would you get one?

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"Exige Compared to Elise While the Elise and Exige use the same engine, chassis and gearbox, the Exige carries a higher level of standard equipment. Key Exige differences - Optional Elise Lotus Sport Suspension is standard on Exige - Forged wheels, stiffer springs and shocks - Aerodynamic bodywork package - Generates much greater downforce - Greater downforce equals higher cornering speeds - Only produced with a hardtop - Hardtop required to manage airflow to the rear wing - Body panels are produced using a 'hand-lay' method - Elise panels are formed under pressure in a special Lotus molding process Bodywork - All CRP (Composite Reinforced Plastic) panels are produced using the 'hand-lay' method - Gas strut engine cover support (internal release mechanism) Standard Equipment Exterior - Matte black forged alloy wheels - Front: 6.5JX 16, Rear: 7.5JX 17 - Yokohama Advan A048 tires - Front: 195/50R 16, Rear: 225/45R 17 - Aero Package - Black front splitter, side scoops, rear wing and rear diffuser - Hardtop - Engine bay cover - Black mesh trim - Front brake ducts, radiator outlet and engine bay outlets - Lotus Sport Suspension - ABS brakes with servo assist - Cross-drilled ventilated brake discs - Central twin exhaust - Twin oil coolers - Daytime running lights - LED Taillights with integrated reflectors Interior - Black cloth sport seats - Probax anatomical padding - Black cloth door panels - Black carpet foot mats - Aluminum trim - gear knob & handbrake sleeve - manual window winders - Air conditioning - Airbags (driver and passenger) - Alarm system with remote locking - Leather trimmed steering wheel - Interior trunk release - Sound system - Radio and single CD - 4 speakers Optional Equipment Touring Pack $1,350 - Same as Elise except for insulated soft-top Contains: - Full leather/perforated trim in black leather only - Electric windows - Upgraded radio with single CD player and MP3 capability - Full carpet set - Interior stowage net - Additional sound deadening on body and chassis Air-Conditioning Delete $250 - Heater unit replaces the standard air conditioning system - Same controls except for buttons for air conditioner or recirculation are removed - Deletion of the A/C system saves about 20 lbs. Limited Slip Differential with Lotus Traction Control $1,790 - Torque-sensing limited slip differential designed to distribute power more evenly between the rear tires - Reduces tendency to spin the inside rear tire when exiting low speed corners under heavy acceleration - Allows more aggressive acceleration out of low speed corners in autocross competition Lotus Traction Control $495 - Modulates power through Engine Control Module in order to maximize grip - Includes a console mounted switch to disable the system Track Pack Adjustable suspension components for the ultimate in set up $2,495 - Adjustable Bilstein dampers with remote front reservoirs and threaded spring perches. Compression and rebound are adjusted together with a single knob - 5 way adjustable front sway bar for tuning roll stiffness - Rear track link to stiffen rear suspension pick up points for improved control of suspension alignment under hard cornering Interior Trim Sport seat is standard - Black cloth standard - Black leather is optional with the Touring Pack - Elise seat base with revised backrest - Features harness cut-outs and larger wings ProBax padding - Developed with NuBax - Features new anatomical padding with multi-density foams - Foams contoured and strategically placed to reduce seat pressure, enhance comfort and improve seated posture - Upholds the natural curve of the spine and allows tendons and ligaments, instead of muscles, to support the spine. - Also provides isolation from vibration that may contribute to back pain - Better anatomical support allows lumbar adjustment to be deleted Paint Color Range for 2006 Standard - Ardent Red - British Racing Green Metallic - Arctic Silver (modified) - Storm Titanium (modified) - Starlight Black - Auberaine Purple - Nightfall Blue - Magnetic Blue - Polar Blue - Racing Green (modified) - Canyon Red (new) - Solar Yellow (new) Lifestyle - Aspen White (new) - Chili Red (new) - Chrome Orange - Krypton Green - Laser Blue (modified) - Autumn Gold (new) - Phantom Black (new) - Graphite (modified) Technical Data Engine Toyota supplied, 4 cylinder, dohc 4 valves per cylinder with variable valve timing and lift Capacity 1796 cm3 Bore/Stroke 82.0 mm / 85.0 mm Maximum Power 190 hp (141 kW) @ 7800 rpm (DIN 70020) Maximum Torque 138 lb ft (181 Nm) @ 6800 rpm (DIN 70020) Compression Ratio 11.5 : 1 Fuel tank Capacity 10.5 U.S. gallons Gearbox/Clutch 6-speed close ratio with single dry plate clutch Ratios First: 3:17:1 Ratios Second: 2:05:1 Ratios Third: 1:48:1 Ratios Fourth: 1:17:1 Ratios Fifth: 0:92:1 Ratios Sixth: 0:81:1 Ratios Reverse: 3:25:1 Ratios Final Drive : 4:53:1 Wheels 7 -twin-spoke forged alloy in black Front: 6.5J x 16, Rear: 7.5J x 17 Tires Yokohama Advan A048 Front:195/50 R16, Rear: 225/45 R17 Performance 0-60 mph 4.9 sec Top speed 147 mph Fuel consumption EPA To be confirmed Curb weight 2024 lbs. estimated (full fuel, road ready, no passenger)"

