Reply With QuoteAlex, that will have been Graham's orange 620S? The version I am in fact getting, with a windscreen and a side order of aero!
Very nice, that's more my thing than the Superlight - I've been considering a 620r with full cage and looked at a few at Caterham in Crawley.Originally Posted by Skyman
One kit car out, one kit car in.
Just a lightly peppier one, at 620bhp per tonne.
Last September Caterham's Chief Exec took me around Silverstone in his custom 620R - had full screen and standard gearbox. Personally I'd go for the aero screen but I'm not a fan of the sequential shift.
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Alex, that will have been Graham's orange 620S? The version I am in fact getting, with a windscreen and a side order of aero!
Yes that's the one, although I'm sure he said it was an R with some S bits.
Isn't the suspension different and this car didn't have heated seats?
No, his is an S. I saw it being built at the factory last year and chatted with him about it. Heated composite seats are an option as are normal composites. Standard seats are the normal Caterham leather ones. The S does not have the R's track orientated suspension.
400h?
Alex, Simon looking at the photo it also looks like Grahams is an SV as well and not an S3
I can't actually remember but it didn't feel that wide inside so don't think it is an SV - but based on the above I can't be sure.
Zoom in and look at the number of poppers on the top of the screen, then compare it to Simons. Pretty certain it's an SV. I've always preferred the S3 which has pretty much the same dims as the original Lotus 7
Indeed, tried a few 300s but the ones within viewing distance were old and a bit tired. Wanted to look at a 350 but they all seem to either live on the south coast (increases the chance of rust) or Scotland (too far away really). In the end this 400h SE with all the trimmings (except rear screens) came up an hours drive away so I went to look and the rest is history.
After my A6 blew it's head gasket and badly damaged the engine 4 years ago I have been folding myself into a small, wife mandated Kia (7 year warranty really persuaded her after the audi), a campaign of constant bitching and moaning resulted in the words 'just get whatever car you want then, but it has to have 5 seats' being uttered and so here we are.
Paul, you are correct and a detail I forgot. The orange is an SV chassis. I have chosen to go for the classic S3 - not a fan of the wider version.
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I also recently replaced an Alfa 159 diesel estate with an RX400h SE-L (for the family wagon). Although it is nearly 10 years old, I'm loving the slightly old skool, Japanese automation of everything. You just put the key in, turn it and go.
Chaps, this is in fact the car in question.
http://uk.caterhamcars.com/pre-owned/1915-620s-sv
Good spot, one careful owner :-p
I searched yesterday and only found the green 620
I quite like the look of the green R500
Had this 10 months and Im a bit of a serial flipper but this ones got me hooked.
Traded my Defender 90 for a 110 due to a growing family, practicality and the dogs. This will be my 6th Defender and I can't believe how much they are going up in value! Crazy prices.
Was able to find this beauty locally on a 13 plate with only 26k on the clock. She is immaculate and the dealer gave the full asking price for my trade in. Added a few extra bits and look forward to keeping this beauty for sometime to come.
Nothing beats a LR Defender!
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MintTraded my Defender 90 for a 110 due to a growing family, practicality and the dogs. This will be my 6th Defender and I can't believe how much they are going up in value! Crazy prices.
Was able to find this beauty locally on a 13 plate with only 26k on the clock. She is immaculate and the dealer gave the full asking price for my trade in. Added a few extra bits and look forward to keeping this beauty for sometime to come.
Nothing beats a LR Defender!
SQ7. Best car I've ever driven!!!
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You've not driven many then? Sorry, could not resist.
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Very nice. I'm currently torn about selling mine as fancy a different direction. Can you say which dealer you traded with? Might put the feelers out to see how much it's worth
Well, it's no kit car but I'm sure it's ok... ;)
Granted, if that is what floats your supertanker.
http://www.telliottlandrovers.co.uk
Very nice, was lent one on an RS taster day, had we not already had the same model S3 I think we may have been tempted but the cost to change compared to the day to day useable power difference between the two didn't reallty make it worthwhile, also had goes in the RS7 and RS4 ont he same. Really loved the RS4 but just not practical enough for me as a work car.
