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Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 10:06 pm
by Rich B
dan wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 9:47 pm
Rich B wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 9:08 pm
they’re actually VX220 seats…
Suddenly an expert now are you
Right, tell me i’m being stupid even considering an NA Exige after all i’ve learnt on this thread…
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/17538103
it’s just so pretty…!!!
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 10:19 pm
by 240PP
Will Blackham always had an excellent reputation on Seloc and not too far away in South Bucks.
https://m.facebook.com/WillBlackhamAutomotive/
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 8:23 am
by dan
Rich B wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 10:06 pm
dan wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 9:47 pm
Rich B wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 9:08 pm
they’re actually VX220 seats…
Suddenly an expert now are you
Right, tell me i’m being stupid even considering an NA Exige after all i’ve learnt on this thread…
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/17538103
it’s just so pretty…!!!
Tough one, I drove 2 different NA 190 exiges to doncaster and back a couple of weeks ago and they're great cars, feel pretty special and look great. Engines are gutless though so they don't go as well as they look like they should. Slightly easier to get in and out of and a pretty bullet proof motor vs the s1 which is subjectively way more enjoyable to drive but older and more basic on the inside.
Depends if you want to have to try and explain to people what a great drivers car your elise is or you just want people to go 'wow thats a cool car'
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:55 am
by Rich B
dan wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 8:23 am
Tough one, I drove 2 different NA 190 exiges to doncaster and back a couple of weeks ago and they're great cars, feel pretty special and look great. Engines are gutless though so they don't go as well as they look like they should. Slightly easier to get in and out of and a pretty bullet proof motor vs the s1 which is subjectively way more enjoyable to drive but older and more basic on the inside.
Depends if you want to have to try and explain to people what a great drivers car your elise is or you just want people to go 'wow thats a cool car'
i think i need to keep looking for a SC one of i go the exige route… cheers for confirming the thoughts in my head!
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 11:00 am
by duncs500
Have I said how much I loved mine?
I haven't driven the NA, but I don't think I'd want less power than the S had.
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:18 pm
by Shlergen
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:34 pm
by dan
Good car, excellent engine!
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:46 pm
by mik
Tasty spec.
I’d be budgeting for a black roof though
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:48 pm
by Matty
I linked this before...don't think Rich liked the colour. Shame, looks spot on otherwise.
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 10:03 pm
by dan
Matty wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:48 pm
I linked this before...don't think Rich liked the colour. Shame, looks spot on otherwise.
If it’s in budget buy it immediately, it’ll be night and day better than anything else you could buy this side of 50 grand.
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 10:12 pm
by Rich B
yeah, i’ve gone back and forth on that one a few times - it’s been advertised for ages. My concern was that it’s VERY modified and i don’t have time/inclination for constant fettling.
The colour doesn’t offend me.
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 10:51 pm
by integrale_evo
I don’t really get the original s2 exige. It’s just like an Elise but you can’t take the roof off (easily) worse rear visibility and a silly looking spoiler.
The s1 I love, the later ones I like, but the ordinary s2, no thanks. I’m sure as usual that’s just me being a bit odd though
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 10:55 pm
by Jobbo
I’m entirely the same Harry. But then I also feel like that about the Cayman compared to the Boxster
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 10:57 pm
by Sundayjumper
No, I get it. The S1 Exige looked special. The S2 I wouldn't be able to tell the difference Elise/Exige unless I really thought about it.
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2024 12:01 am
by andybond
dan wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 11:56 am
* lightly modified
Straight in the feels.
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2024 11:07 am
by dan
andybond wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2024 12:01 am
dan wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 11:56 am
* lightly modified
Straight in the feels.
Ha sorry!
The older I get the more I roll my eyes at the trend for people listing ‘mods’ on their car to include carpet mats and coloured valve caps, whereas your car is actually quite modified
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2024 11:23 am
by Carlos
Rich B wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 10:06 pm
dan wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 9:47 pm
Rich B wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 9:08 pm
they’re actually VX220 seats…
Suddenly an expert now are you
Right, tell me i’m being stupid even considering an NA Exige after all i’ve learnt on this thread…
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/17538103
it’s just so pretty…!!!
As someone who's not an Elise guy I think that looks amazing proper head turner. Lot of car for not a lot of money
Still a nearly 150mph car with a sub 5 sec to 60 time so hardly slow lol
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2024 11:39 am
by 240PP
Or maybe sir would prefer something in blue?
Think I prefer the black, personally.
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/16530647
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2024 1:19 pm
by duncs500
Here's a picture of my old one, just so you can see what a correct colour looks like (Chrome Orange).
Re: what car thread - Lotus Edition
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2024 1:24 pm
by Rich B
yep - orange, krypton and black look amazing to me!
did i ask you about insurance? who do you guys use and did you start with no NCB for them (as second cars)?
