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Old 10-05-2009, 12:26 PM   #46 (permalink)
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Old 10-05-2009, 01:03 PM   #47 (permalink)
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I had the same choice before i got the Z. I wish i woulda gone with a Lotus. Both car are great, but that Lotus just looks like "MONEYYYY"!!! gotta love it.
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Old 10-05-2009, 02:11 PM   #48 (permalink)
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You read it.. I am very confused now and do not know what I should get!!! I went for a ride in an Exige S and was VERY impressed!!

I am now not sure what I want to do!?!? The Exige is a pure track monster and would be a rough DD, but since I do not drive that much, it would not be too much of a hardship.....

Can anyone offer any points of consideration for me?!?!
I say get a 370Z with Amuse goodies .

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Old 10-05-2009, 02:38 PM   #49 (permalink)
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I say get a 370Z with Amuse goodies .

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I am not opposed to that!!!!!
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5 people expect lotus to be fast... doesn't live up to its rep... z will outperform its rep
I don't really know how you came to this conclusion but Exige S actually wipes the floor with Z. If you are talking about elise or just regular exige, they are comparable but Exige S is a different story.
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Old 10-05-2009, 06:16 PM   #51 (permalink)
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Power/weight ratios tell you absolutely nothing about how fast a car is...
um...absolutely nothing? LOL...come on. I disagree.
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2009 Lotus Exige S 260
Base price $76,120
Price as tested $79,420
Vehicle layout Mid-engine, RWD, 2-pass, 2-door coupe
Engine 1.8L/257-hp/174-lb-ft supercharged DOHC 16-valve I-4
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight (f/r dist) 2032 lb (38/62%)
Wheelbase 90.5 in
Length x width x height 149.5 x 68.0 x 45.6 in
0-60 mph 4.3 sec
Quarter mile 13.0 sec @ 107.9 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 105 ft
Lateral acceleration 1.02 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight 24.7 sec @ 0.76 g (avg)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 20/26 mpg
CO2 emissions 0.87 lb/mile


not mopping the floor by any means..
stops 3ft shorter then the Z
.1 sec faster in the 1/4
.22 lat G's better handleing
the only thing it really has is the .6 sec faster 0-60
doesnt justifly the price for me
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I chose the Z over getting a Z06...based on travis's reasons above...they are true. For me #3 is not there, but ive had so many Zs that it made #5 very strong. I feel i shoulda got the Z06 instead after owning the Z for a while. However that doesn't mean im unhappy...i love the Z...if you decide to get one...it is real good at what it does.
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hey by the way, looks like you can pick this one up for prob about $35k

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mini batmobile. Makes me wish i was a midget with a cape
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I havent read the whole thread and I don't want to be influenced by anyone else's opinion. I think this is a pretty silly question. Completely different cars. If you want a completely focused and uncompromising driving experience that will not be your daily driver, then get the Exige. Sorry folks, I love my Z, but its a heavy ax compared to the medically precise Lotus. On the other hand, if you don't have at least a porsche cayanne as your daily, then chances are the lotus is out of the question. (figuratively speaking for those of you that "dont get it") It is a track toy. If you don't need a track toy then this isn't a choice. If you can't run -3 camber at least all around on R-comps constantly on the car or if you need AC (regardless of whether it has it or not) at any point when driving the car, then get the z.

As far as performance...Stock for stock I'd put my money on the exige. Which car would I rather drive around the track modded? The exige. Which car would I have if I had a second car? The exige. Which car is better for me? The Z. Its more practical and much more of a daily driver than the Lotus. The Z is also a lot more fun to drive around the city. You can't use the finesse of the exige on normal roads and the straight line acceleration isnt exactly mind blowing.

If you are interested in the driving excitement, but you need the practicality and day-to-day of the Z, then get the Z and get a Kart for the weekends. Then mod the Z and enjoy it. I think that's what I'm gonna be doing sooner than later instead of pretending my Z is a race car.
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well said .. but that should not limit you from taking your Z to its limit at the track - which can also be very fun - just not as fun as a lotus
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These are the Exige S stats I am familiar with.

Price: $76,120 (including destination)
Engine: mid mounted 1.8 liter supercharged inline-4
Max Power: 257 hp @ 8,000 RPM
Max Torque: 174 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: · 6-Speed Close Ratio with Uprated Clutch Plate and Cover
Drive Type: RWD
Top Speed: 150 mph
0-60 MPH: 4 seconds (0-100 MPH: 10 seconds)
Curb weight: 2,020 pounds
EPA Fuel Economy Estimates: 20 mpg / 26 mpg / 22 mpg (city/highway/combined)
Final Assembly Point: Hethel in Norfolk U.K.
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I wonder what the Lotus can do from 80mph and above. I have learned that the 335i and Evo X MR are no match for the 370z at those speeds.
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Lotus!! You don't drive that much, and damn, the thing just looks pure butsecks!
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