Doug Ashley Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 Apologies if there is already a thread about this*, but I thought it might be interesting to see what people drive when it's not the Lotus (although as a rule that should be in very limited circumstances... 😉). Here's our MX5, I was fortunate enough to be able to keep this alongside the 'proper' car, as it's also immense fun. It's also wearing the correct livery, so I couldn't let it go... It's soon getting some BBR treatment to make it go & sound like it should 😁 *the nearest I could see was the car history one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusLeftLotusRight Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post C8RKH Posted January 14 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted January 14 The factory don't recognise it as a Lotus, so this. A supercharged VX220, number plate is X22 OSC 4 Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 Currently this (on a lease running out later this year) Have reserved (refundable) one of these to replace it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark Blanchard Posted January 14 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 14 Ex Lotus Owner so I've got 2 other cars. I need to get a Lotus again! 6 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisJ Posted January 14 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 14 15 minutes ago, Mark Blanchard said: I need to get a Lotus again! Yes 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo73 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 47 minutes ago, ChrisJ said: Is that one of those Ineos (🤮) things or a cheap Chinese Defender knock-off? 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 @Bravo73 Correct - INEOS Grenadier I'm currently planning a long leisurely African Safari (Cape Town to East Africa) in 3 or so years time. Have been advised to buy a pre 1996 Defender - which when prepared would probably end up costing £30k+ - and still end up with a 30 year old vehicle, which is slow & uncomfortable - but will go anywhere. I've also looked at a Discover 3/4 - would be speedy & comfortable, but maybe too many issues, and a classic Range Rover (my favourite), but again looking at £30k plus price to prepare. When I discovered the Ineos, it went to the top of the list, and the deposit is refundable - so nothing to lose (I hope) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowrx Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 A proper four seasons here so the other car has to be prepared- my Snowrx. Studded Hakkapelitta's and a bunch of STi bits make for a decent snow car. Two decades from new means lots of brakes and suspension sacrificed to the salt gremlins though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPx Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 The weapon of choice in most situations... 1 Quote Loving Lionel and Eleanor......missing Charlie and Sonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Mysterae Posted January 15 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted January 15 My daily driver for the past 7 years and struggling to think what to replace it with. Perhaps another but newer 640d or the GC version. 3 Quote Signature not working... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Kevin Wheeler Posted January 15 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted January 15 My other car is a Lotus (so the sticker in both my cars says!) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshot Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 Evoque first edition Quote Dave - 2000 Sport 350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 Another entry for the RR Evoque forum.... wife's Evoque P200. Don't like it.... And otherwise.... The odd MG. - one owned from when I use to go to work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor_UK Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 My sensible daily; a GR Yaris 2 Quote 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 FE in Solid Red, Red Interior Colour Pack, AirCon, Floor Mats, Cruise Control, Stereo, Satin Anthracite 10-spoke forged wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Alfa2Evora Posted January 17 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 17 Nothing terribly exciting here. For the daily commute, an Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4MA Veloce - owned from new (now on 115k miles) and see no reason to change it so long as it keeps working. and a SAAB 9-3 2.0T Aero as the dogwagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM jep Posted January 17 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 17 One of the true bargain hot hatches: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Escape Posted January 19 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19 I consider Emma, my Esprit, my primary car, she's the one I enjoy the most and on an average year racks up most of the miles (work, play and travel). I don't do 'normal' cars, but am lucky enough to have a few alternatives for the Esprit. I even found a family picture. 😎 The Range Rover, named Priscilla, comes in very handy for hauling stuff, pulling the trailer and occasionally a bit of off road. It's one of the last manual Range Rover V8s and we've swapped the standard 4.0 engine for a lightly tuned 4.6. Very relaxing to drive, which means after a long day, especially in bad weather, it's the easiest choice to get me home. She will soon (I hope) be replaced by her slightly older sister: same type, but with a newly built 5.0 V8 running on MegaSquirt, also with a rebuilt manual gearbox with custom gearing, my own take at the elektrickery and equipped with locking differentials and a hydraulic winch for serious off roading. All done by myself and a few good friends. She will go by the name Phoenix, as we've reused some parts from a previous Range Rover that was sadly lost in the workshop fire in 2015. The Jaguar, Suzanna, is a recent addition to the fleet and was thoroughly enjoyed last summer. I can get used to open top motoring! I traded in my previous convertible, a Triumph Stag, for the Excel (Eileen). I've enjoyed her on travels and classic car runs, but never bounded like with the Esprit. It was nice to do some work and see her get back into shape though. The idea is to sell her on, as I can't keep them all. There is an Elan +2 JPS inside that needs some engine and gearbox work, to be used for classic car runs and such. That's Emily. The Merc is my father's and he named her Goldie. She has seen little use over the past 5 years, but does come in handy when I need to chauffeur the in-laws. The Range Rover is a 2-seater (because of Belgian road tax rules) and the back seats of the Excel don't quite do. Dad wants me to sell her, and he's not wrong, she takes up too much space inside and is in too good a shape to be left outside. Not in the picture is a military Land Rover Lightweight. Tommy is an absolute hoot off the road but quite demanding on it. And finally there is a TVR 280S (Tatjana). Bought on a whim and now sitting half hidden in a corner, 'till I ever get a round tuit... As I said, I don't do normal cars. 😁 Filip 3 1 Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Ashley Posted January 19 Author Report Share Posted January 19 Wonderful variety of metal here. Probably not worth posting a picture of our other household car, my fiancee's e-Golf ("Evie" for obvious reasons). @jep Clio 200 I'm guessing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post jep Posted January 19 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19 @Doug Ashley Twingo 133 CUP, Lotus-like handling and steering, sub-£5K to buy: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Blanchard Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 11 hours ago, Escape said: The Jaguar, Suzanna, is a recent addition to the fleet and was thoroughly enjoyed last summer. Hi Filip, love that XJS. Is it a 3.6? I’ve been thinking of buying one for 30 years but never got around to it. The V12 looks like expensive maintenance though. Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted January 19 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 19 It's a V12 Mark, it just had to be a V12. 😉 Though I'm sure the 3.6 will be a lot of fun as well, and it's available as a manual so might even be more engaging (I have a thing for manuals). Maintenance of the V12 isn't too bad, especially as I do all the work myself. Should something go wrong, it could get complicated and expensive pretty fast I fear... And to make matters worse access isn't great, it's a big bonnet but not much space unused! 1 Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM jep Posted January 19 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 19 4.2 straight 6 in a XJ6 S1 manual is the way to go. Justin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted January 19 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 19 Can't argue with that, the XK engine is at least as famous as the Jag V12! 1 Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM paulbrown22 Posted January 19 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 19 On 14/01/2022 at 18:44, ChrisJ said: @Bravo73 Correct - INEOS Grenadier I'm currently planning a long leisurely African Safari (Cape Town to East Africa) in 3 or so years time. Have been advised to buy a pre 1996 Defender - which when prepared would probably end up costing £30k+ - and still end up with a 30 year old vehicle, which is slow & uncomfortable - but will go anywhere. I wouldn't rule out the later TD5 Defenders at least if you don't get the Grenadier. I ran a 2003 110 TD5 SW my main car for nearly 10 years, and that engine was brilliant. So much more pleasant and refined to drive on longer journeys than the previous 200/300 TDI's, no issues on motorways at all, and super reliable (other than the very early 1999-ish engines which had plastic head locating studs). Was very sad to let it go, but that was a condition of marriage to swap it for a Range Rover! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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