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136 | 29.82% |
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5 | 1.10% |
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45 | 9.87% |
| I have not had any mechanical problems |
  
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256 | 56.14% |
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14 | 3.07% |
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05-23-2007, 01:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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05-23-2007, 02:41 PM
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Henry
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Location: Fairfield CA
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I needed windows adjustments but that was it until today, when driving on the freeway I hit an uneven section of road. To my surprise my left indicator light fixture pop out and started hanging by the wires. I stopped and popped it back in but now wonder if its a warranty thing or I just have to better watch out for bumps.
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05-23-2007, 02:48 PM
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It's a Lotus
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Beverly Hills, Ca.
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Your mechanic can fix the light under warranty but you might want to put a small dab of glue on the underside to hold it on better.
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2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T) |
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08-12-2007, 07:18 PM
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No more cone damage!
Join Date: Dec 2003
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I have a shot like that:
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08-13-2007, 04:01 PM
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It's a Lotus
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Both of my turn signals did that but it's an easy fix.
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2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T) |
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10-31-2007, 08:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Thanks!
My first post here! Very informative all. I have been thinking of buying a '05 model and it looks like the car is relatively troube-free. I own a '06 Mini Cooper S JCW GP and it has been wonderfully reliable....
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10-31-2007, 10:45 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Manteca, CA
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63,000 miles and counting... after the next repairs.
63,000 plus miles on an 05. Pretty much no problems mechanically, electronically, or anything else. Oh... the stock radio faceplate has vibrated loose but its still workable. The next repair is from the lady that ran into the back of me last week. New clam time... sucks to be her. I did get even though by bending her front license plate! Oh well, back to the Esprit till the Elise gets back.
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10-15-2008, 06:10 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Sorry for bringing this thread from the past, but I'm getting close to taking the leap and getting an Exige S, and am a bit skeptical about reliability issues. I've owned three Subaru's and they have been bulletproof with reliability, so I'm a bit apprehensive about that for the Exige. Thoughts?
I have to admit I've also started being haunted by the new M3, can't help it, but it's sexy as hell in person and may be a bit more comfortable for the wife (a can nut in her own right, nonetheless). Thanks, Nawambo
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