Tigerfox Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I know this is not the usual car to see on here but Tigerfox Jr has a baby on the way and he is discovering how expensive they are. It is a 2003 231 version with the 6 speed gearbox and has only done 34k. I looked at loads before finding this one and it is very nice condition Starts instantly, recent new battery and uses fuel at a alarming rate ! Mot until July and would expect it to pass as it has only done 500 miles since the last one I have more pictures and it is advertised elsewhere for £1795 and a forum discount applies so £1675, NOW £1500 Leather interior, air con, working electric and heated seats, bose radio/cd PM me if you want more photos or contact details. Car is in South Leicestershire mat_the_cat, Jazoli, Kringle and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Nice. I'd love one of these, but clearly they are going up in value Tigerfox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Oof! If I hadn't already bought a car, I would have been all over this. These cars are seriously good. If it had a German badge they would be 3x or more expensive. These won't be this cheap forever. Quirky styling that stands out from the crowd compared to its equivalents and an engine that is very unusual and different. The handling sublime. Way, way better than any MX5. Ohdearme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Wash your mouth out ! sierraman, Wingz123 and Slartibartfast 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I wondered when these would appear here. They really are sublime in their handling, I had a great day hooning one around Snetterton although the gearing is a bit too long for the race track. I remember it doing 200miles to a tank on the track, and on the gentlest of drives to and from the circuit. I could never get it to average more than 12.5mpg. What's it like for rust? Tigerfox, solid61 and Ohdearme 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerfox Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 There is nothing visible that I can see on the paintwork and I have not looked underneath. It has had a sheltered life.and been undecover or garaged when not in use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I'm SERIOUSLY over my quota on cars..... would LOVE this. SHITSTIX Tigerfox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Nice, but the fuel consumption and parts prices for basic stuff for these puts me off completely, I had a mk1 RX7 25 years ago and it was great, fuel was cheap then though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marm Toastsmith Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Tigerfox Jr has a baby on the way and he is discovering how expensive they are. That all depends how much he decides to spend. Most of the shit they try to sell expectant parents is unnecessary. And if anything I probably spent less over all as my social life disappeared. GLWTS. Looks a cracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I had one of these - the lesser 192 model with a 5-speed 'box. Supposedly more economical but still drank fuel like it was going out of fashion. Lovely drive though as long as the revs were kept up, great interior and I can confirm that the handling is superb - I never managed to get it to misbehave despite occasionally driving it like a cretin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerfox Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 That all depends how much he decides to spend. Most of the shit they try to sell expectant parents is unnecessary. And if anything I probably spent less over all as my social life disappeared. GLWTS. Looks a cracker. Getting a lot of quality used stuff Cannot get round being a Grandad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marm Toastsmith Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Getting a lot of quality used stuff Cannot get round being a Grandad "Babyshite". Congratulations! Tigerfox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 My 'other 'alf loves these..I'll have a word.............hot starting ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerfox Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 Bump Price reduced as I cannot face ebay, gumtree etc Drop me a pm if interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherpaMog Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Have a bump from me, ihad one, also in the 231 flavour, great cars and mine never needed anything. They are very comfortable considering how well they handle, and use less fuel the faster you go ! (Within reason) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Seriously now, If I ONLY drove at 50 to 75 mph on a Motorway, what Fuel consumption would I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Foxhake Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Hahahaha, don't even consider an RX8 in any flavour if you are worried about MPGs.At any sort of revolutions, they are drinking not only loads of petrol, but a fair bit of oil as well.They are also almost worthless, I'd happily have another one but people who haven't had one have a "thing " with them and they're a hard sell. Ohdearme and Kringle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 What about posting an ad on PistonHeads? £1500 is about what the new SOTW budget is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 ....At any sort of revolutions, they are drinking not only loads of petrol, but a fair bit of oil as well.That's true of any rotary. The oil is needed to lubricate the chambers and gets burnt with the fuel anyway. They are also almost worthless, I'd happily have another one but people who haven't had one have a "thing " with them and they're a hard sell.There's a 2006 one that's been sitting unused for months near the village of Chenies. Moss is growing on it. I take the horse past it from time to time; it has never moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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