swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

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swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by ninja » Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:25 am

can't wait but tbh i think i'll miss the exige s. it's been a joyous car to own, so very flickable in corners, sticks to the road like i frankly still cannot believe but at the same time in an instant if you want to go sideways it's like it knows and just gives up the back end! hell i'll even miss the awesome noise it makes on overrun.

alas my wife haaaaaates it - it's even worse than the elise that i put a sports exhaust and laurini air box on - it's noisey, uncomfortable, we sit practically on top of eachother, it rains inside, the steering is heavy, the windows are always covered in condensation, and the brakes are sh1te.

so here's hoping that my love affair will continue (with lotus at lease) with the evora which apparently doesn't leak, has brakes that work, power steering and at least has a sports button to control a bit of the noise! fingers crossed. i just hope it's still a lotus as i traded the porsche in 9 months ago for the much cheaper, much less luxurious exige and never regretted it for a second - i'll be gutted if this is another luxury car that lacks soul.

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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by Justin » Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:32 am

Absolutely no comparison IMO, the Evora is a better car in almost every department, without the downsides.

I loved my Evora. Got rid of my Exige after the honeymoon period finished.

Saying that I'd love a V6 Exige, but know I'd end up feeling the same after a few months. I will buy another Evora in the future sure

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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by Claws » Mon Feb 10, 2014 2:18 am

Get some better brakes and adjust the windows ffs :lol:

Evoras are lovely cars though, hope you enjoy it as much as the Exige! (Or is that I hope she...)

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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by flyingscot68 » Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:01 am

I don't think you'll be disappointed.
The Evora is a lovely car to drive every day.

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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by ninja » Mon Feb 10, 2014 2:29 pm

oooooo less than 24 hours to go!!

probably best i tell the wife i've bought a new car sometime soon!

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Post by j2 lot » Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:16 pm

:damnfunny
If she hates the Exige you should be ok :blackeye
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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by neil » Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:33 pm

So what's the spec of the new car then?
Exige V6

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Post by rossybee » Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:40 pm

ninja wrote:oooooo less than 24 hours to go!!

probably best i tell the wife i've bought a new car sometime soon!

ninja
Brilliant :mrgreen:

Just tell her you had it resprayed and had softer suspension fitted, just for her :thumbsup
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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by ninja » Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:19 pm

SPEC

Burnt Orange
Full leather interior
Accent lighting
Central armrest
Body coloured door handles
Power foldback mirrors
Kenwood audi system
SatNav
Bluetooth
Ipod
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera
Cruise control
Tyre pressure monitors
Bi xenon headlamps
Switchable sports mode
Engine oil cooler
Cross driller upgraded brakes
Black brake callipers
Sports diffuser
Stealth Grey Alloys



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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by C7Steve » Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:29 pm

Andrew C old car.

Nice colour, burnt orange.

Good luck telling the wife :thumbsup


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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by ninja » Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:39 pm

seriously is this someone on here's old motor?

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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by ninja » Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:40 pm

pro's and con's for just picking her up from work tomorrow in it?

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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by C7Steve » Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:56 pm

ninja wrote:seriously is this someone on here's old motor?

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I take it your buying from Murray Lotus in Edinburgh?

I noticed that the Burnt Orange Evora has just been sold and I am sure that its Andrew C old car.

I would not buy it as its been thrashed to bits on every track around the uk. Rumour has it that the chassis is twisted and that its been resprayed twice after being in too many gravel traps. Check that roof panel has been fixed as there was a slight dent after it was rolled at Knockhill one time.

Only joking, but had you going eh.

If its Andrews old car then you have nothing to worry about.

Craig and Brandon will see you ok and tell you the truth.

Sorry, could not resist :damnfunny


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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by tut » Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:12 pm

Dickhead......... :D

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Re: swapping exige S for evora - this tuesday

Post by ninja » Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:34 pm

C7Steve wrote:
ninja wrote:seriously is this someone on here's old motor?

ninja
I take it your buying from Murray Lotus in Edinburgh?

I noticed that the Burnt Orange Evora has just been sold and I am sure that its Andrew C old car.

I would not buy it as its been thrashed to bits on every track around the uk. Rumour has it that the chassis is twisted and that its been resprayed twice after being in too many gravel traps. Check that roof panel has been fixed as there was a slight dent after it was rolled at Knockhill one time.

Only joking, but had you going eh.

If its Andrews old car then you have nothing to worry about.

Craig and Brandon will see you ok and tell you the truth.

Sorry, could not resist :damnfunny


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fcuk barsteward!!! i was reading that thinking, but it looked so well looked after too! lol and i didn't notice anything on the roof panel!!!

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