I picked up my Exige S2 N/A from JCT in Leeds last Thursday and I have to say I’ve not been disappointed - apart from with the weather!
I’d never even been in a Toyota-engined Exige before, and didn’t even bother test driving it, but that doesn’t seem to matter now.
The only downside is that it’s relatively standard, only touring pack and air-con fitted. I’m a complete sucker for upgrades and toys, but after the dealer quoted a list of prices that he’d drawn up for another customer my wallet was shut tighter than a homophobes arsehole at an Erasure concert. As part of the price I got a stage 2 exhaust fitted too and the hideous red Momo steering wheel replaced by a standard one. Dealer chucked in a new set of boots for it too which was nice.
Oh - there was one other slight problem and that was the previous owner. 12k in 3 years, and they completely and utterly forgot to service it until just before sale and then they got it done at a commercial van garage! FTLOG. I doubt the guys there had ever even seen a Lotus before. I guess at least the dealer’s had a good look over it.
Having read a few posts on here it looks like I should hoon it around on track before trying to “improve” it.
Incidentally, whilst I knew there was a cam change at some point the bloody thing caught me completely off-guard when it kicked it. I couldn’t stop laughing for ages after that.
In summary - great car, drives great, feels great, looks awesome. The colour (krypton green) is definitely love it or hate it as the comments from people at work have proved.