RichR
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Choice appears to be down to those now; ca £15k to spend but would spend less on Clio and go for mk2 shape
pros/ cons of all please
anyone with experience of these and what to look out for as I'm off to see one of each this weekend 
[Edited on 25-01-2007 by LiVe LeE]
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Cupra Steve
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what elise / vx would you be looking for???
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RichR
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any series 2 elise and NA VX220
[Edited on 25-01-2007 by LiVe LeE]
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Adam-D
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vx220
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Cupra Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
series 2 elise - any engine and NA VX220
if you can get the 190bhp vvti engined elise i'd get that. i would of thought it'd be alot more economical than the clio, and a fair bit quicker in all aspects, cons of all three are impracticality so thats nothing to worry about!!!
According to JC the elise understeers 
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RichR
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VX appears best value (cheaper to insure/run etc) so thats kind of leading but there sint a big difference in running costs - as said I'm seeing one of each this weeekend all being well!
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mwg
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Unless you want a track car then I would go for the Clio V6 just cos it looks mad  And also will have a few extra comforts over the other 2 i.e. a solid roof
[Edited on 25-01-2007 by Matty G]
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Cupra Steve
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I think the pro's and cons are probably similar for all three tbh, depends on what you like best / newest and lowest mileage for your £££££.
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Cupra Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
Unless you want a track car then I would go for the Clio V6 just cos it looks mad And also will have a few extra comforts over the other 2 i.e. a solid roof
[Edited on 25-01-2007 by Matty G]
I think the VX is fairly well equipped isn't it???
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Cupra Steve
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Good time too buy one though as people will be selling them as they'll be scared shitless driving them in these weather conditions!!!
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RichR
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Clio v6 wasn't on the list until monday when I saw one properley at the gym
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mwg
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quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
I think the VX is fairly well equipped isn't it???
Not sure, never been in one but they look a bit spartan!
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Cupra Steve
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If it's an everyday car your looking for tell me to stfu but what about one of these?? http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.asp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=none&sort=&hassearched=Y&make=DAX&min_pr=75&source=0&model=RUSH&max_pr=&agerange=&mileage=&miles=1500&postcode=sm6+9aj&ukcarsearch_full.x=25&ukcarsearch_full.y=5
Much better way to spend £15k on a 2 seater imo!!!!!
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Cupra Steve
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or stretch the budget slightly http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.asp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=none&sort=5&hassearched=Y&make=LOTUS&min_pr=75&source=0&model=EXIGE&max_pr=20000&agerange=&mileage=&miles=1500&postcode=sm6+9aj&ukcarsearch_full.x=12&ukcarsearch_full.y=4
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Nismo
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Elise all day long.
S2 Race Tech model!! It is a real sports car the others are not imo.
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Marc
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Elise if the VX is 2.2
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Nismo
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135R for 15K
111s 15K
13K
Couldnt see any Race Techs for 15k 
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RichR
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yellow one a 111s?
[Edited on 25-01-2007 by LiVe LeE]
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Stu
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Its the Elise for me!!! 
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Daimo B
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VX220, i'd have to have the turbo only...
V6 Clio, rather dissapointing performance wise, but looks superb..
Giving that you said NA 220, i'd have to say go for the highest powered NA Lotus you can...
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CorsaLaydee
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I love the Elise but only cuz there is a lotus/tvr dealer in my highstreet pass them everyday!
I would say dont go for V6 for the simple reason if you buy one it HAS to be the newer shape version but its out of your budget!
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willhouse
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know a few people who have had elise's and engine reliability is not too amazing on them from what iv heard,
are the newer ones still based around a rover k series engine??
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Eck
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
VX appears best value (cheaper to insure/run etc) so thats kind of leading but there sint a big difference in running costs - as said I'm seeing one of each this weeekend all being well!
If you're looking for a cheap car to run you are going down the wrong road mate But I'd go for the Elise, and as said, try to get the 1.8 vvti one.
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Nismo
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quote:
Originally posted by willhouse
know a few people who have had elise's and engine reliability is not too amazing on them from what iv heard,
are the newer ones still based around a rover k series engine??
All the S1s are a bit iffy , old rover engine, the new ones are ace , Toyota VVTI lump.
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Tom
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mk2 clio v6 is sooo much nicer than either of those imo.
All good drivers cars though, probably cheaper to maintain the vx or elise (no evidence just my opinion).
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