Exige S everyday?

[DHA]

Is it possible?

Currently run a Boxster (987) S with PASM on sport most of the time and find it soft at times. Possibly after a slightly rawer car. Exige S in white perhaps?

[steff]

Can you drive the porsche every day?

well then

[emenel]

Absolutely. I use my Exige S everyday in total comfort and love every second of it.

My previous car was a Honda S2000 and was probably as refined as the Porsche but I don't miss it for a moment. Just got the roof of today which is a bonus!

[Winton]

But how many miles do you do in your Exige S?

I'm having the same thoughts as DHA (eh mate?) - any chance of the pros and cons of Exige ownership?

Much obliged squire!

[bobcorb]

I bought a used S2 Exige a few weeks ago and I drive it as much as possible (I have to pick my two boys up 2/3 nights a week so the Exige stays home those days). As long as you've got a touring pack with AC I'd say you'll be fine. The AC is just good for demisting and keeping cool(ish) in the sun and the touring pack gives you a bit of sound insulation so you wont go deaf.

I'm not sure I'd want to run it through the winter on the Yoko A048 tyres as they will aquaplane badly in the wet so I run mine on Conti Sports instead. It still goes around corners like its on rails it just doesn't try to kill me when it rains. Also, they're about £350 a set and last forever, Yokos are £600/set and last 5000miles on the road. The low profile tyres dont like pot holes obv so you have to drive carefully and the front splitter will scrape into the road when you turn into heavily cambered side roads.

One other thing, the radio is crap. TBO its more like the speakers and aerial are crap, but I'm going to fix those.

Overall, yeah do it.

Edited by bobcorb on Thursday 8th June 00:03

[bogie]

I ran an S2 Elise every day for 2 years - 50K miles no probs ...as do thousands of other owners ...go for it.....

[emenel]

Winton said:

But how many miles do you do in your Exige S?

I'm having the same thoughts as DHA (eh mate?) - any chance of the pros and cons of Exige ownership?

Much obliged squire!

I've had it about 2 months and have done 2,000 miles. As others have said, Aircon is a must but I don't have the Touring Pack (not fussed by electric windows or extra carpet). The stereo is crap but a speaker change should be a quick and cheap fix. I'm not the tallest man but it is still a squeeze to get in and out of, BUT, I have found a technique and, if I'm honest, I find it a positive part of the whole driving experience. It's like putting on a new suit every morning (if that makes sense).

The seats are extremely comfy, the driving position is perfect, you CAN take the roof off and every car you drive after it will feel like its suspended by jelly.

(this is my second Lotus BTW and I felt the same about the 1st one)

[DHA]

Hmm interesting. Might have to go book me a test drive!

Winton I think you might be stalking me

I have approval from the gf so all systems go I would say!

[Phil-CH]

Just thinking about the tire wear of the Yokos makes me think Ouch!
If you're going to use it as an everyday car, I'd recommend other tires since the 048 wear rather quick, even if you take it easy on the road.

[swilding]

I use my S2 Exige as an everyday car and have no problems. May consider different tyres for the winter, thats all.

Would strongly reccomend a stage 2 exhaust and induction kit to make it sound good. Then you can really enjoy every journey!

[Jez_s]

Had mine two weeks and done 1500 miles,it's very addictive!! much better than my old S2 but as happened with my elise doing the same bit of road every day ruins the pleasure (imho!) so i've got a £250 205 oil burner as a run around, but that can fester on the drive for the time being !!

[Winton]

Thanks a lot for the advice! Just gotta book me a test drive.

And DHA, you've got to get me the cash from the management....