thinking of getting Exige S2 - any owners here?
31 March 2005, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by FrenchBoy
Jenner and Zoog -
Coming from using Scoobs, how does the Exige compare as a daily driver?
I'm very tempted by the Exige or the Mk II V6 Clio but I'm worried about how practical they may be.
7 Foot - Where in Bucks are you?
Coming from using Scoobs, how does the Exige compare as a daily driver?
I'm very tempted by the Exige or the Mk II V6 Clio but I'm worried about how practical they may be.
7 Foot - Where in Bucks are you?
You need to really consider it as a second car, esp if you have family or do any mundane commuting on a daily basis. A Scoob is a superb daily driver and a sports car in one but compromises both functions. An Exige is uncompromisinlgy an out and out sports car with virtually no practicality. Don't get the clio V6 over an Exige that would be madness IMHO. If you want a clio get the 172/182 Cups. Almost as fast as the V6, much cheaper, and practical to boot.
31 March 2005, 08:32 AM
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dosent the old saying apply to these cars then?
Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
ile be honest ive been put of buying lotus in the past because of the short intervals in servicing and the problems ive heard about.
its a lovely looking car
jamo
Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
ile be honest ive been put of buying lotus in the past because of the short intervals in servicing and the problems ive heard about.
its a lovely looking car
jamo
31 March 2005, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by j4mou
dosent the old saying apply to these cars then?
Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
ile be honest ive been put of buying lotus in the past because of the short intervals in servicing and the problems ive heard about.
its a lovely looking car
jamo
Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
ile be honest ive been put of buying lotus in the past because of the short intervals in servicing and the problems ive heard about.
its a lovely looking car
jamo
Servicing- 9000 miles
31 March 2005, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by zoog
You need to really consider it as a second car, esp if you have family or do any mundane commuting on a daily basis. A Scoob is a superb daily driver and a sports car in one but compromises both functions. An Exige is uncompromisinlgy an out and out sports car with virtually no practicality. Don't get the clio V6 over an Exige that would be madness IMHO. If you want a clio get the 172/182 Cups. Almost as fast as the V6, much cheaper, and practical to boot.
I'd be tempted by the Exige if I thought I could use it as a daily driver to and from work. Is there even anywhere to put the shopping??!
I dont have kids so I'm not worried about that sort of thing.
31 March 2005, 12:12 PM
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Have the use of a second car but never bother with that!!!
Already racked up 7000 miles. Stage 2 Exhaust, Induction kit on order and I still drive it every day. Great fun. Only problems I have had is the numerous passenger rides I have had to give to peeps and the snow. Oh and the hydraulic arm for the boot replaced under warranty.
The boot is actually bigger than you think its just that everything has to go through a small gap. I managed to go away for a week with the girly and have all our stuff in there......just!!!!
Oh and there might be a supercharger on its way......
Already racked up 7000 miles. Stage 2 Exhaust, Induction kit on order and I still drive it every day. Great fun. Only problems I have had is the numerous passenger rides I have had to give to peeps and the snow. Oh and the hydraulic arm for the boot replaced under warranty.
The boot is actually bigger than you think its just that everything has to go through a small gap. I managed to go away for a week with the girly and have all our stuff in there......just!!!!
Oh and there might be a supercharger on its way......
31 March 2005, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Janner
Have the use of a second car but never bother with that!!!
Already racked up 7000 miles. Stage 2 Exhaust, Induction kit on order and I still drive it every day. Great fun. Only problems I have had is the numerous passenger rides I have had to give to peeps and the snow. Oh and the hydraulic arm for the boot replaced under warranty.
The boot is actually bigger than you think its just that everything has to go through a small gap. I managed to go away for a week with the girly and have all our stuff in there......just!!!!
Oh and there might be a supercharger on its way......
Already racked up 7000 miles. Stage 2 Exhaust, Induction kit on order and I still drive it every day. Great fun. Only problems I have had is the numerous passenger rides I have had to give to peeps and the snow. Oh and the hydraulic arm for the boot replaced under warranty.
The boot is actually bigger than you think its just that everything has to go through a small gap. I managed to go away for a week with the girly and have all our stuff in there......just!!!!
