craigbeal 0 Posted September 16, 2005 Thinking of getting one of these for around £8-9000. I do about a 1 mile drive to work and do about 6,000 miles a year, and dont have kids etc etc so practicality isnt an issue. I know it might not be the best place to ask on VW site but what do people think of them and are there any problems or plus points i should consider? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted September 16, 2005 one mile drive???? Bike it dude then save on engine wear. oh yeh and I love em. but you look foolish trying to get in or out and look cool at the same time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigbeal 0 Posted September 16, 2005 lol nice. i should bike it but really, never thought of it engine wear wise but i live at the top of a very large hill.... and im very lazy.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted September 16, 2005 Hmmm big hills, excercise and mornings. A painfull mix. I can understand why you drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigbeal 0 Posted September 16, 2005 i have to go down it to come back up so the energy i save going down i can use to go back up. Well looks like i will have a corrado for sale in the next 4 weeks if anyone is intrested?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Musicman 0 Posted September 16, 2005 ...but surely if you live on top of a large hill, then that's the easy bit taken care of in the morning. :) Your engine will hardly have time to begin to warm up before the journey's over. Seriously, bikes are the fastest mode of transport for journeys of less than one mile. How about an electric bicycle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 16, 2005 Yeah I'd walk or bike 1 mile journey! I'd get a VX220 turbo over an Elise any day..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted September 16, 2005 alright craig you won the lottery mate :lol: seriously after a new motor then mate, i`ll defo be up for spins in your new pose mobile 8) ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigbeal 0 Posted September 16, 2005 well new job role needs a new car and want somthing different and fast lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted September 16, 2005 cool, been upgraded at work or have you left? got any pics of what you`re looking at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gibber 0 Posted September 16, 2005 They all leak and servicing costs are high! Takes about 5-15 mins to get the roof off in the sun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigbeal 0 Posted September 17, 2005 got upgraded buddy so the extra money will pay for the large car loan :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigbeal 0 Posted September 18, 2005 Does anyone know of any good lotus forums?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gibber 0 Posted September 18, 2005 http://www.seloc.org/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
