
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
is that how long you think it will take to Him finish it.
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Got the 'six month itch' AGAIN!
That is beautiful car and I love the colour. But is it the right purchase for someone who doesn’t enjoy driving very much?Pondrew wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2024 1:02 am I don't know why, but lately I seem to need a new car every six months or so.
Six months is almost up from the last two (yep it's getting so bad I am buying two at a time now) and I have come into some money.
So I am seriously thinking of..............
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I hate green cars, but works for this puppy. Achingly beautiful car IMO
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... XN&fromsra