Spirited Exige Drive in the CT/NY/NJ Area? - LotusTalk

chabot150 · 08-04-2009, 07:20 AM

Hey All,

I am about ready to purchase either a 2007 Exige S or a 2008 Exige S240. Being in CT, my only dealer to work with is Valenti, who doesn't have any Exiges in stock. I know there are many differences between the 2007 vs. the 2008 and I just want to get a feel for each car before I put a down payment on a car in California or somewhere else far away.

I would be more than happy to be a passenger in the car just so I could see and hear the differences seeing as one of my big concerns is the build quality in the 2007 vs. the 2008 as well as the sound deadening. Although, I must say, I would not pass up a drive if offered. If you could get back to me ASAP I would really appreciate it as I am just about to pull the trigger!

JungleJim · 08-04-2009, 07:29 AM

Great to have another CT Lotus owner. Buy the best deal on a car you can find. I got my '07Exige on ebay in SD. Had several nice chats with the seller and it had all the options & color I wanted. I know there are some differences with the 2 model years so make sure you define the purpose for the car and get the options you want so you will be happy.

I'd certainly offer a ride but mine is up on my lift as I am putting in a bunch of suspension, safety and performance mods for track performance. PM me if you want to chat.

Good Luck with your search.
Jim

Backpain · 08-04-2009, 11:36 AM

I'll be washing mine in 45 min, if you want to drive my 240 today give me a ring..I'll pm you my #

iwantanelise · 08-04-2009, 02:15 PM

Backpain is a great guy he should be able to help you!! I've been in both cars and frankly if you are not that familiar with these sorts of vehicles (I'm not sure if you are or not), I don't think you will notice much of a difference. Yes, the 240 has more power but that can easily be solved with a tune. The brakes are better on the 240, but if you are driving on the street you really don't benefit from the additional stopping power...the '07's were just fine. Yes, the interior is different, but it's not overwhelming. It's still a sparsely equipped vehicle with lots of road noise, no rearview, and excellent handling characteristics.

Now, if you compare the Exige vs the Elise, well, that imo is a big difference. The Exiges are much more comfortable at street driving. It's simply more relaxed since the power is available between a wider range of rpm's. And, despite the emphasis on absolute track performance, the '08 Exige S 240 has been the most comfortable Lotus I've ever driven, period. And I attribute this all to the engine. Maybe the suspension was at it's softest settings as well, but I'm not sure. Either way they are fun cars. Definitely ask yourself what your goal is when purchasing these vehicles...will it be a fun road car, or a track car.

For more exposure to these beauties, we will be having a meet here:

LEO Event: Catskill Spirited Drive, Aug.16th

Cheers,
Ciro

carbuff · 08-05-2009, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iwantanelise

For more exposure to these beauties, we will be having a meet here:

LEO Event: Catskill Spirited Drive, Aug.16th

Cheers,
Ciro

Thanks for saving me the post.

Here's another opportunity to look and ride in the cars:
6th Annual Club111 BBQ Sunday August 30th 2009

TOPGUN750 · 08-05-2009, 06:29 AM

I am selling my locally owned 2007 Laser Blue Exige S if you are interested:

FOR SALE: 2007 LOTUS EXIGE S (Laser Blue)

wallabyguy · 08-05-2009, 07:22 AM

I sold Justin his Exige. It's a really nicely set up vehicle and he is a very caring owner. It's worth a look.

Backpain · 08-05-2009, 08:35 AM

That's a nice car, I would have bought it if it were for sale in March when I got my 240..

Hey wallabyguy, any word on opening another dealer in Ct? I heard rumors you guys might..

Btw I have the elise soft top on from my Newenglandrally.com run I did this past weekend, so we can put the hard top on after the first drive, that way you can get the idea of what it sounds like both ways..

macdady2424 · 08-06-2009, 10:39 AM

I can vouch for Justin. He does take care of his cars. He and Wallabyguy probably know what I'm talking about.

Sad to see you're selling though. Goodluck with it.

Bavarian Motorist · 08-06-2009, 10:41 AM

Hey, you can drive my supercharged car Elise. Just try not to crash. And um... be licensed to drive.

Let me know when you're around Westchester.

Backpain · 08-06-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Hey, you can drive my supercharged car Elise. Just try not to crash. And um... be licensed to drive.

Let me know when you're around Westchester.

Yeah what he said.. I can just see him showing up at my door, 16 years old with a drivers permit.lol

Seriously though, he was supposed to call me yesterday for a ride but he was a no show/call. He has not been back on here either.. Hope he's ok..

