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There were a few that did pass me here and there and they really didn't look that beefed up but of course I know I'm going for the cheaper older versions It's really about steering feel and precision so I will be test driving as soon as I can get a chance to be sure it's what I'm missing after selling the Exige. I hear ya about the usefulness of top speed! It's all about having that fast feeling at lower speeds, I think the lowness to the ground should help there right? Thanks for the info on the club, now I can formulate a plan to buy one and track it at one if their events on the way home! hehe the wife is going to kill me she thought I was done with spending for a bit. :devil: Another question, how common is it to have a soft top included to throw on in case of rain? My biggest concern is getting caught out in the middle of nowhere in a downpour.

Good to hear man! I've always been pretty impressed with UK customer service when dealing with parts suppliers (the Germans could learn from that bit haha). I used to be closer to the 'Ring but now live in a town called Coburg in the middle of nowhere. I work for a German automotive supplier so my next stop is probably Detroit, still not sure if/when I'm going back to the US but doing what I can to be prepared. Thanks for the advice, my buddy has a compression tester so will borrow that for sure. What else did you test drive or consider before settling on a 7 variant? I really need to try some different cars to see if anything else would fit the bill but I'm pretty hooked on these already since I always had my eye on them on 'Ring visits as they passed me in the Exige :driving: That's cool there is a specialist in Germany, I will keep an eye out for cars for sale more locally too! I love UK car buying trips though, this will be my 3rd UK-DE import if I do it

Hey bigdog sounds like we have a very similar situation! I'm also an American living in Germany and am considering at 25+ year old 7 variant so I can later take it back. Got any tips besides not trusting car dealers? Did you trailer or drive it back or? I've been looking at late 80's Westfields but really still just a n00b so any advice is appreciated. I'm coming from owning a Lotus Exige I bought in the UK and really want to get that driving-a-laser-guided-missile feel it had but without breaking the bank. I'm sure the older cars will need some upgrading to get to that point but hey projects can be fun Good luck with the oil leak and don't worry I'm sure it will all be worth it when you're flying up flugplatz on the 'Ring. :auto: