sinbad Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 As some of you may know i'm goin to be selling the zed shortly. I need to get on the housing market and free up some cash so that i can get my bike test done and get a motorbike. however ive been hankering after a VX220 or an early S2 elise. Will these give me the thrills im looking for or are their others i should consider? I'm kinda thinking why not? I could buy one of these and have some spare cash left over to get my motorbike test done and possibly get a motorbike as well. If push comes to shove i could always sell the car 3-6 months down the line to free the cash up. The thing is i don't want to lose too much money in the process as it will all be helping towards a house. I was originally thinking of getting a half decent bike and a banger car for the daily chore, but i don't know what to do now. Please talk some sense into me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 How about a cheap 350z inport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 How about a cheap 350z inport? inport? is it on a ship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiN Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Do have a price for the M/C course + test? And do you have a budget for the bike? You can get a fairly modern and decent crotch rocket for around £3k, or a nekkid bike for under £3k. Ultimately, how much do you need for the house? I would be tempted by the "sensible car" and bike option...not so much a "banger" (although you're probably just using the term loosely), as it's gotta be reliable and safe enough to get you through the @*!# weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 How about a cheap 350z inport? I really really want to keep it, but at the same time i want to get my bike test out the way and get a motorbike before i forget everything ive learnt. I'd only be keeping the Elise or whatever for a few months just for thrills. I feel like a need to try something alittle more hardcore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 How about a cheap 350z inport? I'd only be keeping the Elise or whatever for a few months just for thrills. I feel like a need to try something alittle more hardcore. How about a Westfield? They come much more hardcore than that and a lot cheaper than an Elise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Do have a price for the M/C course + test? And do you have a budget for the bike? You can get a fairly modern and decent crotch rocket for around £3k, or a nekkid bike for under £3k. Ultimately, how much do you need for the house? I would be tempted by the "sensible car" and bike option...not so much a "banger" (although you're probably just using the term loosely), as it's gotta be reliable and safe enough to get you through the @*!# weather. Around £500 for direct access including test. And around 3k for a bike if i ended up getting another performance car. Otherwise i'll be spending 5k-6k on a bike, getting a banger and pocketing the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 How about a cheap 350z inport? I'd only be keeping the Elise or whatever for a few months just for thrills. I feel like a need to try something alittle more hardcore. How about a Westfield? They come much more hardcore than that and a lot cheaper than an Elise. Possibly? Will it give me weather protection, i will need to use it to go work and back which is a 60mile round motorway trip. Ive been in one of these before and it was a blast but i know nothing about them, what engine? easy to maintain? what about resale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 How about a cheap 350z inport? I'd only be keeping the Elise or whatever for a few months just for thrills. I feel like a need to try something alittle more hardcore. How about a Westfield? They come much more hardcore than that and a lot cheaper than an Elise. Possibly? Will it give me weather protection, i will need to use it to go work and back which is a 60mile round motorway trip. Ive been in one of these before and it was a blast but i know nothing about them, what engine? easy to maintain? what about resale? No weather protection whatsoever - engines range from old Ford X flows to Duratecs - reselling can be difficult due to limited market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Well thats the thing, i'd only be keeping the car for 3-6 months and then it'll be near winter, so i guess something that will not have any weather protection would be pretty hard to sell at that time of year. At least my bike leathers would come in handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 if money is tight I would put it into the house, it won't loose money, unlike a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 If you buy a relatively old VX220 or Elise, it's not going to lose huge amounts of cash over a year or so. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Trying to sell a 7 or Westfield in the winter is going to be mega difficult and the prices drop like a stone. Buying now will also be at a premium. Try Seloc for a older Elise great car but the cheap ones are getting snapped up for hi-power upgrades so make sure if it is really cheap then there is nothing wrong with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 VX220 are bags of fun mate, MUCH quicker than the Z (at least the turbo is, don't know about the others). I had an absolute blast driving this and couldn't believe how good it was. Oh, and when you need a mortgage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 VX220 are bags of fun mate, MUCH quicker than the Z (at least the turbo is, don't know about the others). I had an absolute blast driving this and couldn't believe how good it was. Oh, and when you need a mortgage Are they hard to get in and out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 VX220 are bags of fun mate, MUCH quicker than the Z (at least the turbo is, don't know about the others). I had an absolute blast driving this and couldn't believe how good it was. Oh, and when you need a mortgage Are they hard to get in and out of? Mortgages or VX220's? lol what is it with 350z and mortgage's! haha no probs Andy! i looked at the turbo model before i got the zed, its very tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 As you seem to have your heart set on the bike thing why don't you just concentrate on that for now - get something cheap but reliable for work, enjoy the bike for the rest of the summer then re-assess the situation at a later date. Are you on a waiting list for your test or do you have it booked in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I've got a nice Hornet in stock Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 I've got a nice Hornet in stock Ruby Mmmmm, My mates got the 900, but if i where to get one it would have to be the 2007 model 600. Otherwise it'll be a 600 sports bike. Don't worry, once im ready to buy, you'll be my first port of call!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 As you seem to have your heart set on the bike thing why don't you just concentrate on that for now - get something cheap but reliable for work, enjoy the bike for the rest of the summer then re-assess the situation at a later date. Are you on a waiting list for your test or do you have it booked in? That would be the sensible option Your probably right though Nixy, but i'm hankering after something abit crazy at the moment. Hopefully it'll die down and i'll come to my senses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I've got a nice Hornet in stock Ruby Mmmmm, My mates got the 900, but if i where to get one it would have to be the 2007 model 600. Otherwise it'll be a 600 sports bike. Don't worry, once im ready to buy, you'll be my first port of call!! only done 400 miles from new with std and sports exhaust BARGAIN PRICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 White too!!! The first ever Hornet i saw was in white, and it was that which made me pursuade my mate to get one. The photo doesn't do it justice, they look much nicer in the flesh. V.tempted but ive not sold the Zed yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 VX220 Turbo is one of the best drives on the planet, period. Regardless of budget. They are fantastic. That is what would be in my garage if only I could fit in it Powerlifting and sports cars don't mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 VX220 Turbo is one of the best drives on the planet, period. Regardless of budget. They are fantastic.That is what would be in my garage if only I could fit in it Powerlifting and sports cars don't mix Your probably right. Ive seen worlds strongest man on t.v., they pull trucks and tip minis but theres never any sports car??? lol The VX might be a future buy for me then from what your saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I've got a nice Hornet in stock Ruby i didnt know there was such thing as a NICE hornet.......!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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