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Best car I’ve owned, owned a second one and K24 swapped it. Idk how great it is as a street car honestly definitely worth it if you’ll track it though 100%! Such a good car, still have yet to drive anything that comes even close
Had an Exige Sprint 2008 240bhp best handling car I’ve ever had (& i include my Porsche 911 992 Carrera S, that I’m currently driving)You wouldn’t want to daily it unless your on good roads though. To harsh on B roads in 🇬🇧.
I bought a new 2007 Exige S (Chilli Red) right off the showroom floor back in 2007. Had a few mods done in the first year including a Komo-Tec 380 kit which included a liquid-cooled intercooler, injectors, and ECU. Bumped the car up to a dyno-tested 325hp to the wheels. The power to weight ratio is insane. Still have the car sitting under its custom cover in my garage today waiting for the sun to come out.
@AliasProductions801 the key is torque mate I know mr2 2zzge with gtx2867 and 380hp and 200.000 kms in engine + 35.000 with this set up the engine is very relibale if keep torque down and this mr2 have 320nm
For those of us who like sports cars, the Elise/Exige is the only good car under $100k that's been sold in the US since 1995. And the market has been a barren wasteland since 2012. If you want an SUV, you have like 400 million options. If you want a lightweight sports car more exciting than a Miata, you have.... absolutely nothing from the last decade. It's no surprise Elises, Exiges, RX-7s, etc go for insane prices now. There's literally nothing else that hits that niche.
Agree. The Alpha 4C got close but still didn't match up. The Alpine A110 also was not superior to the Elige. Much more refined and closest for the cost IMO is the Cayman GT4 - and its over your $ comparison mark. I've thought many times what would I get if I had to get rid of my Exige. Well, I still have my Exige if that tells you anything. ;)
@@ISpinUWin agreed I thought the 4C was going to be the next fun small sporty mid engine car but it wasn't very good and the "queef" sound it makes when shifting makes me fall over from laughter when I hear one on the track.
To all those people who do not own one or have never driven one, you will think you understand... until you eventually drive one and then calmed all your senses down, that is when you will get it.. it ain’t like any car you have ever driven. It’s not about the power, cos there ain’t any although they manage to get a lot out of a little.. it’s how Lotus managed to not allow anything to get between you and everything else that is going on.. you feel everything!!! You feel the wheels and tyres! In the early cars like mine without the assisted brakes, you feel what the damn callipers are doing! The steering almost makes your hands feel like they are holding the wheels. It overloads you with information!! You feel every twitch, feel every vibration and it’s just talks at you in a language you just know!
Back in elementary school, my neighbor was an undercover cop who drove his all black Exige daily. I would walk home from school super slow, just hoping he would pull out before I get to my door.
3rd gen MR2 Spyder is a budget alt. It has the 1zz engine in it and it's easy to swap the 2zz engine in it the same engine as in the Exige. Yes Lotus looks more expensive and yes for some it looks better but for 10k you can have something realy close to an Exige. The 3rd gen MR2 (over here in Europe) goes for under 5K clean body low milage. Even when you want to swap it it's not a bad deal. Hope to have informed some people and if I missed something please let me know :)
Something about Alex's presentation style that I keep coming back for. Also - I have no experience with Exige's but have thousands of miles behind the wheel of the Evora GT and holy shit there are few cars that are quite as fun! I can only imagine the Exige is right up there along with it.
Would be a good one. Still waiting on an episode for the ion redline. They did the cobalt as and mentioned it but come on. Do a full ion redline vid or at least an ecotec focused episode. Such a great platform
If you are a track person an Exige or Elise is an experience you need to try to have. They are just incredible drivers cars. Ok I’ll add the same suggestion to a GT3RS. ;)
Very cool video with lots of info. I subbed. I just heard about this car... I feel like I must have had my head in the sand. Damn. Lotus produced one of the coolest pure driving cars ever.
Exiges‘ Modell 3 have the 6 cylinder and crazy exhaust race car sound. But I guess not abailable in the US due to crash regulation. I own one and it is the best drivers car, there might be fasters but there is always someone faster. Best value for fun 🤩 Once in you are bored of most other cars
So Im pretty sure I struck gold with my 99 nb1 38k miles 5 speed for 1800$. I'm in Michigan and they're pretty underrated here. Usually they're rotted to hell luckily mine was garage kept
@@farmerbobbygrows3338 Thats not even good luck dude thats a lottery right there good job. I paid 6300 for my 77k mile NB that looked in great shape but ended up needing head work so good on you bro!! 🤘
If I bought one it would be an Exige V6 of some sort, a Cup version most likely. Dedicated track car. Other options are C6 Z06, Factory 5, Ultima or Superlite.
Yes, it is a lovely car to use! I have an S2 Exige (supercharged) in chrome orange, and every time I see it, I have a huge laugh on my face! It’s too harsh for bad bumpy roads unfortunately, which is on the majority of the city I live in (Athens, Greece), but it is worth it every time!
@@apostoler1 είσαι ευχαριστημένος με τον 2zzge από προβλήματα κτλπ? εγώ έχω ένα corolla Tsport 2zzge 192hp, σκυλί ποτέ δεν με άφησε και έχω και φίλο με 400.000χλμτρα χωρίς επισκευή! αλλά κάποιοι στα lotus ανάφεραν για πρόβλημα με εκκεντροφορο εισαγωγής κτλπ χερετισματα από Θεσσαλονίκη!
@@DimoS... είναι πολύ ευχαριστημένος, δεν έχω το παραμικρό παράπονο. Μέσα σε όλα αγαπάω πολύ τον ήχο του κινητήρα του, ίσως βοηθάει η Larini εξάτμιση 😋βέβαια λιγάκι. Σαν αυτοκίνητο δεν με έχει ενοχλήσει σχεδόν καθόλου, αρκεί να ξέρεις (ή να είσαι συνειδητοποιημένος) ότι δεν υπάρχει καμία είδους μόνωση στο οτιδήποτε, με ότι αυτό συνεπάγεται😋. Εγώ επειδή είμαι κατά κόρον μοτοσυκλετιστής και κάνω ταξίδια με αυτή, έχω την lotus σαν εναλλακτική αδιάβροχη έκδοση των μηχανών μου, όποτε δεν νοιωθω ότι μου στερεί κάτι από την απόλαυση.
I have a Lotus Type 116. This is arguably the car that saved Lotus. As if GM didn't build Lotus a new factory and make Lotus comply with the safety standards of the time. Which meant that Lotus could re enter the US market and stay in the European markets. My is a Japanese spec Opel Speedster 2.2lt NA Ecotec engine. 147hp They did a 2lt turbo 200hp which also made the GM Lotus both more powerful and faster than the Elise and Exgie's of the time too. In the UK badge snobbery meant that it wasn't liked as Vauxhal. But the reality is that they built by Lotus on the same production line. Have same chassis etc infact the Lotus Europa S is basically the same except different body. NOTHING HANDLES LIKE A LOTUS. On that note I am off for a drive
I have an s2 Exige in Saffron Yellow. Cracking car, but needs an LSD, so ordered one from ATB (tourque sensing). Should mention that it was an option back in the time but nobody really bothered (standard on the cup260 and in the PP for the s240). It’s pretty dull after owning cars with an LSD.
I think it's hot. Sounds like a blast to drive. It's a high level car I could actually see my selves owning and driving as long as I won the lottery first. Lol
Exige Cup 430... enough said. Offical supercar killer. May not be faster than a 911 GT3 RS in the sprint, but it just keeps going and is an absolute beast on the track. Also the Elise is technically not a roadster. And there will never be a series 4. Lotus has officially retired the nameplates of the Exige, Elise, and Evora... sad I may never get my dream car..
Love these things, but i cant fit.. shifter hitting my leg, foot box is off center and i gotta do a yoga move to get in and out 🤣 evora i fit a ton better though
Uhhhhh, duh, who doesn't? Can't afford one but yah, I want one. Is the lotus exige the anti mark5? Badass sports car made by a European manufacturer with a Toyota poser plant.
oof...no S4 Exige. 2021 is the last year for all current Lotus models. The Emira is going to be the only car they produce in 2022, followed by the Evija hyper car whenever that comes out.
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Too much track car for the track...it should be raced against spaceships 😂
yo
yes, it's bonkers to drive...the v6 is a supercar.
Too bad there won't be a v4 because both the exige and elise are being discontinued to focus on electric cars.
Too much? Depends on your tolerance, for me yes. I prefer the Evora GT, nicer 400hp and just as quick without being as harsh
congrats to the 1 guy who spent months asking for this episode.
I think you're referring to @car- enthusiast 😆
Woop that wasn't me but I'll take it.
I like the cat
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Thanks
YES BOIS THANKS YOU SOO MUCH !!!!
Congrats my guy
Finally 😂
@@BigSmoke-gi9rw thanks ! I’m literally hyped watching the vid so far !
Congrats!
Now I'm still holding out for a Passat video.
they finally did it bro🤝
Best car I’ve owned, owned a second one and K24 swapped it. Idk how great it is as a street car honestly definitely worth it if you’ll track it though 100%! Such a good car, still have yet to drive anything that comes even close
How expensive was the K24 swap?
How's the reliability been after that?
Even better than the M3 my dude
💪
Had an Exige Sprint 2008 240bhp best handling car I’ve ever had (& i include my Porsche 911 992 Carrera S, that I’m currently driving)You wouldn’t want to daily it unless your on good roads though. To harsh on B roads in 🇬🇧.
@@oneeleven9832 still own my ‘08 and feel the same!
I bought a new 2007 Exige S (Chilli Red) right off the showroom floor back in 2007. Had a few mods done in the first year including a Komo-Tec 380 kit which included a liquid-cooled intercooler, injectors, and ECU. Bumped the car up to a dyno-tested 325hp to the wheels. The power to weight ratio is insane. Still have the car sitting under its custom cover in my garage today waiting for the sun to come out.
Great mate! Have the car today ? Stock internals 2zzge?
@@DimoS... I have a turbo Elise on the stock 2zz making 300 hp. It’s been a blast.
@AliasProductions801 the key is torque mate I know mr2 2zzge with gtx2867 and 380hp and 200.000 kms in engine + 35.000 with this set up the engine is very relibale if keep torque down and this mr2 have 320nm
For those of us who like sports cars, the Elise/Exige is the only good car under $100k that's been sold in the US since 1995. And the market has been a barren wasteland since 2012. If you want an SUV, you have like 400 million options. If you want a lightweight sports car more exciting than a Miata, you have.... absolutely nothing from the last decade. It's no surprise Elises, Exiges, RX-7s, etc go for insane prices now. There's literally nothing else that hits that niche.
Agree. The Alpha 4C got close but still didn't match up. The Alpine A110 also was not superior to the Elige. Much more refined and closest for the cost IMO is the Cayman GT4 - and its over your $ comparison mark. I've thought many times what would I get if I had to get rid of my Exige. Well, I still have my Exige if that tells you anything. ;)
@@ISpinUWin agreed I thought the 4C was going to be the next fun small sporty mid engine car but it wasn't very good and the "queef" sound it makes when shifting makes me fall over from laughter when I hear one on the track.
I am 27 years old and watching this. I can confirm that I do indeed know exactly what you're talking about. 👌
To all those people who do not own one or have never driven one, you will think you understand... until you eventually drive one and then calmed all your senses down, that is when you will get it.. it ain’t like any car you have ever driven. It’s not about the power, cos there ain’t any although they manage to get a lot out of a little.. it’s how Lotus managed to not allow anything to get between you and everything else that is going on.. you feel everything!!! You feel the wheels and tyres! In the early cars like mine without the assisted brakes, you feel what the damn callipers are doing! The steering almost makes your hands feel like they are holding the wheels. It overloads you with information!! You feel every twitch, feel every vibration and it’s just talks at you in a language you just know!
Back in elementary school, my neighbor was an undercover cop who drove his all black Exige daily. I would walk home from school super slow, just hoping he would pull out before I get to my door.
an elise or an exige isn't simply a want, it's a need
wait why is this a video i haven't got mine yet
I love how you guys posted this the day they announced the Emira. Time for depreciation to works it’s magic.
