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If all goes according to plan, I should have funds this weekend to purchase my Elise. And lo and behold the exact car I am looking for just listed here in Sacramento. It has a few miles, but I don't really mind because it's going to be a (mostly) daily driver for me. I have been doing my homework for about a year now, but have a couple of questions that I haven't been able to find answers to and would appreciate any help.
1. I have contacted a local "specialty" shop (Stewart's) to ask if they can perform a PPI and ECU dump. Should I hold out for a Lotus Dealer? I have read a couple of good recommendations for Stewart's on the forums, but nothing specific about inspections.
2. If I do need to get it inspected by a Lotus specialist, how is that usually handled? Will the dealer let me take it to the Bay Area (probably Dietsch Werks)? I have Mon-Wed off next week so it wouldn't be a problem for me.
3. Do I need to hit the 2nd cam during the test drive to know if everything is OK? I know it needs to be warmed up quite a bit before hitting higher revs, so this would necessitate an extended test-drive.
Like I said, I have been doing as much homework as I can through the forums (Great resource!) but if anyone has any additional advice I would be grateful.
1. I have contacted a local "specialty" shop (Stewart's) to ask if they can perform a PPI and ECU dump. Should I hold out for a Lotus Dealer? I have read a couple of good recommendations for Stewart's on the forums, but nothing specific about inspections.
2. If I do need to get it inspected by a Lotus specialist, how is that usually handled? Will the dealer let me take it to the Bay Area (probably Dietsch Werks)? I have Mon-Wed off next week so it wouldn't be a problem for me.
3. Do I need to hit the 2nd cam during the test drive to know if everything is OK? I know it needs to be warmed up quite a bit before hitting higher revs, so this would necessitate an extended test-drive.
Like I said, I have been doing as much homework as I can through the forums (Great resource!) but if anyone has any additional advice I would be grateful.