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ChinoCharles
08-20-2007, 01:09 PM
I must own a Lotus Elise.
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I have seen a white one with black stripes in Hudson a lot lately, and I think seeing it in person so often has reminded me just how cool those things are. You can't beat what you get for the price. It is the cheapest exotic around. Yep, I have to have it. It will be years, but I will own this car. Have to pay off the liftback and get my sedan first. :wink: I have been thinking about this car so much that I had to take a ride out to the Lotus dealership in Bedford last night and show my girl the cars. I'm trying to get her prepped so if we're married one day she will understand why I just blew 40 grand on a car. :laugh:
i feel the same way cc...once i hit the lotto...thats the first thing ill get
ChinoCharles
08-20-2007, 01:14 PM
Screw the lotto! The payments wouldn't be any more than most Bimmers. I'm hoping by the time I'm ready to own one I can grab a used one.
I MUST HAVE IT! Must!
YarisTom73
08-20-2007, 01:15 PM
You don't mean the Lotus Exige, do you..I thought the Elise was a bigger/ less efficient version?? :iono:
kurokoma-kun
08-20-2007, 01:15 PM
While we're dreaming, here's my favorite Lotus color combo
joe keeney
08-20-2007, 01:16 PM
A lot of money before and after not the best for the buck.
com'n a lotus is a lotus...they are all awesome!
YarisTom73
08-20-2007, 01:20 PM
com'n a lotus is a lotus...they are all awesome!
Agreed! :laugh: :thumbup:
ChinoCharles
08-20-2007, 01:21 PM
I'm willing to settle for the Elise seeing as how it is a Yaris cheaper than the Exige. I'm not in it for the engine... I'm in it for the suspension!
And to he who knocks the Lotus, shame! It is a FINE automobile, and a total chick magnet. :cool: :bellyroll:
not the "get a car to pick up chicks" subject again:bonk:
ChinoCharles
08-20-2007, 01:31 PM
I don't need a car, nor do I need a chick for that matter. :wink:
Nutzoids
08-20-2007, 02:02 PM
Here is one for under $30,000
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOW-MILES-EXTRA-CLEAN-YELLOW-RUNS-DRIVES-SALVAGE-SAVE_W0QQitemZ260150835887QQihZ016QQcategoryZ11648 1QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
You know I have been batting around the idea of getting a Roadster next summer... and the Lotus is on the list... Actually here is the list... What do you guys think?
The Roadster List (used of course)
Porsche Boxster
BMW Z3/Z4
MB SLK230
Lotus Elise
Mazda Miata
I am kinda leaning towards the Boxster!
:evil:
LOTUS FTW its more exotic
YarisTom73
08-20-2007, 02:04 PM
I can tell you that the Beamer is a vehicle you'd totally love, having driven several myself (I work at a BMW dealership). Just one thing: be sure you get the larger engine, as the smaller 4 just doesn't have that much ooompph, not nearly what you'd expect from a Z car. Just my opinion... :smile:
Nutzoids
08-20-2007, 02:07 PM
I can tell you that the Beamer is a vehicle you'd totally love, having driven several myself (I work at a BMW dealership). Just one thing: be sure you get the larger engine, as the smaller 4 just doesn't have that much ooompph, not nearly what you'd expect from a Z car. Just my opinion... :smile:
Yeah but I can get the smaller Engine one for 7-10 grand... the Z3 anyway!
:evil:
nsmitchell
08-20-2007, 02:34 PM
It has a Toyota engine, so it has to be good! :thumbup:
It has a Toyota engine, so it has to be good! :thumbup:
you forgot with an optional supercharger
nsmitchell
08-20-2007, 02:42 PM
And it's a convertible, like my old Del Sol or yore... I would love an Elise, and they are starting to become available in the used segment. Since it is basically a bulletproof, no frills body, with a quality Toyota engine, they will be somewhat within our price range. Mid $20Ks in a few years. Talk about a great project car!!!
the only thing with these cars is the car goes crazy once you start to modify them, check out the lotus forums for more info. i wouldnt mind having one but if i cant afford it i would go for the mr-s tons of possibilities with that car and you can build it to spank elise's for less money.
NonStopTuning
08-20-2007, 04:52 PM
Lotus Exige S comes with a supercharged engine from the factory = one pulley away from OMG!!! Can anyone say NST version FTW???
:eek: :drool: :burnrubber:
https://www.secure-travel.co.uk/tms/plugins/image_1/customer_images/1026/Lotus%20Exige.jpg
http://www.mr2.com/canadam/exige240r05_engine.jpg
http://www.diariomotor.com/imagenes/lotus_exige_s.jpg
:coolpics:
Polish0017
08-20-2007, 04:54 PM
My friend's Jetta VR6 got in a race with one of those. Lets just say... he killed it. Granted, his VR6 is supercharged and is pushing just over 250 HP off the wheels.
NonStopTuning
08-20-2007, 05:03 PM
Street racing, highway racing, is not real racing. We all like to do some spirited driving from time to time on our local roads, but that is not the true measure of any car's real performance or ability.