Well since that car is 100k it will likely drive the price of this car up a little unfortunately
The Lotus Exige is underrated... Or is it?
Wait... Am I first?
(Edit) no 😂
Shhhh, don't be too loud. We don't want the price to rise any further.
And now the price has increased bois sad times.
3rd gen MR2 Spyder is a budget alt.
It has the 1zz engine in it and it's easy to swap the 2zz engine in it the same engine as in the Exige.
Yes Lotus looks more expensive and yes for some it looks better but for 10k you can have something realy close to an Exige.
The 3rd gen MR2 (over here in Europe) goes for under 5K clean body low milage.
Even when you want to swap it it's not a bad deal.
Hope to have informed some people and if I missed something please let me know :)
You can also get a hardcover and fiberglass spoiler to get that similar look too.
Something about Alex's presentation style that I keep coming back for.
Also - I have no experience with Exige's but have thousands of miles behind the wheel of the Evora GT and holy shit there are few cars that are quite as fun! I can only imagine the Exige is right up there along with it.
My dream car! I hope to own one someday.
Love Lotus! So much in fact, I have one.. bought it in 2013 and I will NEVER get rid of it.. you need to drive one to understand!!
Lol brought mine with the plan to sell after three years....this was 6 years ago
Part 40 of asking for what no one else will... “So You Want a Hyundai Tiburon”
oh hell yeah my man, i bought the first gen a couple of months ago
“ So you want a z31 300zx?”♯１８３
^^^
Would be a good one. Still waiting on an episode for the ion redline. They did the cobalt as and mentioned it but come on. Do a full ion redline vid or at least an ecotec focused episode. Such a great platform
I really want one, already got the setup I want for it in mind! And the wheels I’m gonna get for it from you guys ofc.
God, you really have to love the Exige to listen a whole video of this kid.
Na this guy is great, hes over the top but it's nice to see somone excited about something
Have had one (Exige S2) for the last six years and still loVing it
I have a 911.1 GT3RS n FF, but as soon as I test drove the Exige 420 final edition, I just knew I had to get one!
There won't be a series 4 exige, but lotus just announced the replacement it's called emira
As it is, they only person I know who owns an Exige (or a Lotus, for that matter) is a chiropractor.
I have an S3 V6 Exige and before that an Elise. I’ve easily sat in them both for 6 hours + on and off track with no issues. This is just a myth 😀.
THEY DID IT!!!!
Lotus exige s2 rgb is my second favorite car of all time right behind toyota celica st205 gt four. Great video!
RGB is awesome
@@hippy420 ye i drive it once and now i need it even more
Need one.
I fell in love of Lotus Exige on NFS Shift
New lotus coming in July is gonna do nothing but make the Exige and Elise go up in value!!!
The Emira. Will be released on the 6th June I think...day before Goodwood festival of Speed. Will preview there.
Advan A052's are probably the best tires for the Exige for track-use now. They're better than the R888R's in almost every way.
Exige S1 is not looker? Are you on drugs? One of the most beautiful cars ever made.
Month 3 of asking for a video about East Coast vs West Coast Car trends and Car choices!
If you are a track person an Exige or Elise is an experience you need to try to have. They are just incredible drivers cars.
Ok I’ll add the same suggestion to a GT3RS. ;)
No shit was literally putting on deodorant when he told me to put down my deodorant 😂
legit saw one at my cars and coffee on Sunday, good timing !
My ALL TIME FAV DREAM CAR i Love you guys.....im definitely investing in the ARTISTA brand because yall make my day
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Yuuuuhhhhh boiiii I asked for this!.🔥
Yeah especially I did for 197 days and they finally did it !
@@car-enthusiast3141 they finally heard us fam.🙏🏽
Got I want one so bad.. it's so beautiful.
It's my dream car.
Someday..
got me looking at the prices, kinda scary
As an Exige S owner I can tell you that you don't need a chiropractor for your back 😁
Series 2 one of my favourite nfmw cars
I’ve got one and I LOVE IT!
