Lotus Details Exige S "Club Racer" and Major Shakeup at Lotus Cars USA - LotusTalk

Lotus_forever · 09-22-2007, 03:23 AM

Some more news!

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=122727

YELOTUS · 09-22-2007, 03:57 AM

Well that solves the question of all the powder blue body pieces we saw at Hethel about 3 weeks ago... very mixed reactions on the color...some thought it a 'Mary Kay' type color others liked it...
Michael

eurosport · 09-22-2007, 03:59 AM

$80k's going to be pretty hard to swallow for an "appearance package"...

wallabyguy · 09-22-2007, 04:54 AM

Note they said "equivalent". This indicates right off the bat that the cars pricing was not given for the US market and thus plans for it's introduction here were not announced. Further, we pay less for our Lotus then anyone else in the world. If, and I do mean If because I doubt it's coming here, If it reaches the US, it will be priced less than the Euro/UK version.

UKphil · 09-22-2007, 04:56 AM

What - in the name of all things Lotus - is "carbon-fiber-effect leather"???

wallabyguy · 09-22-2007, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by UKphil

What - in the name of all things Lotus - is "carbon-fiber-effect leather"???

do a search but it's leather that has been imprinted with a carbon fiber pattern. It's really nice.

SIIK2NR · 09-22-2007, 05:06 AM

It will be pretty easy to spot who was dumb enough to pay extra $$ for the "Club Ricer" "Visually Distinctive" version.

Two thumbs down.....

Lotus_forever · 09-22-2007, 05:39 AM

I am waiting for the real "meat" i.e. MY08 news!

KingOfJericho · 09-22-2007, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UKphil

What - in the name of all things Lotus - is "carbon-fiber-effect leather"???

There are patches of it on the Exige leather seats.

thegunguy · 09-22-2007, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallabyguy

Note they said "equivalent". This indicates right off the bat that the cars pricing was not given for the US market and thus plans for it's introduction here were not announced. Further, we pay less for our Lotus then anyone else in the world. If, and I do mean If because I doubt it's coming here, If it reaches the US, it will be priced less than the Euro/UK version.

Agreed. With the weak dollar it is common for European auto makers to sell cars in the US at a considerable discount, compared to their native markets.

ivan1 · 09-22-2007, 09:33 AM

why is it any dumber to pay extra for an appearance package than for lifestyle or metallic paint - or for painted wheels ?

I actually like the look - depending on how much of a premium there was over the standard exige S...

Rob - keep me informed

kestrel74 · 09-22-2007, 09:35 AM

I...........Like.....the color..........embugrh. umm

andrewgotanelise · 09-22-2007, 09:39 AM

Its just plain and simple Lotus needs to make more money and its economical to make of one offs with a premium with reasonable hopes that 50 people will buy them. ( like the 72d)

ivan1 · 09-22-2007, 09:47 AM

Yes only Lotus does this...anyone see the Ron Fellows Z06 last year? oh wait - he personally signed the car so that is different..or the boxster special edition?

SweetDaddyD · 09-22-2007, 09:56 AM

I like the color. Not sure I'd pick it over some of the other awesome colors they offer but I don't think it's hideous. I've really liked the polar blue cars I've seen, as well as laser blue, and.........

delise · 09-22-2007, 10:34 AM

Reminds me of the Porsche Gulf cars of the 60s, I like it in a retro 60s look kind of way

RacyTracy · 09-22-2007, 10:39 AM

Color? What color?? All I'm seeing is $80,725 and 218 horsepower...

Jacobite · 09-22-2007, 10:51 AM

Hi apparently only 25 being produced 4 currantly for sale on Autocar UK Between £39,995 and £40.995

eurosport · 09-22-2007, 10:56 AM

sorry, been following Lotus for decades and I'll have to be enlightened on the heritage connection on the color

BRG, Gold Leaf, JPS, Camel yellow, sure, but light blue??

fitfan · 09-22-2007, 11:03 AM

i mean really, how difficult is it to recruit, hire and retain a decent designer and assitant? Lotus could and should be doing a bit better - they got all the elements to churn out great "custom / limited edition" and even factory options - yet they can never seem to hit the nail on the head? at least they are not as bad as volvo's efforts! ...eeek!

09-22-2007, 03:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lotus_forever Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 150	Lotus Details Exige S "Club Racer" and Major Shakeup at Lotus Cars USA Some more news! http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=122727

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YELOTUS Oh Yes! An Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Reston Virginia Posts: 549	Well that solves the question of all the powder blue body pieces we saw at Hethel about 3 weeks ago... very mixed reactions on the color...some thought it a 'Mary Kay' type color others liked it... Michael __________________ Formerly MichaelTT

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eurosport Soylent Green is People! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 135	$80k's going to be pretty hard to swallow for an "appearance package"... __________________ Eric H. '77 Esprit S1 '94 RX-7 R2 '00 RC51 ?? '10 (or maybe '11, or maybe hybrid) Esprit

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wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,942	Note they said "equivalent". This indicates right off the bat that the cars pricing was not given for the US market and thus plans for it's introduction here were not announced. Further, we pay less for our Lotus then anyone else in the world. If, and I do mean If because I doubt it's coming here, If it reaches the US, it will be priced less than the Euro/UK version. __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

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UKphil former contributor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 1,046 Images: 79	What - in the name of all things Lotus - is "carbon-fiber-effect leather"???

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SIIK2NR Exige 260 Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 369	It will be pretty easy to spot who was dumb enough to pay extra $$ for the "Club Ricer" "Visually Distinctive" version. Two thumbs down.....

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Lotus_forever Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 150	I am waiting for the real "meat" i.e. MY08 news!

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ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	why is it any dumber to pay extra for an appearance package than for lifestyle or metallic paint - or for painted wheels ? I actually like the look - depending on how much of a premium there was over the standard exige S... Rob - keep me informed

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andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,222	Its just plain and simple Lotus needs to make more money and its economical to make of one offs with a premium with reasonable hopes that 50 people will buy them. ( like the 72d)

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ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	Yes only Lotus does this...anyone see the Ron Fellows Z06 last year? oh wait - he personally signed the car so that is different..or the boxster special edition?

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SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,646 Images: 2	I like the color. Not sure I'd pick it over some of the other awesome colors they offer but I don't think it's hideous. I've really liked the polar blue cars I've seen, as well as laser blue, and.........

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RacyTracy Adminatrix Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,713 Images: 2	Color? What color?? All I'm seeing is $80,725 and 218 horsepower...

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Jacobite Gaitherin fir an Exige Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edinburgh Scotland Posts: 13	Hi apparently only 25 being produced 4 currantly for sale on Autocar UK Between £39,995 and £40.995

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09-22-2007, 10:56 AM	#19 (permalink)
eurosport Soylent Green is People! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 135	sorry, been following Lotus for decades and I'll have to be enlightened on the heritage connection on the color BRG, Gold Leaf, JPS, Camel yellow, sure, but light blue?? __________________ Eric H. '77 Esprit S1 '94 RX-7 R2 '00 RC51 ?? '10 (or maybe '11, or maybe hybrid) Esprit

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fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,163	i mean really, how difficult is it to recruit, hire and retain a decent designer and assitant? Lotus could and should be doing a bit better - they got all the elements to churn out great "custom / limited edition" and even factory options - yet they can never seem to hit the nail on the head? at least they are not as bad as volvo's efforts! ...eeek! __________________ Driving it around!