RoyH Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 What are the thoughts on this from a mileage viewpoint? Very high miles for an R500, although I understand that the vast majority of these miles have been on the road. Car looks in very good condition, with a recent Minister refresh. Is it worth considering, or am I laying myself open to large maintenance bills? If i buy and come to sell with over 30k mileage, I would guess it's going to be difficult to shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Payne Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I would have thought 25,000 miles over eight years was just nicely run-in. It does depend on what sort of miles those were, but it does seem to have been maintained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Whittle Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hi Roy, my humble opinion is... This looks like a good example of an early R500. The mileage shouldn't be an issue because all the maintenance provides reassurance that the car has been looked after, after all it's only done about 3K miles per year and has had a recent engine and gearbox refresh. It has a lot of road going options, it was obviously not bought as an R500 race car! If I was looking for a high performance Seven I would look at this one and hopefully you be able to take it for a test drive (or test ride). It could be worth seeing if somebody with a lot of Seven experience could come with you to take a look I am Leg End... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Assuming the photos are recent, it looks in terrific condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 *tongue*ideal base for a duratec conversion 😬 here is my Duratec R .... C7 TOP Taffia joint AO with Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Very encouraging opinions so far. Will be seeing the car with Markiebabes and John, (our resident Penn 7 mechanical guru) so knowledge will be available... It does look in nice condition. Any other thoughts. musings, points to check for? Edited to add: Jackson, if I bring this thing to the 7 Wonders trip I'm going to blow your Duratec into the weeds Edited by - RoyH on 29 May 2009 08:43:37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 😬 😬 if you can reach the pedals here is my Duratec R .... C7 TOP Taffia joint AO with Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 *arrowup* 😬 😬 *arrowup* Roy will try and catch you later 😬 Mark 7 Webshots here R400 😬 pure fun ( more so with Aero fitted ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Doesn't the milage just confirm the at seller is genuine? I wouldn't be worried. /r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Regin, I've spoken to the seller, and am sure he's genuine. He's not an L7C member; it would have been handy if he was because the car's history would probably have been better known (he's the third owner, dont know who the other two were). The other R500s on PH have much lower mileages and are a similar (slightly higher) price, but no evident refresh. The rebuild and subsequent refresh on this car has been carried out by Minister, so you're not going to get any better. Whenever I buy anything of largish value I tend to consider resale in the equation. If I'm re-selling an R500 with 30k odd miles it may be difficlut to sell on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 If I'm re-selling an R500 with 30k odd miles it may be difficlut to sell on.... - which kind of poses the question, what the hell is the point in these cars if they're not supposed to be driven? (and driven in the manner intended) - I guess you could use it to drive to the monthly meeting to show everyone how nice and shiny it is er but only for 3 or 4 times a year so it doesn't get wet and the mileage remains really low but what pleasure is there in that (unless you're a polisher of course...) I don't see why there is sticking point at 30k miles, these engines need a refresh every few miles anyway and it's already 8 years old so anything less than 20k miles even for an R500 is just a complete waste - all IMO obviously PS: not a personal attack RoyH by the way, I just don't see the point in having a fast car and never using it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hi Peter No offence taken. I would use the car as and when I wanted, ie blats, trackdays, raiding parties on the Taffia, trips to IOM etc. What I am posting here (of course) is my thought process, and, at eventual time of resale, I'm weighing up the perception of potential buyers to a "high" mileage R500 with a good maintenance history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tear Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Not an expert, but I would have thought that 'resale issues' were a function of price asked for, and price paid originally, which gives the amount lost or 'pain factor' experienced. Looks nice though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Normuss Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Roy, what happened to going for something lower powered and cheaper than the R300??? 😬 VX HPC - Loud and proud here Adding power makes you faster on the straights. Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Snake Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hi Roy Looks good and i agree being a Duratec owner as to a conversion at a later date Away sprinting at Barkston on saturday but will try and catch up with you asap re T shirts etc Mad Hatter Racing - Feel The Duralight R Torque 😬 Carl Van Baars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Roy Need More power more power More power more power More power more power More power more power 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 Mark 7 Webshots here R400 😬 pure fun ( more so with Aero fitted ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Village Idiot Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 😬 The BIG question is with TWICE the power and more rubber on the road than a proper race car 😶🌫️, out on a twisty track will he keep up lap after lap after lap without collecting the cones Dicks (it was jealousy's fault that made post the above 😶🌫️ ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 ahhh yes, The car turned out to be quite good, but I wouldnt be silly enough to buy an R500 would I 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyrill Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 *arrowup* 😬 😬 *arrowup* Mark 7 Webshots here R400 😬 pure fun ( more so with Aero fitted ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul abrahams Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Nice car mister, does it go fast 😬 Mark, you're obviously a bad influence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezky Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Roy Got a new toy then 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Hi Jon, Me 🤔 Nooooooo 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted May 30, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted May 30, 2009 An updated ad on Pistonheads, lots of 😬 going round.... Roy, I think you have sorted out a nice little seven for the summer It looks a corker! Have fun. Nick Back in a BEC! - But trying to get into Class 1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyH Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks Nick, gotta meet you one of these days 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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