Forthedrive Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 Hi guys, I've done a deal on my first lotus moving over from a BMW Z4M Coupe. The Z4M was a very special car but I wanted something a little more raw and connected. Lotus did it for me and I made the move to buy one last weekend. Just waiting for the car to be prepped and hopefully will collect it in a couple weeks. I'm a proud owner of a black exige 350. Looking forward to some forum chat, learning and banter and hopefully meeting some fellow petrol heads! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 Castle? Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forthedrive Posted March 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 Yep! Is this a forum known car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techyd Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 Congrats - fabulous cars those 350 sports! Looking forward to pictures and first driving impressions 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 10 hours ago, Forthedrive said: Yep! Is this a forum known car? Don't think so. See they had sold it,we took it out a few weeks ago lovely car and surprised it didn't sell earlier. We couldn't come to a deal on it and ended up buying new. Are you in Essex Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forthedrive Posted March 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 29 minutes ago, Techyd said: Congrats - fabulous cars those 350 sports! Looking forward to pictures and first driving impressions 🙂 Thanks! Yea it had me in the first few minutes of driving it. Its basically what I always wanted the Z4M to feel like, but couldn't get there with it. 14 minutes ago, pete said: Don't think so. See they had sold it,we took it out a few weeks ago lovely car and surprised it didn't sell earlier. We couldn't come to a deal on it and ended up buying new. Are you in Essex Yea was a lovely car, seems like the previous owner was also quite meticulous with it. I'm based in Watford so not too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 Welcome to TLF Viren, and congrats on the new car! This is an a few weeks time if you wanted to get the car out to its first meet... 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forthedrive Posted March 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 Cheers, looks good. I'll be there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 See you there 2 Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 @Forthedrive - make sure that you add your name to the list as I'll have to provide numbers to the venue a day or so before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forthedrive Posted March 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 1 hour ago, pete said: See you there That's stunning! 9 minutes ago, ChrisJ said: @Forthedrive - make sure that you add your name to the list as I'll have to provide numbers to the venue a day or so before. Done thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenwhyte Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 20 hours ago, Forthedrive said: Hi guys, I've done a deal on my first lotus moving over from a BMW Z4M Coupe. The Z4M was a very special car but I wanted something a little more raw and connected. Lotus did it for me and I made the move to buy one last weekend. I made the exact same move.......although I had an Evora in between for a few weeks to make it happen....long story!😂 My Z4M was a roadster (pictured below), and is the best car I’ve ever owned......apart from the Exige. The Exige is much rawer as you say and every journey is an even bigger event than the Z4M, which was fantastic fun too. I used to love taking the roadster out and would buy it back tomorrow, but the drive in the Exige is better still😎 I look forward to seeing the photos when you pick the car up. Enjoy and welcome - they’re a great bunch here and that’s probably the biggest difference between the 2 marques - Lotus is an institution, whereas BMW are really just another Manufacturer😉 Here’s my Exige👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 Fire Red is just so fab....the Beamer looks fat but red suits it. Welcome aboard @Forthedrive - I will be joining you soon with an Exige LF1. Any Exige will do, S1 outrageously cool, S2 meaty, S3 super-quick. Justin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 1 hour ago, jep said: I will be joining you soon with an Exige LF1 Spill the beans 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forthedrive Posted March 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 1 hour ago, stephenwhyte said: I made the exact same move.......although I had an Evora in between for a few weeks to make it happen....long story!😂 My Z4M was a roadster (pictured below), and is the best car I’ve ever owned......apart from the Exige. The Exige is much rawer as you say and every journey is an even bigger event than the Z4M, which was fantastic fun too. I used to love taking the roadster out and would buy it back tomorrow, but the drive in the Exige is better still😎 I look forward to seeing the photos when you pick the car up. Enjoy and welcome - they’re a great bunch here and that’s probably the biggest difference between the 2 marques - Lotus is an institution, whereas BMW are really just another Manufacturer😉 Here’s my Exige👍 Both beautiful cars! This is my Z4M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Bibs said: Spill the beans There are 345 beans, you should know. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forthedrive Posted March 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 1 hour ago, jep said: Fire Red is just so fab....the Beamer looks fat but red suits it. Welcome aboard @Forthedrive - I will be joining you soon with an Exige LF1. Any Exige will do, S1 outrageously cool, S2 meaty, S3 super-quick. Justin LF1 is just so cool. Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 @Bibs sold the Evora S, lovely buyer collects on 01 April. I am a '70s boy at heart, JPS is the era for me, so LF1 has always been on the radar. The right car appeared whilst not actively on the look-out. I could and should have waited a few more years but Lotus is my passion, so in I went, heart-first not head. Justin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipp Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 No25? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 Not No.25, which is a poor advert on SELOC. No idea about No.25 but if I was selling any car, let alone a LF1, I would make a lot more effort. No 70. Not cheap but FSH and warranty. A long-term hold with any luck, so a few more £'s now hopefully will not matter. Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Welcome to TLF Viren. Looking forward to seeing photos of your car. Any questions or issues with using the forums, feel free to ask one of us mods. We're here to help. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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