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ChevronB19 said:
I spent 25k on a 6 thousand mile from new 2014 1.6 Elise S3. Top money, but it’s virtually as new.
Deliberately bought the 134 bhp version as I wanted to be able to stretch it on public roads without being ridiculously illegal.
Absolute love it, even more so after changing the exhaust. Definitely a keeper.
I think this must be the first white Elise I’ve ever seen. Didn’t realise it was an available colour.Deliberately bought the 134 bhp version as I wanted to be able to stretch it on public roads without being ridiculously illegal.
Absolute love it, even more so after changing the exhaust. Definitely a keeper.
ChevronB19 -- exactly my reasoning too -- but I chose the 2010 Elise R for its higher revving 2ZZ -ge engine -- naturally aspirated with 189 bhp.
Too much power and torque and everything happens so much more quicly which means that you have less time to enjoy the whole experience .
Not that I would kick a 250 Cup or an S3 Exige out of he bed , you underestand .
Too much power and torque and everything happens so much more quicly which means that you have less time to enjoy the whole experience .
Not that I would kick a 250 Cup or an S3 Exige out of he bed , you underestand .
ChevronB19 said:
I spent 25k on a 6 thousand mile from new 2014 1.6 Elise S3. Top money, but it’s virtually as new.
Deliberately bought the 134 bhp version as I wanted to be able to stretch it on public roads without being ridiculously illegal.
Absolute love it, even more so after changing the exhaust. Definitely a keeper.
Nice choice and good rationale. Lovely colour. Could easily make a strong case for it. That’s the beauty of Elises, just deciding which attribute you want more of. Deliberately bought the 134 bhp version as I wanted to be able to stretch it on public roads without being ridiculously illegal.
Absolute love it, even more so after changing the exhaust. Definitely a keeper.
My 220 Cup isn’t over powered for the road and more than holds it own, but a few more moments on the throttle revving it out wouldn’t go amiss.
Discovered a bit of a problem with my planned storage.
It's only about 2.1meters wide.
My last car that needed to be down there was an Austin a35 so I could get that in Ok.
I see I'll have problems getting out .
My experience with car covers is that they run the paint away.
So I imagine I'm going to have to pick a different car
It's only about 2.1meters wide.
My last car that needed to be down there was an Austin a35 so I could get that in Ok.
I see I'll have problems getting out .
My experience with car covers is that they run the paint away.
So I imagine I'm going to have to pick a different car
AndyDRZ said:
Discovered a bit of a problem with my planned storage.
It's only about 2.1meters wide.
My last car that needed to be down there was an Austin a35 so I could get that in Ok.
I see I'll have problems getting out .
My experience with car covers is that they run the paint away.
So I imagine I'm going to have to pick a different car
Not sure what cars you will find much smaller than an Elise to be honest. If the car fits you could climb out with the doors ajar with the roof off? Or push the car in there?It's only about 2.1meters wide.
My last car that needed to be down there was an Austin a35 so I could get that in Ok.
I see I'll have problems getting out .
My experience with car covers is that they run the paint away.
So I imagine I'm going to have to pick a different car
Shnozz said:
AndyDRZ said:
Discovered a bit of a problem with my planned storage.
It's only about 2.1meters wide.
My last car that needed to be down there was an Austin a35 so I could get that in Ok.
I see I'll have problems getting out .
My experience with car covers is that they run the paint away.
So I imagine I'm going to have to pick a different car
Not sure what cars you will find much smaller than an Elise to be honest. If the car fits you could climb out with the doors ajar with the roof off? Or push the car in there?It's only about 2.1meters wide.
My last car that needed to be down there was an Austin a35 so I could get that in Ok.
I see I'll have problems getting out .
My experience with car covers is that they run the paint away.
So I imagine I'm going to have to pick a different car
AndyDRZ said:
Discovered a bit of a problem with my planned storage.
It's only about 2.1meters wide....I see I'll have problems getting out .
Could you just push the car into the garage on arrival? Otherwise you'll need a long stick with a sturdy U on the end.It's only about 2.1meters wide....I see I'll have problems getting out .
- when you arrive at storage you get out of your car with the engine running and window down, wheels pointing dead forward.
- open the garage door.
- lean in through the driver's open window.
- push the U stick down on the clutch pedal, put car into first.
- slowly let the clutch out and shuffle sideways, along with the car until its inside then push the clutch pedal down take the keys out!
Sorry, I meant a car that was waterproof enough that you can leave it on the drive.
I used to push the Austin in and out no trouble but the drive is fairly steep and I had a few moments pushing it out before, eg I had to dive in through the window and rip the hand brake up to stop it disappearing down the road!
The carport area is mostly waterproof as it's walled both sides with a gate at the front and a few meter spare coverage at the back but not so water proof that you could leave the roof off.
I used to push the Austin in and out no trouble but the drive is fairly steep and I had a few moments pushing it out before, eg I had to dive in through the window and rip the hand brake up to stop it disappearing down the road!
The carport area is mostly waterproof as it's walled both sides with a gate at the front and a few meter spare coverage at the back but not so water proof that you could leave the roof off.
ReverendCounter said:
Could you just push the car into the garage on arrival? Otherwise you'll need a long stick with a sturdy U on the end.
- when you arrive at storage you get out of your car with the engine running and window down, wheels pointing dead forward.
- open the garage door.
- lean in through the driver's open window.
- push the U stick down on the clutch pedal, put car into first.
- slowly let the clutch out and shuffle sideways, along with the car until its inside then push the clutch pedal down take the keys out!
This sounds like a recipe for a cracked front clam and a lot of swearing. - when you arrive at storage you get out of your car with the engine running and window down, wheels pointing dead forward.
- open the garage door.
- lean in through the driver's open window.
- push the U stick down on the clutch pedal, put car into first.
- slowly let the clutch out and shuffle sideways, along with the car until its inside then push the clutch pedal down take the keys out!
For context, the space my S1 lives in is 2.3m wide, with a hedge on the left and a low wall on the right. I drape a towel over the wall to open the door gently onto and then I do a bit of contorting to get in and out. It would be do-able within a tolerance of maybe another 10cm but more than that and you'll really struggle. It's not so much the overall width of the car, but the amount you need to open the door to clear the sill and the steering wheel.
The whole process is indeed a lot easier with the roof off, though you could probably roll up the driver's side before you park, get out the car, then put the roof back.
Edited by blueovercream on Wednesday 23 December 20:21
I did the same for my 50th, I was a huge Andretti/ Lotus fan as a kid and the book in the picture is mine from when I was young.
Absolutely love the car, the size, the handling.
My wife said, “you have always wanted one and bought other cars, treat yourself”
I got it in August so really looking forward to using it this year,
What are people's thoughts on the price of this S2 Exige?
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11131017
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11131017
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