Supercharged elise for 2008

jj · Post by jj » Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:49 pm

Looks interesting (and maybe a way of getting more life out the S2 shape) that lotus are now doing a supercharged 220hp elise.

More power for Exige S as well at 240ps.

If I had just bought I would be feeling a bit shafted though - Lotus seem to move the goalposts yearly on models.

Mon the classics!

stolen from the `cock

http://www.grouplotus.com/mediactr/pr_d ... hp?pid=357

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:02 am

Whole lot of wedge for a 240ps Exige though...

jj · Post by jj » Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:04 am

I just added up what spec I would have as an Elise and it was over £37k

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:05 am

43 for the exige...

tenkfeet · Post by **tenkfeet** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:57 am

A hell of a lot of money , you could have my classic K series S2 for £25k

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:20 am

I think after seeing JJs car at the w/e, if I get another Lotus it will be a S1 Exige...£37K for a Elise...ha ha ha

ryallm · Post by **ryallm** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:48 am

Interesting. The rationalisation of the option packs makes a lot of sense, as does the SC Elise. The only surprising thing about the latter is that they haven't done it before as there was so clearly a demand for it. An 08 Exige with Sport and Performance packs would be close to my perfect weekend car, but I think I'l be hanging on to my beloved N/A Exige for a good couple of years yet.

Sadly all this means that my predictions of an S3 Elise/Exige seem to be wide of the mark

Don't agree that no Elise should cost over 25K. In my book an SC Elise would be better than a Boxster S in just about every respect - performance, handling, steering feel, looks, and people would think of you as an informed enthusiast rather than a poser who couldn't afford a 911

Mark

BiggestNizzy · Post by **BiggestNizzy** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:52 am

ryallm wrote: Don't agree that no Elise should cost over 25K. In my book an SC Elise would be better than a Boxster S in just about every respect - performance, handling, steering feel, looks, and people would think of you as an informed enthusiast rather than a poser who couldn't afford a 911

Mark

shoomer wrote:Don't dispute the Elise will beat the Boxster with those criteria but I still think of an Elise as a toy for track and road runs and not a car.

I agree that no elise should cost more than £25K not that it would make any difference to me being able to afford one, as ryalm say's an elise will beat the c0ckster in all criteria listed but if I where driving any distance the the porker wins, Don't get me wrong lotus have to make money but when looking at the 2-11 on friday fantastic yes but that is a £40K toy no other word for it.

EDIT:and what in the name of the wee man is "lifestyle paint" ?!?!

Post by ed » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:02 am

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autob ... esc002.jpg

I'm not sure i like the "new" spoiler.......

ryallm · Post by **ryallm** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:04 am

shooomer wrote:Don't dispute the Elise will beat the Boxster with those criteria but I still think of an Elise as a toy for track and road runs and not a car.

Porsche Driver Says Elise is Not a Car Shock

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:15 am

Here's the thing though.

I have a paid off '03 plate VX220. It's probably worth 11k cos of the miles ive got on it. So this puts me in a similar position to some of you S1 boys.

When i looked at changing to Robin's (?) orange S2 i was looking at £16k PLUS my VX to change. To get a SC elise i'm now looking at £22k plus my car.

I know you always pay a premium for a brand new car, but even with the first year or so of depreciation i can't (and not sure i'll ever be able to) justify getting a new Lotus.

They can tweak the elise / exige all they want but it's not different enough to warrant me changing from my nicely set up VX.

EDIT : I should say this is a genuine quandry - not a "if i had the money" thing

jj · Post by jj » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:27 am

I guess its different for all people though - some folk will buy an Elise at £37k, lose 10k in the first year, and not be bothered. Then there will be people who would only want a used s1 as it suits them and the way they will use it.

I have experience of a few, buying cheaper cars outright and making a few £ (blue s2+s1) losing a fortune (£5k on exige) and am in a happy place just now with the s1 exige. Its been worth every penny though

I still think they are awesome cars, but at £40k there are a lot of other options new and used.

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:32 am

I think that's the thing JJ - for that sort of money i could keep the VX and get something a bit cooler than a fiat panda.

if that's possible

Rag_It · Post by **Rag_It** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:40 am

I really no likey the wheels on the new one, and with Ed on the spoiler!

Not that it will pose a problem for me, not next year anyway!

Dave

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:50 am

that's a bloomin' S1 111S spoiler!