What to chose... - LotusTalk

seta8967 · 10-19-2009, 11:13 AM

Hello,
I have been learning and reading up on the exige and elises during my deployment, I have done research on both but still unable to decide. I currently have a DD (1999 3000gt VR4). I am looking for a car i can drive on street occasionaly, but take to the track while turning heads. I am stationed in ND so I can only drive it 3-5 months out of the year. Issues that I noticed other people have is height but I am only 5'8", and I am a experienced technician so I can usually fix most problems. Any help would be appreciated.

-Seta8967

Lifespan · 10-19-2009, 01:31 PM

If money is no object and it would primarily be a fair weather track car, get the Exige.

TimMullen · 10-19-2009, 01:50 PM

There isn't really that much difference between and Exige and an Elise with the proper options (Track Pack / Sport Pack / etc.). The biggest difference is that the Elise is made to drive around without a top, and the Exige comes with a top (although you can add a soft top). The Exige make a bit more downforce at high speed, but that's the major difference (that and the price difference). It all comes down to what you prefer...

10-19-2009, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
seta8967 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 7	What to chose... Hello, I have been learning and reading up on the exige and elises during my deployment, I have done research on both but still unable to decide. I currently have a DD (1999 3000gt VR4). I am looking for a car i can drive on street occasionaly, but take to the track while turning heads. I am stationed in ND so I can only drive it 3-5 months out of the year. Issues that I noticed other people have is height but I am only 5'8", and I am a experienced technician so I can usually fix most problems. Any help would be appreciated. -Seta8967

10-19-2009, 01:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,389 Images: 19	There isn't really that much difference between and Exige and an Elise with the proper options (Track Pack / Sport Pack / etc.). The biggest difference is that the Elise is made to drive around without a top, and the Exige comes with a top (although you can add a soft top). The Exige make a bit more downforce at high speed, but that's the major difference (that and the price difference). It all comes down to what you prefer... __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

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10-19-2009, 01:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lifespan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 92	If money is no object and it would primarily be a fair weather track car, get the Exige.

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