2007 Exige or 2010 Exige S?
Discussion
Here is the thing. I used to have a VX220 years ago and have now time and money for a fun car in my life again. I have my heart set on an Exige. I am currently weighing up two options. Either pick up a 2007 Exige (n/a) or alternatively stump up the cash for a new 2010 Exige S. As this is in Switzerland, not point in discussing the actual prices (as they are high anyway), but more the relative difference. The new Exige S is around 40-50% more. The question is, will I get that back en enjoyment / or by buying the used Eige, will I always drive round and wish I'd bought and S? I know, I need to drive both, but it would be useful to get thoughts for the knowledgable people here, who may have owned both?
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
Cost aside it depends how you like to drive. The power of the NA is all top end, you would need to be above 6k revs to get the speed. The S has a broad spread of power and it is available pretty much all of the time so no need to keep revving the nuts off it.
I have an S so I am a little bias but my opinion is go for the S as you will end up eventually wishing you had and may get tired of having to rag the NA to get the level of performance you will probably expect.
I have an S so I am a little bias but my opinion is go for the S as you will end up eventually wishing you had and may get tired of having to rag the NA to get the level of performance you will probably expect.
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Thanks for all the comments so far. Similar to most I am also leaning towards an S. I have test drive booked for tomorrow and Saturday. What might help in my decission is that I have been twisting the dealers arms a lot and negotiated a pretty ggod discount on the S.
Will keep you posted
Dont know speedyK but will try to look him up at some point.
Will keep you posted
Dont know speedyK but will try to look him up at some point.
Just to be controversial but the na exige makes for a stunning value base for tuning. You can enjoy the car as is, then when you want more power have it uprated to S spec or beyond either by Lotus Sport or get more power for less money from one of the after market tuners (they offer things like chargecooler options and have up to 280bhp available, some may claim over 300bhp but I'm told the gearbox will struggle at that level, so probably better off avoided). You can have an exige tuned to your requirements and it still won't cost as much as a 2010 Exige S.
Personally I think the Exige deserves (and can easily handle) more power than standard na provides. I have the na engine in my Elise and it's fantastic, I haven't got anywhere near bored of revving the nuts off it, that's entirely the fun of it, but the extra grip of the Exige and the fact that everyone will try and race you all the time, means more power is definitely desirable. Personally I think 220bhp isn't enough either. 240 is better but for me still a bit flat and linear in delivery. The spec I'd go for is the 260 (257bhp), that combines the supercharged torque with the na's high revving fireworks. It's a sensational engine in an Exige and turns it into a real giant killer.
Personally I think the Exige deserves (and can easily handle) more power than standard na provides. I have the na engine in my Elise and it's fantastic, I haven't got anywhere near bored of revving the nuts off it, that's entirely the fun of it, but the extra grip of the Exige and the fact that everyone will try and race you all the time, means more power is definitely desirable. Personally I think 220bhp isn't enough either. 240 is better but for me still a bit flat and linear in delivery. The spec I'd go for is the 260 (257bhp), that combines the supercharged torque with the na's high revving fireworks. It's a sensational engine in an Exige and turns it into a real giant killer.
Yeah I did think about that. The thing is though, that I tend not to be into the tuning thing - particular if I can by something great out of the box.
However, here in Switzerland there is a company called Bemani who produces supercharger upgrades for the NA as well as water cooling for SC. They are apparently highly rated.
However, here in Switzerland there is a company called Bemani who produces supercharger upgrades for the NA as well as water cooling for SC. They are apparently highly rated.
Edited by dicktracy on Wednesday 15th June 19:55
The Pits said:
...but the extra grip of the Exige and the fact that everyone will try and race you all the time, means more power is definitely desirable. Personally I think 220bhp isn't enough either. 240 is better but for me still a bit flat and linear in delivery.
It has to be something pretty exotic to see it off from the line and due to the handling point to point also. Yes, more power is desirable however the 220 is not lacking pace.You are right that the NA has tuning options but the most common route after adding an SC is to do an engine swop. There is then the age old question of whether the factory original car is more valuable than a modified one when it comes to resale.
At the end of the day, you pays you money - you takes you pick.
Good luck, whichever way you go you'll have a great car.
dicktracy said:
The new Exige S is around 40-50% more. The question is, will I get that back en enjoyment
NO!You will not have 40-50% more enjoyment in the Exige S over the Exige N/A.
But if you have the funds set aside for the Exige S, get that, it's the better car.
If the decision is based on value for money what about the 2007 Exige S 220 jobby?
That can be argued to be worth the extra 15% over the Exige N/A, plus you have the 'easy' tuning options for a few more Horses in the future...
CocoUK said:
NO!
You will not have 40-50% more enjoyment in the Exige S over the Exige N/A.
But if you have the funds set aside for the Exige S, get that, it's the better car.
If the decision is based on value for money what about the 2007 Exige S 220 jobby?
That can be argued to be worth the extra 15% over the Exige N/A, plus you have the 'easy' tuning options for a few more Horses in the future...
You are probably right, that it will not be 50% more fun, but I also like the fact that it is newer, probably better etc etc. I am going to see the guys on Saturday, so hopefully come Saturday lunch time a deal will be done. Only one small challenge - weather forecast says 10mm of rain on Saturday, not great for a test drive on A048s.You will not have 40-50% more enjoyment in the Exige S over the Exige N/A.
But if you have the funds set aside for the Exige S, get that, it's the better car.
If the decision is based on value for money what about the 2007 Exige S 220 jobby?
That can be argued to be worth the extra 15% over the Exige N/A, plus you have the 'easy' tuning options for a few more Horses in the future...
CocoUK said:
dicktracy said:
The new Exige S is around 40-50% more. The question is, will I get that back en enjoyment
NO!You will not have 40-50% more enjoyment in the Exige S over the Exige N/A.
But if you have the funds set aside for the Exige S, get that, it's the better car.
If the decision is based on value for money what about the 2007 Exige S 220 jobby?
That can be argued to be worth the extra 15% over the Exige N/A, plus you have the 'easy' tuning options for a few more Horses in the future...
I've owned an 07 exige s and a fully loaded 2010 exige s, the newer car had came on leaps and bounds in build quality etc. Felt like a different car. If I were you buy a N/A and spend some money getting it tuned i.e komotech. I loved both of mine so very much and only sold my newer one 2 weeks ago to look for a GT3 RS.
ks off of it to get it to go.dicktracy said:
A spanner in the works. I have been offered a exige RGB for only gbp 3000 more than the other exige s. Both are new (delivery miles) and fully loaded. Thoughts - worh paying a little extra for a limited edition?
I think you will make up the £3000 when it comes to resale.Gassing Station | Elise/Exige/Europa/340R | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff