Hi all,
I’m looking to replace my car soon, and the S2 Exige S is currently sitting at the top of my list.
Now, I’ve done a few forum searches for answers to my enquiries, but to no real avail. So…
Firstly, is there a general buying guide anywhere on the forum? Secondly, does anyone know how many S2 Exige S have been produced?
Many thanks,
Zac
Hi Zac. I’m also from down your neck of the woods (South West) and seeing its your first post welcome!
With regards to buying an “S” always go on condition never the amount of miles it has on it! Don’t know how familiar you are with other websites but pistonheads and Seloc will also have a wealth of info on them.
If and when you find a car you like get it inspected if your not too sure on what you are looking for. Don’t get an AA or RAC inspection as they will know very little about Lotus cars. You will be better off getting it looked at by a main stealer (dealer) or by a specialist. Sportomotive are not too far away from you (salisbury) and have a very good reputation as a specialist. There are two main stealers about equal distance from where you live but i would not use either of them. Having first hand experience of one of them don’t use them and the other does not have a good reputation either!
Always wait for the right car would be my final note. have in mind what colour you want etc and wait for the right one to come along. you really dont want to pay out large sums of cash for something that that is not quite right. Oh yes…haggle real hard, as i expect you know its a real buyers market.
Tanman
have in mind what colour you want etc and wait for the right one to come along.
Hint: KRYPTON GREEN… N/A of course
Hint: ZANZIBAR LUMINOUS GREEN… N/A of course
Hint: ZANZIBAR LUMINOUS GREEN… N/A of course
The right car will come along, you’ll love it and this site will help loads, good luck…Storm Titanium’s the baby everyone knows that durr
Welcome!
I looked at Exiges for a year before I saw the one I had to have!
Haggling did’nt do me any good at all though cos it was very keenly priced and the seller really did’nt want to part with it …
Cheers Mr Shaggy
Totally happy with my Chrome orange 2006 “S”
Worries so far that I know of on S’s
Clutches
Accident damage
Central locking can play up
heater fan resistors
Otherwise they seem quite strong
and Laser Blue is the best colour
My 08 S gave up its petrol cap lock leaving me to break into the petrol cap to refill.
Other than that its been 100%.
Bugger! Shouldn’t have posted that
Bugger! Shouldn’t have posted that
Why? Is it a complete fabrication of lies?
Bugger! Shouldn’t have posted that
Why? Is it a complete fabrication of lies?
No, he is telling the truth - I was there…
That sort of thing normally happens to me, hang on - no it can’t… I drive a N/A…
Hint: ZANZIBAR LUMINOUS GREEN… N/A of course
The right car will come along, you’ll love it and this site will help loads, good luck…Storm Titanium’s the baby everyone knows that durr
Looks far better in it’s natural environment…
[image]SELOC | Lotus Enthusiasts Club
Ignore the voices of doom Make the purchase Zac. What plans you got, keeping it standard or what my friend?
Ignore the voices of doom Make the purchase Zac. What plans you got, keeping it standard or what my friend?
Jonny you give me despair… Keeping anything standard is totally outrageous
Jonny you give me despair… Keeping anything standard is totally outrageous
At least he drives the friggin thing on track, rather than spouting about donuts/lsd/intercoolers & Yorkie Bars
Only kidding…but you knew that anyway
Jonny you give me despair… Keeping anything standard is totally outrageous
At least he drives the friggin thing on track, rather than spouting about donuts/lsd/intercoolers & Yorkie Bars
Only kidding…but you knew that anyway
…I may mod but then I have to go get peeps like Sean to get it sorted
Thanks for the replies lads.
I’ll also be testing the Porsche 911 Carrera and the E46 M3, although I’m not fond of being lumped into the stereotypical bands that either of them fall into. Ultimately it’s the car that matters, and it’s principally a drviers’ car that I’m after.
As for the Exige, I like all colours, though I’m swaying towards the Storm Ti’ and black. Concerning moderations, I’d like to say I’ll be keeping it standard. However, I don’t think it will have enough power for my liking, so I’ll more than likely end up upping the ponies.
We’ll see in time. I’m in no rush to buy, especially as I’m mid-way through an engine rebuild in my current car.
Neither of your other 2 choices will deliver any more punch than a stock 218bhp S - I have had both and the Exige is far more spirited than the e46 and is on a par with the 911 up to the ton. Mine was an 997S at 355bhp and having driven a mates 996 C4S (similar power to a stock Carrera?) - I reckon the e46 was about similar?
Bypass the pair of them (and the teeshirts), save yourself a fortune and go for the Exige (you would hear that on here though I suppose?) - I have way more fun in my Lotus
I’ve had the M3 and had a 987S - the Exige exceeds by far.
“I’m swaying towards the Storm Ti”
I like your style!
