Exige S 240 - price justification?

13 messages, Last post on Apr 06, 2009 at 11:13 AM

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#11 of 13 Re: When you consider the materials you would think Lotuses would be cheaper. [nitrousxl] by fedlawman Apr 05, 2009 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: nitrousxl (Apr 04, 2009 4:53 pm) Well, a Pontiac G8 weighs 1000 lbs more than a Ferrari F430, yet the Ferrari costs $160,000 more. Both have powerful V8 engines, 6-speed manual transmissions, leather interior, and power everything. What gives? Seriously though, it takes a week to build an Exige - much of it by hand. Low volume, exotic materials, and hand craftmanship costs money. Worth every penny if you ask me... Replies to this message: nitrousxl (Apr 05, 2009 7:53 pm) fedlawman (Apr 06, 2009 11:13 am)
#12 of 13 Re: When you consider the materials you would think Lotuses would be cheaper. [fedlawman] by nitrousxl Apr 05, 2009 (7:53 pm)
Replying to: fedlawman (Apr 05, 2009 4:57 pm) Well that makes sense . Now if only some company would take a similar-sized high-revving turbo/supercharged engine and stuff it into a tiny body and mass-produce it for the rest of us... Could make a great alternative to all the heavy, gas-guzzling sports cars out there. Replies to this message: fedlawman (Apr 06, 2009 11:13 am)
#13 of 13 Re: When you consider the materials you would think Lotuses would be cheaper. [nitrousxl] by fedlawman Apr 06, 2009 (11:13 am)
Replying to: nitrousxl (Apr 05, 2009 7:53 pm) The Miata and S2000 are both excellent FI candidates.