Wanted: Lotus Exige (or Elise) in India

saurabhg · 5th August 2007, 13:13

Does anyone know of a place in India where I can get my hands on a second hand Lotus Exige or even an Elise? Do let me know...
cheers
Saurabh

AMATMO · 5th August 2007, 14:00

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Originally Posted by saurabhg

Does anyone know of a place in India where I can get my hands on a second hand Lotus Exige or even an Elise? Do let me know...
cheers
Saurabh

i think you're post should be in indian market thread(not this one)

speedy · 5th August 2007, 17:10

saurabh you could try at choksi in bom. he used to have an elan conv for sale.

dipen · 8th August 2007, 06:39

very difficult to find these, even if you find one you will have to fully restore it. Parts will be an issue and Lotus is very very expensive (online reviews) to maintain and restore.
Hardly any Lotus has been reported in good to fair condition. the best one may have seen is the Gautam Singhania's (of Raymond) Lotus Elise which itself has gone through its own share of problems (mostly mechanical) most of the times.
If you are serious in buying such a used car, keep your options open for other makes and models too.

ajmat · 8th August 2007, 08:43

With current import regulations, chances of finding one in India is zilch. The Raymonds one is totally shot. Not worth buying an Elise unless you live in the South near a track

reignofchaos · 8th August 2007, 11:42

Elise is not meant for India unless you intend to always park it in a track. I managed to drive the Exige this trip. Was blown away by the car's dynamics, handling and acceleration. However getting in and out for a guy with a 6ft+ frame is next to impossible. Also the ground clearance is in millimeters. It'll break into two pieces on the first pothole in India.

srishiva · 8th August 2007, 11:47

Are they sold in Malaysia since Proton is now the owner.

mclaren1885 · 8th August 2007, 11:50

Honestly, this is one car I would love to own at the moment. The Exige S. Needless to say she will be treated the way she ought to.

scooby05 · 8th August 2007, 12:21

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Originally Posted by speedy

saurabh you could try at choksi in bom. he used to have an elan conv for sale.

the Elan you refer to is History! nothing is right with the car, even if it is still around. it has a great history to it though. it was brought in brand new and Rajesh khanna had gifted it to his lady love Dimple at that time! then it went through several accidents et al and finally landed up at chokshi's. I was to buy this car in 1992 from chokshis, thats 15 years back! but backed out after seeing the rough handling it had gone thru.

There are no newer lotus's around for sale IMO.

ajmat · 8th August 2007, 12:29

There was a white Elan (the front wheel drive Isuzu engined one) at the Hudson circle petrol bunk but that has disappeared

Rtech · 8th August 2007, 12:34

Wow. That Elan has sure gone places! I've personally seen that car in atleast 2 different colours! Sad end to an otherwise beautiful car.

scooby05 · 8th August 2007, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Rtech

Wow. That Elan has sure gone places! I've personally seen that car in atleast 2 different colours! Sad end to an otherwise beautiful car.

It used to be a fantastic car Robin, had my eyes on her from the time she came in, in the '80s, But probably had bad stars

maybe 4 colour changes! and it was Quick, had test driven her way back in '92.

speedy · 9th August 2007, 12:33

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Originally Posted by scooby05

the Elan you refer to is History! nothing is right with the car, even if it is still around. it has a great history to it though. it was brought in brand new and Rajesh khanna had gifted it to his lady love Dimple at that time! then it went through several accidents et al and finally landed up at chokshi's. I was to buy this car in 1992 from chokshis, thats 15 years back! but backed out after seeing the rough handling it had gone thru.

There are no newer lotus's around for sale IMO.

scooby are you refering to the elan convertible. it used to be grey when i was in coll. bought brand new by this guy studying in coll with me in 93/94. it used to be grey or silver dont remember but later repainted to yellow. last i had seen it was at choksi's.

5th August 2007, 13:13	#1
saurabhg Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Wanted: Lotus Exige (or Elise) in India Does anyone know of a place in India where I can get my hands on a second hand Lotus Exige or even an Elise? Do let me know... cheers Saurabh
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5th August 2007, 17:10	#3
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	saurabh you could try at choksi in bom. he used to have an elan conv for sale.
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dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 726 Times	very difficult to find these, even if you find one you will have to fully restore it. Parts will be an issue and Lotus is very very expensive (online reviews) to maintain and restore. Hardly any Lotus has been reported in good to fair condition. the best one may have seen is the Gautam Singhania's (of Raymond) Lotus Elise which itself has gone through its own share of problems (mostly mechanical) most of the times. If you are serious in buying such a used car, keep your options open for other makes and models too.
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8th August 2007, 08:43	#5
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,864 Thanked: 27,975 Times View My Garage	With current import regulations, chances of finding one in India is zilch. The Raymonds one is totally shot. Not worth buying an Elise unless you live in the South near a track
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8th August 2007, 11:42	#6
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	Elise is not meant for India unless you intend to always park it in a track. I managed to drive the Exige this trip. Was blown away by the car's dynamics, handling and acceleration. However getting in and out for a guy with a 6ft+ frame is next to impossible. Also the ground clearance is in millimeters. It'll break into two pieces on the first pothole in India.
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srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Are they sold in Malaysia since Proton is now the owner.
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mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Honestly, this is one car I would love to own at the moment. The Exige S. Needless to say she will be treated the way she ought to.
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8th August 2007, 12:29	#10
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,864 Thanked: 27,975 Times View My Garage	There was a white Elan (the front wheel drive Isuzu engined one) at the Hudson circle petrol bunk but that has disappeared
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8th August 2007, 12:34	#11
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Wow. That Elan has sure gone places! I've personally seen that car in atleast 2 different colours! Sad end to an otherwise beautiful car.
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