Trading in the Daytona

Rijk: I have a 456m, if you want to hear know about anything with which I have experience I would be glad to "talk" to you. You will love it.

 

I can understand your hesitation, Rijk, but I like your choice of replacements!

Malcolm, I've thought about getting a 456 off and on for a few years, and I'd really appreciate your insight. Would you mind posting it here?

 

Where did you trade it? I've always wanted a silver daytona.

thanks

 

I do not know about this....You are trading an appreciating asset for two depreciating ones. A Daytona will always be THE CAR. Now and again, I get frustrated with my old one because of lack of comfort, conveniences, and breakdowns, but in the end, I know I would miss it. It is unique and classy.
I understand about the Elise, particularly if you like track days. But regarding the 456:
Do you have to have the M? 95s seem to be a much better value, about half the price, and not half the car. I test drove one yesterday. While it had a salvage title, it did pull like a mother. Interior bits were melted, and it rattled a bit, but the understated V12 executive express did speak to me in volumes...

 

I am an authorized Lotus Dealer and also have a wide selection of various 456's for sale at anyone time...

I would be happy to liberate your Daytona in a trade deal...

If it were me however, I would keep the Daytona.

You can see full information and photos on all my cars at www.symbolicmotors.com

Regards,

Bill Noon

 

Hi Bill ,


I think i saw you at the 2003 TDF with a 308 ? Can you provide me with more information about it ? It looked different than the Entremont car.
Is it a Michelotto ?

Thanks !

Andrew

 

Bill,

I love that 1938 Alfa 8C you have at Symbolic. You should edit the vehicle info though:

"these amazing vehicles are easily able to out-break, out-handle and out-accelerate many modern machines".

I think you should change "out-break" to "out-brake", otherwise, who could afford to drive it?

 

Contact me privately for information about my Michelotto GTB/M.

As for the mistakes on our web site. Duly noted...sorry I am just too buzy and rather lazy to figure out how to change it... but thanks for the nice comments.

I have put about 2000 miles on the street in the 8c2900 and a little over 1000 racing it at various venues around the country.

Ciao,

Bill

 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

Sorry to hear that Rijk.. Still, the 456 is a beautiful car.

As for the Elise, I'd better maintain a diplomatic silence...

John

PS Did you think about a 997..? Not big enough for the kids I guess.

 

Bill,

Would you mind giving a very short version of your impression of this car?
I love this car and can see myself in one someday.
Thanks,
Scott

 

i'm depressed. whenever my 3 1/2 year old caught a glimpse of your car at WWofC it just about made him jump off the ground ("dee-tow-na!"). hopefully it will go to another local area owner.

i've never driven a 456, but am a big fan. good luck. and r.i.p. silver dee-tow-na

 

I am a bit confused.. Your taste have moved up to appreciate one of the finest in automobile, the Daytona. Now, you are back to trade it in for a not so appreciated 456. How did you come up with this idea?

I believe it is a big step down ward. I love the Elise. Just get the Elise. Keep the Daytona. I am sure your have other sadan to take care of the kids.

If you go through with it, I think you will have fun with the 456 for about a month. Then you will miss the daytona bigtime...

 

I am with Bill Noon on this. I have both the Daytona and the 456M. I would sell the 456 in a heartbeat if I could have only one, even though I love it too. Keep the daytona, buy a kid car.

 

Damn, Damn, Damn... Timing in life is everything, eh?

 

Well, WHO is o0n first? Dale, but Rijk's DSaytona, geet over it.

 

Rijk - you have private mail.

Jim S.

 

with all due respect sir YOU ARE FREAKING NUTS !!!!!!!!!

 

Exactly.


This plan may sound sane now, but Im betting your going to have a serious case of the Daytona blues within 6 months and be shopping for another within 2 years. Meanwhile the 456 will have dropped another 15%.

Just buy the elise for the track and keep the Daytona!


Terry