Its finally happened........

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:29 pm

Sorry Ed

tut · Post by **tut** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 3:23 pm

I would have thought that ANY S2 would be below £20K..............

tut

<BG>

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 3:51 pm

I was ripped off...................

jj · Post by jj » Wed Dec 20, 2006 3:58 pm

I was ripped off...................

How come, did it have bald tyres, no tax and break down just after you got it?

Post by ed » Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:00 pm

robin · Post by **robin** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:45 pm

jke11y wrote:
I was ripped off...................
How come, did it have bald tyres, no tax and break down just after you got it?

You took the words right out of my mouth
But we won't do the next line
Because the usual gay jokes will come out ...

Robin

Rory · Post by **Rory** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:30 pm

Another one just gone in Pistonheads for £19k.....
...but it is sky blue and lives on Jersey.

Not that I'm looking

jj · Post by jj » Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:47 pm

.... but the 19k becomes what once Vat + Registration and transport is done? Near 23.

There was an S sold in Jersey a month or so back for £26k.

I am of the belief (entirely impartial

) Prices will hold into spring. Like Kenny I too am glad I bought used and bought well!

tut · Post by **tut** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:10 pm

You buy it, you enjoy it, and what the hell is the point of worrying about the resale value?

It is what it is, but the moral of the story is dont sell it unless you have no option, but when you do, it will always be for less than you think that it is worth.

tut

Post by **simon** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:18 pm

Post by **simon** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:25 pm

FWIW, have a look on http://www.parkers.co.uk for Porsche Boxster valuations and compare them with the Elise. The Boxster has long been thought of as one of the least depreciating cars but the prices of the early cars are on a par with the early S1s i.e. under £10k but they started at around £35k new. So the Elise and Exige hold up pretty well I think.

Just be glad you're not a Vectra enthusiast

Uldis · Post by **Uldis** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 10:09 am

Does that book have the prices for a used S1 Exige as well?
Because I've never seen the S1 Exige quoyed in ANY book or magazine

jj · Post by jj » Sat Dec 23, 2006 10:38 am

Uldis, they have prices for s1 exige. They are laughable though....

Lotus Exige (00-01)
Exige 2d 2000/X
Average mileage 5,000 miles
Original Price £30,175
Franchised Dealer £14,455
Independent Dealer £13,745
Private Good £13,035
Private Poor £10,785
Part Exchange £12,085