Photos of my exige

[twpbugger]

Just thought i would share a couple of photos of my new exige! Been a 6 yr absence but I am finally back in lotus ownership.

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[Arun_D]

Congratulations! Mine is a similar age, also a 220 with the standard y-spoke cast wheels, but not Touring Pack like yours, just the Sport Pack.

Enjoy!

[ad243S]

Congrats

[bebee]

Looks ready to launch, nice one.

[bencollins]

lush

[C1RVY]

Gorgeous.

How does it compare to the S1?

[twpbugger]

C1RVY said:

Gorgeous.

How does it compare to the S1?

The S2 is far more refined than the S1 exige - In terms of styling I still think the S1 looks a better car, but I couldnt justify paying 25k + for a car that I sold for 17k!!

The performance of the S2 is better than that of the S1 due to the supercharger.

I think the ride is a little more firm in the S2 but I still find the car very comfortbale and easy to live with.

The additional creature comforts such as that of ipod connection and a better stereo are a welcomed addition in my opinion. The cabin is far quieter too and does not get anywhere near as hot as that of the S1, and I have had no need to use the air-con as yet.

To summarise, the S1 is a better looking car and more raw, but overall I think the S2 is a more superior package. I am delighted with the purchase and was worth the 6 year wait!

[addz86]

Looks gorgeous, I thought S's had a longer roof scoop though?

[Thorburn]

addz86 said:

Looks gorgeous, I thought S's had a longer roof scoop though?

Only the 240bhp+ variants I think, so Performance Pack equipped cars, 240R, Cups, etc?

[twpbugger]

My Lotus is the S Touring pack and is the 218bhp model. - As stated, the performance pack has the extended scoop and the power increase to 240.

The 218 bhp is plenty for me, thats for sure!

[addz86]

Ahh I see, I wondered why some had long scoops and some didn't! Yeah I bet its plenty quick enough without, mines the girly none S unfortunately and its fast enough to be fun still

[twpbugger]

addz86 said:

Ahh I see, I wondered why some had long scoops and some didn't! Yeah I bet its plenty quick enough without, mines the girly none S unfortunately and its fast enough to be fun still

Don't think theres such a thing as a "girly" exige or lotus for that matter! They are all fantastic cars - I certainly am not capable of driving the car to its full potential, and I am fully aware of that.

A n/a exige would have been plenty powerful enough for me, only went for the S as it was within my budgeted limit, otherwise I would have happily bought the n/a version.

[MagicalTrevor]

twpbugger said:

The 218 bhp is plenty for me, thats for sure!

For now!

[Esprit]

The Supercharged cars that didn't get the long-scoop (so just the standard S220s really) got the small plastic cap around the entry on the scoop, as seen on Twp's car here.

[pistonbroke 2]

Got an Identical Exige S . My first Lotus and I love It.
Handling is the most impressive plus creature comforts
that my Westfield 3.9 Seight is lacking in.