Hi Maverick,
Are you ok?
You're English is as bad as your maths
Please take another look at the extreme website you will see there that a full kit from extreme (panels only) costs £3995 and the prices for the windows and engine are as I quoted earlier. Unless of course you know something nobody else does
[urlhttp://www.extreme-sportscars.com/360/kits.html][/url]
The reason I bought an expensive donor car was to ensure it had a perfect history and low mileage to reduce the possibility of problems arising in the future. Most people buy a cheap donor car, often one which has been in an accident; then spend thousands putting an expensive kit over it. My thinking is that if you are going to spend money making the exterior look good, its better to ensure the base from which you start is equally as good. For me there's little point in having a great looking car that spends most of its time in the garage being repaired.
The reason I have bought another donor car is simply to use for spare parts, to me that’s logical as these projects are not as simple as they seem and mistakes happen even with the most experienced of builders. Anybody who has built one of these will testify to the fact that the build DVD is a good “guide” rather than a fully comprehensive manual. Possessing two donors serves two purposes. (1) You can use spare parts and (2) you get the chance to trial a procedure to ensure your technique is totally correct.
The reason I have not chosen to sell the 2nd donor car separately is to increase the desirability of the project and make things easier for whoever buys it. Selling two cars creates a lot more value for money than just selling one. (I thought that’s was obvious ...but maybe not)
Mav … Not really sure what you’re problem is or what you are getting at here mate, but these cars are very nice when finished and some of the things you say do more to devalue the product you "claim" to have more than anything else.
Nevertheless, you are entitled to your opinion and by continuing to post; you're at least keeping the topic live (despite the poor maths, terrible English and inaccurate information)
To Roger: I had to wait a long time (close to a year) for the windows and lenses so I know your pain. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us, unfortunately because I know how hard it is to get the windows I'm a little reluctant to sell them separately as I know the kit becomes a lot less desirable if it’s incomplete. In any case ... good luck with the build mate
Mav ... Relax mate, if you “really” have your own car and kit then why are you so interested in mine??? Unless of course you're secretly interested in purchasing it and think that all the inaccurate and unnecessary slander will force me into a corner where I’m forced to sell the kit and cars at a ridiculously low price. Sorry to disappoint you pal but that’s not going to happen
Until next time ...