New car - VX220

Georgew · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:22

Ive bought a VX220 Na in calypso red with black trimmings:

Any way this car is amazing, no central locking, no power stearing, keep fit windows and stereo that you can hardly hear and i love it!

the handeling is the best bit, but scary in the wet. it flys to 60 in no time (5.6 secs) and when you get to 60 it feels like your doing 100mph

the brakes are also very good!

the worst bit about the car is that you do NOT look cool getting in and out and its even more difficult when the roof is on.

i got it for £7100 whick i dont think is too bad. it need the drivers seet retrimming on the bolster but ive bought some black and red leather seats and door panels from a 57 reg car off ebay. other than that the car is in very good condition saying its done 70k. everything that need replaceing at this mileage on these cars has been replaced including new engine mounts, shocks, springs, new brakes, new tyres, etc.

not everyones tastes but its just a fun weekend car

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:23

mattpc · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:25

nice nice car. Would always go for the Elise myself but that's just a personal preference. It's an awesome sports car which I hope you will really enjoy. Now get it on the track and learn how to drive it properly

Muncher · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:26

Congrats

Does it have any accident history?

Georgew · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:27

mattpc said:
nice nice car. Would always go for the Elise myself but that's just a personal preference. It's an awesome sports car which I hope you will really enjoy. Now get it on the track and learn how to drive it properly

must say im tempted by a driver training day!

Georgew · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:28

Muncher said:
Congrats Does it have any accident history?

its HPI clear, never been in a smash.

is yours on the road yet?

Berger · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:29

Wow, sounds like a good price to me, certainly looks good!

Richdog · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:30

Lovely car mate i've always wanted ot have a go in one of thes,e there's a silver turbo in my area and it just looks beautiful, scarily quick too. Heard they can be a right handful so take it easy till you get used to it!

SoliD · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:31

Very very nice, always loved the red/black alloy combo on the vx's, just be careful out there.

Georgew · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:33

SoliD said:
Very very nice, always loved the red/black alloy combo on the vx's, just be careful out there.

trust me i am, drive it like a right grandad if its wet

mattpc · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:35

Georgew said:
must say im tempted by a driver training day!

well worth it and make sure you have good quality rubber with over 3mm of tread on it. I'm sure you know this already.

ethos · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:36

Wow, I love these!! Saw one the other day. £7200 seems a good price too, didn't realise they were that cheap (last time I looked they were all 10k+).

Muncher · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:40

I have to say that is a very, very good price. Decent NAs, such as minime's which sold recently went for £11k which was considered very cheap for what you got with that particular car.

Mine is back, just waiting on an EGR blanking plate and a pollish really.

RoboCod · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:46

I've always liked these. I think you've chosen an excellent example too. Love the colour and wheels!

paradigm · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:49

That looks awesome!

Booner! · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:57

I love your car man. I think i will get the same colour combo when I get mine

It IS the same car that I want on all accounts including all the mods i can see!

Stock exhaust and air intake?

How many previous owners?

Pistonheads sale?

What was insurance like? how many years no claims etc?

Muncher · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:58

The price you paid was absolutely stunning, I have not seen another that cheap. I'd have said you'd done well at £8,750-£9k.

If you have any questions, give me a shout. I'd like to think I know the car inside out now, also sell several nice upgrades

loltim · 2 Mar 2008 at 20:59

Superb

Georgew · 2 Mar 2008 at 21:01

Booner! said:
I love your car man. I think i will get the same colour combo when I get mine It IS the same car that I want on all accounts including all the mods i can see!

Stock exhaust and air intake?

How many previous owners?

Pistonheads sale?

What was insurance like? how many years no claims etc?

yep stock engine

im the third owner

yep it was advertised at £7900 on pistonheads.

insurence is very cheap in my opinion at £520 (with church hill) for me and my girl friend both 25, she has 3 points and two non fault accidents. i have 5 years ncb.

Georgew · 2 Mar 2008 at 21:03

Muncher said:
The price you paid was absolutely stunning, I have not seen another that cheap. I'd have said you'd done well at £8,750-£9k.

If you have any questions, give me a shout. I'd like to think I know the car inside out now, also sell several nice upgrades

remember its done 70k miles. this puts a lot of people off, but it was the condition of the car that i pay for. hopefully it wont loose to much value