Clio 172 To Lotus Elise

[Simon_P]

Hard decision dude!

 

[George16v]

You have helped alot, Cheers guys!

Just whether I want to spend around £6000 and have that car minus mine

Or keep mine as it is a laugh and perhaps get the Turbo conversion as little christmas present to myself..

Or just sell all together and get a bike + Flat (but that is way too sensible for me)

 

[Simon_P]

Lotus developed the VX and then used the information to develop the Elise S2.

Not quite true

All VX are built in the Lotus Factory and there is a rumour that for every VX that breaks down GM(Vauxhall) fine Lotus. Therefore Lotus are spending more time building the VX to a higher standard than they are an Elise.

That is total rubbish

cheers

Simon.

 

[RobFenn]

George, its simple, get out and drive something else..it will change your perceptions of the Clio. Its a great car for a FWD hatch..but it isnt a great car compared to an Elise or VX220.

-Rob

 

[George16v]

True, Loved Driving the TVR but am worried about reliability. Clio is like a Go-kart and I can use it everday without worrying about some sh*tty driving banging door into it or whatever, Living in Westminster is a b**ch for that sh*t!

 

[ad220]

Didnt realise my post was that controversial. Simon P didnt want to wind you up. For me, for the same amount of money I want to spend, I can get a younger VX than I can an Elise.

The ABS would be a pain on the track, but with Winter looming I would rather have just in case(and an airbag to hit my head on is just a bonus). With regard to the servicing I agree - Vauxhall are a bunch of Monkeys. Fair play to you mate doing most of the servicing yourself. The K-Series engine does lend itself to that.

I think getting to the point - there cannot be a better experience than going for a blast on a sunny day with the roof off and just having you and the car.

George go for the VX/Elise!!!!!!

 

[Simon_P]

Hey Ad172 - no problem I just dont like it when someone wants an honest/owner opinion and people get things wrong. You are correct about getting a younger better VX than Elise but then you need to look at depreciation and I hate to say it the badge.

The ABS is dangerous and I for one would be disabling it. There is a known fault with it check the VX boards. ABS pah! driver trainer with Andy Walsh and you dont need to rely on it

We both agree that come the B roads this type of car is fantastic!

cheers

Simon.

 

[ad220]

No prob Simon

"I hate to say it the badge."

I detect a Badge Snob!!! LOL

 

[Simon_P]

No I am not.....honestly...well maybe a little. However if you read one of my posts up above you will see that I did think about buying a VXR220 with ohlins but just couldnt justify the extra expense. If I was a virgin to these cars that is where my cash would go though.

cheers

Simon.