OK. Start by going to the
101 Owner's Club. There are vehicles for sale on the website and you can get an idea of prices. Joining the club is essential if you get a 101 because some spares are only available through the club. Plus it's a very supportive community. Even if you're thinking about getting on it's probably worth joining as the magazine is excellent.
Secondly, join the
101 Yahoo Group. It's separate from the club but there are a lot of members in common. You'll get plenty of help and advice if you need it and there is a wealth of experience and knowledge on there. Search the archive for buying tips.
Then go along to a show and have a chat to the people on the 101 stand. They will happily talk to you for hours and will tell you anything you need to know!
If you want to know anything specific, I'll try to help. You can get a decent 101 for £3-4K. Occasionally bargains surface - I was offered a reasonable one with a dicky engine for £800 a couple of years ago. You may want to try before you buy, as they're fairly unusual vehicles and not to everybody's taste.
Nick Kay is the biggest "dealer" although if you see the other toys he has a 101 might suddenly seem a bit dull.
By the way, they're VERY capable off-road; if you get an ambi the size can be restrictive but apart from that
they'll go almost anywhere (if the driver is up to it :oops: ), more so if you don't run
bar grips.
