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Hi,
I'm tinking of moving to Lotus for a while, I had a Noble M400 which I loved but had to sell, I currently drive a manual F430 but it doesen't have the same fun per mile ratio of the Noble.
So after driving a Exige S 240 I'm a little more interested in the marque.
Does anyone know anything about a limited run of the Lotus exige Cadena?
Lotus seem to have quite a few "limited editions" so any feedback is greatly appreciated (good or bad)
Also any suggestions of what models/editions are better/more desirable than others etc.
F.C.
I'm tinking of moving to Lotus for a while, I had a Noble M400 which I loved but had to sell, I currently drive a manual F430 but it doesen't have the same fun per mile ratio of the Noble.
So after driving a Exige S 240 I'm a little more interested in the marque.
Does anyone know anything about a limited run of the Lotus exige Cadena?
Lotus seem to have quite a few "limited editions" so any feedback is greatly appreciated (good or bad)
Also any suggestions of what models/editions are better/more desirable than others etc.
F.C.
most are just paint jobs - power outputs go 190, 220, 240, 255, obviously more being better 
however if buying used personally im not a new buyer - usually 3 years old is better with more VFM so Id get a 190 early car and mod it...there are a few suppliers in the uk that will supercharge (and intercool)to 270bhp, and the cost for a few yr old 190 car + SC kit will be a lot less than a new £40K + car
thats just me though, obviously if you fancy a factory car with some limited edition paint job its up to you
however if buying used personally im not a new buyer - usually 3 years old is better with more VFM so Id get a 190 early car and mod it...there are a few suppliers in the uk that will supercharge (and intercool)to 270bhp, and the cost for a few yr old 190 car + SC kit will be a lot less than a new £40K + car
thats just me though, obviously if you fancy a factory car with some limited edition paint job its up to you
The Cadena car is a bit more than just a paint job, it has all the bits on it, AP racing 4pot barkes, Braided Hoses, LSD (Standard S or power upgraded option) 2 way adjustable Ohlins suspension, Race Seats and 4 point harnesses. Extra twin oil coolers.
Basically everything you would want to add as an extra that is expensive to retro fit. But I guess that all comes down to if you like the colour. If not you could spec everything on a new car in the colour of your choice. even your very own paint job.
Basically everything you would want to add as an extra that is expensive to retro fit. But I guess that all comes down to if you like the colour. If not you could spec everything on a new car in the colour of your choice. even your very own paint job.
Info here:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/lotus/default.asp?sto...
I'm a bit biased (just bought no. 003) but they are a good spec - just make sure it has the GT pack.
Ali
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/lotus/default.asp?sto...
I'm a bit biased (just bought no. 003) but they are a good spec - just make sure it has the GT pack.
Ali
It sure is a well specced factory car for £42K new ...I guess it depends if its definately a new car that you want. Personally I like modding a car to suit me,and I hate depreciation so Id spend £25K on a used, well sorted 320bhp SC Honda Engined Elise ...just like my old one
If coming from a Noble M400 or F430 you are gonna need an SC Honda or Audi engined Elise/Exige if you want the similar performance im afraid ..and with a £40K budget ...well...you could have a 700kg/350bhp Elise/Exige race car built to spec for that
so Id spend £25K on a used, well sorted 320bhp SC Honda Engined Elise ...just like my old one If coming from a Noble M400 or F430 you are gonna need an SC Honda or Audi engined Elise/Exige if you want the similar performance im afraid ..and with a £40K budget ...well...you could have a 700kg/350bhp Elise/Exige race car built to spec for that
Scuffers said:
kinetic said:
I think I'd go for a 240R if you can get one. Given the Cadena car's racing pedigree I reckon I'd be embarrassed to be seen in one!
Ouch! (funny though!)did not realise untill I looked at that link that they were only 240R spec engines, and cost £43K...
F.C. said:
OK! now I'm getting a little more interested 350 BHP I assume that's supercharged?
I knew there were Honda and Audi conversions out there, where is the best place to look for these (I'm not looking for a raced to death s
tter either)?
F.C.
For under 40k you could pretty much have your own S/C Honda (or Turbo Audi) Exige made to order. Basically you'll buy an S2 Elise, do the engine transplant stuff and then add an S2 Exige body. Job's a carrot! I knew there were Honda and Audi conversions out there, where is the best place to look for these (I'm not looking for a raced to death s
tter either)?F.C.
Esprit said:
F.C. said:
OK! now I'm getting a little more interested 350 BHP I assume that's supercharged?
I knew there were Honda and Audi conversions out there, where is the best place to look for these (I'm not looking for a raced to death stter either)?
F.C.
For under 40k you could pretty much have your own S/C Honda (or Turbo Audi) Exige made to order. Basically you'll buy an S2 Elise, do the engine transplant stuff and then add an S2 Exige body. Job's a carrot! I knew there were Honda and Audi conversions out there, where is the best place to look for these (I'm not looking for a raced to death s
tter either)?F.C.
not really, except take a valium beforehand before Andy takes you out for a test drive in the demo
seriously, with that budget you could get a pre-modified Elise/Exige and then just finish it to your choice, or buy whichever Rover engined Elise/Exige you like from recent years and then drop the Honda in there.
MSC will advise on other stuff too, but as a minimum you will want the brakes and suspension sorting
have fun shopping ..you will be able to have something with the performance of your previous cars, but with £100 oil change services, and £500 a set of tyres etc so a lot more useable than a 430
seriously, with that budget you could get a pre-modified Elise/Exige and then just finish it to your choice, or buy whichever Rover engined Elise/Exige you like from recent years and then drop the Honda in there.
MSC will advise on other stuff too, but as a minimum you will want the brakes and suspension sorting
have fun shopping
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