Fun with an Elise
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Originally Posted by dreamer,Jul 27 2006, 01:52 PM
I am still toying with an Exige-S instead of the S, and that'll have to cope with mileage. So long as you get a/c it should be fine - Id be happy doing long distance in Chris's, and with creative packing the boot should be okaayyyyish too.
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Must've been. Did the earlier S2s run with K-Series engines, with 118bhp like the original Elise?
I know they run Toyota units now but there was a changeover, wasn't there?
He was basic. Anything bearing the 111R or 135 badges I would've given all due deference to and left well alone! Still looked a lovely little car, though, I am a big fan of the Elise (and Exige).
I know they run Toyota units now but there was a changeover, wasn't there?
He was basic. Anything bearing the 111R or 135 badges I would've given all due deference to and left well alone! Still looked a lovely little car, though, I am a big fan of the Elise (and Exige).
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There was until recently, an S2 with the 120bhp Rover 1.8, the 111S with the 156 bhp KSeries VVC thingummyjig, and the 111R with the 'yota VVTi lump - not much quicker than the S, more cammy than the 111S, and less torquey.
Now they offer a normal 134 bhp Elise with a yota engine, and the 111R (and the Exige S which is mental - my mate has one!!)
Now they offer a normal 134 bhp Elise with a yota engine, and the 111R (and the Exige S which is mental - my mate has one!!)
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Originally Posted by matthehat17,Jul 27 2006, 02:09 PM
He was basic. Anything bearing the 111R or 135 badges I would've given all due deference to and left well alone! Still looked a lovely little car, though, I am a big fan of the Elise (and Exige).
I would love to follow an Elise through the twisties, not sure if I could have kept up with the 135 in that instance, but it would be good fun trying
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Originally Posted by ge2,Jul 27 2006, 03:09 PM
I drove an Exige (non-S) on the road the other day, and was stunned at how civilised and comfortable it was. I'd quite happily do long distances in one of those
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Originally Posted by moff,Jul 27 2006, 03:40 PM
I would love to follow an Elise through the twisties, not sure if I could have kept up with the 135 in that instance, but it would be good fun trying
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Originally Posted by Paper Lawyer,Jul 27 2006, 02:45 PM
Don't say things like that Graham! I'm trying to enojying the less severed depreciation drop of a 4 year old car. Statements like that will get me in a whole heap of financial trouble!
Yes, I know I've only had it 5 minutes, but a change of plans, and the chance to complete the Fury kit in double quick time have both come my way and I have decided to test the market.
I'm in no rush, but if anyone is interested:-
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/89287.htm
make your mind up Mark 
