Buying my first Exige

[nick_exige]

Hi all,

I'm new to the Forum and to Lotus, coming from a Z4M i've just put a deposit down on a nice 2017 Orange 350 Sport and pretty excited to pick it up next week. The guys over at Bell & Covill have done a great job, thanks to Jamie for helping me to get the right car. I'm still getting used to the dfferent drive these offer and the brutal acceleration.

I believe this is k20Rob's old car, keen to know a little bit about its history. I've tried to embed a few pics, though have attached them to this thread.

 

Nick

Edited November 25, 2018 by nick_exige

[Dan.G]

We will certainly see you coming! Congrats.

So many new people getting into the lotus brand, myself included.

Where are you located?

 

 

[k20Rob]

Wow, that sold quickly! It was my old one. History wise, nothing to report really! Bought from Jamie, enjoyed it, never tracked it, always garaged. Fitted a 2bular and just had an awesome time in it!

Hipefully the enjoyment continues for you 👍🏼

[nick_exige]

2 minutes ago, Dan.G said:

We will certainly see you coming! Congrats.

So many new people getting into the lotus brand, myself included.

Where are you located?

 

 

Thanks, its a pretty loud colour and definitely reflects the nature of the car, its been styled well. I'm down in Hove on the south Coast, i'm guessing there are meets in or around Sussex?

4 minutes ago, k20Rob said:

Wow, that sold quickly! It was my old one. History wise, nothing to report really! Bought from Jamie, enjoyed it, never tracked it, always garaned. Fitted a 2bular and just had an awesome time in it!

Hipefully the enjoyment continues for you 👍🏼

Jamie mentioned you're the last owner, Its a lovely car and you've done a great job in maintaining it. I PM'd you last night to get some History and ask a few Qs, thx

[k20Rob]

A few photos you may like of the car. 

[Dan.G]

I want that plate!

[k20Rob]

It’s on my replacement exige already, sorry 😛

EX16 EEN and EX16 EEX are still available!

the ‘N’ would be perfect for you Nick!!!

Also available:

[nick_exige]

Funnily enough ive been looking at plates this afternoon, all the enthusiasts have got to the good ones already 😉

[k20Rob]

EX16GEN is no longer listed on the site, I guess you went for it!?

[nick_exige]

I couldnt resist :-). Its a good plate, i'm guessing (or hoping) the police dont focus too much on letter spacing. I'd like to keep it as EX16GE N if i can 

Edited November 25, 2018 by nick_exige

[k20Rob]

 Never had a problem with mine. Nice buy!

http://www.bossreg.com/news/139/rules-on-uk-number-plates-to-be-relaxed.html

Edited November 25, 2018 by k20Rob

[Bravo73]

23 minutes ago, k20Rob said:

http://www.bossreg.com/news/139/rules-on-uk-number-plates-to-be-relaxed.html

“Source: Sunday Times 25 March 2012”

Erm, that never happened!

[k20Rob]

1 hour ago, Bravo73 said:

“Source: Sunday Times 25 March 2012”

Erm, that never happened!

Sorry, I didnt fact check 😬

[Akajak]

I got pulled over for incorrect spacing; all seems hit or miss depending on the attitude of the police officer who spots the plates

It is an offence to alter, rearrange or misrepresent the numbers and letters on a number plate to form names or words, or in a way that makes it difficult to read the registration number. For example, you should not use fixing bolts to change any of the letters or numbers. Anyone with a number plate that does not display the registration number correctly could be fined up to £1,000. In some cases, the registration number may be permanently withdrawn. If you have misrepresented a vehicle registration number that you have been given or bought the right to under the Sale of Registration Marks Regulations, and the vehicle registration number is permanently withdrawn, you would not get back any money that you have paid for the registration number, or any other costs you have to pa