It takes 2 to make a thing go right. It takes 2 to make it outta sight.

VisualEcho · 05-09-2021, 09:29 AM

Yeah, caught you singing.

So this year I put my Exige on "vacation" for Jan/Feb/March, and have only driven it twice since. My daily is the M2, and I find that the pair complement each other perfectly, as every time I drive the other one I'm reminded of why I love them both. Yesterday I took the Exige for a drive and was instantly smitten with the sound at 8,000 rpm, the smell, the ultra-low vantage point, the compliance of the suspension without being harsh, the impossibly good steering, and the immediacy of literally everything. What a wonderful experience. Driving the M2 again today I'm full-on in love with how easy ingress and egress are, the wonderfully warm tones of the N55, the nearly endless torque, and the feeling that it's carved out of a single piece of granite. I tell myself that one day I'll sell the M2 for a 718, but I fear if I do that, I'll no longer need the Exige, and will probably not be as happy. Maybe I'm just a 2-car guy.

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Foggins · 05-09-2021, 09:33 AM

Wow, that is an amazing 2 car garage...you are a true enthusiast

PsychCA · 05-09-2021, 10:41 AM

Very nice cars and shots.

AndyinHou · 05-09-2021, 10:54 AM

You lucky sod!!

GoneIn4Secs · 05-09-2021, 12:10 PM

Beautiful cars

///M TOWN · 05-09-2021, 01:15 PM

I wish I fit into the Lotus

I like your style bro

Al Bundy's Dodge · 05-09-2021, 04:11 PM

Big fan of silver rims on the LBB.

Gorgeous cars

BigKutta · 05-09-2021, 04:37 PM

Visual - Your cars, and your pictures, are always exceptional!

VisualEcho · 05-09-2021, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigKutta

Visual - Your cars, and your pictures, are always exceptional!

Thanks man!

Hawkdriver · 05-09-2021, 06:38 PM

Man, I am jealous! I have a great, track focused M2 but have always had a lust for that Lotus. I truly appreciate how you appreciate both cars, knowing that the forum would also appreciate how you appreciate the cars and I appreciate that.

Rumbloki · 05-09-2021, 06:58 PM

No way I could not click on this thread title.

3t3p · 05-10-2021, 04:28 AM

Gotta drive a lotus one day. The brand is going to become much more prominent with Geely pumping billions into it and production increasing three fold+.

VisualEcho · 05-10-2021, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 3t3p

Gotta drive a lotus one day. The brand is going to become much more prominent with Geely pumping billions into it and production increasing three fold+.

Production will increase, as will the performance stats and quality, but they have already become much less Lotus, and will continue to do so. It's sad to me, and I'm quite glad I have my Exige.

jproject · 06-03-2021, 05:32 AM

Amazing duo!

switzerr · 06-03-2021, 06:22 AM

I feel that way about my NA Miata. I don't really drive it often any longer, but when I do I am reminded why I haven't "cashed out" on it . . . Same things: steering feel, smell, the ability to wind it out in second and stay well within speed limits

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If I sold it I could use the garage space for my wife's new track car. But I probably won't sell. I don't need the money.

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