Well I’m fairly commited to the fact that the Exige has to go sadly, it’s been a great couple of years, some real highs and some [censored] lows
But I really need to straighten out my finances and finding I’m missing out on a few other things because of a car / toy. That with I’m getting too busy to do as many trackdays means it’s getting used less and less so seems pretty pointless keeping it, I’d rather sell it someone who will make more use of it!
So just drawing up the ad now… All the good points and all the bad points, honestly is how I’ve always sold all my cars
So does anyone have any ideas for a replacement? Requirements is to be driven everyday, not get as much attention as the Exige, which is cool but can be quite frustrating when you’re in a hurry / not in the mood Able on a track, won’t be as quick or as “dynamic” but still can be peddled round at a reasonable rate… Ideally RWD…
…I’m fairly set on a Gen III RX-7, I know they’re pretty juicy but with an aftermarket ECU you can improve this to Exige levels really…
sorry to hear your selling it, im too looking to buy one within the next 3 months, and cant wait, i had an elise for 2 years but had to sell for house reasons.
My mate had an rx-7 for a year and it turned out to be pretty unreliable, so take you time in buying one
I would highly recommend an integra type r for your next car, it wouldnt be as quick as the exige, but is awesome on the track, it is the best handling ff car on the planet, closely followed by the forus rs. doesnt get as much attention, but at the same time will embaris a few people with the right driver behind the wheel.
integra vs elise vs exige, although i dont think the exige is fully on it, interesting vid theres not really a lot in it between the teg and the elise, not forgetting the teg is front wheel drive
Cheers guys! Whatever happens I’ll always pop back to make inane comments
ITR does seem tempting, I’ll have to see what the market is about, but some good suggestions… I’d still really fancy a RWD motah, so the BMW is an option, some 93ish M3’s are a pretty good price… But then I’d rather have a Toyota badge than a Beemer badge
Ian! LOL! So the racing Puma would be for me as it looks like a hairdressers car but goes like an integra It’s a fair cop!
Also been thinking about an MR2 again, either a MkI with the MkII Turbo lump in the back, 220bhp standard, easy to get a lot more! Or just a MkII turbo, 94+ as they had the better engine.
But still tempted by the RX-7… Lots of power, toys and proper suspension, double wishbones all round, none of the mcpherson strut crap on the MR2’s
Ian! LOL! So the racing Puma would be for me as it looks like a hairdressers car but goes like an integra It’s a fair cop!
Hey, don’t get so touchy! I thought you were after something that got less attention. The Puma would win over either the Exige or Integra (well in white at least).
But what about Andyk’s suggestion? The BMer Mcoupe is the drivers BMW and cheaper than the M3.
Well, the M-Coupe is a bit too much really… And not sure if I fancy a Beemer really. Weird I guess but
I’m trying to save some money here
I’m seriously getting tempted by a Gen III RX-7 tho’… RWD, turbo nutter machine, pretty light for it’s size, decent suspension… No belts to worry about, just the alternator / air con belt But then rebuilds are an issue
I’d just HAVE to sell it… After caining it mercilessly for a few months
But I think I’m pretty set on a RX7 type r (now Mazda reserved ALL their types for this, there’s a Type x, a type s, a type r, a type r2, a type rs and a type rz… There maybe more to uncover yet however )… And I’ve always fancied them, plus the rotary will be new interest plus turbo’s which I’ve never had much dealings with so will be a nice change me thinks
Sorry to hear that you are leaving us,…I’m sure you will be back. We may need to draft in your graphic design expertise from time to time
I used to have an MCoupe and they have actually gone up in price A 51 plate on 30k miles is commanding around the �29k mark. I hear you about the BMW thang,…never felt completely at ease. You just cannot argue with that S54 engine though,…it is a gem.
Good luck with the RX7, Tap has just bought an RX8 and is loving it. He also has a ITR DC2 which is great fun and would be ideal if you want some track action too - there would also be no costs to upgrade to a Honda engine,…it handily comes with one
Cheers guys! Will certainly keep in touch! And no probs about the graphic skills
Hopefully will still be able to make a few of the Exiges.com trackdays if I’m allowed
LOL about the ITR, defo on the list, just not quite as sexy as the RX7 IMHO God I’m so affected LOL! But first things first, the Lotus must go sadly! One day I’ll be back, but hopefully in a better position, ideally a garage atteched to my house rather than a 5 minute drive away
Been asking about RX-7’s on a circuit, looks like the rad, Intercooler and brakes (of course!) need sorting out, so nothing too major in the grand scheem of things, should all be good!
Mark… not being funny, but personally I think the RX7 is going to cost you a fortune in maintainance.
You’ve sorted most the issues on your Squeege and the engine seems one of the better ones. With all these Hondas around there are plenty of VHPDs knocking about if you need a replacement. A replacement RX7 engine won’t be as cheap.
imho an Elise/Exige is an incredibly cheap car to run