Oh and there might be a supercharger on its way......
JANNER
I ve got the stage 2 on too: fantastic isn't it, especially in tunnels, the racket is amazing. God I can't wait to get the running in period over with.
01 April 2005, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Roojai
what major advantages do you have with the exige over the elise?
More performance focussed - downforce, suspension, brakes etc, styling more aggressive, looks better IMHO.
Of course no drop top which may be an advantage or a disadvantage, depends on your perspective.
Exige does theTop Sneer Stig cicuit in a very good time, just behind the Gallardo etc!
02 April 2005, 07:36 AM
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Only fleetingly. My mind was pretty much made up really, it is never entirely rational when you buy a car, and I just fancied the whole "owning a Lotus" thing as well as the Exige's merits. Guess it stems from childhood liking Esprits and James Bond movies!
No regrets so far. Except the dealer saying can't fit in the 1000 mile service till 14th april so I ve now got to limit the mileage a bit
Should have booked it the day I bought it.
Only fleetingly. My mind was pretty much made up really, it is never entirely rational when you buy a car, and I just fancied the whole "owning a Lotus" thing as well as the Exige's merits. Guess it stems from childhood liking Esprits and James Bond movies!
No regrets so far. Except the dealer saying can't fit in the 1000 mile service till 14th april so I ve now got to limit the mileage a bit
Should have booked it the day I bought it.
02 April 2005, 08:35 PM
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[QUOTE=zoog]Deep
Only fleetingly. My mind was pretty much made up really, it is never entirely rational when you buy a car, and I just fancied the whole "owning a Lotus" thing as well as the Exige's merits. Guess it stems from childhood liking Esprits and James Bond movies!
Now what you mean. The James Bond bit I defo understand as a diehard fan!
I drove a Sagaris today, disappointed by the interior but nice car otherwise.
Going to test drive the Noble next week. I suppose I should take the Exige out aswell as they are similar cars?
Only fleetingly. My mind was pretty much made up really, it is never entirely rational when you buy a car, and I just fancied the whole "owning a Lotus" thing as well as the Exige's merits. Guess it stems from childhood liking Esprits and James Bond movies!
Now what you mean. The James Bond bit I defo understand as a diehard fan!
I drove a Sagaris today, disappointed by the interior but nice car otherwise.
Going to test drive the Noble next week. I suppose I should take the Exige out aswell as they are similar cars?
02 April 2005, 09:18 PM
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Sound like you're in the market for a beefy sports car, reading your Sagaris thread. (Good review BTW.) Do take an Exige out, but I suspect you may not like the relatively wimpy engine compared to the powerplants in theTVR/Noble/996 etc that you are comparing. There is very little torque in the Exige, max 133ft/lb @ 6800, and you have to wring it out at 6000-8000 revs to really shift, but it sounds almost like an F1 car at that level, which is a GOOD THING in my book!
I reckon the Exige is about £10k cheaper than the bracket you are really interested in, but it is worth a look.
Adrian
Sound like you're in the market for a beefy sports car, reading your Sagaris thread. (Good review BTW.) Do take an Exige out, but I suspect you may not like the relatively wimpy engine compared to the powerplants in theTVR/Noble/996 etc that you are comparing. There is very little torque in the Exige, max 133ft/lb @ 6800, and you have to wring it out at 6000-8000 revs to really shift, but it sounds almost like an F1 car at that level, which is a GOOD THING in my book!
I reckon the Exige is about £10k cheaper than the bracket you are really interested in, but it is worth a look.
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03 April 2005, 04:29 PM
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Yeah I think the Exige may lack some power(for me) thats why I've never really considered one. The handling is probably exactly what I'm after though, shame they d'ont make one with more oomph.
As for the £10k cheaper, I'd be more than happy to spend £10k less! I'm almost hoping I w'ont like the Noble, so I d'ont get tempted to spend the money
ps Porsche is a great car, but I'd like to avoid one if I can
Deep
As for the £10k cheaper, I'd be more than happy to spend £10k less! I'm almost hoping I w'ont like the Noble, so I d'ont get tempted to spend the money
ps Porsche is a great car, but I'd like to avoid one if I can
Deep
03 April 2005, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Janner
Does'nt mention price though or how much the weight goes up.
