Discussion
Hi,
currently driving an E46 M3 and am potentially looking to change early next year and considering an Exige. I don't do lots of miles 6-10K/yr and like the look of the Exige but don't know too much about it.
Have searched and read many posts on here & seems OK as a daily driver (which it would be for me) but could you shed some light on the differences between the variants are and what issues (if any) there are with these cars.
thanks
Ian
currently driving an E46 M3 and am potentially looking to change early next year and considering an Exige. I don't do lots of miles 6-10K/yr and like the look of the Exige but don't know too much about it.
Have searched and read many posts on here & seems OK as a daily driver (which it would be for me) but could you shed some light on the differences between the variants are and what issues (if any) there are with these cars.
thanks
Ian
S1 or S2 (I'm guessing the latter). Not sure what M3s are like day to day but what I can tell you is that air-con is a must as the cars heat up quickly (most, if not all have this specced), A048 tyres last around 5,000 miles, so you'll need 2 sets of these a year. You can't see much out of the back and it's a squeeze to get in and out of if you're over 6'. If all of that's OK, buy one. If not, look at an Elise.
One thing's for sure - whatever one you buy you'll love it
One thing's for sure - whatever one you buy you'll love it
Hi Hian
If your looking for an Exige then I suspect your going to go for an S2 as you have already had an M3, it's a little more easier to live with than the first Exige I.e. S1, the New Exige S is the one that I would recommend as it's only a Couple of grand more to buy then the standard S2 Exige and a completely different Animal. Are you looking to buy New or Used ? there's a fair few Exige's around at the moment
Boggy
If your looking for an Exige then I suspect your going to go for an S2 as you have already had an M3, it's a little more easier to live with than the first Exige I.e. S1, the New Exige S is the one that I would recommend as it's only a Couple of grand more to buy then the standard S2 Exige and a completely different Animal. Are you looking to buy New or Used ? there's a fair few Exige's around at the moment
Boggy
boggy said:
...the New Exige S is the one that I would recommend ...
If you are looking at it as a daily driver, try before you buy, though.
There is absolutely ZERO rear visibility in the interior rear view mirror (you just get a lovely clear view of the intercooler!), so you would have to either learn to live with driving it like a van - using the rear view mirrors only - or else fit a rear view camera and screen (expensive and not really in the Lotus 'minimalist' tradition).
Sam_68 said:
boggy said:
...the New Exige S is the one that I would recommend ...
If you are looking at it as a daily driver, try before you buy, though.
There is absolutely ZERO rear visibility in the interior rear view mirror (you just get a lovely clear view of the intercooler!), so you would have to either learn to live with driving it like a van - using the rear view mirrors only - or else fit a rear view camera and screen (expensive and not really in the Lotus 'minimalist' tradition).
Yep, I realy love the looks of the Exige! very much! but I hate the poor to none visibility in the interior rear view...better get that thing out when you deside for a Exige!
I drove one this year(testdrive) you have to feel it yourself if you can live with that view...Me, I don't know it anymore since that testdrive(or the price must be good) still love the looks though
In your case maybe wait how that Europa S drives? then you have a coupe and rearview? or make a special Exige with a egine cover ala F40
Today there is a good review in a dutch carmagazine about the Exige S compared with some other fast cars
the Exige S became number one(though the Corvette Z06 was faster on all ways and cirquits) but the Exige S was the "best" buy sportscar(out 5) for the money fun and good feeling and other things! GTRene
Edited by GTRene on Thursday 8th June 13:48
Thanks for the replies.
It'll be my main car (although share another with the wife) so I'll need to be able to use it daily. I've had an MR2 roadster & S2000 in the past so I can live with the practicality aspect. At 5'3" headroom's not an issue but getting out of one was witty!
I haven't driven one yet as it's early days in trying to figure out what I want but I think I could live with the rear visibility - I need to drive one to check it out, which I intend to do. I've checked a couple out at the nearest dealer (Christopher Neil) & would think I'd buy from new, but may also have a look at a Europa. Ideally I'd like the next car to be a British sports car so Lotus is a good option, also thought about a TVR T350 but have some reservations here. A used Noble may be an option also, but running costs might be too painful!!
cheers
Ian
Ian
It'll be my main car (although share another with the wife) so I'll need to be able to use it daily. I've had an MR2 roadster & S2000 in the past so I can live with the practicality aspect. At 5'3" headroom's not an issue but getting out of one was witty!
I haven't driven one yet as it's early days in trying to figure out what I want but I think I could live with the rear visibility - I need to drive one to check it out, which I intend to do. I've checked a couple out at the nearest dealer (Christopher Neil) & would think I'd buy from new, but may also have a look at a Europa. Ideally I'd like the next car to be a British sports car so Lotus is a good option, also thought about a TVR T350 but have some reservations here. A used Noble may be an option also, but running costs might be too painful!!
cheers
Ian
Ian
Ian, you'll find info on Elises and Exiges at www.elises.co.uk and of course on the Lotus website. If you want more specific info on the Exige check out www.exiges.com for the most active owners group forums.
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