I have one of these with 66k miles on it and am wondering what market value would be in good shape.
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What is a 1983 esprit investor special edition worth?
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Clunking noise - drive to reverse on IPS
Have any IPS owners experienced a clunk when going from drive to reverse or reverse to drive? I have approx 4800 mi on the car and was curious if this is just normal operation or possible issue with transmission. Also experience harsh downshifts at times especially 2nd to 1st .
Thanks!
Thanks!
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seat belt mounting frame aka roll bar
For sale seat belt mounting frame, aka roll bar that came off 2008 Lotus Exige.
Part #B117A0145F. Lotusgarage sells it for $497.
Asking $250 plus shipping
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Also I have for sale left and right back stay frame, parts B120A0069F and C120A0070F. Lotusgarage sells them for $170 and $180.
Asking $90 plus shipping per side.
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Part #B117A0145F. Lotusgarage sells it for $497.
Asking $250 plus shipping
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Also I have for sale left and right back stay frame, parts B120A0069F and C120A0070F. Lotusgarage sells them for $170 and $180.
Asking $90 plus shipping per side.
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OEM Exige/Elise harness bar
For sale OEM 4 point harness bar, that came off 2008 Lotus Exige.
Part #A122A0032F
Will include mounting screws (part #A116W5272F) and washers (part #A122A0033F)
Lotusgarage sells the mounting bar for $252, each washer for $19,63 and bolt for $1,19
Asking $175 plus shipping. (Paypal fee not included)
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Part #A122A0032F
Will include mounting screws (part #A116W5272F) and washers (part #A122A0033F)
Lotusgarage sells the mounting bar for $252, each washer for $19,63 and bolt for $1,19
Asking $175 plus shipping. (Paypal fee not included)
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Elise/Exige shear panel/ fuel tank bay closing panel
For sale used shear panel in good condition. Part #B120A0065F
Asking $75 plus shipping
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Asking $75 plus shipping
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Elise/Exige undertray
For sale OEM undertray in good condition. There are few scratches and small bents.
Lotusgarage sells it for $270. Part #A120A0078F
Asking $100 plus shipping.
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Lotusgarage sells it for $270. Part #A120A0078F
Asking $100 plus shipping.
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2008 Elise/Exige left (driver side) headlamp
For sale driver's side headlamp (Part #B121M0032F), that came off 2008 Lotus Exige. There are few scratches on the cover and nicks from the stones but I believe it can be polished. It comes with the rubber seal.
Lotusgarage sells the headlight assembly for $1015
Asking $575 shipped. Paypal fees not included.
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Lotusgarage sells the headlight assembly for $1015
Asking $575 shipped. Paypal fees not included.
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My quest for the best sports car is finally over
This is my first post here. Im really happy to have joined the family of Lotus owners this morning.
I started my quest to find the best sports car (for me!) in May 2014, trying to find the car (below $150,000) that would provide me with the absolute best driving experience, without any consideration for aesthetic, look, convenience or prestige. I thought I finally found it in a Cayman GTS. I took my time, did multiple test drives of the same cars to make my choice clear, with lots of facts to support my selection. I was ready to pull the trigger and place my order with all my options carefully selected. This was until one member on this forum gave me a hint about the Lotus Evora S. Once I passed the hurdle to find one to test drive. there was no turning back. It took 10 days to erase months of analysis leading me to the Porsche and get me to buy this incredible brand new car (see attached) built in April 2014, delivered in Toronto in August and waiting for me in an obscure showroom until now. I took delivery this morning and drove it all day.
The car is a 6MT with tech pack, sport pack and back-up camera. The interior is ebony black. Exterior colour is an experimental unique orange from Lotus (they didnt have a name so it says new orange in my papers). Its less bright and slightly darker than chrome orange.
Im posting my story on this forum as this is where I may be living for the next little while. If youre interested in getting a glimpse of the highlights of my quest, keep on reading.
First, let me introduce myself. Im not a track driver by any means, just an enthusiastic driver. The cars I have owned over the last 5 years are a tuned 650hp CLS63 (MCT), a tuned 500 hp C63 (auto), an Audi TT (DCT) and a BMW 550 (MT).
