Lotus Exige Sport 350 Review 

Just found your channel and now I want a lotus.

Great review James, I went from a C63 coupe to a new 350 sport in January just like your pal. Loving it, been on a track once and it was superb. I use it as my DD (yes even to the supermarket) and don't have a problem with usability. I will say, it gets more attention than anything I had before. I also just had the soft top conversion done by central lotus. It's easy to take the roof off and store in the boot, with just enough room to get a small bag or two in as well and it now sounds even better! If anyone is thinking about one, go test drive but take your cheque book, you'll want one....

Good video on a great car. I test drove one of these last year (I have a Nissan GT-R which I’ve owned for 8 years) and it completely blew me away. As soon as I pulled away in it, it felt special. The feedback you get through the wheel, the handling, the connected feel, well, it’s just bloody marvellous, that’s what it is. In an ideal world I would have one in a shot but I can’t afford both cars. Would selling the Datsun be a big regret, would I miss it so much? I don’t know but, that test drive, it’s stayed with me. If anyone asks me what car would I have next, the Exige 350 Sport is my answer straight away.

thanks James for another straight talking video. Particularly like the idea of avoiding a test drive for fear of falling in love rather than thinking sensibly...

I’ve driven an Exige 350 sport. 1) They are low. OK. Your driving sight line looks like a front bumper mounted gopro. The top of your head is at the same level as the top of a saloon car door. 2) Stating the obvious here. It feels like a race car on the road. Steering so good and direct. Suspension on UK roads firmish but very good, comfortable. The exhaust sounds amazing. Goes round a roundabout like it’s on literal rails. A ton of hardcore fun to drive. Probably more exciting than a fast 800cc motorbike with 105 bhp.

coming from Audi RS5 and Golf R, collected my Sport 350 2 weeks ago. I am deeply in love with it. as always great content Jay! thx

Good content as usual Mr M

great video, i test drove one a few weeks ago, and has made me decide to sell my e92 m3 and go for one! cant wait to get one now

Your videos are so much help in letting me know about the Lotus range. My heart is set on the Exige 350 now, I wouldn't need anything else and that's already enough performance for my ability.

Got mine on Friday, a white one as well!! Love it already

Love the ending. :D

I wish series 3 Exige was available in North America.

I think they represent fantastic value, the only other car that can deliver the same experience is a GT3 and they are twice as much. I love both cars though

I'm not sold on the black hump on the bonnet, it's the only thing I'm unsure of, oh an the leaf collectors behind the doors (air Intake) but that's on every sporty car and it's wife. I love the shape, I love my Z4 when I look in my mirrors and see my extra wide back and mines tiny compared to your motor. I think that's the greatest thing about sports cars, it makes me feel 10 again.

I own a 350 and was tempted by the 380, but the look of the 350 won me over. The 380 is a weapon and an aerodynamic beast, but all the wings (specially the rear spoiler) give it a "fast and furious" design... The 350 is so slick but I admit -more power would be great.

Once my driving ban is over this is the car I’m going to buy!

Another great video, James! I set up a RU-vid account just to subscribe to your channel--you deserve more exposure!

I've just been to see one of these today and just like you I've refused to test drive... 😂... I can't hold off much longer though! Thanks for the video - good review!

Jolly good. Don't stop.

Good review James, i've just done a deal with Jamie and bought that car. :)

excellent editorial!

Good video, very professional style and commentary

Nice one James... been waiting for you to take a Sport 350 out. Even with the Sport 380 & Cup offers, I recon the Sport 350 is the sweet spot .

Great car and enjoyed the vid, keep up the good work James

Guess this is a taster for the next video with the 380. Can't wait, can't wait to win the lottery! :)

Fantastic review

Enjoyable review. You're a natural. TC

I do need to 'test fit' one of these....

Great video once again - quality content

Interesting comparison Vs the GT3, 0-60, similar ish, but how often is that used? Certainly not a representative figure on track, 60-100 however. Now you're talking, and the GT3 is quicker there, no doubt about it. But as you quite rightly put, for twice the price, so it should be. Having driven the holy triumvirate of S3 exiges now, in the USED market, i'd argue the 350 represents the best value between that, the 380 and the original V6S. Great video (y)

You're awesome James. Have you seen Jay Leno's Elan?

I wish the Exige still came to the USA.

we just want a fucking cold start and revs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great video, I now want one especially after seeing one in the flesh the other day, how is it for road trips ? And stupid question does it have a cup holder?

Everything perfectly balanced. Who needs ludicrous horsepower?

Next model,Exige 430 Type-LM.Well, I'll be damn if they make an Exige 450.

Bravo!

What would you say is the major difference between the series 2 exige with the S260 1.8 liter tune and this V6 350? Does having less weight still feel better than the more powerful torquey V6? Less understeer in the lighter Series 2? I have the S260 and my biased opinion thinks that it's better proportioned. 🙂 thanks for the great videos.

One Day James...

know this lotus I love! does it feel much quicker than your 400? if only I was not 6ft 3 tall "

Hey James ! At quite the same price would you get the 350 or the Elise Cup 250? In which features do you think the cup 250 is better ?

Jay, (that is your first name ? ) How would the Exige behave (on the street, nice roads, nice weather . . . fluent ride) without the giant rear wing ?

great video, *considering letting the C63 wagon go for one of these* :) not sure where my 2 girls would sit. Seriously though, would love to swap my supercharged VX220 for the 350!!

...why is is always p*$$*ng down when you test drive a new Lotus? i still feel they are only marginally a step up from a kit-car sans an Evora.

Can you get these cars easily in Canada?

lotus, please buff the petrol tank.

Knife to a sword fight... not gun fight. LOL...

The race mode is not quite suitable for me, it slows 2 second of my lap time.

Any chance you can review what is possibly the best car in the World; The Toyota GT86? :D

I was there today.... rude staff Aloof... unfriendly Completely put me off the brand And there were several rusty exige’s out front only a couple years old .... will stay clear and go to Porsche!