Has anyone gone from an S2000 to a VX220 Turbo ? Are they too impractical for everyday usuage ? Would running costs be comparable ?

Ta,
Chris

 

bigfecker, dws2000 and tede have all made this move relatively recently (last few months).

I know bigfecker and dws2000 posted compare-and-contrast threads. Try a search using the box at the bottom of this forum and see what it turns up.

 

Right after reading a few of those threads its pretty clear i won't be getting one I was just hoping someone would say, no no they are fine, very practical and much cheaper

So supercharging the S.... hmmm

 

Hmmmmmmmmm

 

Why have you decided not to go for it? Besides a slightly smaller boot, and a manual roof, I have no downsides to driving the 111R, and massive advantages in acceleration and handling. Can't see why the VXT would be any different in those respects.

 

Handling I agree but acceleration is the Lotus a lot quicker than an s2000 then ?

 

VX220 Turbo is a quoted 4.7s 0-60mph, the Lotus 111R a quoted 5.2s 0-60mph. On paper quicker. (taken from Top Gear Magazine)

 

thats hardly massively quicker than an s ?

 

 

the lotus feels a lot quicker though.. i think you're lower and it's a lot more raw.. the vx220's are fast but lose the advantage at higher speeds due to limited power... they're not as quick as they should be imho