Exige S - Anyone got a delivery date yet?

[Joe - Exige S]

Hi all,
Just wondered if anybody who has ordered an Exige S has got a build\delivery date yet?

Mine was one of the first customer cars ordered but I haven't heard anything yet.

Cheers,
Joe

[bogie]

Wilsons Lotus have them for sale ex-stock if you like the colours they have..........

[Joe - Exige S]

These are Cup cars are they not? - Most dealers are only just getting their demo S's

[bogie]

no - they have an ex demo Exige S for sale - £39.995 fully loaded with both packs

[Joe - Exige S]

Sorry right you are - Strangeinteresting - My dealer is still waiting for the demo car to arrive + I thought dealers had to keep demo's for a certain amount of time before being allowed to sell them on - perhaps they are just advertising it early?

[bogie]

Wilsons always do that - they get a demo, spec it to be a good car to sell, and advertise it for sale from day one..if someone wants it they can have it right away and they get another one in.....the same car gets cheaper as the mileage goes up .....Ive seen them sell S2 Sport 190s, S2 Exiges etc like this in recent years

[moominter]

Dealer told me mid-end of april for my S.

[boggy]

Hiya guys

They haven't got it in just yet, it's Laser blue and there still waiting on delivery I'm afraid should be with them next week

Boggy

[emenel]

I'm expecting my S mid April also.

[Joe - Exige S]

Cheers - Estimate of mid April was what I was told when I ordered.

[Joe - Exige S]

Cheers - Estimate of mid April was what I was told when I ordered.

[bruh_la]

I have been told by my dealer that he has had a confirmed build date of week14. Which is the start of april, he expects my car to get hear in mid april.

So i am hoping i will be driving my Aspen White Exige S in fantastic sunshine on easter weekend. Unfortunately there's even less chance of the sun shining than of Lotus sticking to a delivery date

[Davey S2]

bogie said:

Wilsons always do that - they get a demo, spec it to be a good car to sell, and advertise it for sale from day one..if someone wants it they can have it right away and they get another one in.....the same car gets cheaper as the mileage goes up .....Ive seen them sell S2 Sport 190s, S2 Exiges etc like this in recent years

Exactly what they did with my Exige. Perfect colour and spec and I bagged it as soon as it was advertised.

[boggy]

Davey S2 said:

bogie said: Wilsons always do that - they get a demo, spec it to be a good car to sell, and advertise it for sale from day one..if someone wants it they can have it right away and they get another one in.....the same car gets cheaper as the mileage goes up .....Ive seen them sell S2 Sport 190s, S2 Exiges etc like this in recent years Exactly what they did with my Exige. Perfect colour and spec and I bagged it as soon as it was advertised.

Dave,

Are you not up for an S then ?

Boggy

[Davey S2]

boggy said:

Davey S2 said: bogie said: Wilsons always do that - they get a demo, spec it to be a good car to sell, and advertise it for sale from day one..if someone wants it they can have it right away and they get another one in.....the same car gets cheaper as the mileage goes up .....Ive seen them sell S2 Sport 190s, S2 Exiges etc like this in recent years Exactly what they did with my Exige. Perfect colour and spec and I bagged it as soon as it was advertised. Dave, Are you not up for an S then ? Boggy

No mate. Quite happy with mine for the time being.

Next car (probably next summer) will be a non Lotus with a lot more power. May be looking at Porsche or possibly Noble if I still want something a little more raw.

[boggy]

Davey S2 said:

boggy said: Davey S2 said: bogie said: Wilsons always do that - they get a demo, spec it to be a good car to sell, and advertise it for sale from day one..if someone wants it they can have it right away and they get another one in.....the same car gets cheaper as the mileage goes up .....Ive seen them sell S2 Sport 190s, S2 Exiges etc like this in recent years Exactly what they did with my Exige. Perfect colour and spec and I bagged it as soon as it was advertised. Dave, Are you not up for an S then ? Boggy No mate. Quite happy with mine for the time being. Next car (probably next summer) will be a non Lotus with a lot more power. May be looking at Porsche or possibly Noble if I still want something a little more raw.

Yep I can see why drove a GT3 the other week, mate of mine's got one but he's buying a Sport 190 for the track as he can't afford to rap it round a tree so to speak. Got to be honest I'm thinking of upgrading to Exige S after my Elise, Lyndsey's getting a new Fiesta to run around in so don't really need to worry about shopping etc, I'm saving now

Boggy

>> Edited by boggy on Wednesday 8th March 14:27

[chris_n]

I have been told mid April or a bit earlier if possible, though still waiting for a firm date. Sounds like quite a few people are expecting cars around then - hope none of us are going to be disappointed!

[Turks111]

Dreammachines (Heathfield, East Sussex) - have a 240 cup ;-) Tis sooooo lovely @ 44k tho its above my budget!! I am having a Stage 2 fitted to the 111R on Sat morning tho!!!!!!

[batster]

Mine comes (apparently) week ending 24 March.

Dealer rang lotus to check today - I ordered it before official story broke as was about to sign up for an Exige and dealer rang Lotus to check on colour availability and was told unofficially about the S, so I obviously said "want that one" instead.

[mrdemon]

40k for a S is a joke

may as well buy a second hand CUP for 39k (still a joke)

Lotus have lost the plot the last 2 years all there cars are well to expensive for how simple there are

you can buy a BMW CS for 40k with sat nav full electic etc
or a porsche Cayman for the same money

Lotus is just a small kit car with a cheap crap engine on a very old 1998 designed tub.

So why do they cost so much ?