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Couldnt believe my luck the other day.I sold my lotus and was ready to purchase my first m12 when it was snipered away from me only hours before the sale of mine. I was gutted, thought that it was going to be the one. Oh well have to keep looking but cant seem to find any 2.5l anywhere!!!!!
lotus160sport said:
Couldnt believe my luck the other day.I sold my lotus and was ready to purchase my first m12 when it was snipered away from me only hours before the sale of mine. I was gutted, thought that it was going to be the one. Oh well have to keep looking but cant seem to find any 2.5l anywhere!!!!!
Any particular reason why you want the 2.5l as opposed to 3.0l?
When I was looking, insurance was pretty much the same from a 2.5 to a 3R, IIRC all 3's have the MBE Ecu which is not prone to the faults of the 2.5's Magnetti Marrelli. Also all 3's have the Radiator shrouds etc.
The only downside as far as i can see of buying a 3 over a 2.5 is there is more power going through the already problematic diff.
You are probably safer buying a 3 although there are a lot of fully sorted 2.5's out there for less cash!!
The choice is yours
Edited to say. I decided to go for a 2.5 with all required upgrades!!
The only downside as far as i can see of buying a 3 over a 2.5 is there is more power going through the already problematic diff.
You are probably safer buying a 3 although there are a lot of fully sorted 2.5's out there for less cash!!
The choice is yours
Edited to say. I decided to go for a 2.5 with all required upgrades!!
Edited by ljm on Wednesday 7th June 12:02
Thanks for your advice, think I will probably also buy a 2.5 as soon as the right one comes up. Know it shouldnt really matter what the colour of the car is but am determined to buy one in azure blue with the alcantara interior. I cant wait to get behind the wheel of one of these cars just hope they as good as everyone makes out!!! 
lotus160sport said:
Thanks for your advice, think I will probably also buy a 2.5 as soon as the right one comes up. Know it shouldnt really matter what the colour of the car is but am determined to buy one in azure blue with the alcantara interior. I cant wait to get behind the wheel of one of these cars just hope they as good as everyone makes out!!!
I'm biased but I think Mallory Green and grey/black alcantara is the best colour combo!!!
lotus160sport said:
Had a look at your picture and it does look very nice in the green, have'nt seen many in that colour. Are they quite rare?
- sorry, join this club and all will eventually become clear!
ps - I wasn't referring to ljm's motor but something more continental!
Edited by AMG Merc on Wednesday 7th June 17:07
lotus160sport said:
Had a look at your picture and it does look very nice in the green, have'nt seen many in that colour. Are they quite rare?
The previous owner told me it was the only 2.5, although I am willing to be corrected. I know there are however a few 3's and 3r's in this colour!!
lotus160sport said:
Thanks for your advice, think I will probably also buy a 2.5 as soon as the right one comes up. Know it shouldnt really matter what the colour of the car is but am determined to buy one in azure blue with the alcantara interior. I cant wait to get behind the wheel of one of these cars just hope they as good as everyone makes out!!!
In my opinion the Burgundy colour is awsome. I've seen 1 3R in that colour and there is one on this post (2.5).
www.nobledrivers.com/topic.asp?t=275785&f=26&h=30
Bondy
Lotus 160, I had a 160 before progressing to a Noble, the difference is enourmous.
A lot easier to drive and huge power....!!
I also was limited in my budget and went for a 2.5 with the ECU upgrade. I was unlucky in that the upgraded ECU decided to give up the ghost on me and this was then replaced FOC.
I don't believe in the great scheme of things you will notice a lot of differnece between the 3 and the 2.5 especialy coming from a lotus.
My advice buy one and prepare to walk with a swagger.:-))))
A lot easier to drive and huge power....!!
I also was limited in my budget and went for a 2.5 with the ECU upgrade. I was unlucky in that the upgraded ECU decided to give up the ghost on me and this was then replaced FOC.
I don't believe in the great scheme of things you will notice a lot of differnece between the 3 and the 2.5 especialy coming from a lotus.
My advice buy one and prepare to walk with a swagger.:-))))
hunttheshunt said:
V6GTO said:
There you go Phil (you b45tard). Just hope you didn't have your sunglasses on. 
Martin.
Martin.
Too much staring at your own car is obviously not good for you, it's Paul actually......or Mary after 7.30pm
Sorry Mary, got you mixed up with ThatPhilBrettGuy.
Martin.
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