Going to discuss this openly as seems little point in PMs.
Silver and blue car probably the nicest looking S1 I have seen. Gorgeous colour, great condition. Steering doesn't quite centre properly and feels a bit slack, so something needs to be done about that. Engine felt strong, gearbox not very clonky (unlike mine
). If it comes with the 12 month warranty and service, £35k seems fair - but only if they sort out whatever is not quite right with the steering and/or front suspension. Felt a bit slack and was understeering in the wet slightly. Tyres looked fine, so I reckon it's a simple tracking issue. Car is ex Morgan, so while it may have been driven hard, it has been cared for - and the bodywork and wheels are immaculate after their factory refreshment. This would be my heart buy - it looks fabulous.
Silver RTCC car. Too expensive for it lacks the essential Sports exhaust and has done 18,000 miles. Tatty original roof (but the design looks better both up and down than the later versions!). However, lovely condition, very tight to drive (I mean really good, and one of the best I have driven - felt similar to my 9,000 mile example), and that red leather which looks so disgusting in the photos is actually a classic deep red (I think I'm blind though as Charlie reckoned it was light red!) that really goes with the silver. Negotiate the price and/or a sports exhaust fitted, and it would be a good buy. When my car was in the doldrums, I was going to make an offer on this when BHM called me and told me that my immobiliser issue had been sorted.
Orthodoc's car at BHM - haven't driven it. The light blue leather seats are an acquired taste and show wear badly (but like my grubby and initially worn looking Vanilla seats, they will look new after a valet). Personally, I prefer Aeros in light colours - but that's just a matter of taste. However, the car looks in nice condition, at a fair price. I can recommend BHM as a dealer. We know that the car is mechanically sound from the forum and from the runs it has done with other TM members.
The green car at BHM. A bit tatty (as mine was superficially) - but my experiences show that cosmetic issues are easily sorted to get a car back to A1 condition, if you have a willing seller. Actually looks great, that dark green/vanilla leather combination. Needs a sports exhaust though. Good price, if you can get some issus sorted or don't mind it not being quite perfect. Haven't driven it, so no idea what the mechanicals feel like.
Regards,
Harry.
