Wait or buy now? - LotusTalk

rev_to_8 · 11-02-2009, 10:32 AM

Hey guys,

I currently drive a 2007 s2000 with quite a few modification done to it...(over 25k) to be exact and I am really considering on selling it to pick up an Exige S240 or S260.

I have been told that a new generation Exige will be released in 2011. Should I just wait a little longer or purchase now?

lotusforsale · 11-02-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rev_to_8

Hey guys,

I currently drive a 2007 s2000 with quite a few modification done to it...(over 25k) to be exact and I am really considering on selling it to pick up an Exige S240 or S260.

I have been told that a new generation Exige will be released in 2011. Should I just wait a little longer or purchase now?

Wait.

jasper · 11-02-2009, 10:45 AM

for a dissenting opionion - I would buy a used NA elise or exige now, add an aftermarket supercharger of your choice (you sound comfortable with mods) and have a car with more power for substantially less money - unless you just have to have a new car. In any event I would get one now, more time to enjoy it and the variation in styling on the new models is arguably less attractive.

V-RAPTOR · 11-02-2009, 11:59 AM

Waiting is un American we are a country of instant gratification! Buy one now.

Jovver · 11-02-2009, 12:07 PM

Why wait? If you want an Exige go for it!

I have just swapped my stock S2000 for an Elise SC and I certainly haven't regretted it (although I do miss my S more than a little)

rev_to_8 · 11-02-2009, 03:13 PM

I have been looking at the Scura...and I wish I could get one of those here in the states.

I am looking for exclusivity. I want a limited model run like the Scura and I do not mind paying extra for it.

loyalluck · 11-03-2009, 06:28 AM

go for it!

in any case you wouldn't last long without mods(on my own example. even thou i am always for stock setup especially in elise case, since lotus guys know what are they doing, but still went for quite few mods).... ))

so why spend more and wait more?

OneFastLotus · 11-03-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rev_to_8

I have been looking at the Scura...and I wish I could get one of those here in the states.

I am looking for exclusivity. I want a limited model run like the Scura and I do not mind paying extra for it.

Some whacky dude here in the states made his own "Scura" two years ago ( or was it three?). I guess Lotus liked it.

RENDERMAN · 11-10-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OneFastLotus

Some whacky dude here in the states made his own "Scura" two years ago ( or was it three?). I guess Lotus liked it.

I like it too.......I say buy, not wait, but you will loose $25K on this deal, Why?

streetraces · 11-10-2009, 08:30 PM

For the price of new you could buy used and build a monster.

Noisycow · 11-10-2009, 08:33 PM

Buy used; get one now. Decent pricing. Enjoy one while you can. Used is a great way to go with these cars because unlike so many brands there are many 'like new' well cared for examples. People that own these cars are enthusiasts and treat their cars like babies (general speaking).

11-02-2009, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
rev_to_8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11	Wait or buy now? Hey guys, I currently drive a 2007 s2000 with quite a few modification done to it...(over 25k) to be exact and I am really considering on selling it to pick up an Exige S240 or S260. I have been told that a new generation Exige will be released in 2011. Should I just wait a little longer or purchase now?

11-02-2009, 10:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
jasper thread killer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 357	for a dissenting opionion - I would buy a used NA elise or exige now, add an aftermarket supercharger of your choice (you sound comfortable with mods) and have a car with more power for substantially less money - unless you just have to have a new car. In any event I would get one now, more time to enjoy it and the variation in styling on the new models is arguably less attractive. __________________ 2006 Exige (wife's car) 2005 Caterham Superlight (4 wheel motorcycle) 2004 Subaru STI (Urban Assault Vehicle) 1966 Lincoln Continental - in progress (dropped and chopped)

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streetraces Modern Day MacGyver Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 217	For the price of new you could buy used and build a monster. __________________ 05 Turbo Elise 3?? HP Melbourne, FL

11-10-2009, 08:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Noisycow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,466	Buy used; get one now. Decent pricing. Enjoy one while you can. Used is a great way to go with these cars because unlike so many brands there are many 'like new' well cared for examples. People that own these cars are enthusiasts and treat their cars like babies (general speaking). __________________ - - - - http://thecomingdepression.blogspot.com/ No longer the coming Depression, it is already here.

11-02-2009, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jovver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Why wait? If you want an Exige go for it! I have just swapped my stock S2000 for an Elise SC and I certainly haven't regretted it (although I do miss my S more than a little)

11-02-2009, 03:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
rev_to_8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11	I have been looking at the Scura...and I wish I could get one of those here in the states. I am looking for exclusivity. I want a limited model run like the Scura and I do not mind paying extra for it.

11-03-2009, 06:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
loyalluck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 30	go for it! in any case you wouldn't last long without mods(on my own example. even thou i am always for stock setup especially in elise case, since lotus guys know what are they doing, but still went for quite few mods).... )) so why spend more and wait more?

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