As part of the quest for MY best sports car, I established the following evaluation criteria:
The cars I included in my contender list are the most recent version available of the following:
1. Porsche Carrera S (7 speed pdk automatic)
2. Audi R8 V8 (6 speed manual)
3. Jaguar F-Type R (8 speed ZF automatic)
4. Porsche Cayman S (one 7 speed pdk automatic and another one 6 speed manual)
5. Lotus Evora S (6 speed manual)
Notably absent from my list were the Porsche GT3 (couldnt find one to test drive) and the new AMG GT (not available yet). I didnt care much for the Nissan GT-R and the latest Corvette but maybe I have missed something...oh well.
In summary, my ranking of the top 3 cars under each of the 3 criteria is as follows:
Power
1. Jaguar F Type R
2. Audi R8 V8
3. Porsche Carrera S
Involvement
1. Lotus Evora S
2. Porsche Cayman S
3. Porsche Carrera S
Joy
1. Jaguar F Type R
2. Lotus Evora S
3. Porsche Cayman S
Not a single car is ranking in the top 3 on all 3 criteria so this is why it has been so difficult to choose. So why the Lotus then?
- Power: Even though it didnt make the top 3, its actually pulling harder than the Carrera S below 4,000 rpm. The power of the Evora S is available early in the rpm all the way to 5,000 from where the torque seems to drop a bit. I found the Cayman S underwhelming until you get north of 5,000 rpm. The Jaguar F Type R is the king in this category with its neck snapping power available anywhere on the rpm curve.
- Involvement: This Lotus is the poster child of involvement. When I was road testing it, I was not driving the car I was the car. The pedals and the steering were an extension of my limbs. The road feel of this car is absolutely fantastic and that was the main differentiator from the Porsche models. The steering was incredibly accurate, even better than the Cayman. The manual transmission was not as smooth as the Cayman but not as mechanical as the R8. The car balance was as great as the Cayman. The suspension was amazingly compliant on bad road conditions (smoother than the Porsche Sport suspension x73), but without removing any road feel unlike the Porsche PASM. The Jag and the R8 are remarkably poor on the involvement front.
- Joy: The throttle of the Evora S in Sport mode is as responsive as the Porsche models in Sport+. The engine sound is not as loud as the Porsche models but has a more refined sound, kind of a hiss that reminds me the sound of exotic cars. Driving this car is really an event that you just want to repeat non-stop. Only the Jaguar F Type R with its huge exhaust sound, loud throttle blips and instant monstrous torque could top the Lotus in this category. The worst in this category was the R8 which seems to be completely sedate and deprived of any emotion.
Conclusion: The Evora S is quite something, a category in itself. Driving a Lotus is like graduating to the true sport car world. Its difficult to compare to any other main stream cars as it is so different. After my second test drive, I looked at myself in the mirror and asked myself whether or not I was ready for this. I wanted to be the hero right? This car makes me feel like one but also offers me the potential of earning my credentials to eventually become a true sport car driver. The Cayman was great but the Evora is even better.
I started my quest to find the best sports car (for me!) in May 2014, trying to find the car (below $150,000) that would provide me with the absolute best driving experience, without any consideration for aesthetic, look, convenience or prestige. I thought I finally found it in a Cayman GTS. I took my time, did multiple test drives of the same cars to make my choice clear, with lots of facts to support my selection. I was ready to pull the trigger and place my order with all my options carefully selected. This was until one member on this forum gave me a hint about the Lotus Evora S. Once I passed the hurdle to find one to test drive. there was no turning back. It took 10 days to erase months of analysis leading me to the Porsche and get me to buy this incredible brand new car (see attached) built in April 2014, delivered in Toronto in August and waiting for me in an obscure showroom until now. I took delivery this morning and drove it all day.
The car is a 6MT with tech pack, sport pack and back-up camera. The interior is ebony black. Exterior colour is an experimental unique orange from Lotus (they didnt have a name so it says new orange in my papers). Its less bright and slightly darker than chrome orange.
Im posting my story on this forum as this is where I may be living for the next little while. If youre interested in getting a glimpse of the highlights of my quest, keep on reading.
First, let me introduce myself. Im not a track driver by any means, just an enthusiastic driver. The cars I have owned over the last 5 years are a tuned 650hp CLS63 (MCT), a tuned 500 hp C63 (auto), an Audi TT (DCT) and a BMW 550 (MT).
