Searching For My First S
11-10-2009, 03:47 AM
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Searching For My First S
Hello to All.. My name is Ali, and I live in the London/Essex borders. Young family needs have lead me to owning an oil burning CRV for the past 2 yrs, which both my wife and I love. It gives us the load capacity we need, easy access when getting the toddler in and out of, and the high driving position gives my wife the confidence & visibility she needs in a car. Apart from the the A/C unit failing and the diff oil needing changing (all done by Honda UK, even though the car was out of Warranty), touch wood we have had great reliability from the CRV
I've been wanting a sportier drive for myself for a number of years now, and finally got the green light from my wife. I've been considering the S2 and the RX8. The RX had its obvious benefits i.e. the 2 extra seats, and even test drove one. I loved the drive, but have been put off by all the gremlins, and not having deep pockets I have settled with going with the S, telling myself that it would only be used as a 2nd car, and it was always what I really wanted, so why compromise when I have the opportunity.
Also finally got round to test driving one a couple of weeks back - It was a VSA car, and driven in the wet - it totally blew me away. Started making me think if I could handle a non-VSA car? But having read so much about the S on this forum, I'm convinced the S is the car for me.
So I've been scouring the classified for a few months now looking for the right car at the right price, thinking that prices should drop slightly in the winter, and over the past 6 months I don't think they have. My ideal car would be a 55/06 in silverstone/moonrock - black & red interior with less thank 30k on the clock, and all for a budget of £12k.... Realistic?
Anyway, I've seen an add on the autotrader for a 55 plate Moonrock, with 20k on the clock, 2 owners, FHSH last services at 18k in June 09, up for £12,995.00. Only problem is that the trader has no pics up yet, in is also located 143 miles away (Taunton, Somerset) / http://www.kingstonroadcarsales.co.uk/14120/krcs.htm
Also, when I spoke to the trader (Mike), he seemed half asleep, a little vague, and instilled no confidence in me for a trek to Somerset. The car would be sold with 3 mths part and labour warranty and is apparently in spotless condition - but as I say, something does not feel right.
Is there anyone on the forum who lives close by? Does anyone know of Kingston Road Car Sales in Taunton? Are they an established, reputable trader?
Any thoughts or advise would be appreciated
I've been wanting a sportier drive for myself for a number of years now, and finally got the green light from my wife. I've been considering the S2 and the RX8. The RX had its obvious benefits i.e. the 2 extra seats, and even test drove one. I loved the drive, but have been put off by all the gremlins, and not having deep pockets I have settled with going with the S, telling myself that it would only be used as a 2nd car, and it was always what I really wanted, so why compromise when I have the opportunity.
Also finally got round to test driving one a couple of weeks back - It was a VSA car, and driven in the wet - it totally blew me away. Started making me think if I could handle a non-VSA car? But having read so much about the S on this forum, I'm convinced the S is the car for me.
So I've been scouring the classified for a few months now looking for the right car at the right price, thinking that prices should drop slightly in the winter, and over the past 6 months I don't think they have. My ideal car would be a 55/06 in silverstone/moonrock - black & red interior with less thank 30k on the clock, and all for a budget of £12k.... Realistic?
Anyway, I've seen an add on the autotrader for a 55 plate Moonrock, with 20k on the clock, 2 owners, FHSH last services at 18k in June 09, up for £12,995.00. Only problem is that the trader has no pics up yet, in is also located 143 miles away (Taunton, Somerset) / http://www.kingstonroadcarsales.co.uk/14120/krcs.htm
Also, when I spoke to the trader (Mike), he seemed half asleep, a little vague, and instilled no confidence in me for a trek to Somerset. The car would be sold with 3 mths part and labour warranty and is apparently in spotless condition - but as I say, something does not feel right.
Is there anyone on the forum who lives close by? Does anyone know of Kingston Road Car Sales in Taunton? Are they an established, reputable trader?
Any thoughts or advise would be appreciated
11-10-2009, 04:02 AM
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Take a look through the ads in this forum as there are always a few and your budget / spec are within reach of each other.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=249683
Try a few local dealerships, and get some test drives. Piston Heads and autotrader usually have a big selection.
TBH from your location I wouldn't be looking to travel to Somerset because you'll find similar spec cars at many places in your region.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=249683
Try a few local dealerships, and get some test drives. Piston Heads and autotrader usually have a big selection.
TBH from your location I wouldn't be looking to travel to Somerset because you'll find similar spec cars at many places in your region.
11-10-2009, 04:07 AM
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Have a look at a few members cars that are not for sale so you can familiarise yourself with where everything is when you come to view.
