Does Anyone Own an Exige 350 Auto?
Discussion
Are they actually hopeless and awful? Not necessarily compared with the manual (which clearly is fantastic), but as a stand alone proposition.
I think I already know the answer, but I’m doing a bit of a garage reshuffle and thinking this may kill two birds with one stone, plus they’re handy money when they come up.
I live in London and keep a number of classics so fancy something that can be little less hardwork ALL of the time.
I think I already know the answer, but I’m doing a bit of a garage reshuffle and thinking this may kill two birds with one stone, plus they’re handy money when they come up.
I live in London and keep a number of classics so fancy something that can be little less hardwork ALL of the time.
I have an Exige V6s IPS which is pretty much the same as a 350.
The IPS system is great on the downshifts but there is about a second lag on upshifts. It is a bit annoying but doesn’t bother me that much.
The car is quite extreme but it’s nice leaving it in auto mode when you want it when stuck in traffic.
I think it’s great and I no need to worry about miss-shifting on track and lunching the engine.
The IPS system is great on the downshifts but there is about a second lag on upshifts. It is a bit annoying but doesn’t bother me that much.
The car is quite extreme but it’s nice leaving it in auto mode when you want it when stuck in traffic.
I think it’s great and I no need to worry about miss-shifting on track and lunching the engine.
Diablos-666 said:
I have an Exige V6s IPS which is pretty much the same as a 350.
The IPS system is great on the downshifts but there is about a second lag on upshifts. It is a bit annoying but doesn’t bother me that much.
The car is quite extreme but it’s nice leaving it in auto mode when you want it when stuck in traffic.
I think it’s great and I no need to worry about miss-shifting on track and lunching the engine.
Thanks for the reply The IPS system is great on the downshifts but there is about a second lag on upshifts. It is a bit annoying but doesn’t bother me that much.
The car is quite extreme but it’s nice leaving it in auto mode when you want it when stuck in traffic.
I think it’s great and I no need to worry about miss-shifting on track and lunching the engine.
Sounds like I should book a test drive when one comes up
A good friend of mine has one...and he is very happy with it. I`ve had a drive of it and you do lose a bit of interaction compared with the manual, but the gearchanges are quicker and consequently the straightline acceleration is quicker simply because you are not losing half a second or so every time you dip the clutch pedal. The car is still very engaging to drive and in truth better able to cope with town/city driving.
My friend says the changes are very quick when in sport (and more relaxed when not) and on the case and at higher revs, also downshifts are nice as you get a lovely blip of the throttle.
His car is a 2016 M/Y and as with most manufacturers, details improve with time so the later the car you can find the better. He got a brilliant deal on his car so I`m sure you can, and yes go and drive one.
My friend says the changes are very quick when in sport (and more relaxed when not) and on the case and at higher revs, also downshifts are nice as you get a lovely blip of the throttle.
His car is a 2016 M/Y and as with most manufacturers, details improve with time so the later the car you can find the better. He got a brilliant deal on his car so I`m sure you can, and yes go and drive one.
CTE said:
A good friend of mine has one...and he is very happy with it. I`ve had a drive of it and you do lose a bit of interaction compared with the manual, but the gearchanges are quicker and consequently the straightline acceleration is quicker simply because you are not losing half a second or so every time you dip the clutch pedal. The car is still very engaging to drive and in truth better able to cope with town/city driving.
My friend says the changes are very quick when in sport (and more relaxed when not) and on the case and at higher revs, also downshifts are nice as you get a lovely blip of the throttle.
His car is a 2016 M/Y and as with most manufacturers, details improve with time so the later the car you can find the better. He got a brilliant deal on his car so I`m sure you can, and yes go and drive one.
That's me. CTE has had a number of Exiges and I was keen to have one but I'm tall and the space between clutch/wheel/gearstick was just too tight for me to drive comfortably for any distance so hence picking up an IPS car. My friend says the changes are very quick when in sport (and more relaxed when not) and on the case and at higher revs, also downshifts are nice as you get a lovely blip of the throttle.
His car is a 2016 M/Y and as with most manufacturers, details improve with time so the later the car you can find the better. He got a brilliant deal on his car so I`m sure you can, and yes go and drive one.
It's a standard V6 but when I took it to my local dealer (Bell & Collville) they updated the software which I believe is the same software as the 350 IPS has. The gearchange speed does vary depending on throttle inputs. If you're driving around at 40mph with minimal throttle input and want "test" the changes by flipping up and down there is a definite, long delay. If you're accelerating hard and near the redline the shifts are a lot quicker and there is very little delay. Same with downshifts, if you're driving the car hard and are on the brakes hard the downshifts are quick.
My opinion on this is that it's a "Lotus" thing, the programmers seem to have written the software to change well when you're driving the Exige as intended but if you want to flip around the gearbox when you don't need to it treats you with contempt!
In summary, you do lose some of the interaction with such a tactile car so the manual car is the better drivers car but if the IPS suits you then give one a go. The Exige is a great car and you'll still have a blast driving one whichever gearbox you opt for. On the plus side IPS cars do stick around and I bought a very low mileage car for significantly cheaper than a manual one.
