2010 Facelift Exige - Page 2 - LotusTalk

ACE51 · 06-25-2009, 08:58 AM

you think they'd come up with something new other then a facelift and ghetto wing. this will be the 5th year of making the same plain jane sport wheels. same interior except with leather covering, same everything pretty boring not worth the upgrade. what a poser car

and what the heck is the black line between the front splitter?

Vishus_1 · 06-25-2009, 10:45 AM

So are these in production now - is 2009 production over?

buzzy · 06-25-2009, 10:59 AM

I'm not a fan of the front-end. There's too much going on there. Did Lotus think they are going to sell more by changing it? I love the rear wing though.

MpBrady7 · 06-25-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Vishus_1

So are these in production now - is 2009 production over?

I would assume no they are not. Shoot we've only seen the 2009's at dealerships for 4 months. This was probably a catalog pre-production trial build vehicle. I could be wrong though.

Vishus_1 · 06-25-2009, 11:12 AM

I know what you are saying about the 09's - there have hardly been any. I still don't think there are going to be 50 Exige 260's sold here at this rate - and if they do come, most will likely just sit unsold.

The press release Lotus put out about the 2010 Exige (from the Geneva auto show) indicated a May 09 production build date. That is why actually seeing this European car pictured seems to back that up.

darkSol · 06-25-2009, 12:13 PM

I wonder if that rear wing would fit an Elise... and how much $$$ it is...

Anyone have a part number?

X7LDA · 06-25-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MpBrady7

I would assume no they are not. Shoot we've only seen the 2009's at dealerships for 4 months. This was probably a catalog pre-production trial build vehicle. I could be wrong though.

Not sure about the US but they are definitely in production now and have been since May 09.

The "older" model will phase out throughout the rest of this year before it stops production - or so I've been told.

Not sure when it will make it's way to the US.

As per original post this is from the local garage down the road in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has this for sale and has more due in soon.

Also - no idea what the line is in between the splitter. And no part number for the spoiler however I can see already that a LOT of people will be buying it aftermarket for Elises.

Minnis · 06-25-2009, 04:20 PM

I'm almost there 20-30 more hours but I think I'll appreciate mine more

kmt63 · 06-25-2009, 06:31 PM

i cant get over the fact they put a cup holder in it

ACE51 · 06-25-2009, 07:59 PM

i guess this will make all of the good looking cars (pre 10) worth more...

MadMan Markiss · 07-04-2009, 10:19 AM

Greetings all. First time poster, long time 'looker'.
Not my cup of tea with he new style either.
Saw in a release statement that the new style started production in May '09 in Europe and will hit North American soil for the Fall of '09. So it's on its way according to that.....unless its a rumour. Lets hope so.
I had plans to buy an new Exige this year. But that fell through due to a nasty little thing called divorice. So now it's either wait until next year and hope there's an '09 to my liking waiting for me someplace, or have to settle on a 2010 model.
But guaranteed, if the latter prevails, the first order of business will be to send her right to the bodyshop to have that wing ripped off, the holes filled, and a current gen wing installed.

MadMan Markiss · 07-04-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by darkSol

I wonder if that rear wing would fit an Elise... and how much $$$ it is...

Anyone have a part number?

Tell ya what. I have to wait until early next year to get into an Exige. So if its a 2010 model that I have to get into (unless I find an '09 model to my liking), I'll rip the wing off and give it to ya. You pay for shipping.

06-25-2009, 08:58 AM	#21 (permalink)
ACE51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Summerfield, NC Posts: 604	you think they'd come up with something new other then a facelift and ghetto wing. this will be the 5th year of making the same plain jane sport wheels. same interior except with leather covering, same everything pretty boring not worth the upgrade. what a poser car and what the heck is the black line between the front splitter? __________________ 06 Exige CO BWRized 05 Civic "Special Edition" 05 Elise CO, Trim shop interior and other things...SOLD

06-25-2009, 10:45 AM	#22 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	So are these in production now - is 2009 production over? __________________ 2009 Exige 260 SPORT - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the mustache Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

06-25-2009, 11:12 AM	#25 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	I know what you are saying about the 09's - there have hardly been any. I still don't think there are going to be 50 Exige 260's sold here at this rate - and if they do come, most will likely just sit unsold. The press release Lotus put out about the 2010 Exige (from the Geneva auto show) indicated a May 09 production build date. That is why actually seeing this European car pictured seems to back that up. __________________ 2009 Exige 260 SPORT - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the mustache Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

06-25-2009, 12:13 PM	#26 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	I wonder if that rear wing would fit an Elise... and how much $$$ it is... Anyone have a part number? __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

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Minnis '010 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vegas/Phila. Posts: 770 Images: 1	I'm almost there 20-30 more hours but I think I'll appreciate mine more Attached Images

06-25-2009, 10:59 AM	#23 (permalink)
buzzy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Moon Posts: 879 Images: 10	I'm not a fan of the front-end. There's too much going on there. Did Lotus think they are going to sell more by changing it? I love the rear wing though.

06-25-2009, 06:31 PM	#29 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 380 Images: 2	i cant get over the fact they put a cup holder in it __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication

06-25-2009, 07:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
ACE51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Summerfield, NC Posts: 604	i guess this will make all of the good looking cars (pre 10) worth more... __________________ 06 Exige CO BWRized 05 Civic "Special Edition" 05 Elise CO, Trim shop interior and other things...SOLD Last edited by ACE51 : 06-25-2009 at 09:01 PM.

07-04-2009, 10:19 AM	#31 (permalink)
MadMan Markiss Foot to the oil pan baby! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada....EH! Posts: 69	Greetings all. First time poster, long time 'looker'. Not my cup of tea with he new style either. Saw in a release statement that the new style started production in May '09 in Europe and will hit North American soil for the Fall of '09. So it's on its way according to that.....unless its a rumour. Lets hope so. I had plans to buy an new Exige this year. But that fell through due to a nasty little thing called divorice. So now it's either wait until next year and hope there's an '09 to my liking waiting for me someplace, or have to settle on a 2010 model. But guaranteed, if the latter prevails, the first order of business will be to send her right to the bodyshop to have that wing ripped off, the holes filled, and a current gen wing installed. __________________ SIMPLE RECIPE FOR EXCITEMENT: Take 1 new Exige. Throw in a supercharger. Add 6 gears. A dash of 94 Octane. A sprinkle of style inside and out. Toss in 1 MadMan. And finally heat tires and pavement to taste. Recipe produces 1 Lotus Exige'S' and full satisfaction. Hammer Down!!

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