Could I ask for your experience and/or opinions as to the practicalities of using an Exige/Exige S as a daily vehicle?
Mileage to work is about 5,500/year and 80% of that is motorway, but it’s more the running costs that I’m thinking of.
Would a 260 or 240 Cup be a stupid idea? or would a 190bhp be better than a 220?
I’d love to hear your views. 
they’re pretty cheap to service and fuel, so running costs are relatively low. Tyres suitable for a commute are relatively cheap, given the wheels are only 16&17".
saying that would i want to spend 40mins a day in my exige on the motorway? not particularly, i’d rather sit in something bigger and comfier. i only really take mine to work when the weather’s orite and that’s normally so i can go for a blat on the way home. It’s not the least practical car out there by any means but it’s inpractical enough that it’d piss me off as a daily.
This ^ seconded.
I think they work best as part of an ‘n’ car strategy. You’re better off running a snotter commute car and saving the Exige for weekends and those commutes when you’re in te mood for taking the long way in.
The best combo I ran was Exige+LupoGTi. Family dictates now that it’s Exige+Bus but on the occasion (rare) I get in the Exige it’s always an event and feels like a rocket ship 
… That’s probably because it is a rocket ship
You should get yourself in one first, run it for the summer and then maybe decide to complement it with a shitbox come Autumn time?
What about an Europa, might be easier (certainly to get in/out) and have enough fun with similar benefits?
Ian 
Yeah 335i + Elige here, I’d not want to go to a business meeting in mine
But if you really do, dare I say make it an S 220+
I’ve been running mine daily for the last 6 months and no concerns/challenges.
Every trip is special and the reaction of other motorists is so positive its a joy to drive.
Mine hasn’t sold as it seems I have priced it too high. Must get round to re-listing it.
Good choice jonny