Series 2 in the orange is my favorite
Very cool video with lots of info. I subbed. I just heard about this car... I feel like I must have had my head in the sand. Damn. Lotus produced one of the coolest pure driving cars ever.
Thanks for the support fam! 🤝🤝🤝 theres certainly a lot of cars out there most people wouldnt or expect! -Edgar
Exiges‘ Modell 3 have the 6 cylinder and crazy exhaust race car sound. But I guess not abailable in the US due to crash regulation. I own one and it is the best drivers car, there might be fasters but there is always someone faster. Best value for fun 🤩 Once in you are bored of most other cars
Miatas are so expensive now. You can't get a clean, sub 125k mile NB for under 6k here in Washington anymore
So Im pretty sure I struck gold with my 99 nb1 38k miles 5 speed for 1800$. I'm in Michigan and they're pretty underrated here. Usually they're rotted to hell luckily mine was garage kept
@@farmerbobbygrows3338 Thats not even good luck dude thats a lottery right there good job. I paid 6300 for my 77k mile NB that looked in great shape but ended up needing head work so good on you bro!! 🤘
If I bought one it would be an Exige V6 of some sort, a Cup version most likely. Dedicated track car. Other options are C6 Z06, Factory 5, Ultima or Superlite.
YES I DO AND YES I WILL!!!
YES FINALLY! I'm glad malushi's exige made it on here.
the s1 isn't a looker? that's the best looking one IMO.
Just like the C8, do you want to cosign for an Exige?
New hoodie is sooooooooiooo clean. Just had to cop one
🙌
What about a dodge stealth?? I have a buddy looking to get rid of one! 98 Twin turbo, AWD, manual, needs a trans!
This was uploaded the same date as "so you want a suzuki cappuccino" 27 october-27April Lotus exige!
Ok this is kinda like donutmedia but I'm not gonna hate. Good job !
The build up music this episode was 😌🤙🔥
wow my dream car since a kid from need for speed most wanted
This Hoody is fire!
If you where to put under glow on your car that has air ride suspension what would you go with ?
My step mum has one of these and tracks it with my dad. She’s quick!
how bad do you want a vr4? I have a pretty clean one in stevens point
I am 27 and I still have the exact poster you're talking about
they are very small but i love it
It’s like a mini super car lol it’s sick
My psychologist: Linus tech car version doesn't exist, he can't hurt you.
Linus tech car version: So, let's talk about the lotus exige...
Yes, it is a lovely car to use! I have an S2 Exige (supercharged) in chrome orange, and every time I see it, I have a huge laugh on my face! It’s too harsh for bad bumpy roads unfortunately, which is on the majority of the city I live in (Athens, Greece), but it is worth it every time!
γειά σου ρε πατρίδα! με τον 2zzge ειναι σωστά?
@@DimoS... Σωστά! 😋 Τα πρώτης γενιάς είχαν Κ κινητήρες. Τα S2 είναι όλα 2ZZ. Είναι απίστευτα αυτοκίνητα!
@@apostoler1 είσαι ευχαριστημένος με τον 2zzge από προβλήματα κτλπ? εγώ έχω ένα corolla Tsport 2zzge 192hp, σκυλί ποτέ δεν με άφησε και έχω και φίλο με 400.000χλμτρα χωρίς επισκευή! αλλά κάποιοι στα lotus ανάφεραν για πρόβλημα με εκκεντροφορο εισαγωγής κτλπ
χερετισματα από Θεσσαλονίκη!
@@DimoS... είναι πολύ ευχαριστημένος, δεν έχω το παραμικρό παράπονο. Μέσα σε όλα αγαπάω πολύ τον ήχο του κινητήρα του, ίσως βοηθάει η Larini εξάτμιση 😋βέβαια λιγάκι. Σαν αυτοκίνητο δεν με έχει ενοχλήσει σχεδόν καθόλου, αρκεί να ξέρεις (ή να είσαι συνειδητοποιημένος) ότι δεν υπάρχει καμία είδους μόνωση στο οτιδήποτε, με ότι αυτό συνεπάγεται😋. Εγώ επειδή είμαι κατά κόρον μοτοσυκλετιστής και κάνω ταξίδια με αυτή, έχω την lotus σαν εναλλακτική αδιάβροχη έκδοση των μηχανών μου, όποτε δεν νοιωθω ότι μου στερεί κάτι από την απόλαυση.
