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[gordy7]

Looking at buying a Spyder Zetec plus2. I'm aware of the views falling either side of the Zetec or not coin but I think for me it's the ideal combination or compromise.

I own a Caterham owner and dare I admit a water cooled flat six from Stutgart!

[SENC]

Welcome Gordy! Post up some pics when you bring her home.

[elanfan1]

Welcome.

There?s a long Spyder Zetec thread on here, you?d be well advised to take advice from Spyderfan (Alan) on here as there are a couple of gearbox types one of which has advantages over the other.

Good luck in your search. If you?re in no hurry and you fancy a free day out come to Castle Combe on 25th May there?ll be hundred+ Elans and probably a few Spyder Elans there on the day.

[gordy7]

Thanks chaps!.

25th May would be ideal, I'm may be able to wrangle a trip. I'm in East Anglia so it may prove to much with familly committments!

I've been viewing threads on this forum for a while so am getting a good idea of the pitfalls and benefits of a Zetec. I actually came very close to going to Spyder directly back in 2001 but ended up buying an Alfa 105 GTV instead - as a daily company car. So the itch has been with me for a while!

[SF69Elan]

Welcome aboard, Gordy! As I'm sure you're aware, this is a great community - I've received a lot of very helpful info and advice here - an outstanding group of folks.

Rich

[denicholls2]

I own a Caterham owner

Doe s(he) let you drive the Caterham?

[gordy7]

To the question 'what do you want to be when you grow up?' I don't ever remember answering 'a typist'

[The Veg]

Welcome Gordy!

[RichC]

To the question 'what do you want to be when you grow up?' I don't ever remember answering 'a typist'

nice one . You'll fit in well here . welcome

[gordy7]

RichC,

Thank you. I'm not all that good with being active on forums, I reckon I'm on for the PistonHeads longest lurker but this forum will no doubt be different...

It looks like you're in Essex so you're not too far away. Is there a local meet that you know of that's worth attending. I'm on the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.

G

[RichC]

coach and horse pub melton 4th thurs in month 7pm . pm me if you want me to pass on your contact details to Ben & Mary who arrange ..

[gordy7]

Melton nr Woodbridge? Yes please send my details. I have two small children so getting away can be tricky but I would like to attend when I can.

Thanks

[gavk]

Hi Gordy

I'm a Zetec+2 owner but like you I'm not on the forums as much as I'd like to be (young kids also ruling my life).

Any questions feel free to ask away. I bought mine 5 years ago and to date have covered about 40'000miles!

Do you still have the GTV?

Gav

[gordy7]

Hi Gav,

Thanks for the welcome...?
I sold the GTV as I had bought a 911 (964) to use as a daily which I sold after several years of enjoying. The chap I sold the GTV to has had it up for sale recently, I was very tempted to contact him but the thought of paying a huge amount of money more than I sold it for is a step too far, and don't mention the increase in value of the 964!!! My advise is - by a classic car off me and then watch the values rise!!!

I'm going to test drive the +2 on Thursday...?...

[gavk]

Hi Gordy

Thats a shame, I have a strong itch for a 105 GTV! I know that now they are worth a fair chunk more than a +2 but a few years a go that could've been a swop that would work out for both of us....never mind.

GTVs seem to be advertised at approx ?30k now from what I'm seeing

Good luck with the viewing