Talk to me about Exiges please - supercharged varieties
Discussion
Always fancied an Exige with the supercharged toyota engine and might be in a position to purchase one.
Obviously a specific lotus forum may be better but what do I need to be aware of and what pitfalls to check sorted?
Budget would be 35k ish and it would be summer use /odd trackday only.
Obviously aware of risk of any accident damage to chassis and how popular they are for trackdays etc.
Values seem to hold up well, are prices slowly dropping or stable?
This type for thing caught my eye
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...
Obviously a specific lotus forum may be better but what do I need to be aware of and what pitfalls to check sorted?
Budget would be 35k ish and it would be summer use /odd trackday only.
Obviously aware of risk of any accident damage to chassis and how popular they are for trackdays etc.
Values seem to hold up well, are prices slowly dropping or stable?
This type for thing caught my eye
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...
The Bandit said:
Look for chassis and clam damage, engine wear (smoke and rattles), service history (every 12 months or 9k miles so some visits can be skipped on low mileage garage queens). Check the gearchange especially from 3rd down to 2nd as it's a weak point.
Stone chips on the front clam are common so don't let that put you off
They're pretty hard wearing otherwise and for £35k you should be able to get a good post 2009 car.
Go on history and condition rather than mileage.
Good luck
thanksStone chips on the front clam are common so don't let that put you off
They're pretty hard wearing otherwise and for £35k you should be able to get a good post 2009 car.
Go on history and condition rather than mileage.
Good luck
gareth h said:
There are 2 different Toyota engines, the earlier ones rev much higher, i've just bought a 2014 Elise S CR which has the later engine, sort of wish it would rev a bit harder, it's quite quick just doesn't feel it. Am hoping a 2bular exhaust will add some character.
i wasnt aware of that, thanks. I've spoken to Will and it does need new sill covers plates or something so it looks like it's the same car. I'll enquire about the service history and receipts etc. I also saw it for sale at 35k previously last year when I bought my 993.
Thanks for the heads up its worth a look if it has decent history if not I'll hold out for something else
Thanks for the heads up its worth a look if it has decent history if not I'll hold out for something else
smiles1 said:
Hi Chris, hope you're well mate?
Feel free to drop me a line to chat Lotus's, I've owned all sorts over the last 9 years and happy to help out.
Hope the mr2 is still going strong?
The mr2 is still going strong and is a fun lil thing :-)Feel free to drop me a line to chat Lotus's, I've owned all sorts over the last 9 years and happy to help out.
Hope the mr2 is still going strong?
I will do once/if my buyer finds his cash stuffed down the settee lol!
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