Exige Sticking Points - LotusTalk

briglia · 09-07-2008, 02:17 PM

Hey guys, my first post on these boards.

I live in Charlotte NC and am looking at getting an Exige S. I'm getting hung up on the fact that the closest dealer is 90 miles away...for oil changes and basic maintenance, will I need to hike out to the dealer? Or do you guys trust 3rd party garages doing work on your cars?

Also, a question I know has been addressed but I can't find a legit answer to, no one in NC seems like they insure the Exige. Where do you guys get insurance from, and are you in NC????

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

skibum · 09-07-2008, 03:21 PM

I am in Tucson, AZ and my nearest dealer is 100 miles away. I plan on driving the car there for the scheduled oil change and have the tech look over the car as it is still under warranty. A lot of owners do their own oil change and save a bunch of $$$ on parts & labor.

As for insurance, Progressive does not have Lotus on their website but they will insure it if you call them. That's who I use and pay $800 for 6 months on a clean record.

Pedalpusher · 09-07-2008, 03:59 PM

I'm in Concord,NC with an S. I have Allstate and it's a little over a grand a year for insurance. Clean record of course.

I don't plan on taking it to the dealer unless I have a major problem.

alil'britdifferent · 09-07-2008, 04:08 PM

I'm just over the border in Fort Mill, but also had no problem insuring it with Allstate - about the same cost as the above.

We have a choice now with a dealer in Greenville as well as Durham. But to be honest I just use them for the scheduled services every 7500 miles, the rest I do myself.

There are a couple of shops in Charlotte that deal with exotics and I wouldbe happy to trust either of them, plus there are quite a few lotus owners in the area and would be happy to help with any issues - including myself (I have a large garage, low profile lift, jack stands etc.).

Go for it!!

skibum · 09-07-2008, 08:49 PM

Looks like I need to investigate some new insurance carriers.

Noen · 09-07-2008, 09:39 PM

When I was an NC resident, I got my insurance through GEICO for my Exige. Its about 860 a year, with full coverage and a low deductible (clean record)

plastique999 · 09-07-2008, 10:48 PM

I have Progressive as well...

LordCthulu · 09-08-2008, 11:54 AM

Anyone NOT have a clean record and want to post what they pay?

09-07-2008, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
briglia Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2	Exige Sticking Points Hey guys, my first post on these boards. I live in Charlotte NC and am looking at getting an Exige S. I'm getting hung up on the fact that the closest dealer is 90 miles away...for oil changes and basic maintenance, will I need to hike out to the dealer? Or do you guys trust 3rd party garages doing work on your cars? Also, a question I know has been addressed but I can't find a legit answer to, no one in NC seems like they insure the Exige. Where do you guys get insurance from, and are you in NC???? Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

09-07-2008, 03:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
skibum I approve this message Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 166	I am in Tucson, AZ and my nearest dealer is 100 miles away. I plan on driving the car there for the scheduled oil change and have the tech look over the car as it is still under warranty. A lot of owners do their own oil change and save a bunch of $$$ on parts & labor. As for insurance, Progressive does not have Lotus on their website but they will insure it if you call them. That's who I use and pay $800 for 6 months on a clean record. __________________ 2006 Exige - Solar Yellow BWR S/C 2004 s2000 - 378 whp 295 trq 2005 Mini Cooper S 2008 Honda Fit - 35mpg y0! 1965 Austin Mini w/ vtec

09-07-2008, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
alil'britdifferent English Exile Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 792	I'm just over the border in Fort Mill, but also had no problem insuring it with Allstate - about the same cost as the above. We have a choice now with a dealer in Greenville as well as Durham. But to be honest I just use them for the scheduled services every 7500 miles, the rest I do myself. There are a couple of shops in Charlotte that deal with exotics and I wouldbe happy to trust either of them, plus there are quite a few lotus owners in the area and would be happy to help with any issues - including myself (I have a large garage, low profile lift, jack stands etc.). Go for it!! __________________ 2005 Elise: Starlight Black - Touring & Sport Pack Faster, Lighter, Safer: Lotus Sport ECU - RTD Brace - Braille Battery - K40 anti-Radar/Laser - 4Tress Bar - Schroth 5P Harness' - Fire Ext'r - SS brake lines Audio: Alpine - JBL Speakers - Arqray Double Tip Exhaust w/ Sport Cat - Desnorkel/Green Visual: Hard top - Challenger Rear Grill - Carbon Fiber; Diffuser, Front Splitter & Side Scoops - Stealth Bulbs - Folding Tow Hook, Bootie, Mircomirror & Buttons

09-07-2008, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
skibum I approve this message Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 166	Looks like I need to investigate some new insurance carriers. __________________ 2006 Exige - Solar Yellow BWR S/C 2004 s2000 - 378 whp 295 trq 2005 Mini Cooper S 2008 Honda Fit - 35mpg y0! 1965 Austin Mini w/ vtec

09-07-2008, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 1,295	I have Progressive as well... __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: Larini SE exhaust,HID's,turn signals delete,rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,Gut Aero wing,Gut front splitter,CF 5-element diffusor,Exige mesh, Ohlins DA,RAC monolites,Toyo R888's,Pagid RS Blues,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat, Reverie CF steering wheel,V force harness bar,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer, BWR key to BWR S/C! 2007 E63 M6 (many mods...)

09-07-2008, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pedalpusher Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 25	I'm in Concord,NC with an S. I have Allstate and it's a little over a grand a year for insurance. Clean record of course. I don't plan on taking it to the dealer unless I have a major problem.

09-07-2008, 09:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Noen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 196	When I was an NC resident, I got my insurance through GEICO for my Exige. Its about 860 a year, with full coverage and a low deductible (clean record)

09-08-2008, 11:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
LordCthulu Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 24	Anyone NOT have a clean record and want to post what they pay?

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