Newbie looking to buy elise

[Deany1986]

Hi guys, just back from my trip offshore. Now have decided im for a 111r, although have been looking at a few exiges latelly.

Anyone with experience of having owned an elise and exige or even just an exige? Are they alot more expensive to run than the elise? Should hopefully be going up to garage at the weekend and get a test drive in both.

Also hoping with us supposably being in a recession and the current market that i should be able to get a fare whack off the advertised price paying with cash. Anyone any experience buying from a garage lately and getting good deals?

Any major pointers on stuff i should be looking out for? Have read up on the cars, though cant really see anything major to look out for besides crash damage.

Also with buying private and getting an inspection done on the car, will an AA inspection be suitable with a lotus or would i be better with an inspection at a lotus garage or elsewhere?

Thanks in advance for replies, sorry about all the questions.

[Edin430]

Had 3 Elises and on an Exige (all S2)... So here goes...

Elise is a great car - roof off being the best part.

Exige looks better IMHO but miss the roof-off-ability (although it does come off but doesnt look right to me)..

Running costs - the same...

Prices just now - Most people have reduced them massively already so I doubt you'd get a whole lot more off them unless you find someone desperate. Garages will probably give you some cash off though - as they are a lot more expensive than private sales at the moment and therefore will move more.

Inspection - Phone Ali at Scottish Lotus Specialists (do a search you'll get his details) and he'll come out give the car a once over for you.

HTH.

Lewis

[Shug]

Bear in mind that they (111R and standard Exige) are exactly the same car, mechanically. The Exige has stiffer suspension and stickier tyres, but that's it. The only cost difference will be to keep it shod with the expensive and short-lived A048 tyres, but a lot of people change those if using it over winter, or as an everyday car.

[Andy G]

or run 888's which will do about another 1/3 to 2/3rds more milage

Having had a 111r, i think i would favour an Exige, but i'm a track slut

[ed]

Most people buy s2s regret it and then buy s1s.

I know i did, I went s2 elise, s2 exige, s1 s/c hondad exige, s1 elise and then current s1 elise!

You should buy mine!

I give you good plice!

http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/vie ... =7&t=18147

/blatant plug faction

[Edin430]

Don't buy new and negotiate very hard is my advice. I reckon you could get an Exige starting at £15K

Not just saying this cause I have one - but some people need to get a grip when it comes to de-valueing their our pride and joys.. In the industry I'm in - there is nothing worse than people making the market worse than it is by panic selling. Soon as a few muppets undervalue then every know-it-all gets on their high horse about paying any more than "the one that went for cheaper last month.."

N/A Exiges are currently sitting between 17-21k private. Be quick for the cheaper ones

[H8OAG]

Not just saying this cause I have one - but some people need to get a grip when it comes to de-valueing their our pride and joys.. In the industry I'm in - there is nothing worse than people making the market worse than it is by panic selling. Soon as a few muppets undervalue then every know-it-all gets on their high horse about paying any more than "the one that went for cheaper last month.."

Paul is correct........when you want to enter the real world , I will show you the BCA auction site and current pricing
Form an orderly queue for S2 Exiges starting at £13k

[philthy]

Don't buy new and negotiate very hard is my advice. I reckon you could get an Exige starting at £15K

Not just saying this cause I have one - but some people need to get a grip when it comes to de-valueing their our pride and joys.. In the industry I'm in - there is nothing worse than people making the market worse than it is by panic selling. Soon as a few muppets undervalue then every know-it-all gets on their high horse about paying any more than "the one that went for cheaper last month.."

N/A Exiges are currently sitting between 17-21k private. Be quick for the cheaper ones

The chap I bought my S1 from said he could get S2 exiges for 15k, and that was a year ago, No doubt he could get them for 13k now.

[philthy]

Form an orderly queue for S2 Exiges starting at £13k

didnt read your post, but if you know where to look

[VXJON]

Exige S cars are struggling to attract buyers at 22.5k



Iain If you come across an exige at 13k

[philthy]

Iain If you come across an exige at 13k

.. you still wont buy it

[VXJON]

[DDtB]

Iain If you come across an exige at 13k

.. you still wont buy it

Soooo true....

[H8OAG]

I will post up anything interesting from now on from the auction emails......

Only one Lotus this week

LOTUS EXIGE 1.8 S SPORT TOURING Coupe

WX07JYE
Registered 07-03-2007
Colour WHITE
Mileage 9,627
Equipment Air Conditioning Alloy Wheels Compact Disc Player Electric Windows Half Leather Seats Stereo
Location: Nottingham

I reckon it will struggle to make the guide price of £21,600..........

[philthy]

I will post up anything interesting from now on from the auction emails......

Only one Lotus this week

LOTUS EXIGE 1.8 S SPORT TOURING Coupe

WX07JYE
Registered 07-03-2007
Colour WHITE
Mileage 9,627
Equipment Air Conditioning Alloy Wheels Compact Disc Player Electric Windows Half Leather Seats Stereo
Location: Nottingham

I reckon it will struggle to make the guide price of £21,600..........

mmmm white exige S.

Anyone want a mint S1 exige for £21,600