Popular Post 5pence 7 Posted February 14 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 14 Just booked a build slot for - probably gonna get delivery October / November. Not finalised my options, been bouncing around from Chrome Orange or some kinda blue (probably Daytona Blue). Spent a while thinking of getting the 250 cup but couldn't see the point as I likely wont track it, much. Options I went for: Hard Top Black pack Black wheels Leather seats Orange interior pack Orange stitching Leather steering wheel Black floor mats Full carpet (not sure if it makes much of difference, any ideas) Sound proofing Carbon fibre sills (more room to get in) Stereo (Just to get it wired and ill probably change the speakers as i heard they are probably the cheapest Lotus could get) Aircon (wasn't gonna get it but Jamie at B&C said it was worth it) I went around the factory with my Dad about 10 years ago and decided I wanted to get one so it's all exciting but wow, they aren't cheap. I must be crazy but hey-ho we are only here once and I'm not getting younger! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SFO 230 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 240 is a lovely pure Elise shape 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arregueti 211 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 It is indeed nice in its pure, simple lines. Very jealous. 240 Sport would also be my choice. If I could. They seem to be in high demand, too, as delivery time seems to get moved back significantly each time we hear of an order. Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chipp 146 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 I do like your avatar, must be your mood right now. Congrats on taking the plunge. chipp 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregs24 151 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, 5pence said: I went around the factory with my Dad about 10 years ago and decided I wanted to get one so it's all exciting but wow, they aren't cheap. For a hand built car they are very cheap ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5pence 7 Posted February 14 Author Report Share Posted February 14 @gregs24agreed you are spot-on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty435 1,186 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Great choice in car and colour, I have had 4 cars on this platform the last being a 250 Cup, which had full carpets and in my opinion well worth having, they give the cabin a more quality feel. 👍 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkieT 31 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Good decision on the aircon, it’s essential in the winter to clear the misted up windows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
697OK 45 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 My 250 cup has full carpets and as Scotty says they make the interior a much nicer place to be. Mine has the carbon sills too which have had ppf fitted to protect them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1,977 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Write up on sport 240fe in this month's CAR magazine Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to post Share on other sites
PR35H 38 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 I’ve never had a lotus. My later father and I always talked about getting one but never did. I’m looking at a 240 Final Edition and keeping the spec fairly simple ie. air con to demist, a stereo, mats and keeping the standard leather and cloth trim. Colour - solar yellow. Price is just shy of £50k on the road. Am I mad? Probably the wrong forum to ask in eh? A quick look on Autotrader shows what I could get for the price ie an older Aston, an F Type. Without test drives allowed it’s a bit of a challenge. I’m thinking the Elise will be great fun for drives out to the country side and that’s what I want it for. The pleasure of driving vs something my wife would be happier using?! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1,977 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Where are you Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to post Share on other sites
PR35H 38 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Yorkshire On 10/03/2021 at 19:44, pete said: Write up on sport 240fe in this month's CAR magazine Great article. Just what I want a car for. To drive for the fun of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,725 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Nice spec, congrats on the new car, you won't regret it Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
scotty435 1,186 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Congratulations a great first Lotus and I am sure it won’t be your last. 🏆 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arregueti 211 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Congratulations. I think it is a great spec. Pure and simple is what I would go for, too. Without knowing you, I think you will really enjoy and have no regrets. Increasingly, I find more pleasure driving to nowhere in my 20 years old Mx-5 and my Evora than driving (or doing almost) anything else. The Elise would be like merging both, so if it is driving to nowhere and understanding what happens underneath that you are after, I think you will have a blast with the Elise. Plus that bond with your late father. It sounds like a good decision to me. Unfortunately, I will not be ordering (I am guessing they must be close to outsold now), but I am sure I will be regretting. Enjoy in good health. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM jep 1,036 Posted March 22 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 22 @PR35H Fat-type and Advancing Mid-rift are just not, in almost any way, comparable to Elise. I am sure F and AM are great at what they do but they are heavy, thirsty, easy to drive very fast luxury motors. Elise is nimble, economical, dynamic but in no manner luxurious. The drive is an information explosion compared to anything else this side of a Caterham. Go drive one and fall in love - very few do not. Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PR35H 38 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Thanks everyone. I knew I’d come to the right place to discuss this 😁. I mentioned it to a friend I saw today and he said ‘nice hairdressers car’ when I mentioned it 🤬 Someone else said yellow will never resell 🙄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,725 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 It's not their car is it! Tell them to buy a green one, it'll match their eyes Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM jep 1,036 Posted March 22 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 22 Yellow is a very popular colour for a Lotus. Resale will not be a problem. You sure have some ignorant friends - do they work in Brussels? Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duncx 123 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Hairdressers car - he clearly has absolutely no clue, it's almost the exact opposite Genuinely quick, exciting, immersive, fun fun fun to drive. Yellow is fine, bright colours look great on an Elise, but you won't be selling it anyway will you! Congratulations and welcome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PR35H 38 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Ha ha ha - Thank you. Some brilliant comments & no I wouldn’t be planning on selling it...it’ll be for my daughter in the future (assuming we’re still allowed to drive them). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SFO 230 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 (edited) 240 FE didn't sell out like the 250 Cup. Plenty of dealer stock will be available IMO. I would wait until the stocks arrive, and do a deal on one of them. this is pretty much your spec .. stock car, so there must be a deal to be done https://www.lotussilverstone.co.uk/vehicle-details/Lotus-Elise-N121/ Edited March 22 by SFO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SFO 230 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 (edited) Not quite the same thing, but classic colour combination .. and high spec including lightweight brakes, plus cheaper than 240 FE Plus been in stock a while so probably more amenable to a great deal https://www.lotussilverstone.co.uk/vehicle-details/Lotus-Elise-N112/ Edited March 22 by SFO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PR35H 38 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 I’ve spoken to a few dealers. None would discount but would throw in extras such as ceramic paint protection, paint protection film, free run in service, first annual service etc. ive been told that all FE build slots have now been sold by lotus too (to dealers). The risk is then waiting and then missing out / not getting a spec I’d want. What discount have others achieved on previous special editions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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