Put me behind the wheel of that Exige S (stock) and bring your friend's modded SC VR6 and lets hit the race track :wink:
Please don't be offended, just read it subjectively and consider it :thumbsup:
ChinoCharles
08-20-2007, 06:44 PM
The Lotuses aren't really straight line cars. TURNS BABY, turns! You know, real racing... not that F&F crap you're talking about with the VR6.
Nutzoids
08-20-2007, 06:54 PM
TURNS BABY, turns! You know, real racing...
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
:evil:
PetersRedYaris
08-21-2007, 02:24 AM
I've wanted the Exige since the day I saw one... You gotta love the roof intake pushing air through the intercooler. :drool:
eTiMaGo
08-21-2007, 02:41 AM
Elise = :drool:
The ultimate small sports car indeed. Just don't even think of picking up groceries with it :laugh: (but then you'll still have the Yaris for that anyway, right?)
Yaris Revenge
08-21-2007, 10:48 AM
It is a FINE automobile, and a total chick magnet. :cool: :bellyroll:
Don't you already have a hot chick on your arm, Chino? Not sure she'd like the idea of you being a magnet. :biggrin:
For some reason, I can't look at a Lotus without having "bugs" pop in my head... they look kinda' like insects. Really fast insects, mind you!
~YR
The Lotuses aren't really straight line cars. TURNS BABY, turns! You know, real racing... not that F&F crap you're talking about with the VR6.
:respekt: :thumbsup:
Black Yaris
08-21-2007, 12:29 PM
Lotus Exige S comes with a supercharged engine from the factory = one pulley away from OMG!!! Can anyone say NST version FTW???
:eek: :drool: :burnrubber:
https://www.secure-travel.co.uk/tms/plugins/image_1/customer_images/1026/Lotus%20Exige.jpg
http://www.mr2.com/canadam/exige240r05_engine.jpg
http://www.diariomotor.com/imagenes/lotus_exige_s.jpg
:coolpics:
the A/C, Crank, Waterpump, Alternator, and Idler pulley set-up looks exactly like our 1nz...
eTiMaGo
08-21-2007, 12:33 PM
the A/C, Crank, Waterpump, Alternator, and Idler pulley set-up looks exactly like our 1nz...
Hmmm doesn't the 1NZ use much thinner pulleys (i.e. 3 grooves vs 6 grooves or something like that?)
Still, it would make sense for Toyota and any other car manufacturer to share parts between engines/cars, as it would lower development costs, stocking cost of spare parts, etc... Look at the AC knobs on the new xB, and several other models, for example
Black Yaris
08-21-2007, 12:42 PM
Hmmm doesn't the 1NZ use much thinner pulleys (i.e. 3 grooves vs 6 grooves or something like that?)
Still, it would make sense for Toyota and any other car manufacturer to share parts between engines/cars, as it would lower development costs, stocking cost of spare parts, etc... Look at the AC knobs on the new xB, and several other models, for example
I was talking about placment of the pulleys.... we use a 4 groove belt... I think on the 1nz
NonStopTuning
08-21-2007, 01:01 PM
I was talking about placment of the pulleys.... we use a 4 groove belt... I think on the 1nz
While placement may be similar, the size, offset, and rib count on these pulleys is not at all similar to the 1NZ. I've worked with these pulleys quite a bit over the past year or so.
Good observation none the less :thumbsup:
Black Yaris
08-21-2007, 01:03 PM
While placement may be similar, the size, offset, and rib count on these pulleys is not at all similar to the 1NZ. I've worked with these pulleys quite a bit over the past year or so.
Good observation none the less :thumbsup:
I figured you would correct me if I was wrong.... Oh pulley master :bow:
Though if we could somehow cram that in the Yaris.... and relocate that intercooler.... that would be tits
churp
08-22-2007, 12:14 AM
Charles how about one of these?
T-Rex
Performance: 0-60 mph: 4.1 sec.
Top speed: 140 mph.
Lateral acceleration: over 1 g.
vidios: http://www.go-t-rex.com/videos.asp?nav=en-us
acrbill
08-22-2007, 12:29 AM
I was seriously considering buying an Elise 6 months ago. I test drove one and realized it was far too hard core for me. Too many squeaks and rattles.
I don't make enough money to buy a weekend toy of that caliber. It would have been my only car. If your not afraid of a high payment and having to buy a beater for daily duty I say go for it while your still young. Lifes too short to not to have things you want.
The Budget rent a car near me rents Elises so perhaps you can get one from you local budget to try out.
Shroomster
08-22-2007, 10:54 PM
I was seriously considering buying an Elise 6 months ago. I test drove one and realized it was far too hard core for me. Too many squeaks and rattles.
I don't make enough money to buy a weekend toy of that caliber. It would have been my only car. If your not afraid of a high payment and having to buy a beater for daily duty I say go for it while your still young. Lifes too short to not to have things you want.
The Budget rent a car near me rents Elises so perhaps you can get one from you local budget to try out.
budget you say?
SCORE!!! I just got a job for cendant (parent company of avis/budget rentals)
and hopefully I'll see one down here in Orlando....
so far the only exotic ( i say exotic cuz they're really not popular at all) is the saturn Sky and pontiac solstices...seen like 3 or 4 of thsoe already....
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