Exige S 220 to 997 C2S
Discussion
Has anybody moved from an Exige S to a 997 C2S (3.8)?
I have a BMW 535d tourer (E61) as a daily driver and an S2 Exige S for fun. The only reason I have an estate car was that I needed something big enough to cart the dogs about in and still be a fairly nice place to be on my daily commute.
The Mrs has recently got a dog-friendly car, so I don't really need an estate. In addition to this, I've changed jobs and now get the train to work so I don't actually need a sensible car at all so am mulling over getting rid of the BMW and the Exige and having just the one car for the time being.
The cars I've looked at:
BMW M5
BMW M3
Porsche 997 C2S
Lotus Evora
Audi R8
Nissan GTR
The truth be told, it's the GTR I'd like the most, but as I have a few projects coming up around the house, it would eat up all my budget and the running costs put me off a bit. I've been on one of the owners clubs and the running costs seem pretty horrible!
The 997 is currently my favourite from the list so keen to follow this route. Most of my friends say I'll get bored of the Porsche, but I just don't see how this is possible
It seems like a brilliant compromise and the running costs are acceptable. It's got a load of the thrills you get with the Lotus but much more refined so good for those days when I do drive to work.
Anyone moved from an Exige to a 997 who can chip in with their experiences?
I have a BMW 535d tourer (E61) as a daily driver and an S2 Exige S for fun. The only reason I have an estate car was that I needed something big enough to cart the dogs about in and still be a fairly nice place to be on my daily commute.
The Mrs has recently got a dog-friendly car, so I don't really need an estate. In addition to this, I've changed jobs and now get the train to work so I don't actually need a sensible car at all so am mulling over getting rid of the BMW and the Exige and having just the one car for the time being.
The cars I've looked at:
BMW M5
BMW M3
Porsche 997 C2S
Lotus Evora
Audi R8
Nissan GTR
The truth be told, it's the GTR I'd like the most, but as I have a few projects coming up around the house, it would eat up all my budget and the running costs put me off a bit. I've been on one of the owners clubs and the running costs seem pretty horrible!
The 997 is currently my favourite from the list so keen to follow this route. Most of my friends say I'll get bored of the Porsche, but I just don't see how this is possible
It seems like a brilliant compromise and the running costs are acceptable. It's got a load of the thrills you get with the Lotus but much more refined so good for those days when I do drive to work.
Anyone moved from an Exige to a 997 who can chip in with their experiences?
I've had a VX, S1 Elise and run a Motorsport Elise. It is fair to say that a 997 is a different kettle of fish! You are not going to get the same sort of connection to the road and ultimately more grip will mean you have to push harder to get the car moving underneath you.
The upside is that the 997 isn't a torture to drive! The quality of the noise in the Porker is also a lot nicer than any 4cyl.
Compared to most cars, the steering is nice, the gearshift good and i personally think the 997 is a beautiful thing to look at. As a weekend car though, i would be keeping the Exige.
The upside is that the 997 isn't a torture to drive! The quality of the noise in the Porker is also a lot nicer than any 4cyl.
Compared to most cars, the steering is nice, the gearshift good and i personally think the 997 is a beautiful thing to look at. As a weekend car though, i would be keeping the Exige.
test drives ;-)
you will fall into a trap after a Exige though, I did and had so many cars ie 3 a year for about 5 years, finding some thing which felt any good.
Most cars feel , and I mean driving feel, poor after an Exige, So imo try a GTR or some thing totally different. or buy a more focused car, if you by a car which is a bit "meh" you will be moving it on in 3 months.
you will fall into a trap after a Exige though, I did and had so many cars ie 3 a year for about 5 years, finding some thing which felt any good.
Most cars feel , and I mean driving feel, poor after an Exige, So imo try a GTR or some thing totally different. or buy a more focused car, if you by a car which is a bit "meh" you will be moving it on in 3 months.
Edited by mrdemon on Tuesday 9th December 13:52
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