FS: 2006 Ariel Atom - loaded + extras

Terri Kennedy · 03-25-2013, 11:26 PM

I'm selling the Atom and figured I'd give folks here a shot at it before I send it off to a dealer. Here's a for-sale listing I wrote up back in 2011:
http://www.tmk.com/transient/atom-for-sale.pdf

I'll sell the whole kaboodle to a fellow 'mudgeon for $65K. Here's an older picture - since this was taken there have been many upgrades, including changing all of the matte black panels to carbon fiber. Look at the linked PDF for a better idea of what all is included.

FC · 03-26-2013, 09:14 AM

Drool!!!

Impossible for me right now since I just got a Turbo and have a garage to build, but if this had come up in 3 years, I would be very tempted to pull the trigger.

JST · 03-26-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FC

Drool!!!

Impossible for me right now since I just got a Turbo and have a garage to build, but if this had come up in 3 years, I would be very tempted to pull the trigger.

Someone would probably take that Turbo off your hands. Just saying.

John V · 03-26-2013, 10:48 AM

Not that I'm doubting you given that I know next to nothing about these cars, but why would a 2006 model with quite a few miles appraise for over $100k when a new one can be had for $56k (admittedly with a different engine - Honda 2.4L)?

equ · 03-26-2013, 12:15 PM

Wow. Good luck with sale, TMK. I HAVE to see this car before it's gone. What's next?

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Sharp11 · 03-26-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry Kennedy

Nice thing about posting this car is you don't need multiple pictures - one shot is all it takes to see everything - it's like a rolling cutaway drawing

ZBB · 03-26-2013, 12:59 PM

Good luck with the sale Terry. I'm one of those that met up with you on your first Atom Across America trip when it was new -- still appreciate the short parking lot ride.

I'd love to get an Atom some day. But I'd need another garage space first, and $60k for a track toy is well out of place for me...

Terri Kennedy · 03-26-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

Not that I'm doubting you given that I know next to nothing about these cars, but why would a 2006 model with quite a few miles appraise for over $100k when a new one can be had for $56k (admittedly with a different engine - Honda 2.4L)?

You're comparing a stripped model that is the bare minimum to move under its own power with a fully-optioned (and then some) car. A couple of years ago (before several rounds of price increases), I configured a car as close to mine as possible (a number of options are simply not available any more, like the individual Recaro seats, plumbed-in FIA fire extinguisher system, MicroDash with datalogger, etc.) from the current builder and ended up at over $119,000. And that doesn't include any of the other improvements, like the heavy-duty billet uprights, completely redesigned turn / marker / brake lights (from the factory you still get the '50's Range Rover ones), dual on-board video recorders, etc. nor any of the spares and service materials (2 brand new seats, 4 new tires + wheels, 7000-page service manuals, diagnostic PC, and so on). Take a look at the PDF for a better idea.

John V · 03-28-2013, 07:43 AM

Makes sense.

Why are you selling?

zach · 03-28-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by John V

Why are you selling?

I'm curious too...

03-25-2013, 11:26 PM	#1
Terri Kennedy There and back again Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2003 BMW 325xiT; looking for a new fun car Location: New York Posts: 2,939	FS: 2006 Ariel Atom - loaded + extras I'm selling the Atom and figured I'd give folks here a shot at it before I send it off to a dealer. Here's a for-sale listing I wrote up back in 2011: http://www.tmk.com/transient/atom-for-sale.pdf I'll sell the whole kaboodle to a fellow 'mudgeon for $65K. Here's an older picture - since this was taken there have been many upgrades, including changing all of the matte black panels to carbon fiber. Look at the linked PDF for a better idea of what all is included.

03-26-2013, 12:59 PM	#7
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	Good luck with the sale Terry. I'm one of those that met up with you on your first Atom Across America trip when it was new -- still appreciate the short parking lot ride. I'd love to get an Atom some day. But I'd need another garage space first, and $60k for a track toy is well out of place for me... __________________ ZBB

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John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Makes sense. Why are you selling?