Had this 10 months and Im a bit of a serial flipper but this ones got me hooked.
(you said you were a serial flipper though, I hope you still have it)
Quite a sleeper these things, the torque figures are huge and remarkably quick for a heavy car.
Nice RS3 too, one of my good friends has one and we are going to look at ordering the facelift 400bhp version to replace the other half's C63
Great car. I had one last year. Truly fantastic bit of kit, 400hp version coming this year.
Had this 10 months and Im a bit of a serial flipper but this ones got me hooked.
We got details of the new 400hp RS3 today. Let me know and I'll place you at the top of the list.
Hahaha corners like a go kart though! Dog pressed up against the glass!!!
This is the chav car of choice in Bristol. Not sure why, but all the tossers drive the current version. I guess they have progressed, in their minds, from the junior Ms.
Nah! More like a space shuttle.
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Assuming you have one on order then.
Sorry,could not resist.
Thank you, need to check out deals and available options - we probably wouldn't bother with ceramics
I killed my 123D before Christmas and replaced it with a 320D which I got at trade price through a friend in the trade. It's a nice drive and is giving me 750 miles from a tank of diesel rather than 500 miles in the 123D. Lots more toys than the last car and more suited to my expanded family.
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the Boodle dog and the Olaf car.
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With my eldest now too tall to fit comfortably in the back of my 911, I've finally relented and got myself a more practical car.
Very pleased with it so far.
I needed something for the weekend. So I have picked this up to sit along side my Giulietta. So far I am loving it, picture taken in the Peak District yesterday on my way from collection.
Nice motors
Thats a rare sight these days. very nice indeed. Always fancied one but was never brave enough to buy, think I was scarred by running a fragile Integrale for a year, have never had another italian car since.I needed something for the weekend. So I have picked this up to sit along side my Giulietta. So far I am loving it, picture taken in the Peak District yesterday on my way from collection.
Maybe understandable, but even Italian manufacturing methods have moved on since the Integrale. Go on, treat yourself :) That new Giulia looks great.
Thanks. And yes it's rare, that's part of the appeal. I think there is only 250 left road registered. I am a little worried about the up keep, but that's part of the "joy" of ownership. You take the good with the bad. But mine is a low(ish) mileage example at 67k and has been well looked after.
I popped into an Alfa dealer on my way home from collecting the GTA. The new Giulia QV sounded epic! And are already becoming rare. I was told Alfa is now only letting the cars be demonstrated in Neutral mode. Apparently 7 have already been written off when being demo'd in Race or Dynamic mode.
Just got this at the weekend in preparation for the better weather
I'd have to get one of these to go on my desk if I had a Caterham
Lovely, about the only car i'd consider selling my Integrale forI needed something for the weekend. So I have picked this up to sit along side my Giulietta. So far I am loving it, picture taken in the Peak District yesterday on my way from collection.
Indeed!I'd have to get one of these to go on my desk if I had a Caterham
Is that a Q2 badge I spy too? Lovely car and I miss my GTA as it was a dream. Black with the Black and Tan leather interior. Nobody knew what it was or what it could do so it took a few boy racers by surprise when they deserved to be put in their place!I needed something for the weekend. So I have picked this up to sit along side my Giulietta. So far I am loving it, picture taken in the Peak District yesterday on my way from collection.
Yep, Q2 and uprated 330mm Brembo brakes fitted. Apart from that the only mods are the quad exhaust and Bilstein B12 suspension. All that with a perfect interior and only 67k miles on the clock.
I've had a little yarn with the vendor on Alfabook about it today. He seemed delighted that the car had gone to a proud new owner.
Nice car you have there, always nice to dare to be different, Quite fancy a GTV Cup as something to love for a bit...
Absolute stunner. Congratulations.I needed something for the weekend. So I have picked this up to sit along side my Giulietta. So far I am loving it, picture taken in the Peak District yesterday on my way from collection.
Nice, real classy👌With my eldest now too tall to fit comfortably in the back of my 911, I've finally relented and got myself a more practical car.
Very pleased with it so far.
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