Anyone got any experience of Lotus Elans?
Noticed they are in my budget for a weekend car, but have heard horrible things about older lotus reliablity.
I guess parts are problematic etc and they are only 1600cc and an izusu engine at that so not particularly quick?
i think ive just talked myself out it allready but anyone else think anything?
Build a kit car?
Robin hood kit car?
Theyre front wheel drive arent they?
Quote from: sdpTheyre front wheel drive arent they?
the engines in the front so quite possibly, im completly off the idea now.
If you want a little soft top why not go for a mgf or dare I say a mx5? Youd get way more for your money.
Quote from: sdpIf you want a little soft top why not go for a mgf or dare I say a mx5? Youd get way more for your money.
yeah ill probably go for an F, considering a Metro GTI aswell, just want something light, nippy and fun. getting bored of diesels.
205 CTi?
1.6 or 1.9 8Valve engines and convertible. Some also have an electric roof.
better to get a GTi over a CTi, much much better
Quote from: DEViANCEyeah ill probably go for an F, considering a Metro GTI aswell, just want something light, nippy and fun. getting bored of diesels.
Everyone I know that has driven both have said the MGFs are sh*te in comparison to the 5s.
Quote from: Clockd 0NeQuote from: DEViANCEyeah ill probably go for an F, considering a Metro GTI aswell, just want something light, nippy and fun. getting bored of diesels.
Everyone I know that has driven both have said the MGFs are sh*te in comparison to the 5s.
ive heard the same, one guy had a 5, bought a brand new MGTF, then got rid and bought another 5. Make what you want of that.
the fellas got a rover, he obviously doesnt care if cars are any good or not
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Quote from: Clockd 0NeQuote from: DEViANCEyeah ill probably go for an F, considering a Metro GTI aswell, just want something light, nippy and fun. getting bored of diesels.
Everyone I know that has driven both have said the MGFs are sh*te in comparison to the 5s.
thats true, i;ve driven both too. the F and TF kill the 5 in the looks department tho. better engines too.
15 Mazda MX-5 (DOWN)
Engine/Gearbox Reliability 3/5
Electrical Reliability 4/5
Brakes/Suspension/Steering 5/5
Fit/Finish 4/5
Squeaks/Rattles 3/5
Performance 4/5
Handling 4/5
Comfort/Practicality 3/5
Customer Care 4/5
Ownership Costs 4/5
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Engine/Gearbox Reliability 2/5
Electrical Reliability 2/5
Brakes/Suspension/Steering 3/5
Fit/Finish 2/5
Squeaks/Rattles 2/5
Performance 4/5
Handling 3/5
Comfort/Practicality 2/5
Customer Care 2/5
Ownership Costs 3/5
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Quote from: DEViANCEbetter engines too.
What makes the engine better?
just my opinion i guess, but the k-series is perfect for light weight sporty cars, esspecially the vvc.
sdp, ive already said the 5 is a better car, but i dont like the look of them particularly.
tbh I think the tf looks better than a mkII 5, but the mkI 5 looks bestest. Pop-up headlights are awesome.
Its just when you sit in a mg.. I really wanted to like them but I was dead disappointed.
Quote from: sdptbh I think the tf looks better than a mkII 5, but the mkI 5 looks bestest. Pop-up headlights are awesome.
:wub: my pop-up lights
someone is trying to stop me finding a car!
just tried to get insured on a 944 Lux, they wouldnt even consider me because of my age.
they are only 165bhp, i could get a mondeo or rover 75 with more power than that!
stupid insurance!
Have you tried aplan? http://www.aplan.co.uk/