thinking of getting Exige S2 - any owners here?
11 March 2005, 09:00 AM
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thinking of getting Exige S2 - any owners here?
I would appreciate any informed opinions greatly. Got a test drive booked for Monday. Got that funny feeling in the stomach when you know you're working upto a major purchase....I just need the final push to do it.
thanks in advance
Adrian
thanks in advance
Adrian
I know I would
11 March 2005, 09:37 AM
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I bought an S2 Exige last year after selling the P1 and never looked back. I use it every day with a stage 2 exhaust and it is a fantastic car. Only problem I have had with it was getting stuck in the snow at work. Sometimes 4wd and tread is useful. 
11 March 2005, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Janner
I bought an S2 Exige last year after selling the P1 and never looked back. I use it every day with a stage 2 exhaust and it is a fantastic car. Only problem I have had with it was getting stuck in the snow at work. Sometimes 4wd and tread is useful.
Janner
Thats what I like to hear. Sound good with the sports exhaust?
Does it clear speed bumps ok? Got loads near me on way home - a real pain in the ****.
11 March 2005, 10:03 AM
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Stage 2 sounds fantastic especially over 6000 rpm although gets a bit tiresome when travelling from Glasow to Plymouth and back. A grand tourer it isnt!!!!
I have to negotiate speed bumps every morning with no clearance probs but it certainly wakes you up. Same sort of issues as the P1 with it being low and you have to watch on car park ramps but at least its only a small piece of plastic.
http://tinypic.com/1nydev
http://tinypic.com/22zsp2
I have to negotiate speed bumps every morning with no clearance probs but it certainly wakes you up. Same sort of issues as the P1 with it being low and you have to watch on car park ramps but at least its only a small piece of plastic.
http://tinypic.com/1nydev
http://tinypic.com/22zsp2
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11 March 2005, 10:55 AM
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It attracts a fair bit of attention but then it is yellow, loud and quite possibly the worlds largest kinder egg toy. See below for pic of assembly.
http://tinypic.com/22zyhz
http://tinypic.com/22zyhz
11 March 2005, 11:14 AM
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I have had a fairly extensive test drive in one and must say I loved it. To be honest I could happily drive one every day and I'm around 6'3.
So much fun especially when it comes on song at high revs. Would have loved a little more torque but it's only a tiny niggle when a car handles and does so many things so well.
Start saying your goodbyes to the money!!
So much fun especially when it comes on song at high revs. Would have loved a little more torque but it's only a tiny niggle when a car handles and does so many things so well.
Start saying your goodbyes to the money!!
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11 March 2005, 11:34 AM
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Janner are you local to trafford park?
Just that I saw the car near United`s ground, in the pic.
I work less than 1 min from there....
If you ever fancy showing me your Exige, I`ll take you for a spin in my Wagon...
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Just that I saw the car near United`s ground, in the pic.
I work less than 1 min from there....
If you ever fancy showing me your Exige, I`ll take you for a spin in my Wagon...
*****
11 March 2005, 12:00 PM
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No Sorry, A Plymouth lad living in Glasgow.
More pics if anyone is interested.
http://tinypic.com/22zymb
http://tinypic.com/22zymv
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http://tinypic.com/22zyok
http://tinypic.com/22zyp1
More pics if anyone is interested.
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http://tinypic.com/22zymv
http://tinypic.com/22zynq
http://tinypic.com/22zyok
http://tinypic.com/22zyp1
11 March 2005, 12:07 PM
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For those of us that can't be bothered, what's the main differences btwn that an an Elise, as it just looks like a hardtop? Sorry, I've been under a rock... Is it the same engine?
11 March 2005, 01:25 PM
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To hijack the post a bit - Zoog's shortlist (unless he's changed his mind since we last spoke) is exige (for Motorway +3 miles of twisties to work) + TDi (for family use) v Porker 996 (for all the work + family).
Personally I would go Porker and have a great car all the time rather than only get the best of the exige for 6 miles per day.
So debate time: Exige + TDi or 996 any variant
Personally I would go Porker and have a great car all the time rather than only get the best of the exige for 6 miles per day.
So debate time: Exige + TDi or 996 any variant
11 March 2005, 09:25 PM
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11 March 2005, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Brendan Hughes
For those of us that can't be bothered, what's the main differences btwn that an an Elise, as it just looks like a hardtop? Sorry, I've been under a rock... Is it the same engine?
12 March 2005, 09:58 AM
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I'm in a similar boat ...
But cannot stretch to abn Exige and so it's going to be an Elise 111s I think.
Gutted about the test drive for you mate!
Look forward to hearing about the purchase
Mossman
Gutted about the test drive for you mate!
Look forward to hearing about the purchase
Mossman
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27 March 2005, 11:21 PM
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Got the Exige yesterday, done 250 miles. Running in proceedure means revs kept below 4500 for most of the time except 3 or 4 blasts upto the redline at 8500 revs.
The stage 2 sports exhaust fitted sounds incredible, especially in tunnels or blipping it on the downchanges! Pops and bangs a lot too on the overrun.
But the real thing is the handling, with grip, feel and controllability of the attitude and sliding of the car in corners being at a level I ve not experienced before.
The thing is addictive. And I ve only just started on it.
The stage 2 sports exhaust fitted sounds incredible, especially in tunnels or blipping it on the downchanges! Pops and bangs a lot too on the overrun.
But the real thing is the handling, with grip, feel and controllability of the attitude and sliding of the car in corners being at a level I ve not experienced before.
The thing is addictive. And I ve only just started on it.
29 March 2005, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Deep Singh
Whats the top speed on these things? What I mean is are they ok doing 100ish mph on the motorway
Book is 149. Not done it yet.
It is quieter at 100 than at 75 due to the sports exhaust resonations at the latter!
30 March 2005, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Patt@firstime
Very jealous, I love em. Enjoy it mate 
What colour did you go for?
What colour did you go for?
thanks!
heres pictures:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...d/L1050077.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...075RESIXED.jpg
31 March 2005, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by zoog
We want to see some proper piccies when the suns out.
31 March 2005, 08:22 AM
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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?