Hi all, I'm a newbie and I know in this forum I'm going to get a pretty heavily biased response in favour of, but I'm hoping that some of you might be able to give me some genuinely objective advice without being clouded by your passion for, the FRP.
I'm approaching 30, have been passionate about cars ever since I can remember but for whatever reason I've never truly lived the dream. So the plan is to buy a small, FWD car but crucially one that is entertaining & involving. Obviously the FRP fits the bill on that front, and I love the looks too, but there is a downside... Car maintenance, even the simplest of things, is a no-go area for me, I'm just not built that way, so any work required will need to be done by professionals.
I've read on this forum & others that there are a number of common issues with the FRP - things which need repairing/replacing and which many members here are happy to do themselves but these are precisely the things I would have to get a professional to do for me. Yes I could spend more and buy a 'mint' example but things will still need doing over time. I guess I'm also looking for an estimate on what FRP ownership costs would be like with all work being carried out professionally.
So with all that in mind is the FRP the car for me or can anyone suggest some possible alternatives?
Appreciate your help & advice.
P.S. I'm in Newbury, Berks - are there any members nearby who would be willing to give me an FRP passenger/driving experience?
Cheers,
Tim