[jwwither]

I am currently looking for a lotus and originally fell in love with the exige. this is still my favorite of the lotus models but I am starting to look at the elise also since it seems I might be able to buy one slightly cheaper. Im a 25 year old who 6'3 but in good shape and very flexible. Is the elise a better choice for a daily driver? I have a avalanch that I will also be keeping so the size is not a factor.

 

[ZJChaser]

for that factor look at them as basicallyu the same car. the elise can be had with base suspension that is softer and it has a better view out the back. The eige stock suspension is the same as the elise sport suspension.

 

[jkfortsmith]

I drove in both versions yesterday and I cannot say that the Elise really feels softer than the Exige. With your stature though I would think the Elise might be a little more comfy do to the rag top nature of the little beast.

JK

 

[apk919]

Most hairdressers find the Elise more comfy... -poke-

EDIT: Welcome to LotusTalk! You will definitely find the answers to your Lotus questions here, but some of us can't resist sarcasm...

 

[...m...]

...the elise offers better visibility and easier access, although the exige can be converted to accept a softtop as well...i can't off the top of my head picture an exige boot layout, but i presume it's more-or-less the same as the elise...

...other than that, they're identical as far as daily driveability is concerned - either car should fit in the bed of your avalanche without problem...

 

[4380r]

...the elise offers better visibility and easier access, although the exige can be converted to accept a softtop as well...i can't off the top of my head picture an exige boot layout, but i presume it's more-or-less the same as the elise...

...other than that, they're identical as far as daily driveability is concerned - either car should fit in the bed of your avalanche without problem...

The size of the boot in terms of usable cubic feet in the two are probably the same, for all intents and purposes. The boot opening on the Exige, however, is smaller than that for the Elise.

 

[proskills]

Why does everyone call it a "boot"? It's a trunk! We don't live in England.

 

[apk919]

Why does everyone call it a "boot"? It's a trunk! We don't live in England.

Because it's got about the same volume as one of my "boots"...

 

[...m...]

Why does everyone call it a "boot"? It's a trunk! We don't live in England.

...my entire automotive education consists of watching every episode of top gear...

 

[DNA]

Most hairdressers find the Elise more comfy... -poke-

Oh no you didn't... :thwack:

 

[Exigest]

...my entire automotive education consists of watching every episode of top gear...

You know you watch to much Top Gear when you call your hood your bonnet and you don't mind the odd looks you get. :nanner2:

I even find myself imitating their expressions from time to time.... "POWER!!!"

It's to bad no one else appreciates such fine tastes.

 

[gbiddison]

Exige is comfy

I'm 6'5" and use my 2006 Exige as my daily driver. I was surprised that the fit is actually better than many other cars.

Comfort wise I would say the Exige and Elise are very close to indistinguishable.

 

[glb]

hhmmmmmmmmmmmm contemplating comfort in elise/exige.....

sorta like switching deck chairs on the Titanic.

 

[Rhythmaker]

definetly the exige. Maybe even a nice Chili red one that is for sale in NC...

 

[Drmike]

Why does everyone call it a "boot"? It's a trunk! We don't live in England.

we all have to actually live in the us as well now?

 

[Michael_In_Hoboken]

+1

hhmmmmmmmmmmmm contemplating comfort in elise/exige.....

sorta like switching deck chairs on the Titanic.

 

[Mr. Know]

we all have to actually live in the us as well now?

rotfl :clap: :bow: