Simon ...

Never had the chance of a ride around MIRA in you lotus but you certanly knew how to handle your old scoob around there ..... awasome in the right hands and when I've saved enough I'll be replacing my 99 sport with turbo or similar !!

Simon,

Welcome back to the scooby pack! http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif

Glad to see you haven't let that well setup evo turn your head. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif

I think White is the standard colour for RAs. You could try to find a V-Limited with the RA bodyshell in blue, but it would probably forgoe the diff control in favour of ABS (which has a fuse, you know http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif ).

Moray
( http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif )

Cue 'Mutley' snigger......... http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

Stef.

Hi All

When I recently bought my Lotus, many of you were very gracious in saying nice it looked and how much you hoped I would enjoy it, but then left a little comment to the effect of... "You won't last... you'll have a scooby again in no time!"...

Well, I have no excuse!

The Lotus has been a catalogue of disasters in terms of reliability and things going wrong, which I half expected, but finally got to the point where Monday morning I rejected the car.

The dealer (who at this time will remain nameless) appears to be acting in a commendable way and has agreed to give me a full refund based on the trouble I have had.

So this all means that I am on the lookout for a nice Scooby!! I know, I know... http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

I only want to spend about 15K on an RA of similar with the diff control. If you know of one (which isn't white!!) please let me know.

I have to say... while the Lotus was working, it was the most fantastic car I can imagine. The attention it drew was both fantastic and a bit concerning at times, but on the whole gave a great sense of pride.

I will really miss it, but to be honest, not as much as I still miss my old WRX!!

I am also in the process of buying a really nice 3 Door Cossie Rally car I saw last night. So I'm looking forward to some serious fun motoring!

I'm looking forward to being able to converse on here in an ownership capacity again... if you'll have me back!! http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif

c-ya

Simon

Simon

You join a growing list of owners who have sold their Scoobies and then realised how much they miss it. Ive done it twice.

Your not the first and wont be the last. There will be more Evo owners.

Jonathan

Blimey!, that didn't take long did it?
LOTUS

Lost
Out
To
Ugly
Scooby


Ugly only in comparison to the beutiful Lotus mind you.

Simon.

Out of curiosity, why not a white RA?
Was this the colour of your last one?
I think this is one of the best colours you can see a Scooby in.

Neil.
Gorgeous White STi4.

Simon,

I'm glad I didn't buy one. Utterly gorgeous and fantastic to drive but I just new it was going to be a pain in the arse, and no one likes a pain in the arse.

I've got my new Supra and I'm happy, very happy.

Simon,

Sorry to hear that your ownership experience was biased too far toward the negative..
I enjoyed our ride at MIRA - I almost even fitted into it http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif

What problem was the final straw?

Cheers,

Alex

come on guys and galls, you are being far too nice to our mate mr simon de sideways.

He deserves a right good slagging off for deserting the clan only to realise his judgement was bogus http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

let the onslaught commence http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

Well what can you say to that http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

the Lotus motto has rung true yet again,

Loads
Of
Trouble
Usually
Serious

Extremely
Sh1te
Product
Reliability
Is
True

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif Should we let the traitor back on the BBS now he has seen the error of his ways http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

ROFLMAO http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

Simon
Welcome back... sorry it didn't work out... you were so proud of it as well

...I guess we're all entitled to one mistake http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

P http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

LOL http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

I knew I was onto a hiding!! I really don't know why I told you all!!! http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

Thanks for all the nice comments, and 'up yours' http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif to all the other ones!

john
You nasty bugger! I don't think anyone really needs any encouragement, but thanks anyway!!! http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif (Thanks for your help re the Rally Car!)

NeilF
I'm not really keen on the white. Personal preference I guess. I have seen one in Sonic Blue, which would be ideal, but not sure if they exist at the age I'm talking about.

I really need to find one quickly though, because, Moray has just reminded me about the Evo V I drove, which was (unusually) stunning to drive. hmmmm... No, I don't think I'll make the same mistake twice!

AlexM
No *one* particular problem really, it's a long story.

Kev
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif Thanks! The Lotus was fabulous round MIRA, totally different experience to the Scooby though. The lap in the Scooby was more aggressive, but the Lotus was more sideways, and smoother.

Cheers guys

Simon de Four Wheel Slide http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gifARSE-ARSE-ARSE-ARSE http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

(well thats what we all wanted to say http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/tongue.gif)

lol

D.

Simon, you did say take the P*** if you had said you wanted sympathy http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

Simon.

Welcome back http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/tongue.gif

You've only sold the Lotus so I couldn't have the ride you promised me. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/mad.gif

The prodigal son?


Mike. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

P.S. I won't mention it at MIRA on Sunday. <I> well not much!</I> http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

ha ha ha ha

If there were a lord then the chat room would be up 'n runnin'

hahahaha

Simon as you are no doubt aware LOTUS stands for Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Simon de Banke:
<B>Hi All

When I recently bought my Lotus, many of you were very gracious in saying nice it looked and how much you hoped I would enjoy it, but then left a little comment to the effect of... "You won't last... you'll have a scooby again in no time!"...

Well, I have no excuse!

The Lotus has been a catalogue of disasters in terms of reliability and things going wrong, which I half expected, but finally got to the point where Monday morning I rejected the car.

The dealer (who at this time will remain nameless) appears to be acting in a commendable way and has agreed to give me a full refund based on the trouble I have had.

So this all means that I am on the lookout for a nice Scooby!! I know, I know... http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

I only want to spend about 15K on an RA of similar with the diff control. If you know of one (which isn't white!!) please let me know.

I have to say... while the Lotus was working, it was the most fantastic car I can imagine. The attention it drew was both fantastic and a bit concerning at times, but on the whole gave a great sense of pride.

I will really miss it, but to be honest, not as much as I still miss my old WRX!!

I am also in the process of buying a really nice 3 Door Cossie Rally car I saw last night. So I'm looking forward to some serious fun motoring!

I'm looking forward to being able to converse on here in an ownership capacity again... if you'll have me back!! http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif

c-ya

Simon[/quote]

what can I say??? Im so sorry Simon - especially after I kinda encouraged the purchase. damn it....sorry http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/frown.gif

Still - teach you to buy a crappy plastic kit car wont it http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

Simon ... Simon... Simon

what can I say after all that effort :


welcome back to the dark side http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif


cheers

chrisp

ps what about that dodge viper you had your eye on http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

So where is this Simon De Espritless bloke anyway http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif

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Love n hugs

Mick

Glad I could count on you all to be grown up about this! http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

ROFL

Anyway.. I don't need one of your poofs cars now, I've bought a real MAN's car!!! http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif Or so Mr Rainbird would have you believe. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/smile.gif

Mike
Sorry mate! It probably wouldn't make it round an entire lap anyway.
I'm sure you won't mention it much!

Nightmare
Don't be silly mate, no problem. I'm still glad I owned one for a bit. Just don't ever speak to me again! You lying t@sser! http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/tongue.gif

Cheers guys

Simon

Good lucky with the Rallying cossie and welcome back to the Scooby fold

Allan