Looking to buy a +2, what to look for?
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:54 am
Hi
I would like to find an on-the-road +2 in good condition in the UK, preferably in the South. What sort of things should I look out for? Some stuff I identified so far (other than general condition):-
As you can see I am looking for something close to original (for insurance purposes) that's had a few non performance upgrades. If it has electronic (points free) ignition that's a bonus as I do not fancy the aggro involved in getting to the distributor cap.
I've looked around and can't see any clear guide to the various versions of the Plus2. There is a general "Elan buyer's guide" in the Wiki with lots of good points but I am not sure a seller is going to have the patience for me to run through all this. Maybe an enthusiast?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks
JonB
I would like to find an on-the-road +2 in good condition in the UK, preferably in the South. What sort of things should I look out for? Some stuff I identified so far (other than general condition):-
- Everything should work properly (electrics, engine, gearbox, heater, etc etc).
- Unmolested example, properly maintained, no leaks, rattles, etc.
- 130bhp engine / 5-speed gearbox / original air filter.
- CV joint conversion (is the doughnut design really that bad?).
- Budget around ?15,000.
As you can see I am looking for something close to original (for insurance purposes) that's had a few non performance upgrades. If it has electronic (points free) ignition that's a bonus as I do not fancy the aggro involved in getting to the distributor cap.
I've looked around and can't see any clear guide to the various versions of the Plus2. There is a general "Elan buyer's guide" in the Wiki with lots of good points but I am not sure a seller is going to have the patience for me to run through all this. Maybe an enthusiast?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks
JonB