I am tempted - exige s1

[stewie732]

I have been reading up on them a bit and apparently I should get it rebuilt or something?

this one is a good price:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/521694.htm

[bogie]

the Rover K VHPD engine thats in there *should* be good for 30K road miles at least, so no rebuild just yet...depending on what its had done, there are various options available though to make it run better/smoother/more power etc....a driveability kit is quite popular, basically vernier pullys, Emerald ECU and remap - should see near 190-200bhp...but more importantly a smoother delivery of power

[stewie732]

thanks. i am thinking that cos the look is absolutely amazing. need to use it everyday almost though which is why I am thinking a more livable s2...

thanks for reply.

that exige is gone

Edited by stewie732 on Friday 23 May 10:50

[jke11y]

Sheep!

I wouldnt buy one just for looks, if you do that you will end up hating it for its "shortfalls" in other areas. S2 is safer bet in that respect.

You can have mine for £19995 .

[slatess1]

The s1 exige is an amazing looking car but i have to agree with what the other chaps have said above, the s2 is a lot more refined and the k series can cost a lot with rebuilds every 30k miles. Depends how deep your pockets are lol as the s1 will cost you if you want to start modifying significantly

[Altrezia]

I'd buy one.

In fact, I'm going to when I get some more dosh together.

Awesome cars.

[slatess1]

Altrezia said:

I'd buy one.

In fact, I'm going to when I get some more dosh together.

Awesome cars.

I did buy one lol, although the s2 in my opinion is cheaper to run i prefered the look of the s1 exige and then i gave it the power it deserved via sinclaire's...

[stew-S160]

i was drooling over that S1 exige shown in this thread. utterly gorgeous in my eyes. but ill keep my sport 160.

[kambites]

If you can afford it, get one then if the engine blows stick a Honda in the back?

[jke11y]

I also found my S2 Exige cheaper to run than the S1 Exige, but that was massively offset by the depreciation of the S2 vs the S1 which has stopped (and seems to have gone up since I bought it).

[slatess1]

stew-S160 said:

i was drooling over that S1 exige shown in this thread. utterly gorgeous in my eyes. but ill keep my sport 160.

Check out my profile buddy, fully sorted one there

I do love the sport 160 tho, sounds amazing!

[moles]

Get an Exige I had a S1 for a few years then sold it for a S2 Honda Elise looking back now the Exige was a better experience it broke down more, cost a load more money to run but it felt special, something the S2 experience never delivered.

[swilding]

I've just gone from



to this with absolutely no regrets.

[Mclovin]

That brooke kensington exige was bloody well priced, cheaper than a private sale and with one of the best garages backing it up.

[slatess1]

Lovin the red exige!! one of my mates from ipswich area had a red one before selling it, wasnt you that bought it was it

It was a mint example, used to belong to a collector previously i believe...

[swilding]

slatess1 said:

Lovin the red exige!! one of my mates from ipswich area had a red one before selling it, wasnt you that bought it was it

It was a mint example, used to belong to a collector previously i believe...

I bought it from a gent up north. but it could well have been the same car as only 5 red ones were made. Its also chassis 601 so its the last one manufactured.

Edited by swilding on Friday 23 May 20:49

[Paul RN]

White is just amazing

[jke11y]

Please only post exige pictures and not re-bodied elises

[LRdriver II]

Heres mine:

Honda SC with intercooler and remapped to 350bhp. 2-way nitrons etc.. and more mods than you can shake a stick at..

[slatess1]

swilding said:

slatess1 said:

Lovin the red exige!! one of my mates from ipswich area had a red one before selling it, wasnt you that bought it was it

It was a mint example, used to belong to a collector previously i believe...

I bought it from a gent up north. but it could well have been the same car as only 5 red ones were made. Its also chassis 601 so its the last one manufactured.

Edited by swilding on Friday 23 May 20:49

I believe that would be the same one then buddy as his one was definately the last off the production line, hethel staff signed the engine bay i believe, great buy there!!