i am

10/5/2005 3:21:48 PM

price

10/5/2005 3:24:03 PM

a resounding YES

10/5/2005 3:25:14 PM

^^ somewhere in the $50K (book value). but expect like $10K over book.


not sure if anything is concrete yet

10/5/2005 3:27:06 PM

if i had 50 K disposable money and could buy only one car, i would get an m3, or one of the upcoming japanese supercars.

of course if i already had a car, and was filthy rich so therefore had 50 K extra disposable money, then yes, i would get it.

10/5/2005 3:34:12 PM

yes, but a 300hp atom would be better

10/5/2005 3:52:20 PM

i agree the atom would be a better car for the money.

hmmm

10/5/2005 3:55:15 PM

get a solstice, instead

10/5/2005 4:12:28 PM

might be fun

10/5/2005 4:26:20 PM

atoms aren't street legal here tho are they ?

and i also think one of the lotus 7 kits with the cosworth 330 hp focus motor would be SICK!

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"get a solstice, instead "

hahahah how do you make a front engined car on the same frame as a mid engined car ?

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10/5/2005 4:33:42 PM

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"if i had 50 K disposable money and could buy only one car, i would get an m3, or one of the upcoming japanese supercars. of course if i already had a car, and was filthy rich so therefore had 50 K extra disposable money, then yes, i would get it."

me too, except i doubt i would get a japanese supercar...

10/5/2005 4:39:14 PM

id buy one for a daily driver if i were 5'2"

10/5/2005 4:56:42 PM

i have a feeling i wouldnt even have enough room to let the clutch out
i know in the miata i cant comfortably

10/5/2005 5:41:19 PM

there is no comparison between this thing and a solstice

don't get me wrong, I like the solstice, especially its looks. But even a Miata outperforms the solstice and anything lotus makes will be a vastly superior car

10/5/2005 6:29:36 PM

get the cayman s

better use of 50k

10/5/2005 7:32:11 PM

the US version of the exige sucks ass compared to the european one (which i think puts out around 300 hp, i forget)

10/5/2005 8:21:19 PM

no it doesnt. they are exactly the same car now. Both have the same engine, exactly the same tuning.

In fact, supposedly the S/C factory option will hit the US shores first.

10/5/2005 8:35:10 PM

yes, but i'd wanna drop in a K20R

http://www.prototyperacing.com/k20kit.htm

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10/5/2005 8:52:09 PM

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"which i think puts out around 300 hp, i forget"

are you thinking of the esprit, maybe?

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10/5/2005 8:53:47 PM

http://automobilemag.com/2006_new_cars/0503_lotus_exige/

10/6/2005 11:25:40 AM

I want...badly.

But I'm poor.

10/6/2005 11:55:59 AM