So how hard is it to maintain an Exige? - LotusTalk

cheesepuff · 05-21-2009, 01:37 PM

so what would i have to do to properly maintain an Exige? how hard is it? how does it differ from a normal car? how expensive is it to maintain?

def · 05-21-2009, 01:59 PM

could it be used as a daily driver?

skibum · 05-21-2009, 02:00 PM

What is the towing capacity and how many TV's can I fit in 2 headrests?

kestrel74 · 05-21-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesepuff

so what would i have to do to properly maintain an Exige? how hard is it? how does it differ from a normal car? how expensive is it to maintain?

Take it to the dealer.
That's a rather personal question.
It doesn't have a Chevy emblem on it.
You can't afford it.

Green Rat · 05-21-2009, 03:20 PM

If you are concerned about the cost of filling the tank with premium fuel and need to ask how expensive they are to maintain then this is not the car for you. You should seriously be thinking about buying a different car...perhaps a nice used Miata. Easy to work on, lots of aftermarket parts, and runs on cheap regular gas.

LARRY · 05-21-2009, 03:41 PM

"Maintain." Hmmmm.

I have said about $1000 a year, including tires.

Seems about right. Maybe not every year.

It's got a Toyota engine. Easy to fix.

The average BMW has 87 computer control panels, the Lotus has 4.

Needs oil, water.

Tires last about 8000 miles.

If you track the car forget all this.

Tracking is all about spending alot more money making sure the car is tight.

If you love the Exige...get the Exige.

That's what being a Lotus owner is all about.

Not any more expensive than a Cadillac/Lexus/Infinity.

lotusforsale · 05-21-2009, 04:06 PM

Costs the same to maintain as an Elise.

kestrel74 · 05-21-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusforsale

Costs the same to maintain as an Elise.

That's what I was GOING to say, but I thought I'd be more sarcastic.

glb · 05-21-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusforsale

Costs the same to maintain as an Elise.

great!

shokwaves · 05-21-2009, 05:54 PM

Not to make fun of your question, but you got to figure it's a car with a Toyota power train and less gadgetry than just about any other car out there. If you do regular maintainance yourself, it's damn cheap. If you take it to the dealer then spend a pretty penny.

And yes, it costs the same as an Elise or an ExigeS, S240 or S260.

9and3 · 05-22-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusforsale

Costs the same to maintain as an Elise.

That statement is just absurd. I doubt you even own a Lotus.

The Exige rear window is useless and therefore overlooked. Additionally, with an Exige S, access for cleaning is limited on one side. Therefore, the Exige will clearly use less window cleaner and thus becomes cheaper to maintain than an Elise.

kabob · 05-22-2009, 01:11 AM

Depends on what needs replacing, really. So far this year, I've spent $1900 on my Elise for maintenance. That price inclues a pair of cheap rear tires (I'm rather angry that I had to get all-season radials but I had a flat and was stranded; had to make due with what was in stock in my size at the tire shop

), brake pads front and rear, new rotors at the front, fixing the passenger window (jumped the guides), and replacing the passenger side headlight bulb. And I have a whopping 18,000 miles on the car. Gotta love British engineering

Dragon · 05-22-2009, 02:17 AM

If you know how to work on cars then it's one of the simplest cars I've ever worked on and costs no more than any other car...

If you don't then you'll have to pay fairly big $ because it has that Lotus badge and the dealer / mechanics will rape you.

cheesepuff · 05-22-2009, 06:09 AM

thanks to those who gave me...well, at least somewhat serious answers. its not that i cant afford the costs (because i sure as hell can) i just wana know everything i can about the car before i get one. im sure it wont cost nearly as much as my Lambo, but i still think its best to know as much as possible about a car before you buy it.

qu1Z · 05-22-2009, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cheesepuff

thanks to those who gave me...well, at least somewhat serious answers. its not that i cant afford the costs (because i sure as hell can) i just wana know everything i can about the car before i get one. im sure it wont cost nearly as much as my Lambo, but i still think its best to know as much as possible about a car before you buy it.

What kind of lamborghini do you have? Pics PLZ

cheesepuff · 05-22-2009, 06:34 AM

murcielago. cost more than just a pretty penny. please dont question weather i can afford a lotus or not. and im planning to do a very nice and long video review of the lambo soon. you'll have to wait to see the goods.

U4IA187 · 05-22-2009, 08:15 AM

Maintenance in straight forward. For track days the usual type of costs, brake pads, tires, oil changes, etc. The stock tires are well made and last. However, if you need body work, the costs skyrocket.

Dont mind some of the asses that pop up in here. Some people seem to think they dont need manners when they arent directly accountable for their statements. There is usually some great advice buried in the forum that its definately worthwhile to check this everything out.

skibum · 05-22-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cheesepuff

im sure it wont cost nearly as much as my Lambo,

So let me get this right... You are too cheap to put 91 octane in a Lotus and you have a Murci - Sounds fishy. Pics of Lambo with "Lotus Talk" sign or it doesn't exist. Wonder how long we will be waiting for this...

cheesepuff · 05-22-2009, 09:58 AM

pics? no problem. i never said i was too cheap to put premium gas in a lotus, i just didnt know if that was a requirement.

edit- oh, and after the pics ill do 1 better. i post a video.

