Lotus Exige 410 Sport • The search for the perfect driver's car 

Great watch! The comment about lighting up other people's day when out in a Lotus, rings true for me as well. A car that puts a smile on your face as a driver and general public's is always going to be a winner!

I have a 350, everything in here is 100% spot ok. I’ve had it for over 3 years now and even when I can’t drive it, I just go in the garage and stare at it… the best thing is they drive even better than they look. Great video… 👍

Totally agree on the lighting my day up and bringing pleasure to others (it's like a labradoodle on wheels). Ended up with mine in a similar way. Went to look at a Motorsport Green Exige 410 and in the showroom they had an Exige 420 FE in Solid Yellow. Said to dealer "that is my dream car but obviously its sold?", she replied "we bought it for stock so that we had one, it's not sold". No brainer for me as it cost hardly anymore than the 410 and was even available on 50/50 finance (no other way I could afford it !). I've owned several Elise's and Exige Mk2's before but wanted an Exige S3 since they came out. Finally the dream has been realised and it is one phenominal drivers car :-) Hopefully we will drive together some day. X25 UFO

Very interesting story and the car looks epic as well! Definitely stands out more than the black on black spec.

Great story. I drove the Sport 350 and loved it, then a Sport 220 and loved it more. I’m eagerly awaiting a Sport 240 FE. Like your guest says, it’s about how it makes you feel.

If you have not driven an exige.... You can't understand..... It's a real driven experience.... Fast... Ferocious.... Exhausting..... But a real dream !!!!! Great vid !!! À french lotus exige owner !!!!

I came across this video and, wow, life is quite bizarre: I had a rather similar story....BMW M, Porsche (including a 911 turbo), and others.. One day I came across a V6 Exige ...and now it is in my garage (actually mine is an LF1). Greetings from Milano!

Great Lotus Exige 410 story🤩👌. One of the most desirable sportscar ever All the roads drive to Hethel 🧡

My love of Lotus started with the original Elise. The Exige is my absolute favourite and at the top of my dream car list. I'll never be able to afford one, but maybe one day I'll be fortunate enough to get a ride in one.

Such a shame we couldn’t get the v6 Exige for the street in the states. Your car is absolutely stunning

Love the video Jim. I share your passion, I’m on my third Lotus. Two Elises and now an Exige 350 Sport, all black, yellow detailing, first owner only had it for a short period……….i think you might be familiar with it😁 Still shining as much as the day it left the showroom

The military grey really suits the Exige. That said I am about to pick up a Pearl Yellow 420 FE. I agonised over the two colours.

Wicked car and your amazing story which i can relate to as myself had a similar experience.

Still my favorite. Her curves, her power, her cornering, hot mess dream car.

Good old Stratton Motors! Ive had a few goes round Hethel, fantastic place. I Live in Wymondham so see Lotus's all the time, inc the new Emira. But a chap from lotus came to my work the other day in a 410S..... WHAT A CAR! You cant ever let that go!

Brilliant video, made me subscribe. I had a passenger drive in a 410 exige, most amazing car I’ve been in. Budget won’t get there yet but it’s definitely on a (long) list of wants after my enjoyable 987 base C.

J’en ai une en 20th anniversaire! 6 mois et 2000km a son volant…C’est le top! Plus rien d’autre ne m’attirera autant à présent!

Great and nice video! Congratulations for your work with the channel. As an Absolute Lotus suscriber I'm so happy putting voice to Joe's face 😊

Joe - So well said about driver experience!! Nothing you’ve said sounds weird. I’ve had 4 Porsches. I still love my modified 964. But as you say, when I had the opportunity to drive and negotiate a deal on a 914 with an ‘85 3.2 Carrera engine, updated suspension & brakes, 915 gearbox and WEVO shift linkage, I was blown away! I couldn’t walk away from that car! I totally understand where you’re coming from.

Gorgeous example and from what I've heard the 410 is worth it over the 350, quite the difference in driving character.

My Exige Roadster in military grey is amazing. 350bhp seems more than enough but can understand the temptation to better model since was very happy with my Elise (still am) but after test driving an Exige just made me keep comparing it the Exige. Must sell the Elise this spring.

Congrats to you, Sir, total dream car.

Great video, thank you all.

Very nice car and great video.

Best drivers car period

Joe, looks awesome mate! Need to catch up for a Lotus meet :)

8:00 perfect description❤

Really enjoyed your Video and story, great watch. Like you I’ve just had a track day at Hethel and now I’m waiting just a little longer to take delivery of an Elise 250 FE. Happy motoring ahead in 2022.

Very well made video and story!! Thank you!!

Great story Joe, no need to be embarrassed, I would say it took a big guy to admit it to yourself that you'd bought the wrong car. Obviously at a cost, but like you said, the sooner you bit the bullet the less pain...and its only money! Some testament that you make of the car against what is a to be fair quite an impressive garage - do you work for Lotus?

Great story love these cars, the Exige S3 could very well be one of the best Lotus ever built IMO

I once had an MX5 too, great fun. My next car is electric.

Fantastic specs your exige, i love that!! You never concider gt4 our gt3?? Congrats

Nice one Joe.

Nice work guys

Man maths = dealer rubbing his hands with glee.

Best part of this car is the reliable V6 Toyota engine.

Great video. Thanks👍🏻

Thanks for the insightful video. But is there really that much difference between a 350 and 410? My guess is you would've been happy with the 350 had the 410 not existed.

Very cheesy ending but I do agree. They bring joy

joe, I think I was at that car meet where you saw the 3-11. Colmworth?

Does this guy work for Lotus? because now i want to buy an Exige 410 sport

I wish we would’ve got this in the US but can’t bc “safety regulations”. So much for a “free country”

Amazing

I have an Exige 350 Sport which I got new two and a half years ago. I absolutely love it but I am interested in trying a 410. Is there really that much difference. I don't do tracks.

Black cars for funerals.

Listen? not a hater, I owned a lotus s2 111s and planning to buy a v6 exige because I love these cars but 3.3 and all those sub 4 second times.............NO, just NO, if it had a dct or sequential yes easy but with the manual I wanna see people do this because it's just not possible.