Interesting though
03 April 2005, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Deep Singh
So they do.
Does'nt mention price though or how much the weight goes up.
Interesting though
Does'nt mention price though or how much the weight goes up.
Interesting though
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03 April 2005, 06:49 PM
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I bought an series 1 Exige last week, and have now booked it in to have a 300bhp audi fitted.. car + conversion all in is going to cost about £23K.
The 250bhp demo audi-engined car I went in at the weekend redefines FAST.. I mean.. stupid fast.
The 250bhp demo audi-engined car I went in at the weekend redefines FAST.. I mean.. stupid fast.
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Forcefed are also doing some cool things and have teamed up with Prodrive to supply over here I think.
http://www.forcedfed.com/elise.html
275bhp and 400bhp options!
http://www.forcedfed.com/elise.html
275bhp and 400bhp options!
03 April 2005, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidBrown
I bought an series 1 Exige last week, and have now booked it in to have a 300bhp audi fitted.. car + conversion all in is going to cost about £23K.
The 250bhp demo audi-engined car I went in at the weekend redefines FAST.. I mean.. stupid fast.
The 250bhp demo audi-engined car I went in at the weekend redefines FAST.. I mean.. stupid fast.
What exactly is this conversion? Who does it?
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03 April 2005, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidBrown
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05 April 2005, 09:40 AM
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-- "If we are talking about the 1.8 Audi TT/SEAT engine then to get 380bhp from it is going to cost £15k plus."
Yes, but I'm not talking going 380+ I'm going just to 300bhp which is only £6-7K if you p/x your engine.. in such a small car it's phenomenal.
-- "Personally I'm a little weary of major conversions like that. If things d'ont go smoothly and the modifier c'ant sort it out you're buggered."
LOL.. you tried getting Lotus themselves to fix anything ? I know what you mean though.. I was the guinea pig that had the 260bhp TurboTechnics supercharged Exige.. Once the conversion was finalised everything was smooth, but I was tired of going back to get it tweaked, that's why I've waited for others be the guinea pig this time.
Yes, but I'm not talking going 380+ I'm going just to 300bhp which is only £6-7K if you p/x your engine.. in such a small car it's phenomenal.
-- "Personally I'm a little weary of major conversions like that. If things d'ont go smoothly and the modifier c'ant sort it out you're buggered."
LOL.. you tried getting Lotus themselves to fix anything ? I know what you mean though.. I was the guinea pig that had the 260bhp TurboTechnics supercharged Exige.. Once the conversion was finalised everything was smooth, but I was tired of going back to get it tweaked, that's why I've waited for others be the guinea pig this time.
05 April 2005, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DavidBrown
-- "If we are talking about the 1.8 Audi TT/SEAT engine then to get 380bhp from it is going to cost £15k plus."
Yes, but I'm not talking going 380+ I'm going just to 300bhp which is only £6-7K if you p/x your engine.. in such a small car it's phenomenal.
-- "Personally I'm a little weary of major conversions like that. If things d'ont go smoothly and the modifier c'ant sort it out you're buggered."
LOL.. you tried getting Lotus themselves to fix anything ? I know what you mean though.. I was the guinea pig that had the 260bhp TurboTechnics supercharged Exige.. Once the conversion was finalised everything was smooth, but I was tired of going back to get it tweaked, that's why I've waited for others be the guinea pig this time.
Yes, but I'm not talking going 380+ I'm going just to 300bhp which is only £6-7K if you p/x your engine.. in such a small car it's phenomenal.
-- "Personally I'm a little weary of major conversions like that. If things d'ont go smoothly and the modifier c'ant sort it out you're buggered."
LOL.. you tried getting Lotus themselves to fix anything ? I know what you mean though.. I was the guinea pig that had the 260bhp TurboTechnics supercharged Exige.. Once the conversion was finalised everything was smooth, but I was tired of going back to get it tweaked, that's why I've waited for others be the guinea pig this time.