25 replies to this topic

[Martynf]

I am wanting a vx220na and i live in staffordshire area. : )

Edited by Martynf, 15 February 2019 - 10:08 PM.

[jonnyboy]

You'll be needing to travel nationally!

Edited by jonnyboy, 16 February 2019 - 08:15 AM.

[Ian59]

Martynf, on 15 Feb 2019 - 10:07 PM, said:

I am wanting a vx220na and i live in staffordshire area. : )

Hi and welcome. If you want to take a look at a standard na and depending where you live in Staffs, I am just across the boarder in Telford (approx 10 minutes from the staffs border). You are welcome to come over.

I also agree with jonnyboy's statement although he normally has some good quality vx200s in stock...Jon Seal sports cars. Jon's a top bloke and would look after you.

Edited by Ian59, 17 February 2019 - 04:26 PM.

[Martynf]

I thought i would have to go nationwide. Especially having a budget of around 10k. I have driven one. I couldn't stop smiling. Its a shame people don't drive them much. I will. My time is limited so as close to staffordshire the better. I am finding it hard to judge cars just by their pictures before taking the treck. I hear good reports about jon seal : ). I will keep an eye out on his website. I see he has a yellow one in my budget. Not so sure about the colour. I don't want it standing out to much in the rough parts of stoke on trent lol. Thanks for replying. If you have any tips on purchasing nationwide. What to look for in photos etc, this would be great. What i do know is i want an na over a turbo. Im an old man on a fun mission. 0 to 60 doesn't bother me. : ) cheers again.

Edited by Martynf, 18 February 2019 - 08:44 AM.

[TazN]

Martyn, if you see something that looks good but is a massive treak post it up and a local owner may be kind enough to go view for you.
Jon has some cracking cars and is very well respected so you can't go wrong there.

[smiley]

Here is a rough overview on color percentages.
That sort of reflects on availability.
http://www.lotuscars...percentages.php

 

[Martynf]

https://www.ebay.co....zAAAOSwvItbbKfv

This one is on ebay....its 2 hours away. Sold by a campervan specialist. Is it a bit overp my price. They did tell me it would come with 12months mot.

Edited by Martynf, 18 February 2019 - 12:15 PM.

[jonnyboy]

I've got a really tidy 2.2 just come in £9000

 

It is a Cat C (clam) but it's very clean clearly been someone's pride and joy

[Martynf]

I don't think i want a cat c. I know i can't be to fussy. I would prob go to 11k and get something slightly better. Im thinking something half decent, if i sell it i will sell easy and get money back, i do want one long term though...if only there was a orange coloured one going cheap ; )

[AustinB]

Where in Staffordshire are you based? There are a few of us around!

[Martynf]

Stoke on trent.

[rabbidog]

smiley, on 18 Feb 2019 - 10:51 AM, said:

Here is a rough overview on color percentages.
That sort of reflects on availability.
http://www.lotuscars...percentages.php

 

Not in the case of mandarin vs moonland. 

 

Nether seem to be many black ones for sale either.

[smiley]

rabbidog, on 18 Feb 2019 - 5:20 PM, said:

 

Nether seem to be many black ones for sale either.

 

 

Yeah, we stopped doing that since 1833
 

Edited by smiley, 18 February 2019 - 05:32 PM.

[MikelM]

Martynf, on 18 Feb 2019 - 12:13 PM, said:

https://www.ebay.co....zAAAOSwvItbbKfv

This one is on ebay....its 2 hours away. Sold by a campervan specialist. Is it a bit overp my price. They did tell me it would come with 12months mot.

You can see the reg, so check out its MOT history on Gov Web site, it looks like it has regular low annual miles usage over the last 10 years, someone on this site may have knowledge of the car.

[Martynf]

I think it has a damaged sill. See pics on gumtree. Pictures removed for ebay. Pic 14.

https://www.gumtree....lise/1268995863

Edited by Martynf, 19 February 2019 - 10:27 AM.

[Martynf]

Its has also been sorn so no details are on gov site. : ( .

[smiley]

It's the sill cover, not the sill.

And it's difficult to see from the pic if that is damage, or dirt from a typical scrape when getting in.

 

[MikelM]

Martynf, on 19 Feb 2019 - 10:40 AM, said:

Its has also been sorn so no details are on gov site. : ( .

Looks like a gap in the annual MOT of 8 months between 2012 and 2014 but you can clearly see all the detail for 10+ years?

[Tibbles Stryker]

Martynf, on 18 Feb 2019 - 12:32 PM, said:

Stoke on trent.

Couple of us about around there mate, just sorned at the moment 😂

[Foxy]

Martynf, on 18 Feb 2019 - 12:20 PM, said:

I don't think i want a cat c. I know i can't be to fussy. I would prob go to 11k and get something slightly better. Im thinking something half decent, if i sell it i will sell easy and get money back, i do want one long term though...if only there was a orange coloured one going cheap ; )

Have you found something yet? I have a low mileage Rabiata NA currently sorned and in storage in Market Drayton.