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last batch of exiges went from 180,000 to 110,000 in less than 10 months, and often the low volume sales with optional extras means that many are unique to Australia. eg. there are only 4 black exige S' in Aus.

however, with the new in-house engine, servicing and parts will be interesting, really depends on how long the motor stays in production.

also, I remember when at a DECA one of the Elise's damaged the fibreglass panel at the front, which was like half the front of the car. $10,000 to replace new. not sure how much a patch-up would have cost.

but from someone who has seen, but never driven one, it's a great car for the mooney

last batch of exiges went from 180,000 to 110,000 in less than 10 months, and often the low volume sales with optional extras means that many are unique to Australia. eg. there are only 4 black exige S' in Aus.

however, with the new in-house engine, servicing and parts will be interesting, really depends on how long the motor stays in production.

also, I remember when at a DECA one of the Elise's damaged the fibreglass panel at the front, which was like half the front of the car. $10,000 to replace new. not sure how much a patch-up would have cost.

but from someone who has seen, but never driven one, it's a great car for the mooney

one of the sau nsw guys has a non supercharged exige and he likes it.

wouldnt pay the brand new price, used they arent so bad.

Can someone aware me if your skylines have compliance plates?

I couldnt find one in my engine bay

Just need to prove to vicroads of the date of manufacture of my vehicle

Nissan fast shows it as May 1998. But might need a letter from Nissan for more substantial evidence

Fkn aye!

Found out I don't need a VIV certificate to register my car as there is a 15 year exemption for it

Dat benefit of owning an old car lol

15 years? That's cute. Come back to me once you've grown a beard. 20yrs and counting haha

That Lotus is amazing and considering how good value a 35 is compared to other supercar offerings, that thing will probably hold its own for 40k less. Either way, I can't afford one right now :(

owning a r32 isn't THAT bad man, chin up

Yes it is.

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