You don't want to turn up at a dealers and it be obvious that it's the first one you've looked at by the fact you don't know where the bonnet release is for example.
Ideally, take an owner with you when you come to view. Could save you from Shiny Car Syndrome....
If you're looking at dealers, a week or two before or after Christmas could bag you a good price as they are slow times for them.
You don't want to turn up at a dealers and it be obvious that it's the first one you've looked at by the fact you don't know where the bonnet release is for example.
Ideally, take an owner with you when you come to view. Could save you from Shiny Car Syndrome....
If you're looking at dealers, a week or two before or after Christmas could bag you a good price as they are slow times for them.
11-10-2009, 04:25 AM
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NineBolts / GaryB. Thanks for your replies.
Would be great if I could find a car on the forum, and have been searching the For Sale list every day for a while, but no luck yet. Pistonheads, autotrader, ebay, gumtree too
Time is also so precious, and I really don't want to waist the valuable weekends going up and down the country when I could be spending time with my wife and daughter.
I've already had the shiny car syndrome once - on a similar car in the summer - the car was pristine, but only had 1 service stamp on a 55 plate with 18k on the clock. so decided against it, but boy was I tempted!!
Honda dealers in London seem to be over the market price, and by the 1 experience I have had with the Honda dealer car I test drove, they don't seem to be willing to budge on price.
But will keep looking, and will definitely ask forum members for an aided viewing if I find a potential buy. Thanks for the advise
Would be great if I could find a car on the forum, and have been searching the For Sale list every day for a while, but no luck yet. Pistonheads, autotrader, ebay, gumtree too
Time is also so precious, and I really don't want to waist the valuable weekends going up and down the country when I could be spending time with my wife and daughter.
I've already had the shiny car syndrome once - on a similar car in the summer - the car was pristine, but only had 1 service stamp on a 55 plate with 18k on the clock. so decided against it, but boy was I tempted!!
Honda dealers in London seem to be over the market price, and by the 1 experience I have had with the Honda dealer car I test drove, they don't seem to be willing to budge on price.
But will keep looking, and will definitely ask forum members for an aided viewing if I find a potential buy. Thanks for the advise
11-10-2009, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ALi_MS,Nov 10 2009, 01:25 PM
Honda dealers in London seem to be over the market price, and by the 1 experience I have had with the Honda dealer car I test drove, they don't seem to be willing to budge on price.
It pays (or saves) to shop around and being prepared to travel can widen your net. But if your not getting a good feeling from somerset then continue looking elsewhere. I travelled to Exeter once to spend 2 mins looking at a heap of 5hite and driving back home. The person I had spoken too was also a bit vague.
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Finding a well looked after example would be key, as I intend to keep the car for a while. Defiantly prepared to travel out of the capital to find the right one, private or trade, I'd expect the seller to be able to instil some confidence in me that a) the last/current owner has looked after the car b) it is worth travelling a couple of hundred miles for.
FistralG... I don't know any Amy
should have read "May have found one"... Well spotted
Also wanted to share with you all that my first S drive experience. It was absolutely phenomenal!!! The last time I felt like this about driving a car was when I had a run on an airfield in a Ferrari 355 Can't wait to have have an S waiting on my driveway for me every night when I get back from work
FistralG... I don't know any Amy
should have read "May have found one"... Well spotted Also wanted to share with you all that my first S drive experience. It was absolutely phenomenal!!! The last time I felt like this about driving a car was when I had a run on an airfield in a Ferrari 355
Can't wait to have have an S waiting on my driveway for me every night when I get back from work
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11-10-2009, 07:53 AM
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Suggest you read the traders ad carefully. Cruise control? Parking sensors? metallic grey?
Not worth the trip IMHO.
Best place is to find a car on here if you can. Good luck with your search.
Moonrock with the red/ black interior is the way to go. But then I would say that I suppose.
Not worth the trip IMHO.
Best place is to find a car on here if you can. Good luck with your search.
Moonrock with the red/ black interior is the way to go. But then I would say that I suppose.
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Originally Posted by aldfort,Nov 10 2009, 04:53 PM
Suggest you read the traders ad carefully. Cruise control? Parking sensors? metallic grey?
Not worth the trip IMHO.
Best place is to find a car on here if you can. Good luck with your search.
Moonrock with the red/ black interior is the way to go. But then I would say that I suppose.
Not worth the trip IMHO.
Best place is to find a car on here if you can. Good luck with your search.
Moonrock with the red/ black interior is the way to go. But then I would say that I suppose.
Not sure what the cruise control could be...I know some of the owners over the pond have it fitted to their cars.