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Dracoleb · 09-02-2009, 09:51 PM

Hi all. I have been checking out this forum for a long time and now I am very close to finally making my desire for a Lotus come true.

I've been looking at a lot of Elises and Exiges, and have driven a few Elises in N/A and SC forms. The one I fell in love with is a very lightly used 60th anniversary Elise for a very good price, but still a little high for my budget, but still doable. I know there are some used Exige S's out there for a slight bit cheaper but I have yet to drive one. I have driven a regular SC with a sport package back to back with a 60th anniversary and for some reason the 60th drove much better to me.(maybe because of the track pack?) I can also get a N/A elise for much cheaper than either of those.

I know this is a bit scatter brained but I figured I would see the forum's response. 60th that I fell in love with, Exige S, or regular Elise and save money. I know it's ultimately my decision but I would love to see some ideas thrown around to help me make my decision.

RoadDad · 09-02-2009, 09:56 PM

Get what you like the most, can afford and then don't look back. Enjoy.

Chris Mackey · 09-02-2009, 10:38 PM

How are you using the car? If you're not on the track, just get a used Elise.

Aedo · 09-02-2009, 10:44 PM

^ what RoadDad said!!! And the sooner you get one the longer you will have it to enjoy it

BTW - It is likely the difference you noted between two cars is the setup - the Elise is very sensitive to alignment and tyres.

09-02-2009, 09:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dracoleb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25	New here and shopping and need help Hi all. I have been checking out this forum for a long time and now I am very close to finally making my desire for a Lotus come true. I've been looking at a lot of Elises and Exiges, and have driven a few Elises in N/A and SC forms. The one I fell in love with is a very lightly used 60th anniversary Elise for a very good price, but still a little high for my budget, but still doable. I know there are some used Exige S's out there for a slight bit cheaper but I have yet to drive one. I have driven a regular SC with a sport package back to back with a 60th anniversary and for some reason the 60th drove much better to me.(maybe because of the track pack?) I can also get a N/A elise for much cheaper than either of those. I know this is a bit scatter brained but I figured I would see the forum's response. 60th that I fell in love with, Exige S, or regular Elise and save money. I know it's ultimately my decision but I would love to see some ideas thrown around to help me make my decision.

09-02-2009, 09:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,030	Get what you like the most, can afford and then don't look back. Enjoy. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

09-02-2009, 10:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,587	How are you using the car? If you're not on the track, just get a used Elise. __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs. ChuforiaGraffix.com SDD Lives On! SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

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09-02-2009, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,570 Images: 88	^ what RoadDad said!!! And the sooner you get one the longer you will have it to enjoy it BTW - It is likely the difference you noted between two cars is the setup - the Elise is very sensitive to alignment and tyres.

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