lowlander

Anyone own of of these?

Values are softening to the pojnt that I can afford one.

Not too sure how practical it is for day to day use though.

Cheers.

Martin.

wilf

Got an Elise s1 - not a VX but v similar.

Its fine for a weekend/commuter car but I couldnt recommend it as an only car.
The VX is only marginally more practical than the Elise.

Want Best STI

he is correct, cousin has the VX220 Turbo and is very good as said above not as an only car.. very very good track car.
i know alot about it as i drove it for around 2 weeks! and have driven it rough and also gentle to work!!
pm if you need anything mate.
regards

Dream Weaver

Whats the room like drivers side?

The mrs fancies one, but its a slight worry for me driving it being 6ft and heavier than I should be

lordlucan

I use mine everyday.

Its more practicable than you think, Dont think you would have a problem Dream Weaver. Only issue is getting in while the roof is on, just like climbing into a tumble drier !

My Turbo has a Courteney Stage Two and at 241bhp, you wouldnt want much more with no lsd etc. Forget using any of the pwr in the damp or wet, on a dry day its a different story.

Check out www.vx220.org.uk for more info.

J

Dream Weaver

May try one out then. It has to be a "sports car" so toher options includ Boxster, TT Roadster, new MX5 or S2000, all depends which I can fit in though.

Sorry for mini hijack

DavidBrown

Yep, I have. Great car for the money. The badge never put me off.

I test drove a Turbo and was not impressed really.. felt heavier particularly in the tail.

Get one.

lordlucan

Mine does 0-60 in 3.9 ! Theres not much that can touch it, although the most important thing in any car is the driver, I bet a good driver in a slow car would beat me !!!!

Tops out at 150, the other cars you list are rather soft ! Although given a year in the VX I will be hankering for the luxuries that a Boxster can provide !!!!

DavidBrown

240bhp ? Pah !

My "Exige" is now kicking out 300bhp & 300lb/ft, and not weighed down with nonsense like central locking

Now that's a fast car

But for a budget Elise variant, a std. VX is excellent.

lowlander

I'll test drive one when I get back to the UK.


I already know its a great sports car. For me the question is can I live with it every day. An mx-5 may be a better bet.

Martin.

Tobisausage

I live with my S2 Elise everyday

The only really annoying thing is clambering over the door sill (I am 6ft), getting in and out of the car when parked in the garage is pretty hilarious as the door does not open fully.

It is a bit of a pain driving on really rough road surfaces (like to get to my works car parking space I have to drive across some pretty big potholes) but you just gotta take it slow.