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Shlergen wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:57 pm Been looking at Lexi, Gs300 and is250's in particular. 300 seems to be the one to go for but not many about. Seems almost gvfm https://www.purpleskytrading.co.uk/used ... 2080327655

Have you driven a CVT? Tried it in a CT200h and an Auris, and it is a very odd experience.

DeskJockey wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:46 pm

Shlergen wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:57 pm Been looking at Lexi, Gs300 and is250's in particular. 300 seems to be the one to go for but not many about. Seems almost gvfm https://www.purpleskytrading.co.uk/used ... 2080327655

Have you driven a CVT? Tried it in a CT200h and an Auris, and it is a very odd experience.

Yeah I've heard they alternative but reliable. Seems more interesting than a Mondeo with relatively low running costs minus VED. Will go try one.

Shlergen wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:50 pm

DeskJockey wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:46 pm

Shlergen wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:57 pm Been looking at Lexi, Gs300 and is250's in particular. 300 seems to be the one to go for but not many about. Seems almost gvfm https://www.purpleskytrading.co.uk/used ... 2080327655

Have you driven a CVT? Tried it in a CT200h and an Auris, and it is a very odd experience.

Yeah I've heard they alternative but reliable. Seems more interesting than a Mondeo with relatively low running costs minus VED. Will go try one.

That's good. I couldn't get over the lack of gears. The sound is all wrong, but I'm sure you can get used to it. And the GS is probably a lot quieter than what I tried

nuttinnew wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:37 pm A decent roadtrip to collect as well, SJ

Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:55 pm

nuttinnew wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:37 pm A decent roadtrip to collect as well, SJ

Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops

Plus a ferry, it'll be like going abroad

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:55 pm

nuttinnew wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:37 pm A decent roadtrip to collect as well, SJ

Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops

You could go in the Galaxie far far away..

IanF wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:39 am

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:55 pm Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops

You could go in the Galaxie far far away..

I forgot to congratulate you on this at the time.

Well done

IanF wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:03 am https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/200 ... exige-s1-3

I saw one one the “metal” for the first time late 2001 - it looked impossibly pumped and exotic. Lovely.

(And yes - Galaxie quip was under appreciated )

Sundayjumper wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:20 am

IanF wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:39 am

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:55 pm Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops

You could go in the Galaxie far far away..

I forgot to congratulate you on this at the time.

Well done

IanF wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:03 am https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/200 ... exige-s1-3

They still look incredible, like nothing else on the road.

Still very much at the top of my lottery win list. They really are just a completely unique looking car.

Sundayjumper wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:20 am

IanF wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:39 am

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:55 pm Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops

You could go in the Galaxie far far away..

I forgot to congratulate you on this at the time.

Well done

+1

mik wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:50 am

IanF wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:03 am https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/200 ... exige-s1-3

I saw one one the “metal” for the first time late 2001 - it looked impossibly pumped and exotic. Lovely.

(And yes - Galaxie quip was under appreciated )

I drove one at Jonathan Palmer Motorsport when they were new. Once I'd got in, it was epic. Getting out was fun

the S1 Exige is definitely one of my all time favourite cars - it's proportions are just so right. my lottery garage would 100% feature one with a crazy spec Type R engine.

Love the Exige S1, but I think I am now at an age where cars like Exige are too hardcore for me.

Won’t be in my Euromillions garage.

The S1 Exige is one of my all time favourites.

Really into this. Would put smaller wheels on for a bit more of a muscle car look but apart from that it’s pretty tidy

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1417663

1968 Maserati Mexico. I'm not sure I've ever seen one before.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175119251764

That is lovely! Just finished the latest Evo and they're very complimentary about the MC20. Had me thinking about a classic Maserati to add to the list of cars I can't afford.

Exige S1 was one of the shortest car ownerships I've had at 8 months, so I think that says it all for me Save yourself the cash and get Dan to convert you an Elise...you'll even have the benefit of being able to take the roof off to hear it better.