Big E 118 said:
CTE said:
A good friend of mine has one...and he is very happy with it. I`ve had a drive of it and you do lose a bit of interaction compared with the manual, but the gearchanges are quicker and consequently the straightline acceleration is quicker simply because you are not losing half a second or so every time you dip the clutch pedal. The car is still very engaging to drive and in truth better able to cope with town/city driving.
My friend says the changes are very quick when in sport (and more relaxed when not) and on the case and at higher revs, also downshifts are nice as you get a lovely blip of the throttle.
His car is a 2016 M/Y and as with most manufacturers, details improve with time so the later the car you can find the better. He got a brilliant deal on his car so I`m sure you can, and yes go and drive one.
That's me. CTE has had a number of Exiges and I was keen to have one but I'm tall and the space between clutch/wheel/gearstick was just too tight for me to drive comfortably for any distance so hence picking up an IPS car. My friend says the changes are very quick when in sport (and more relaxed when not) and on the case and at higher revs, also downshifts are nice as you get a lovely blip of the throttle.
His car is a 2016 M/Y and as with most manufacturers, details improve with time so the later the car you can find the better. He got a brilliant deal on his car so I`m sure you can, and yes go and drive one.
It's a standard V6 but when I took it to my local dealer (Bell & Collville) they updated the software which I believe is the same software as the 350 IPS has. The gearchange speed does vary depending on throttle inputs. If you're driving around at 40mph with minimal throttle input and want "test" the changes by flipping up and down there is a definite, long delay. If you're accelerating hard and near the redline the shifts are a lot quicker and there is very little delay. Same with downshifts, if you're driving the car hard and are on the brakes hard the downshifts are quick.
My opinion on this is that it's a "Lotus" thing, the programmers seem to have written the software to change well when you're driving the Exige as intended but if you want to flip around the gearbox when you don't need to it treats you with contempt!
In summary, you do lose some of the interaction with such a tactile car so the manual car is the better drivers car but if the IPS suits you then give one a go. The Exige is a great car and you'll still have a blast driving one whichever gearbox you opt for. On the plus side IPS cars do stick around and I bought a very low mileage car for significantly cheaper than a manual one.
I was wondering if a software update would be an option.
Sorry to jump in on the thread, but have Lotus stopped making the Exige auto?
I am looking to replace my M2 comp and fancy an Exige next, but I don't like manuals. I was looking on the Lotus site but can't seem to find any mention of auto option? I generally drive using the paddles in my current cars - what's the Exige auto like in this regards as I know it's an auto not an automated manual?
Cheers
I am looking to replace my M2 comp and fancy an Exige next, but I don't like manuals. I was looking on the Lotus site but can't seem to find any mention of auto option? I generally drive using the paddles in my current cars - what's the Exige auto like in this regards as I know it's an auto not an automated manual?
Cheers
If you want an auto then your only options are the V6S or the 350.
All models after that are manual only unless you opt for an Evora.
I find the auto is fine if left in auto. If you use the paddles then there is a noticeable delay in the upshift.
On track you need to pre-empt the delay so you don’t hit the limiter.
The delay is annoying but it doesn’t detract from the overall experience of the car in my opinion.
The car is hardcore but it’s nice to just put it in auto mode an cruise along when you can’t be arsed.
All models after that are manual only unless you opt for an Evora.
I find the auto is fine if left in auto. If you use the paddles then there is a noticeable delay in the upshift.
On track you need to pre-empt the delay so you don’t hit the limiter.
The delay is annoying but it doesn’t detract from the overall experience of the car in my opinion.
The car is hardcore but it’s nice to just put it in auto mode an cruise along when you can’t be arsed.
Diablos-666 said:
If you want an auto then your only options are the V6S or the 350.
All models after that are manual only unless you opt for an Evora.
I find the auto is fine if left in auto. If you use the paddles then there is a noticeable delay in the upshift.
On track you need to pre-empt the delay so you don’t hit the limiter.
The delay is annoying but it doesn’t detract from the overall experience of the car in my opinion.
The car is hardcore but it’s nice to just put it in auto mode an cruise along when you can’t be arsed.
Thanks for the info. I’m not a huge fan of the Evora but I love the Exige and I don’t think I’ll be able to find a used one in the spec that I want (auto, either orange or isotope green) so was going to order new. It wouldn’t be used on track either so sounds like it should be ok All models after that are manual only unless you opt for an Evora.
I find the auto is fine if left in auto. If you use the paddles then there is a noticeable delay in the upshift.
On track you need to pre-empt the delay so you don’t hit the limiter.
The delay is annoying but it doesn’t detract from the overall experience of the car in my opinion.
The car is hardcore but it’s nice to just put it in auto mode an cruise along when you can’t be arsed.
you can build them, like this Lotus Exige Sport EX460 IPS, no idea how it drives though.
https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id...
https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id...
I have an exige roadster S with the IPS and it’s not bad at all. I only drive in sport using manual mode and enjoy using the paddles. Yes a slight delay in up shifts but down is very good with rev matching. I think the delay is no real problem unless maybe you are on a track at the rev limit all the time. My car is driven often, most days and I just prefer the IPS if in traffic or commutes.
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