Supercharged s2 Exige or not ?

[mushee53]

Hi All,

I'm starting to look at s2 exiges and wanted a few owners to let me know their thoughts on which is more fun....I went from a 997 c2s to a 997 turbo and I'm looking for a more engaging Sunday drive event.

I know it's subjective, and I will drive both, but let me know if 190bhp or 220bhp is the way to go..

Thanks

Iain

[mushee53]

Thanks.

Are there any other benefits to the supercharged versions i.e traction control, airbags or better build quality..

I'm thinking 25k for the budget.. Seems the supercharger is winning in terms of appeal though.

[mushee53]

keo said:

I started off thinking i will get an Elise£15kish, then wanted the 111R, but an NA Exige isn't much more. The SC Exige would be better though... So the car has more or less doubled in price! I have just got to keep saving. Don't know weather to just get the NA Exige as a half way point, ut won't take me as long save for one. Its still a Lotus and I should be able to sell it in 12/18/24 months time and upgrade to a SC...

I haven't seen much movement on price with either exige since I've been keeping an eye on them over the last year. Not a bad idea to step in the NA and upgrade at a later date though.

I'm looking forward to test driving a few... It might be a colour that sways me at this stage.. Black looks soooo good.

[mushee53]

Yeah not the most confidence inspiring stuff for that particular sale...

Are many of them generally tuned, played around with.. Assume the engine and gear box can take it but does that put other future buyers off?