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New member
Posted:
Tue Mar 26, 2019 11:02 pm
by gordy7
Looking at buying a Spyder Zetec plus2. I'm aware of the views falling either side of the Zetec or not coin but I think for me it's the ideal combination or compromise.
I own a Caterham owner and dare I admit a water cooled flat six from Stutgart!
Re: New member
Posted:
Wed Mar 27, 2019 2:30 am
by SENC
Welcome Gordy! Post up some pics when you bring her home.
Re: New member
Posted:
Wed Mar 27, 2019 9:07 am
by elanfan1
Welcome.
There?s a long Spyder Zetec thread on here, you?d be well advised to take advice from Spyderfan (Alan) on here as there are a couple of gearbox types one of which has advantages over the other.
Good luck in your search. If you?re in no hurry and you fancy a free day out come to Castle Combe on 25th May there?ll be hundred+ Elans and probably a few Spyder Elans there on the day.
Re: New member
Posted:
Wed Mar 27, 2019 1:23 pm
by gordy7
Thanks chaps!.
25th May would be ideal, I'm may be able to wrangle a trip. I'm in East Anglia so it may prove to much with familly committments!
I've been viewing threads on this forum for a while so am getting a good idea of the pitfalls and benefits of a Zetec. I actually came very close to going to Spyder directly back in 2001 but ended up buying an Alfa 105 GTV instead - as a daily company car. So the itch has been with me for a while!
Re: New member
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Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:17 pm
by SF69Elan
Welcome aboard, Gordy! As I'm sure you're aware, this is a great community - I've received a lot of very helpful info and advice here - an outstanding group of folks.
Rich
Re: New member
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Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:44 pm
by denicholls2
gordy7 wrote:I own a Caterham owner
Doe s(he) let you drive the Caterham?
Re: New member
Posted:
Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:07 pm
by gordy7
To the question 'what do you want to be when you grow up?' I don't ever remember answering 'a typist'
Re: New member
Posted:
Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:06 pm
by The Veg
Welcome Gordy!
Re: New member
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Fri Mar 29, 2019 6:39 am
by RichC
gordy7 wrote:To the question 'what do you want to be when you grow up?' I don't ever remember answering 'a typist'
nice one . You'll fit in well here . welcome
Re: New member
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Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:07 am
by gordy7
RichC,
Thank you. I'm not all that good with being active on forums, I reckon I'm on for the PistonHeads longest lurker but this forum will no doubt be different...
It looks like you're in Essex so you're not too far away. Is there a local meet that you know of that's worth attending. I'm on the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.
G
Re: New member
Posted:
Fri Mar 29, 2019 1:28 pm
by RichC
coach and horse pub melton 4th thurs in month 7pm . pm me if you want me to pass on your contact details to Ben & Mary who arrange ..
Re: New member
Posted:
Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:46 pm
by gordy7
Melton nr Woodbridge? Yes please send my details. I have two small children so getting away can be tricky but I would like to attend when I can.
Thanks
Re: New member
Posted:
Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:08 pm
by gavk
Hi Gordy
I'm a Zetec+2 owner but like you I'm not on the forums as much as I'd like to be (young kids also ruling my life).
Any questions feel free to ask away. I bought mine 5 years ago and to date have covered about 40'000miles!
Do you still have the GTV?
Gav
Re: New member
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Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:05 am
by gordy7
Hi Gav,
Thanks for the welcome...?
I sold the GTV as I had bought a 911 (964) to use as a daily which I sold after several years of enjoying. The chap I sold the GTV to has had it up for sale recently, I was very tempted to contact him but the thought of paying a huge amount of money more than I sold it for is a step too far, and don't mention the increase in value of the 964!!! My advise is - by a classic car off me and then watch the values rise!!!
I'm going to test drive the +2 on Thursday...?...
Re: New member
Posted:
Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:15 am
by gavk
Hi Gordy
Thats a shame, I have a strong itch for a 105 GTV! I know that now they are worth a fair chunk more than a +2 but a few years a go that could've been a swop that would work out for both of us....never mind.
GTVs seem to be advertised at approx ?30k now from what I'm seeing
Good luck with the viewing