As part of the quest for MY best sports car, I established the following evaluation criteria:
- Power: I need to feel a decent amount of thrust given the kind of cars Im coming from
- Involvement: Im the hero, not the car
- Joy: The car needs to make me happy over and over again
The cars I included in my contender list are the most recent version available of the following:
1. Porsche Carrera S (7 speed pdk automatic)
2. Audi R8 V8 (6 speed manual)
3. Jaguar F-Type R (8 speed ZF automatic)
4. Porsche Cayman S (one 7 speed pdk automatic and another one 6 speed manual)
5. Lotus Evora S (6 speed manual)
Notably absent from my list were the Porsche GT3 (couldnt find one to test drive) and the new AMG GT (not available yet). I didnt care much for the Nissan GT-R and the latest Corvette but maybe I have missed something...oh well.
In summary, my ranking of the top 3 cars under each of the 3 criteria is as follows:
Power
1. Jaguar F Type R
2. Audi R8 V8
3. Porsche Carrera S
Involvement
1. Lotus Evora S
2. Porsche Cayman S
3. Porsche Carrera S
Joy
1. Jaguar F Type R
2. Lotus Evora S
3. Porsche Cayman S
Not a single car is ranking in the top 3 on all 3 criteria so this is why it has been so difficult to choose. So why the Lotus then?
- Power: Even though it didnt make the top 3, its actually pulling harder than the Carrera S below 4,000 rpm. The power of the Evora S is available early in the rpm all the way to 5,000 from where the torque seems to drop a bit. I found the Cayman S underwhelming until you get north of 5,000 rpm. The Jaguar F Type R is the king in this category with its neck snapping power available anywhere on the rpm curve.
- Involvement: This Lotus is the poster child of involvement. When I was road testing it, I was not driving the car I was the car. The pedals and the steering were an extension of my limbs. The road feel of this car is absolutely fantastic and that was the main differentiator from the Porsche models. The steering was incredibly accurate, even better than the Cayman. The manual transmission was not as smooth as the Cayman but not as mechanical as the R8. The car balance was as great as the Cayman. The suspension was amazingly compliant on bad road conditions (smoother than the Porsche Sport suspension x73), but without removing any road feel unlike the Porsche PASM. The Jag and the R8 are remarkably poor on the involvement front.
- Joy: The throttle of the Evora S in Sport mode is as responsive as the Porsche models in Sport+. The engine sound is not as loud as the Porsche models but has a more refined sound, kind of a hiss that reminds me the sound of exotic cars. Driving this car is really an event that you just want to repeat non-stop. Only the Jaguar F Type R with its huge exhaust sound, loud throttle blips and instant monstrous torque could top the Lotus in this category. The worst in this category was the R8 which seems to be completely sedate and deprived of any emotion.
Conclusion: The Evora S is quite something, a category in itself. Driving a Lotus is like graduating to the true sport car world. Its difficult to compare to any other main stream cars as it is so different. After my second test drive, I looked at myself in the mirror and asked myself whether or not I was ready for this. I wanted to be the hero right? This car makes me feel like one but also offers me the potential of earning my credentials to eventually become a true sport car driver. The Cayman was great but the Evora is even better.
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is insurance work warrantied at all?
Hey guys so I just noticed that I have a perfect straight line of cracking in the same place where I was backed into. Looks like it's spread as well. About 2" now. I'm pretty upset. SCC was the company who did it and I'm wondering if insurance work is warrantied?
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FS: EFI 1.2 with Engine Harness
Going back to stock to get vehicle ready for sale. I will have other parts for available soon.
Up for sale is EFI 1.2 spliced into engine harness. This has not received the crank sensor update through EFI and I'd recommend you do so before installation.
$575 O.B.O
I will be un-installing within a week.
Up for sale is EFI 1.2 spliced into engine harness. This has not received the crank sensor update through EFI and I'd recommend you do so before installation.
$575 O.B.O
I will be un-installing within a week.
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New forum member from Sweden
Finally got around registering on this forum as well. Mostly active on TLF and local swedish Lotus club forum. But I've kept an eye on the Evora threads on this forum as well. Previously owned an Opel Speedster and a number of Triumph Spitfires. Currently own two Lotus, one Evora S 2012 and one Esprit S3 1984.
Evora S spec
Motorsport black with black interior
Tech pack
AC
Suedetex® trim pack
Design Diamond Cut wheels (now resprayed in Satin gold)
Set of GT4 wheels for track days
Esprit S3 spec
Monaco white
Blue leather interior
AC
BBS wheels
A few photos
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Evora S spec
Motorsport black with black interior
Tech pack
AC
Suedetex® trim pack
Design Diamond Cut wheels (now resprayed in Satin gold)
Set of GT4 wheels for track days
Esprit S3 spec
Monaco white
Blue leather interior
AC
BBS wheels
A few photos
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Exige and Elise Rear Bulkhead Trim Panels with cargo net
For sale Exige Rear Bulkhead Trim Panel. Also I have Elise rear bulkhead trim panel.
