S replacement
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Very strange decision IMO to turn trade in the S for that on economic terms
Is it actually classed as a car or something else? Pram perhaps?
Brave man posting that on here (can't bear to say the name out loud).
Is it actually classed as a car or something else? Pram perhaps?
Brave man posting that on here (can't bear to say the name out loud).
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Great little cars. We loved ours - probably more fun round a twisty than the S, but short on power.
As Dave and Mark have said the upkeep through a main dealer is comical and the prices horrendous -
As Dave and Mark have said the upkeep through a main dealer is comical and the prices horrendous -
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Good luck with the Roadster. They are fun little motors, hold the road extremely well.
I've got the Brabus version (for another week when it gets Part Ex for my S2000).
Totally agree with the Bassoctopus, I used Auto mode only a couple of times and soon learnt that the flappy paddles work best. Also agree with the servicing and reliability issues. Mines just had its first MoT and needs 2 new rears, 2 new rear Alloys (the Brabus Alloys are very soft and buckle on our useless pot holed roads easily), 2 new front disks and 2 new front springs.
However my biggest problem was the most common bane of Roadster ownership, a leak! I had over an inch of water behind the passenger seat one morning. Cost me 550 quid to get the seals replaced and there's still a leak somewhere which I haven't been able to track down yet (and won't bother now I'm upgrading).
For me, you have to love them enough to deal with these problems, and having a local knowledgeable independent will help. Get a good one and you'll have fun I'm sure
I've got the Brabus version (for another week when it gets Part Ex for my S2000).
Totally agree with the Bassoctopus, I used Auto mode only a couple of times and soon learnt that the flappy paddles work best. Also agree with the servicing and reliability issues. Mines just had its first MoT and needs 2 new rears, 2 new rear Alloys (the Brabus Alloys are very soft and buckle on our useless pot holed roads easily), 2 new front disks and 2 new front springs.
However my biggest problem was the most common bane of Roadster ownership, a leak! I had over an inch of water behind the passenger seat one morning. Cost me 550 quid to get the seals replaced and there's still a leak somewhere which I haven't been able to track down yet (and won't bother now I'm upgrading).
For me, you have to love them enough to deal with these problems, and having a local knowledgeable independent will help. Get a good one and you'll have fun I'm sure
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The strange things about the leaks is that they are nothing to do with the car being convertible.
It leaks where the wing mirrors meet the doors
With the roof full off, these cars are bloody windy too
It leaks where the wing mirrors meet the doors
With the roof full off, these cars are bloody windy too
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Respect for one prepared to step out of the box and declare himself accordingly.
Had rarely given these things a second glance, so good to hear from an informed enthusiast.
Had rarely given these things a second glance, so good to hear from an informed enthusiast.
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Originally Posted by Moggy,Apr 17 2008, 10:23 PM
Is it actually classed as a car or something else? Pram perhaps?
Chap at work has one, same colour, same wheels. perhaps I should get a photo of them side-by-side...