rao Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Spec B Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOblivion000 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 but you could be this guy with the exige http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2973843808_d317cbc1b7.jpg Did anyone else ROFLMAO at this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euclid Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I owned an '05 Elise right as they came out. It was fun as hell, but after 6 months of ownership and 2 months of being in the shop for various issues, I sold it back to the dealership for close to what I bought it for. I'm sure the newer years worked out the build quality problems I had. For the price used ones are going for it would be a fun weekend car, but I would never own one as a daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 ^ what are some of the issues you ran into during your time of ownership? or what are some of the common issues that tend to crop up in the lotus vehicles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 The world of British cars with surprising failures. Don't expect two cars to have the same set of failures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirSix Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 It's a Toyota motor, what could go wrong? Krypton Green FTW! :eek: http://images.autotrader.com/images/2009/3/3/259/147/10720687723.259147215.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jpg I tell myself that an N/A Forester is just an STI without all the fluff like, power, handling, style, racing heritage, and curb appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I would want one in British Racing Green and with some small subtle details in the yellow from the Lotus logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 It's a Toyota motor, what could go wrong? Krypton Green FTW! :eek: http://images.autotrader.com/images/2009/3/3/259/147/10720687723.259147215.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jpg IMO, orange>green. http://www.news-blogs.com/_images/auto/lotus_exige_2006.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 It's a Toyota motor, what could go wrong? water pump:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddie08 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I'll look at the Cayman S also You mean the Cockster, right? It has two hoods and although it's better than the poor man's Porsche AKA the Boxter, it's not a real Porsche. Barf. If you're looking for fun get on 03/04 Cobra with a pully and exhaust. 550 HP FTW!!! You mash the gas in any gear and it'll wag it's tail like a puppy who hasn't seen you or been fed in 6 weeks. If you want to go with a small engine a do-it-yourself car, i.e. the ATOM is the way to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddie08 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 water pump:rolleyes: We all know Toyota = racecar. I'm excited about the color beige too. No, wait, I'm done. I came. Could someone hand me a cigarette? See my above response again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 You mean the Cockster, right? It has two hoods and although it's better than the poor man's Porsche AKA the Boxter, it's not a real Porsche. Barf. not a real porsche? have you ever driven one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 IMO, orange>green. http://www.news-blogs.com/_images/auto/lotus_exige_2006.jpg I see your colors and raise: http://www.bedug.com/pics/Fun2/2008-lotus-elise-sc-clark-type-25-front-angle-view.jpg Because a British car with racing ambitions has to run the right colors - British Racing Green! The yellow stripe goes well with the car being a Lotus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddie08 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 not a real porsche? have you ever driven one? Yea. It's a solid performer, don't get me wrong... but if you're going to lay out a pile of cash for a Porsche... there's only one model to get. Doesn't matter if its the 1972 Carrera RS or the '09 911 Turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennon Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2789098552_0ee73946b5.jpg This is mine. I can't say I regret the purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 my buddy just traded his orange Exige on a 911 GT3 RS today. A shame I didn't get to drive the Exige when he offered, but I'll make up for it on the RS. heights called it rice though. he might be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 brennon, what kind of front lip is that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 It's a Toyota motor, what could go wrong? Krypton Green FTW! :eek: http://images.autotrader.com/images/2009/3/3/259/147/10720687723.259147215.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jpg Power for the Lotus Elise comes from a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The Toyota-sourced engine benefits from Lotus-designed intake and exhaust components and a tweaked engine controller. The result is a broader power band and an increase in output to 189 hp at 7,800 rpm and 133 pound-feet of torque at 6,800 rpm. Don't get frustrated by those numbers, those cars are FUN to drive... The closest to a street legal Go KART experience ;) Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Yea. It's a solid performer, don't get me wrong... but if you're going to lay out a pile of cash for a Porsche... there's only one model to get. Doesn't matter if its the 1972 Carrera RS or the '09 911 Turbo. TRUE! It HAS to be a 911... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBXTDSP Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 mr2 turbo will give you the same fun with less $$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennon Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 brennon, what kind of front lip is that It's the stock one on all Exiges. In 06 they came black, 07+ they're color matched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennon Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Power for the Lotus Elise comes from a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The Toyota-sourced engine benefits from Lotus-designed intake and exhaust components and a tweaked engine controller. The result is a broader power band and an increase in output to 189 hp at 7,800 rpm and 133 pound-feet of torque at 6,800 rpm. Don't get frustrated by those numbers, those cars are FUN to drive... The closest to a street legal Go KART experience ;) Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Well, those are only the figures for the base Lotus Elise (which if buying a new car, doesn't really exist anymore). Supercharged Elise (and the 07 Exige S) come in at 220 horsepower, the 08 Exige is 240, and the 09 is 260. 220-260 horsepower and 2000ish lbs is a decent power to weight ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farberio Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Wait for the Audi R4? But that may not come out for a 1-2 years yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Wait for the Audi R4? But that may not come out for a 1-2 years yet. More like 5-6.... :lol::lol: Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farberio Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 ^ Yeah thats probably true...but if it looks anything like the R8...pure awesomeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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