I bought it! (Thanks ‘duncx’)

[Karls]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201901023580127?advertising-location=at_cars&price-to=65000&postcode=s322hq&model=EXIGE&page=1&price-from=15000&make=LOTUS&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used

Went to view today and absolutely loved it. The seller was gutted as soon as he agreed the deal, he’s really going to miss it - I do feel sorry for him as we all know what it feels like I’m sure.

Thanks Duncan for making me aware of the car. It will be in good hands!

[2GOOD]

Another Orange Sport 350 in Gloucestershire! Getting far too common 😀

[Bibs]

[alias23]

Sounds like a need for a local meet up in Gloucestershire

[Karls]

Sounds good to me!

[Edinburgh 111s]

That’s a brilliant price and a great looking car. Congratulations 😀

[RedViper]

35 minutes ago, Edinburgh 111s said:

That’s a brilliant price and a great looking car. Congratulations 😀

Agreed! Well done man. Cracking car 

[nick_exige]

Cracking Car! From another Orange Sport 350 Owner!

 

[duncx]

On 20/01/2019 at 19:20, Karls said:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201901023580127?advertising-location=at_cars&price-to=65000&postcode=s322hq&model=EXIGE&page=1&price-from=15000&make=LOTUS&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used

Went to view today and absolutely loved it. The seller was gutted as soon as he agreed the deal, he’s really going to miss it - I do feel sorry for him as we all know what it feels like I’m sure.

Thanks Duncan for making me aware of the car. It will be in good hands!

I love my Elise 250 Cup but I still miss that car (yours!) after selling it one year ago. 

I dunno if you've seen the paintwork in bright sunlight yet but it's bloody lovely  

Congratulations, I'm sure you will love it 

Edited January 24, 2019 by duncx

[Karls]

13 hours ago, duncx said:

I love my Elise 250 Cup but I still miss that car (yours!) after selling it one year ago. 

I dunno if you've seen the paintwork in bright sunlight yet but it's bloody lovely  

Congratulations, I'm sure you will love it 

Thanks Duncan. The car doesn’t have PPF on the front, did you ever consider getting it done? I’m wondering if there is a recognised go-to or favourite for Lotus owners?

[duncx]

I thought about it but the type of driving I do (country roads, no tracks, no  motorways, stay back from the car in front!) doesn't really attract that many stone chips so I've never felt it necessary.

I can't advise on where to go but just make sure its a good place! I had a brand new Exige 350 with PPF fitted by the dealer and I wasn't at all happy with it. The job was mediocre at best and it really annoyed me every time I looked at it

 

[Karls]

OK thanks, I’ll have a think about it and be selective who I choose.

[Stuart Monument]

I just had the front end of my car done by Ben at http://ultimateauto.co.uk/ . He does a lot of high end stuff including all cars for Stratton motor company. 10 year guarantee I think from discolouring etc and its self healing. I am in Norwich and he travelled from Cambridge which is a bit over a hour away. Not sure where you are in the country but if you want PPF he’s your man. 

[2GOOD]

I’m from Gloucestershire but used a place down Portsmouth way, Bell & Colvile and Hofmanns use them, they’re called Paintguard

[CocoPops]

43 minutes ago, 2GOOD said:

I’m from Gloucestershire but used a place down Portsmouth way, Bell & Colvile and Hofmanns use them, they’re called Paintguard

I’ve used Steve for 3 cars now. @JG220 has used him for several cars too.

[JG220]

8 in fact. /Facepalm

[Karls]

Thanks guys for your suggestions on PPF, I will take a look.