Anyone here doing the Hurdle rally in Southington this weekend?
Hurdle 2009 National GTA RoadRally | New England Region

08-04-2009, 07:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
chabot150 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 47	Spirited Exige Drive in the CT/NY/NJ Area? Hey All, I am about ready to purchase either a 2007 Exige S or a 2008 Exige S240. Being in CT, my only dealer to work with is Valenti, who doesn't have any Exiges in stock. I know there are many differences between the 2007 vs. the 2008 and I just want to get a feel for each car before I put a down payment on a car in California or somewhere else far away. I would be more than happy to be a passenger in the car just so I could see and hear the differences seeing as one of my big concerns is the build quality in the 2007 vs. the 2008 as well as the sound deadening. Although, I must say, I would not pass up a drive if offered. If you could get back to me ASAP I would really appreciate it as I am just about to pull the trigger!

08-04-2009, 07:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
JungleJim Left Lane Assasin Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 122 Images: 12	Great to have another CT Lotus owner. Buy the best deal on a car you can find. I got my '07Exige on ebay in SD. Had several nice chats with the seller and it had all the options & color I wanted. I know there are some differences with the 2 model years so make sure you define the purpose for the car and get the options you want so you will be happy. I'd certainly offer a ride but mine is up on my lift as I am putting in a bunch of suspension, safety and performance mods for track performance. PM me if you want to chat. Good Luck with your search. Jim __________________ 2007 Exige-All Black and Mean, Factory TouringPak/TrackPak/StarShield/LSD/TractionControl/iPodDock. All stock but not for long. v = square root ((2 * e) / m)

08-04-2009, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Backpain Bionic Spine #1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 94 Images: 6	I'll be washing mine in 45 min, if you want to drive my 240 today give me a ring..I'll pm you my # __________________ 2008 Persian Blue Exige S240 2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT

08-04-2009, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
iwantanelise Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 416	Backpain is a great guy he should be able to help you!! I've been in both cars and frankly if you are not that familiar with these sorts of vehicles (I'm not sure if you are or not), I don't think you will notice much of a difference. Yes, the 240 has more power but that can easily be solved with a tune. The brakes are better on the 240, but if you are driving on the street you really don't benefit from the additional stopping power...the '07's were just fine. Yes, the interior is different, but it's not overwhelming. It's still a sparsely equipped vehicle with lots of road noise, no rearview, and excellent handling characteristics. Now, if you compare the Exige vs the Elise, well, that imo is a big difference. The Exiges are much more comfortable at street driving. It's simply more relaxed since the power is available between a wider range of rpm's. And, despite the emphasis on absolute track performance, the '08 Exige S 240 has been the most comfortable Lotus I've ever driven, period. And I attribute this all to the engine. Maybe the suspension was at it's softest settings as well, but I'm not sure. Either way they are fun cars. Definitely ask yourself what your goal is when purchasing these vehicles...will it be a fun road car, or a track car. For more exposure to these beauties, we will be having a meet here: LEO Event: Catskill Spirited Drive, Aug.16th Cheers, Ciro __________________ CP Car Detailing...http://cpcardetailing.com/lotusdetailing Please feel free to CHECK OUT MY NEW WEBSITE and let me know what you think!! Please feel free to ask me questions on how to keep your Lotus looking gorgeous or for detailing rates! Last edited by iwantanelise : 08-04-2009 at 02:17 PM. Reason: additional stuff

08-05-2009, 06:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
TOPGUN750 Carpe Diem Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 601	I am selling my locally owned 2007 Laser Blue Exige S if you are interested: FOR SALE: 2007 LOTUS EXIGE S (Laser Blue) __________________ Justin 2007 Exige S: Laser Blue + Touring + Track Pack + Traction Control + Convertible Conversion + Carbon Fiber Console and HVAC surround + Aluminum Carpet Buttons + Toybox Hethel Wheels + Goodyear F1 Rubber + Ekological HID 2005 Elise (#267 Traded): Ardent Red/Black + Touring + Hardtop + Hurricane HID + JL Audio Stealthbox & Sub + Lanzar Opti 4x400D Amp + Alpine Type S & R speakers + iPod Hardwired 2001 Audi S4: Sold but not forgotten

08-05-2009, 07:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,896	I sold Justin his Exige. It's a really nicely set up vehicle and he is a very caring owner. It's worth a look. __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

08-05-2009, 08:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Backpain Bionic Spine #1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 94 Images: 6	That's a nice car, I would have bought it if it were for sale in March when I got my 240.. Hey wallabyguy, any word on opening another dealer in Ct? I heard rumors you guys might.. Btw I have the elise soft top on from my Newenglandrally.com run I did this past weekend, so we can put the hard top on after the first drive, that way you can get the idea of what it sounds like both ways.. __________________ 2008 Persian Blue Exige S240 2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT

08-06-2009, 10:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
macdady2424 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,313	I can vouch for Justin. He does take care of his cars. He and Wallabyguy probably know what I'm talking about. Sad to see you're selling though. Goodluck with it. __________________ 225 TTQC & 05 Elise

08-06-2009, 10:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	Hey, you can drive my supercharged car Elise. Just try not to crash. And um... be licensed to drive. Let me know when you're around Westchester. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

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