Caterham v Westfield

tonyyeb · 24 Feb 2007 at 11:19

Hi guys

I've always been a fan of Lotus 7 style cars. In the near future (next year or two) i hope to look closer at buying one. I would like to know if any knows why a 10,000 mile Caterham can be £6k+ more than a Westfield? Without knowing more why would that be?

Cheers

tonyyeb · 24 Feb 2007 at 11:32

Is a Caterham 'worth' the extra? Will i get better reliability, performance, enjoyment etc...?

tonyyeb · 24 Feb 2007 at 16:10

Im sold on the Westfield then. Sounds like I will get more bang for my buck - and maybe change left over.

tonyyeb · 25 Feb 2007 at 21:20

So im looking at the MNR Vortx RT (http://www.mnrltd.co.uk/index2.html). What else is need with this starter kit? Engine, Gearbox.... what else?

What would the total cost of parts be for a working car?

Cheers

tonyyeb · 25 Feb 2007 at 21:33

Perywinkle said:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=59996

Have a read of that, give you an idea on what people have spent getting theirs on the road.

You will not find a better resource online if you are looking to build a seven rep.
Any problems or questions you have, there will be someone who can answer it.

Pez

Cheers for that. It is a great resource - looks like i need to save more cash!

tonyyeb · 26 Feb 2007 at 17:42

Westyfield2 said:
An old video, but shows how quick the Westfield XTR2 is: XTR2 Beats Zonda

Cracking stuff! I remember watching that when it was first on. If only i had 20k.

Ill have to settle for an MNR or Westy. I fancy building it from a Kit rather than buying one - but i like the sound of the Meccano Westy over the fabricating bits for the MNR. I'm no mechanic and would prefer the whole lot to be provided rather than stripping a Sierra. I guess the westy is the option for this then?

tonyyeb · 27 Feb 2007 at 17:23

Just got my Westfield brochure through the post and the Meccano Kit complete with engine, gearbox etc.. basically everything bar the fuel and water is £15k. Bit much i think. Do MNR do a similar deal?

tonyyeb · 27 Feb 2007 at 18:54

It all seems very expensive to be honest. Looks like i would have to save quite a bit. A nice chap at MNR (Chris - Marks dad) was going through it with me. £10k would be a cheap budget he said with the possibility of getting it in 5 parts. But even over a year thats £2000 every 10 weeks.

tonyyeb · 27 Feb 2007 at 19:53

The_Dark_Side said:
if you're on a budget and are looking for best bang/buck then you're wasting your time even considering building a kit yourself.
buy one that's been built by someone else.
quicker+cheaper.

But i like the idea of building it - that seems like half the fun.

tonyyeb · 27 Feb 2007 at 20:01

The_Dark_Side said:
fun is expensive.
building then running it is a fantastic experience, it's also more expensive than just buying a westy for example.
if you have an unlimited budget you can indulge yourself totally, if you DO have one you need to make compromises.

Hmm i fear you are right. It looks like if i want it this year ill have to settle for 2nd hand. If i can wait a couple of years (more like 4) and save up then maybe i can look at the kit. I just want to get my hands dirty!