D7PNY Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Don't get me wrong...it would still be for sale at the right price but difference is that now I would only sell if I had enough money spare to sell and upgrade to a faster westfield Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I quite fancy a lotus 61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User0083 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I quite fancy a lotus 61 Wouldn't we all! I'd love a 1983 Mini Cooper... Brand new, built to my specification. Waxoyl from new... Etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Really would fancy a single sweater one day though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Dreamers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I have progressed from Westfield to single seater this year. Open wheeled single seater at that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Dreamers. Ambition drives prosperity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Though I would be dreaming to fit in one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstreak-Andy D Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Interesting thread, coming back to the initial post, I too fell into the Lotus option, thinking about a change of direction and maybe getting more use. I even thought I would use the Lotus all summer and focus all winter! With family Outlander for other family use I soon fell out with the Lotus, just failed to put a smile on my face, to me an uninspiring drive. It was a pretty car but if I am honest found the focus more rewarding drive. Gear change appalling despite all the mods being done and adjustments made. Spoke to a Lotus design engineer who told me they were all like that. Toyota cars were better. I now understand why most 10 year old Elise will have a similar number of past owners! Back to Westie ownership now and love every minute. To me the intimacy of the car is the attraction. A small change is instantly noticeable, soon puts a smile on my face! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M444TTB Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I've been having TVR Chimaera thoughts along similar usage lines! Hopefully they will pass when I get the car back on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 my ears were burning Ok let's put things from my perspective... Had my car now 4.5 years - the car has been used consistently during my ownership and on average I have done about 4000 miles per year (with no tail off in usage) So you can tell from that, the car is getting properly used (by Westfield standards anyway) - it is used mainly for road blatting and track days with usually a once a year road trip of note (last year a tour around Wales with more the same planned for June this year) I am certainly not getting bored of the car - went out last week for a two hour blat with one of the local lads and I am organising a group blat for this Sunday morning - always come back with a grin on my face I have a lot of time for the westfield club and the friends I have made because of it Have I made myself clear .......................................................................................... Ok - so let me clarify why I am looking at a T350 or similar... I have for many years drooled over T350's - they look IMO the dogs danglies I fancy doing some European road trips (Stelvio etc) and would not fancy doing that sorta distance in the westy (even a touring spec westy) My hearing issues.. Many of you will know I have been struggling with my lug holes (tinitus) and the problems I seem to have after wearing earplugs (very sore ears - I have tried most types of plugs now as I sell them for a living) and have recently purchased a high end motorbike helmet to ease the situation ...................................................................... And to clarify my plans would be... In an ideal world go out and buy the Trevor and keep the westy for track days and blatting (financially maybe not possible but will see how this year goes) If I need to sell the Westy to initially part fund the TVR I will then at some point in the next 12 months look to buy another fast road/race spec westy with the exhaust on the other side away from my lug hole - maybe a nice zetec car etc I will certainly be keeping the trailer, spare tyres and all my other kit ready for a speedy return ........................................................................... So there you have it - Cleggy has not lost his mojo for westies - far from it Almost guest levels of long windedness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINGNUT Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Interesting thread, coming back to the initial post, I too fell into the Lotus option, thinking about a change of direction and maybe getting more use. I even thought I would use the Lotus all summer and focus all winter! With family Outlander for other family use I soon fell out with the Lotus, just failed to put a smile on my face, to me an uninspiring drive. It was a pretty car but if I am honest found the focus more rewarding drive. Gear change appalling despite all the mods being done and adjustments made. Spoke to a Lotus design engineer who told me they were all like that. Toyota cars were better. I now understand why most 10 year old Elise will have a similar number of past owners! Back to Westie ownership now and love every minute. To me the intimacy of the car is the attraction. A small change is instantly noticeable, soon puts a smile on my face! Andy Andy you are the chap from the start of the post, i spoke too regarding the vauxhall Westie as you were changing to a LOTUS Cleggy Swop you my ZETEC for your Duratec if you wish :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Though I would be dreaming to fit in one You'll fit in to this I'm sure, On Corrie apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Cheers Cleggy - can I come to wales with you Cambs lot??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Cheers Cleggy - can I come to wales with you Cambs lot??? oh yes - PM on it's way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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