Sport 160 - Daily Drive

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njllotus
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Morning all,

Quick question. Anyone using / used a S1 Sport 160 as their daily drive? I only have a 5 mile commute - mostly in 30 / 40mph zones and just wondered whether there was any potential issues using an S160 daily.....

Also, a C service on an S160....how much we talking about?

Finally, are there any companies who offer the service of checking a Lotus out before buying?

Thanks,

Nick
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Get an Emerald on it and properly mapped so its at least drivable...
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njllotus
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In its standard format would you say that it would be a pain to live with.
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For the amount of miles you are doing no, its not even time to get warmed up!
The standard mapping is hideous though - have a poke around, previous owner might have put some verniers on at least to smooth things out.

If you like it now, get it sorted and it will be even better.
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Only problem I can envisage is that your commute would become 50 miles on B roads rather than the current 5 :)
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