RE: Driven: Lotus Exige S
Discussion
Agree that the "carbuncle" rear bumper is a bit extreme.
Can't really see where all the extra cash has gone. OK they've had the development costs for the new rear subframe/suspension assembly and a few tweaks ... but essentially it's still a kit of parts already available to Lotus.
£53k is just a bit too rich IMHO. Exige prices have been climbing inexorably with every new model that's launched.
Can't really see where all the extra cash has gone. OK they've had the development costs for the new rear subframe/suspension assembly and a few tweaks ... but essentially it's still a kit of parts already available to Lotus.
£53k is just a bit too rich IMHO. Exige prices have been climbing inexorably with every new model that's launched.
Ikemi said:
david_b said:
k-ink said:
david_b said:
The on-the-road price of my S1 111S would have been just over £30k in 2000 when new, I believe (including the few options it had such as a hard-top etc.)
To be fair you over paid. My far newer and better (imo) 111R was about 3000 less than that.Elise 111S £26,590.00
Optional equipment
Hard top £1,275.00
Leather £595.00
Metallic paint £695.00
Alarm £295.00
Radio fitting kit £150.00
Carpet mats £59.00
On the road charges £203.00
Sports exhaust £532.00
Extra 12 months warranty £495.00
Total = £30,889.00 (don't know if it had the extra warranty, but anyway, £30k+ is about right!)
Captain Muppet said:
NGK210 said:
Looks chuffin' splendid! Not keen on the rear wing, though - wonder if there's a delete option? (Anyone handy with Photoshop?)
But I guess removing the wing would screw the aero balance, making the rear-end a tad lively?
Just order the Exige convertible (with a hard top). The convertible has no rear wing (or front splitter - to keep the balance right) and has the top speed limited instead.But I guess removing the wing would screw the aero balance, making the rear-end a tad lively?
lotusgeek said:
All I want to know is if you can turn the traction control off fully? Anyone know? I've got an Exige S and I would not consider changing unless I knew I could remove all the computer inputs allowing me to test my lack of skill.
This is a good overview of the system from the CAR review. Note the last sentence - There are four settings: Tour, Sport, Race and Off. It works brilliantly. Tour subtly and steadfastly kills the Exige’s tendency to understeer through slower corners, without the sense of power-cutting frustration that traction-control intervention often engenders. Sport is what Lotus calls ‘the fun mode’: it allows you to play around with the chassis much more, while still having a safety net. The real brilliance is saved for Race. This mode constantly calculates and adapts itself to the maximum available traction, giving you the perfect balance between grip and slip for a mega laptime. It’s probably the least intrusive system I’ve ever tried – Ferrari 599 GTO included – and works with incredible subtly. Even Lotus gurus such as Becker are faster with the software switched on. Finally there’s off, at which point you’re on your own.
Nik Gnashers said:
For a sniff under £53,000, it offers 0-100mph in 8.5 seconds and has hit 170mph at Nardo.
Thats pretty impressive tbh, but doesnt really blow me away. I guess a lotus was always more about the handling than outright performance....
Does anything else offer that performance for £53k? Thats pretty impressive tbh, but doesnt really blow me away. I guess a lotus was always more about the handling than outright performance....
I don't understand how people can find the performance of this car lacking or the price expensive?
braddo said:
Does anything else offer that performance for £53k?
I don't understand how people can find the performance of this car lacking or the price expensive?
It's because some people don't do any research. 8 seconds to 100mph, in what language is that not daft quick for a 50k car?I don't understand how people can find the performance of this car lacking or the price expensive?
david_b said:
Ikemi said:
david_b said:
k-ink said:
david_b said:
The on-the-road price of my S1 111S would have been just over £30k in 2000 when new, I believe (including the few options it had such as a hard-top etc.)
To be fair you over paid. My far newer and better (imo) 111R was about 3000 less than that.Elise 111S £26,590.00
Optional equipment
Hard top £1,275.00
Leather £595.00
Metallic paint £695.00
Alarm £295.00
Radio fitting kit £150.00
Carpet mats £59.00
On the road charges £203.00
Sports exhaust £532.00
Extra 12 months warranty £495.00
Total = £30,889.00 (don't know if it had the extra warranty, but anyway, £30k+ is about right!)
Edited by Ikemi on Thursday 26th April 09:52
k-ink said:
I bought one of the first 111R for around 27k ish from memory. Why has it taken soooooooooo many years for this to come out? Then there is the crazy price just for a different engine. Far too late for me as I now have a family. But even if I was in the market it seems a mad price for an old car with a new engine (ok and some minor new bits).
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