I've come to a decision - Toyota Yaris Forums

ChinoCharles · 08-20-2007, 01:09 PM

I must own a Lotus Elise.

lotus-elise-sports-racer-712228.jpg

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.

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.

nqd · 08-20-2007, 01:10 PM

i feel the same way cc...once i hit the lotto...thats the first thing ill get

kurokoma-kun · 08-20-2007, 01:15 PM

While we're dreaming, here's my favorite Lotus color combo

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??

joe keeney · 08-20-2007, 01:16 PM

A lot of money before and after not the best for the buck.

nqd · 08-20-2007, 01:16 PM

com'n a lotus is a lotus...they are all awesome!

YarisTom73 · 08-20-2007, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nqd

com'n a lotus is a lotus...they are all awesome!

Agreed!

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.

Yaris Revenge · 08-21-2007, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

It is a FINE automobile, and a total chick magnet.

Don't you already have a hot chick on your arm, Chino? Not sure she'd like the idea of you being a magnet.

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

nqd · 08-20-2007, 01:26 PM

not the "get a car to pick up chicks" subject again

ChinoCharles · 08-20-2007, 01:31 PM

I don't need a car, nor do I need a chick for that matter.

Nutzoids · 08-20-2007, 02:02 PM

Here is one for under $30,000
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOW-M...QQcmdZViewItem

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!

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...

Nutzoids · 08-20-2007, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisTom73

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...

Yeah but I can get the smaller Engine one for 7-10 grand... the Z3 anyway!

nqd · 08-20-2007, 02:03 PM

LOTUS FTW its more exotic

nsmitchell · 08-20-2007, 02:34 PM

It has a Toyota engine, so it has to be good!

nqd · 08-20-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsmitchell

It has a Toyota engine, so it has to be good!

you forgot with an optional supercharger

08-20-2007, 01:09 PM	#1
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I've come to a decision I must own a Lotus Elise. lotus-elise-sports-racer-712228.jpg 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. 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.

08-20-2007, 01:10 PM	#2
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	i feel the same way cc...once i hit the lotto...thats the first thing ill get __________________ v

08-20-2007, 01:15 PM	#3
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	While we're dreaming, here's my favorite Lotus color combo __________________ my yaris, kurokoma-kun Last edited by kurokoma-kun; 11-24-2008 at 10:20 AM.

08-20-2007, 01:16 PM	#7
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	com'n a lotus is a lotus...they are all awesome! __________________ v

08-20-2007, 01:26 PM	#11
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	not the "get a car to pick up chicks" subject again __________________ v

08-20-2007, 01:14 PM	#4
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	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!

08-20-2007, 01:15 PM	#5
YarisTom73 46 and 2, just ahead... Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 533	You don't mean the Lotus Exige, do you..I thought the Elise was a bigger/ less efficient version??

08-20-2007, 01:16 PM	#6
joe keeney Drives: yaris 2 door hatch Join Date: May 2007 Location: hemphill texas Posts: 193	A lot of money before and after not the best for the buck.

08-20-2007, 01:21 PM	#9
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	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.

08-20-2007, 01:31 PM	#12
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I don't need a car, nor do I need a chick for that matter.

08-20-2007, 02:02 PM	#13
Nutzoids View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 938	Here is one for under $30,000 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOW-M...QQcmdZViewItem 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! __________________ *Philosophy of life... Brought to you by... "Nutzoids" Nutzoids... Where Punk rock is less about Image, and more about the Mind!

08-20-2007, 02:04 PM	#14
YarisTom73 46 and 2, just ahead... Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 533	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...

08-20-2007, 02:03 PM	#16
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	LOTUS FTW its more exotic __________________ v

08-20-2007, 02:34 PM	#17
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	It has a Toyota engine, so it has to be good! __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

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