Both items in very good condition.
Asking $100 per piece plus shipping Paypal fee not included.
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Both items in very good condition.
Asking $100 per piece plus shipping Paypal fee not included.
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Rear bulkhead with rear glass window and engine bay insulation
For sale Elise/Exige rear bulkhead. Comes with rear glass window but if someone want just glass window or bulkhead I can separate it.
Asking $150 plus shipping for rear bulkhead and glass window. Paypal fee not included.
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I also have engine bay insulation
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Asking $150 plus shipping for rear bulkhead and glass window. Paypal fee not included.
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I also have engine bay insulation
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Elise/ Exige Dash aluminum panel upper and lower/ stowage shelf
For sale dash aluminum panels upper and lower (stowage shelf).
Asking $150 per panel plus shipping. Paypal fee not included.
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Asking $150 per panel plus shipping. Paypal fee not included.
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Elise/ Exige interior and trunk carpets
For sale interior and trunk carpets. Please make me an offer.
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FS: Elise GearShift cable and Crossgate cable
Gearshift cable and crossgate cable from a 30,000 mile 2005 salvaged Elise.
$120.00 total, shipped (shipping to the 48 only).
Please PM if interested.
$120.00 total, shipped (shipping to the 48 only).
Please PM if interested.
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Range Rover 2001 HSE for Sale/Trade Cheap
cheap, low miles Range Rover for sale. I will entertain trades for same value cars or even some nice parts :)
Land Rover Range Rover 2001 HSE 4 6L Engine Nice Shape | eBay
Land Rover Range Rover 2001 HSE 4 6L Engine Nice Shape | eBay
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Oil Sandwich Plate Leak
Hi All
I have a small oil leak from my oil sandwich plate around the base of my oil filter on my 2008 S240.
Is it possible to change the seals or O ring? Or will it need replacing as a whole part?
Cheers:bow:
I have a small oil leak from my oil sandwich plate around the base of my oil filter on my 2008 S240.
Is it possible to change the seals or O ring? Or will it need replacing as a whole part?
Cheers:bow:
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For Sale: Ultradiscs (Gold) - Sector 111 Front and Rear
Hello Everyone,
I have for sale my used front and rear Sector 111 Limited Gold Edition Ultradiscs. They are in perfect working condition and do not need to be resurfaced or replaced. They have never been tracked and only been lightly street used. Any scratches you see on the gold surface is covered by the wheel rim. I will be selling my Lotus soon and am removing parts.
I don't drive the Lotus often. They will be shipped in two separate boxes. Each box weighs about 24 ibs. The same boxes Sector 111 shipped them in. I am asking $890 shipped.
You will be saving money and will have the limited gold edition rotors. For additional info goto the Sector 111 website.
Good Luck and take care.
I have for sale my used front and rear Sector 111 Limited Gold Edition Ultradiscs. They are in perfect working condition and do not need to be resurfaced or replaced. They have never been tracked and only been lightly street used. Any scratches you see on the gold surface is covered by the wheel rim. I will be selling my Lotus soon and am removing parts.
I don't drive the Lotus often. They will be shipped in two separate boxes. Each box weighs about 24 ibs. The same boxes Sector 111 shipped them in. I am asking $890 shipped.
You will be saving money and will have the limited gold edition rotors. For additional info goto the Sector 111 website.
Good Luck and take care.
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Rear ended at a stoplight! Advice?
Add our '07 Exige S to the list of cars hit.
Sitting at a light, turns green, woman behind me in a Yukon decides I wasn't quick enough and cracked the clam.
She is insured by Geico. Admitted fault on scene, police report filed, and her insurance company is taking responsibility. Unfortunately, I've heard nothing but awful things with dealing with Geico, and I know how astronomical the costs can be when it comes to replacing the clam.
Any advice/insight? Any other suggestions since it's going to be replaced? Widebody clams available?
Sitting at a light, turns green, woman behind me in a Yukon decides I wasn't quick enough and cracked the clam.
She is insured by Geico. Admitted fault on scene, police report filed, and her insurance company is taking responsibility. Unfortunately, I've heard nothing but awful things with dealing with Geico, and I know how astronomical the costs can be when it comes to replacing the clam.
Any advice/insight? Any other suggestions since it's going to be replaced? Widebody clams available?
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