On a scale of 1-5..!

luce · Post by **luce** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:38 pm

On a scale of 1-5; how high would i rate on the stupidometer to buy my daughter an elise as a learner car?...

Any advice would be genuinely appreciated.

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kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:42 pm

Its a wise choice, probably rates infinity on your scale. Have you checked what the insurance will be on that?

Can I have some of your money?

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:49 pm

Seriously though, not too good an idea.
Not exactly the smoothest car to drive and the 3 point turn would be a right fecker!

Got the cash and willing to stump up for insurance and "learner knocks" then go for it....brave brave man

luce · Post by **luce** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:49 pm

Have to say i haven't yet considered insurance, will delay that shock

until the decision about the car is more clear

gordon · Post by **gordon** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:52 pm

I'd say 5.

Visibility aint too hot, can be lethal in the wet even if you do know what your doing , fiberglass clams wont take any bumps without cracking. No assistance on brakes, super responsive steering will mean she might be all over the road.

But i'd love to see the examiner trying to fold himself into the passenger seat on the test though

Post by **simon** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:52 pm

I have to ask, what do you drive yourself?

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:55 pm

luce wrote:Have to say i haven't yet considered insurance, will delay that shock until the decision about the car is more clear

Learner, so I am assuming she is under 20? maybe 17-18?

Expect a quote around 5 grand mate

Seriously though, well done for even giving it a thought. Can I have some of your money?

Post by **simon** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:56 pm

kenny wrote:Can I have some of your money?

You really need to just add that to your signature. It'll save you typing it every post you make

luce · Post by **luce** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:58 pm

Nothing at the moment although i would make do with a banger to give her the car she wants on the condition that i get to use it too..

luce · Post by **luce** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:59 pm

i'm a soft mum not a dad btw

and she is 17..

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:01 pm

simon wrote:
kenny wrote:Can I have some of your money?
You really need to just add that to your signature. It'll save you typing it every post you make

Post by **simon** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:02 pm

You may find she doesn't get to drive it much once you've had a go

luce wrote:and she is 17..

Watch out for Shug, Iain T and a few others

Only kidding of course....maybe

Post by **simon** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:03 pm

nice one kenny

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:05 pm

luce wrote:i'm a soft mum not a dad btw and she is 17..

Yeah my dad refers to my mum as 'the bank' whenever I am stealing food from the fridge. Well good on you, reckon she will appreciate the motor.

Whats your budget, remember running cost wont be cheap for an older one, apperantly its know for Loti to break down now and again.

luce · Post by **luce** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:07 pm

maybe i should buy her a bike :p