Been lurking for the past few years, but now that buying a Caterham is a realistic goal for me- it was time to register onto USA7's.
From Chicago, originally from Bosnia, 23 and unfortunately very tall (here comes the "will I fit in one" question haha)
I'm a travelling mechatronics technician who goes to various food/beverage/product plants servicing their equipment. How I ended up in the field is a long story, but I'm incredibly thankful for how life folded out.
My plan is to buy a Caterham in the next few years, it's "dream car" status not counting a Mclaren F1. I remember being 10 or so on vacation with my parents in Holland, Michigan and as we were driving down the street, a yellow Caterham drove past us on the opposite side of the road. I begged my parents to make a u-turn so I could look at it some more, but by the time we turned around it was long gone. It was unreal to see one on the streets given how rare they are.
That being said, I'd love to have the chance to see another one in person and try one on for size. I travel all the time for work, if anyone can help me get in touch with someone who has a S3 (preferably with a lowered floor) or an SV, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm in Chicago every other weekend, but currently I'm in Baton Rouge for the next three weeks.
I'm 6'4'', 34'' inseam, wear a 11.5, 170lb and regarded as skinny. When it comes time to buy one I wouldn't mind an SV, but it's hard accepting the front fascia is noticeably wider than a regular chassis.
Glad to be part of USA7's!
-susej1981