this looks like a very good buy at the 'buy it now' price.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-ELITE- ... SwL0xe-xh1
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Re: too cheap Elite
Bargain for somebody be interesting to see what it goes for...Ray
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Trying to get info and pics from the owner is like pulling teeth........
The car is up near Carlise and a long way to travel......I've asked several questions and got little more than a one word answer......
Doesn't inspire me to take an 8 hr round trip to have a look........
I'm not saying anything is untoward....but being a little more forthcoming may help sell it....lol
The car is up near Carlise and a long way to travel......I've asked several questions and got little more than a one word answer......
Doesn't inspire me to take an 8 hr round trip to have a look........
I'm not saying anything is untoward....but being a little more forthcoming may help sell it....lol
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Re: too cheap Elite
Will be interesting to watch. Maybe seller just wants rid. Ad says it was last MOTed in 2001, but putting plate in checker says 2008 / 9. Might just be genuine mistake or typo, but you'd have thought a serious seller would want it right.
Either way, the outside at least doesn't look like a car off road for 10 years plus.
Could well be a good buy, but like said, a car like this always needs looking at to be sure.
Either way, the outside at least doesn't look like a car off road for 10 years plus.
Could well be a good buy, but like said, a car like this always needs looking at to be sure.
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Re: too cheap Elite
Steering wheel has mildew.
One might want to get a whiff before calling it too cheap
One might want to get a whiff before calling it too cheap
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Re: too cheap Elite
Everything shows signs of damp - not just the steering wheel...eg look at the seat belt near the door sill.
The sun roof is the obvious problem. I'd swap that out for a lightweight carbon panel straighaway. I've done this swap on the Clan which had a leaky aftermarket glass sunroof installed by the PO. The fibreglass roof isn't stiff enough to ensure a leak-free installation because vibrations from the heavy glass panel breaks all attempts to seal the frame ..and it's unlikely that you will find a glass panel with the same contour as the roof. The carbon looks cool too.
The sun roof is the obvious problem. I'd swap that out for a lightweight carbon panel straighaway. I've done this swap on the Clan which had a leaky aftermarket glass sunroof installed by the PO. The fibreglass roof isn't stiff enough to ensure a leak-free installation because vibrations from the heavy glass panel breaks all attempts to seal the frame ..and it's unlikely that you will find a glass panel with the same contour as the roof. The carbon looks cool too.
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Re: too cheap Elite
I think the roof lining ready for being done
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Re: too cheap Elite
went for £3200, an bargain for someone. Good luck to them.
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