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I found most parts easy to find, a lot were sourced from from production vehicles so very little was unique. Most mechanics will find it easy to work on, and they are really simple things compared to modern cars.
There is also a really excellent owners club, and most unique parts have been made available for surprisingly reasonable prices.
You have a fibreglass body on a galvanised chassis so they’ll outlast many other vehicles, which is a huge bonus, alongside the appreciation in value. You’re not going to lose money other than running costs.
I’d have another if I wanted a performance car.
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Would a this be a bad choice for someone who’s never owned a classic car like this?
I’m not particularly knowledgeable about cars tbh. But I am looking for a car at the moment and this is very appealing.
What would the maintenance costs of this be like? When parts need replaced could it be a money pit?
Best looked after by a specialist garage or is that unnecessary?
I’ve just sold my f30 3 series that I owned from new but ended up having to spend thousands on it in the past 18 months. I’d like something that won’t bankrupt me when it breaks!
I’m quite far from Oxford near Glasgow. But I’ll be in London in October.
Edit - quick read up shows this would obviously suit someone with some knowledge of it.
Never too late to learn though… I can’t stop looking at it.