I have a Lotus Type 116.
This is arguably the car that saved Lotus.
As if GM didn't build Lotus a new factory and make Lotus comply with the safety standards of the time. Which meant that Lotus could re enter the US market and stay in the European markets.
My is a Japanese spec Opel Speedster 2.2lt NA Ecotec engine. 147hp
They did a 2lt turbo 200hp which also made the GM Lotus both more powerful and faster than the Elise and Exgie's of the time too.
In the UK badge snobbery meant that it wasn't liked as Vauxhal.
But the reality is that they built by Lotus on the same production line. Have same chassis etc infact the Lotus Europa S is basically the same except different body.
NOTHING HANDLES LIKE A LOTUS.
On that note I am off for a drive
I didnt knew i wanted a lotus but now i know lmao this shit look nice af !!!!
I have an s2 Exige in Saffron Yellow. Cracking car, but needs an LSD, so ordered one from ATB (tourque sensing). Should mention that it was an option back in the time but nobody really bothered (standard on the cup260 and in the PP for the s240). It’s pretty dull after owning cars with an LSD.
I have an Exige and everytime I wash it in the driveway, a neighbor always comes to ask what it is or its a beautiful car.
The exige s is now going for 60k golly gee the increase is insane
I think it's hot. Sounds like a blast to drive. It's a high level car I could actually see my selves owning and driving as long as I won the lottery first. Lol
One day I will get my hands on an Exige or Evora.
Me watching this in my 2zz swap mr2 spyder
My mind: why is my car lowered
Me: race cars are fun
I wish my celica came supercharged 😞
Own it, Love it. drive it daily when the world is not broken.
Can we get the Ford Fusion
Exige Cup 430... enough said. Offical supercar killer. May not be faster than a 911 GT3 RS in the sprint, but it just keeps going and is an absolute beast on the track.
Also the Elise is technically not a roadster. And there will never be a series 4. Lotus has officially retired the nameplates of the Exige, Elise, and Evora... sad I may never get my dream car..
Car prices are shooting up bc of the Car Chip Shortage going on right now
Love these things, but i cant fit.. shifter hitting my leg, foot box is off center and i gotta do a yoga move to get in and out 🤣 evora i fit a ton better though
I'm 6'3 and fit just fine.
@@allenpotts8809 cool, guess were designed differently
I need one!!
I know I'm just being picky but lets not forget that the UK is the home of f1 and major motorsports
So why is it banned in the us again ?
Please keep on doing driver to driver on a regular basis.
-myself and many others
*hits like before watching the video*
I want to try to maybe test drive one but I am kind of too tall LOL but it's worth a try fitting into one.🤣
I'm 6'2" and fit like a glove once in.
@@Joe-eg7ml im 6'3 and drive an Elise fit great.
Where is the lotus evora episode?!
Alex... I'm continually disappointed with the absence of leg and hand clapping...
i already have the car but Q60??
Can we get a Video on classic Jdm like Nissan Laurels, Nissan Cimas, or Toyota Crown ?
2zz engine not a k series
Uhhhhh, duh, who doesn't? Can't afford one but yah, I want one. Is the lotus exige the anti mark5? Badass sports car made by a European manufacturer with a Toyota poser plant.
Day 35 of asking Fitment Industries to bring back Wheel History.
Jeep Srt Vid??
Yes I want an Exige, but Ain’t no way I can afford one
Every Lotus Exige I've seen in real life in was in orange.I'm guessing that's the most popular color people like for the car?
oof...no S4 Exige. 2021 is the last year for all current Lotus models. The Emira is going to be the only car they produce in 2022, followed by the Evija hyper car whenever that comes out.
I’ve wanted one for since I was like 7
Good job car-enthusiast
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