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Old 09-15-2007, 06:37 AM
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Was looking at Loti (a-ha) and asked for a book value on my car. Made for very depressing reading

Even tip top condition it would be
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Are you sure?I just traded in a 2003 S2000,with 38000 on the clock for just under
Old 09-15-2007, 06:43 AM
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This is book price, ie lowest price.

I've done 41k.
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If you're looking at buying your lotus from a dealer,have you actually gone in and asked what they'd give you part ex,i'd expect more than
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Probably, that's a discussion for next week.

However I just found this, third car down.

http://www.swiftsperformance.co.uk/carsales/lotus.htm
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[QUOTE=ikobo,Sep 15 2007, 03:42 PM] Are you sure?I just traded in a 2003 S2000,with 38000 on the clock for just under
Old 09-15-2007, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by chilled,Sep 15 2007, 04:14 PM
Probably, that's a discussion for next week.

However I just found this, third car down.

http://www.swiftsperformance.co.uk/carsales/lotus.htm
Looks nice.

IIRC the 135R is a good starting point for your needs too.

Where were all these when I was looking?
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It was the Leeds official lotus dealer that pointed me in their direction. They will also do the engine transplant.
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dont worry mate i paid 11250 for mine 18 mos ago and worth today
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Well, whaddya expect?

If you change your car as often as yer shirt, you're gonna get shafted.

Nothing holds its value any more.

But depreciation follows a curve; so just own it longer.

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