How far do you think I'd get pxing my Dax Rush C20XE for an elise s2, VX220 or a boxster? Is it worth considering and looking into? I'd need it to be basically a straight swap..
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How far do you think I'd get pxing my Dax Rush C20XE for an elise s2, VX220 or a boxster? Is it worth considering and looking into? I'd need
it to be basically a straight swap..
Finding someone who has the exact car you want, that just happens to want the exact car you have, at the exact same price is a bit of a long shot. Why not just sell up and buy something?
Dax cars always seem to fetch good money so you'd be better off selling IMO
Oh get some chest hair and get a z3m coupe too.
sorry, i should have been more clear.
The question really is do we think I could generate enough cash from selling up to buy one of the cars I've suggested.
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Originally posted by franky
Dax cars always seem to fetch good money so you'd be better off selling IMO
Oh get some chest hair and get a z3m coupe too.
What do you think your car is worth?
I couldn't build another one to the same spec for less than £9k once its fully registered and taxed.
You never get out what you put in though do you.
Have you had a look to see what similar Dax's are going for? That pretty much defines your scope.
full specced bec or V8 can go for more than 15k+.
fully specced pintos can go for 6-12k.
Mine is fairly basic spec (no windscreen, bucket seats, engine not been rebuilt) but obviously much better powerplant so I suppose 6-8k, although I
wouldnt let it go for less than 7.5k otherwise its too big a loss.
Its all very wishywashy though. Its worth what someone will pay, which you know better than me!
I'm not a good example... everything I do is pretty much compulsive and some of the financial hits I take to move on quickly are just plain
ridiculous!
If you're prepared to bide your time, then I see no reason why you shouldn't get £8k+.
Ask around for PX's... who knows - something might pop up, but in my experience, it's unlikely. Your best bet for going down that route is
to stick it on PH for a sale of £9k and state your PX preferences in the listing. Alternatively, speak to Jay at Pure Lotus to see if he's up
for a deal on any of his stock (he takes Kit's). I suspect he will want some money his way, but you never know until you ask the question.
In the meantime, get it advertised and try and get the cash in your hand!
6.5 - 7 if it is road registered.
boxsters are available at that price.
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Originally posted by cd.thomson
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Originally posted by franky
Dax cars always seem to fetch good money so you'd be better off selling IMO
Oh get some chest hair and get a z3m coupe too.
I would really like a z3m coupe actually but I don't think I can get insurance on one!
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Originally posted by 02GF74
6.5 - 7 if it is road registered.
boxsters are available at that price.
Sell it to mcerd1 then he can put his bling engine in it
You will be struggling to get a decent S2 elise for less than £10.5k which will probably be a racetech or similar, £12.5k for a 111S and around £15k
for a 111R. I know I just bought one
Thing to bear in mind with Kits when selling, is time of year
*If* you definetly want to sell it needs to go fairly soon or you'll be at the 'end of the season'
Rush's always seem to fetch good money though
... I'd also point you in the direction of the VX220 - great VFM!
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Originally posted by cd.thomson
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Originally posted by franky
Dax cars always seem to fetch good money so you'd be better off selling IMO
Oh get some chest hair and get a z3m coupe too.
I would really like a z3m coupe actually but I don't think I can get insurance on one!
I should add that I'm not shy about cat Ds, thats why an elise s2 could be an option!
Beaver, i dont have a car apart from the dax (which isnt even registered yet) so ideally Id like to spend the money on something I can use on more
twice a year on the rare dry days..
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Originally posted by cd.thomson
I should add that I'm not shy about cat Ds, thats why an elise s2 could be an option!
Beaver, i dont have a car apart from the dax (which isnt even registered yet) so ideally Id like to spend the money on something I can use on more twice a year on the rare dry days..
I currently commute 80 miles a day by bike and train.. it'd be nice to do it on a car on rainy days.
From september I'm going to be in a position where I have to get to a variety of places so a car will be necessary. The options are keep the dax
and use it when I can and get a banger, or get a good allrounder.
Scott, VX220 is top of the list atm
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Originally posted by cd.thomson
I currently commute 80 miles a day by bike and train.. it'd be nice to do it on a car on rainy days.
From september I'm going to be in a position where I have to get to a variety of places so a car will be necessary. The options are keep the dax and use it when I can and get a banger, or get a good allrounder.
the vx220 is a damned pretty car.
I think so...
Solution:
1. Keep Dax
2. Dont be such a poof - get screen, sidescreens, coat, hat, maybe even hood and use Dax more
3. Get old automatic luxo-barge for bad weather use, carrying stuff, general pimpin. Eg Scorp, Omega Elite, 5-series - approx 2000 vintage.
Supporting Notes:
Proper sports car + luxo-barge = all motoring needs covered.
'Good all rounder' = compromise. Not ideal for commuting/cruising, not ideal for fun/tracking. Commuting /= time to enjoy sports car.
Commuting = time to appreciate comfort + auto.
Two cars = better than one car = redundancy/fault tolerance.
Luxo-barge + tow bar + trailer + Dax = mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship = happy track days/ring trips with increased fault tolerance.
Alternative option:
If feeling very frugal, replace luxo-barge with 1-litre Nissan Micra. Many of above luxo-barge benefits reduced, but maximum economic benefit
achieved.
Simples
[Edited on 14/7/10 by Liam]