Exige V6 prices

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Re: Exige V6 prices

Post by scott_e » Fri Dec 25, 2020 5:43 pm

Exige V Supra v M3 .... in German. Dont have a clue what they are saying but I think the Exige won based on the enthusiasm of the driver :lol:

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Re: Exige V6 prices

Post by tonyg » Fri Dec 25, 2020 10:10 pm

If we are talking about Boxster/Cayman, stick to the 6 cylinder versions (even if everyone complains about the long gearing).
The new 4 cylinder turbos sound awful (but not nearly as bad as the only Alfa 4C that i heard).
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Re: Exige V6 prices

Post by Stu160 » Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:32 pm

Mikie711 wrote:
Fri Dec 25, 2020 12:58 am
Stu160 wrote:
Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:37 pm
I prefer my S160 on the road, it's more fun at legal speeds and much more nimble on twisty bumpy stuff.
I find the V6 also attracts a lot of driver hate on the road, flashing lights, horns etc, never really get that in the Elise.

Again, I am sure a more modern car would perhaps be better, but they will never be an S1 Elise.

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But some prefer to have extra creature comforts or just be able to get in and out of it without any gymnastics which kinda rules out an Elise.
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Re: Exige V6 prices

Post by scott_e » Mon Dec 28, 2020 7:51 pm

"£40k budget, New Lotus Elise Sport 220 or Used Exige V6?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_ZkDRtkZ_o
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Post by campbell » Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:21 pm

Interesting. That plus the Exige Club Racer review which followed. Albeit I got bored with that one

So what have you learned then?!
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Post by scott_e » Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:04 am

campbell wrote:
Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:21 pm
Interesting. That plus the Exige Club Racer review which followed. Albeit I got bored with that one Image

So what have you learned then?!
Probably nothing more than has been said on this forum already to be fair :) was just nice to hear/see it in video form. Thanks for asking Campbell.

In summary:
  • Exige more torque
  • Elise better on B roads
  • Elise requires driver to work harder to get the performance
  • Elise is performant enough for the road
  • Exige can get you into trouble, need to respect
  • Elise can use more or the power more of the time
  • Build quality has improved(in ref to S2)
  • Hard to go back to Elise having owned Exige V6
  • Beginners should start with Elise and work up to Exige
  • If not intimidated by power and have experience of performance get Exige
  • "You don't know what a handling car is unless you have driven a Lotus"
What struck me before test driving both back in October was the initial look side by side. Exige looks more impressive, has more of a "presence". I love the look of the Elise but the Exige is just more. And to be fair, one of my reasons for buying is its awesome looks .... also I am short and fit nicely :lol:

Ps got some price lists from Parks (thanks to Laura).

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Post by Mikie711 » Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:14 pm

You forgot that the Exige is more expense, for everything.
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Re: Exige V6 prices

Post by campbell » Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:41 pm

Sounds like, if you’ve got the budget, get an Exige. Enjoy a couple years depreciation-free motoring. What’s not to like?

But for less money, an Elise will tick almost all the same boxes. Plus it’s a bit narrower and much lighter
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Re: Exige V6 prices

Post by C7Steve » Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:08 pm

Scott,

What is your Lotus history and have you made a decision yet?


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Post by Jam_s160 » Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:49 pm

There’s a nicely priced yellow one at Oakmere Lotus where I bought mine from

https://www.oakmeremotorgroup.co.uk/use ... 0-exige350


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Re: Exige V6 prices

Post by scott_e » Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:17 am

Morning.

@Steve. Exige S2 NA as daily drive a few years back. Before that MR2's only points of note. So 1.8s all around really.

@Jam. Lovely example but dont have the budget for that yet. Even if I did I am not sure I am comfortable breaching the 50k mark.

Got a few months yet before making a decision either way. Certainly dont want yet another summer to go by without a Lotus to enjoy it with. Plus really how much longer will we have the opportunity to enjoy ICEs with a manual shift. Now is the time.

A few Cup 250s hitting the right price range now too appearing on the market. Its just when I compared them all side by side , Exige stood out, even more so when driving. Cup 250 does have a wow factor too though plus easier to fit in the garage.

Nice problem to have really :D

Thanks for listening lads, happy to listen to any advice too :thumbsup

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Post by campbell » Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:02 am

Great stuff.

Go buy the cheapest Exige V6 you can find.

What could possibly go wrong?!

(And if 2020 taught us anything ... it’s that we might not be here long so may as well have a bit of fun mean time)
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Re: Exige V6 prices

Post by rossybee » Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:55 pm

Bit of a thread resurrection.

Also, a drift in requirements (for me)

Sold the Cerbera yesterday, but now have the classic Alfa, so looking for something like an S1 Elise to occupy garage space with the old thing for not too much, alas they seem to be creeping up :x

No rush whatsoever, later this year or even into next year, see if I can eventually get into a Lotus, and stop me from buying another Caterham :damnfunny
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Re: Exige V6 prices

Post by scott_e » Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:17 pm

Good news on the TVR sale Ross, great to hear :thumbsup

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Post by rossybee » Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:15 pm

scott_e wrote:
Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:17 pm
Good news on the TVR sale Ross, great to hear :thumbsup
Thanks Scott :D
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