Bane · 05-22-2009, 10:20 AM

LOL why would you waste time with a post like this if you have enough money to own and maintain Lambo's flagship?

So "knowing" that bit of information...

Cost to fuel and maintain an Exige is totally negligible. You could literally maintain and fuel it for what you'd find in your couch cushions if you're affluent enough to have a Murci. These cars barely cost more than the average family/luxury sedan to keep up... they are not like other exotics

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Green Rat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North San Diego County Posts: 87 Images: 1	If you are concerned about the cost of filling the tank with premium fuel and need to ask how expensive they are to maintain then this is not the car for you. You should seriously be thinking about buying a different car...perhaps a nice used Miata. Easy to work on, lots of aftermarket parts, and runs on cheap regular gas. __________________ Green Rat 2006 Canyon Red Lotus Elise-Touring/Biscuit/Factory Auxillary Lights/Lotus Sport Supercharger 2005 Electric Blue MINI Cooper S 1999 Emerald Mica Mazda Miata

05-21-2009, 03:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,150	"Maintain." Hmmmm. I have said about $1000 a year, including tires. Seems about right. Maybe not every year. It's got a Toyota engine. Easy to fix. The average BMW has 87 computer control panels, the Lotus has 4. Needs oil, water. Tires last about 8000 miles. If you track the car forget all this. Tracking is all about spending alot more money making sure the car is tight. If you love the Exige...get the Exige. That's what being a Lotus owner is all about. Not any more expensive than a Cadillac/Lexus/Infinity. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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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lotusforsale Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,217 Images: 8	Costs the same to maintain as an Elise.

05-21-2009, 05:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
shokwaves Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carson, California Posts: 1,018	Not to make fun of your question, but you got to figure it's a car with a Toyota power train and less gadgetry than just about any other car out there. If you do regular maintainance yourself, it's damn cheap. If you take it to the dealer then spend a pretty penny. And yes, it costs the same as an Elise or an ExigeS, S240 or S260.

05-22-2009, 01:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
kabob Steers and Queers Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 79	Depends on what needs replacing, really. So far this year, I've spent $1900 on my Elise for maintenance. That price inclues a pair of cheap rear tires (I'm rather angry that I had to get all-season radials but I had a flat and was stranded; had to make due with what was in stock in my size at the tire shop ), brake pads front and rear, new rotors at the front, fixing the passenger window (jumped the guides), and replacing the passenger side headlight bulb. And I have a whopping 18,000 miles on the car. Gotta love British engineering

05-22-2009, 02:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,742 Images: 2	If you know how to work on cars then it's one of the simplest cars I've ever worked on and costs no more than any other car... If you don't then you'll have to pay fairly big $ because it has that Lotus badge and the dealer / mechanics will rape you. __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, BWR Gauge Mount, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, V2arms, Rear Tow Link Brace, RLS Battery Bracket, BOE Tow Bar, Stickers.

05-22-2009, 06:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
cheesepuff Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 91	thanks to those who gave me...well, at least somewhat serious answers. its not that i cant afford the costs (because i sure as hell can) i just wana know everything i can about the car before i get one. im sure it wont cost nearly as much as my Lambo, but i still think its best to know as much as possible about a car before you buy it. __________________ I have had 3 friends die in a car accidents in less than 2 years. I will NOT be another statistic. RIP.

05-22-2009, 06:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
cheesepuff Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 91	murcielago. cost more than just a pretty penny. please dont question weather i can afford a lotus or not. and im planning to do a very nice and long video review of the lambo soon. you'll have to wait to see the goods. __________________ I have had 3 friends die in a car accidents in less than 2 years. I will NOT be another statistic. RIP.

05-22-2009, 08:15 AM	#17 (permalink)
U4IA187 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 41	Maintenance in straight forward. For track days the usual type of costs, brake pads, tires, oil changes, etc. The stock tires are well made and last. However, if you need body work, the costs skyrocket. Dont mind some of the asses that pop up in here. Some people seem to think they dont need manners when they arent directly accountable for their statements. There is usually some great advice buried in the forum that its definately worthwhile to check this everything out.

05-22-2009, 09:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
cheesepuff Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 91	pics? no problem. i never said i was too cheap to put premium gas in a lotus, i just didnt know if that was a requirement. edit- oh, and after the pics ill do 1 better. i post a video. __________________ I have had 3 friends die in a car accidents in less than 2 years. I will NOT be another statistic. RIP.

05-22-2009, 10:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
Bane . Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,960 Images: 4	LOL why would you waste time with a post like this if you have enough money to own and maintain Lambo's flagship? So "knowing" that bit of information... Cost to fuel and maintain an Exige is totally negligible. You could literally maintain and fuel it for what you'd find in your couch cushions if you're affluent enough to have a Murci. These cars barely cost more than the average family/luxury sedan to keep up... they are not like other exotics __________________ $599 PPE header (INFO) 2007 BMW 335i - Mostly stock un-Official LotusTalk Stealth Bulb provider *6* sets in stock!

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