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sparrow801
05-23-2022, 03:13 PM
My name is Jonathan Sparrow and I’m really excited to be part of this group! I was saving for a Lotus Exige until I stumbled on an article recently that talked about Factory Five Racing’s 818C and I immediately fell in love with that car. I’ve never cared about the badge that’s on my car or about cars as status symbols. My only focus is on having a car that’s a blast to drive. The 818C is everything that the Lotus Exige is minus the price tag for the Lotus name. What’s even cooler is that I’m going to carry the pride in knowing that I built it and that will make it mean even more special to me. I’m currently just waiting for the next production spots to open up for the 818C and who knows how long that wait will be, but I’m excited to be part of this forum and I’m excited to be able to learn from the collective real-world building experience of current Factory Five owners. Thanks again for being willing to share your knowledge with me and I look forward to the day when I can get started on my own 818C. Cheers!

lance corsi
05-23-2022, 07:49 PM
It’s probably cheaper to buy the lotus.

Jrmotorsports55
05-24-2022, 04:43 AM
The 818 is cool, just remember it is more like basic race car for the street, not an OEM like the Exige. Much less creature comfort. If you are good with that, then pull the trigger. If you are looking for more of a streetable car, then I'd go Exige. Just my opinion as I was looking in to the 818 back when they first came out.