Elise, Exige, vx220 daily?
Discussion
I need some help making a decision. I have 25k to splash on a new daily. I think it's time for that elise itch to be scratched, but unsure of where my money would go. The car would live outside and be driven in all weather's, along with trips across Europe and the occasional track day.
What's the difference between an Elise and an Exige? I know the latter is more hardcore, but in what way? How would this translate in terms of daily duty?
Is it wise to go for a s1 Elise/Exige as a daily?
In my experience of owning several 20 year old cars, when a car gets to this age, it tends to throw up all manner of problems. Everything needs replacing because it's worn out, and rust becomes apparent. Therefore I would like to own something as new as possible. I know the majority of these cars are well maintained, but does this rule of thumb still apply? I don't want another car that I'm forever working on in my spare time.
A 111r would be my choice, but I don't mind a vhpd k series. 200hp seems like the sweet spot in terms of power. It can be thrashed on the back roads and country lanes without having to hold back, whereas a high power car couldn't be enjoyed in the same manner for sake of being too fast. Would adding a supercharger make this the case?
The vx220 is a bit of an odd one. I have no issues with the car itself, but the engines dont sound anywhere near as good (judging from youtube) as a k series or 2zz. That to me is a dealbreaker.
I believe the newest car would be a 2006 model, whereas the s2 Elise/Exige ran until 2010, making the choice somewhat limited.
What's the difference between an Elise and an Exige? I know the latter is more hardcore, but in what way? How would this translate in terms of daily duty?
Is it wise to go for a s1 Elise/Exige as a daily?
In my experience of owning several 20 year old cars, when a car gets to this age, it tends to throw up all manner of problems. Everything needs replacing because it's worn out, and rust becomes apparent. Therefore I would like to own something as new as possible. I know the majority of these cars are well maintained, but does this rule of thumb still apply? I don't want another car that I'm forever working on in my spare time.
A 111r would be my choice, but I don't mind a vhpd k series. 200hp seems like the sweet spot in terms of power. It can be thrashed on the back roads and country lanes without having to hold back, whereas a high power car couldn't be enjoyed in the same manner for sake of being too fast. Would adding a supercharger make this the case?
The vx220 is a bit of an odd one. I have no issues with the car itself, but the engines dont sound anywhere near as good (judging from youtube) as a k series or 2zz. That to me is a dealbreaker.
I believe the newest car would be a 2006 model, whereas the s2 Elise/Exige ran until 2010, making the choice somewhat limited.
Edited by goldar on Monday 23 January 09:02
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