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C53A_4G63T · August 21st, 2008, 11:29 PM

Where abouts in CT are you located?

chilicoke · August 22nd, 2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mkiv808

Warning: don't ever test drive an Elise or Exige if you are a true sports car person and cannot buy one. It will haunt you.

This man speaks the truth, I had the pleasure of test driving a beautiful '06 yellow Elise with optional hard roof (not exactly sure what they're called), the driving experience is just nothing short of amazing. Although the lack of power-steering (especially parking) and the difficulties of getting in and out (wide door sills) of the car makes it hard to live with as anything more than a weekend car.

Doesn't stop me from wanting one images/smilies/thumbup.gif

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Redliner · August 22nd, 2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Spazatao

I love this car! Never been into one but the whole idea of simplicity, rawness and lightness caughts my attention.

In fact they are! An imports dealer in São Paulo is bringing them. But asking over U$ 100k+ fot each...

What I meant is that they are not officially sold here.
Come to think of it: an Exige is still 1/5 the price of a Ferrari...someday, maybe.. images/smilies/cool.gif

mkiv808 · August 22nd, 2008, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by chilicoke

This man speaks the truth, I had the pleasure of test driving a beautiful '06 yellow Elise with optional hard roof (not exactly sure what they're called), the driving experience is just nothing short of amazing. Although the lack of power-steering (especially parking) and the difficulties of getting in and out (wide door sills) of the car makes it hard to live with as anything more than a weekend car.

Doesn't stop me from wanting one images/smilies/thumbup.gif

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The lack of power steering actually doesn't bother me at all.

The harshness and lack of safety is what doesn't make it a commuting option for myself. Sometimes when you wake up, you just don't feel like that kind of driving experience. Some people do it, but I think they're masochists. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

mkiv808 · August 22nd, 2008, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Twerp128

NOT A COCKSTER! Either save a little more and get a 911 or spend a little less and get a Boxster S.

The Cayman gets this reputation of "not quite a 911".

Like, you buy it if you can't afford a 911.

I could buy a used 911 as easily as I could buy a used Cayman, but I actually PREFER the Cayman over the 911 by a lot. The only 911's I would take over a Cayman S are the Turbo/GT3/GT2. I won't get a 996 Turbo because it'd be out of warranty and I just am not thrilled with the 996's in general. Anything newer I can't even come close to affording.

I have driven a 996 CS4, a 997 CS2 (friend has one), and a Cayman S. The Cayman S wins HANDS DOWN in the driving experience category. It's just way more fun and confidence inspiring. I love Clarkson, but his take on the CS was dead wrong.

And I really don't like convertibles. (plus Boxsters are painfully common around here)

MXM · August 22nd, 2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Twerp128

NOT A COCKSTER! Either save a little more and get a 911 or spend a little less and get a Boxster S.

That's some amazing use of logic. Spend some more and get more of a car or spend a bit less and get less of a car. This applies to almost everything in life, you know images/smilies/wink.gif

mkiv808 · August 22nd, 2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MXM

That's some amazing use of logic. Spend some more and get more of a car or spend a bit less and get less of a car. This applies to almost everything in life, you know images/smilies/wink.gif

Except I disagree that the 911 is more car...

The engine is in the wrong place and it's just not as fun. And who needs a backseat in a sports car? images/smilies/lol.gif

deltableh · August 23rd, 2008, 07:24 PM

Hey man, if Hartford's not a long drive for you, you should come to the AutoX with the Lotus tomorrow. PM me and I'll get you the info, if you want.

C53A_4G63T · August 23rd, 2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by deltableh

Hey man, if Hartford's not a long drive for you, you should come to the AutoX with the Lotus tomorrow. PM me and I'll get you the info, if you want.

The one in Bristol?

AltimaXX · August 23rd, 2008, 10:27 PM

I recently discovered that a small dealer near me has started selling Lotus'...I've been over there twice just to walk around them and drool images/smilies/cry.gif

Redliner · August 24th, 2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AltimaXX

I recently discovered that a small dealer near me has started selling Lotus'...I've been over there twice just to walk around them and drool images/smilies/cry.gif

I would do the same, I'm sure... images/smilies/lol.gif

Happily (or not) the only Lotus dealer in the country is 800 miles away.

Ottobon · August 24th, 2008, 01:12 AM

I just wish the Elise sounded as pure as it is to drive, let me illustrate (exact same engine in both cars)

+ YouTube Video

+ YouTube Video

vacuum cleaner? The intake noise is nice, don't get me wrong, but its overwhelmed by all the dreary hissing.

Eitherway i don't exactly blame lotus.

deltableh · August 25th, 2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by C53A_4G63T

The one in Bristol?

No, there was one in Hartford today. And there was an Elise there, too! :-O

katwalk · August 27th, 2008, 12:32 AM

*steals lotus while everyone is arguing over the porsches*

whhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Redliner · August 27th, 2008, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by katwalk

*steals lotus while everyone is arguing over the porsches*

whhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Take me with you! images/smilies/sad.gif

chilicoke · August 27th, 2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ottobon

I just wish the Elise sounded as pure as it is to drive, let me illustrate (exact same engine in both cars)

It's funny you said that. I've always felt the Elise doesn't sound as fast as it goes.

After receiving a go-ahead from the sales men that was ridding in the passenger seat on my test drive, I gave it full throttle through the first 3 gears from rolling start around 10mph and was completely caught off guard by the speedometer after I lifted my right foot off the throttle. I knew I was going fast, the Elise's acceleration speed can definitely be felt by the g force, but I didn't know I was going THAT fast without the engine noise I am accustomed to. Compare to S2000s, the 2ZZ engine in the Elise just doesn't scream at high revs as Honda engines do.

mkiv808 · September 2nd, 2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by deltableh

Hey man, if Hartford's not a long drive for you, you should come to the AutoX with the Lotus tomorrow. PM me and I'll get you the info, if you want.

Funny I read this now, I was there! Were you?

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Originally Posted by Ottobon

I just wish the Elise sounded as pure as it is to drive, let me illustrate (exact same engine in both cars)

Eitherway i don't exactly blame lotus.

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Originally Posted by chilicoke

It's funny you said that. I've always felt the Elise doesn't sound as fast as it goes.

After receiving a go-ahead from the sales men that was ridding in the passenger seat on my test drive, I gave it full throttle through the first 3 gears from rolling start around 10mph and was completely caught off guard by the speedometer after I lifted my right foot off the throttle. I knew I was going fast, the Elise's acceleration speed can definitely be felt by the g force, but I didn't know I was going THAT fast without the engine noise I am accustomed to. Compare to S2000s, the 2ZZ engine in the Elise just doesn't scream at high revs as Honda engines do.

I will be posting videos of my car soon. It does NOT sound like that. I love the sound and have gotten many compliments. The stock exhaust sounds like a sewing machine.

deltableh · September 6th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Yeah, I was the blue 2008 Subaru Impreza. I was there with a blue Bugeye and a peanut eye STi, and the '87 Nissan 300ZX. You were parked right next to the hot dog guy. A few CT Subie guys are going on Sunday, are you?

PS: I was the one with the painter's tape Whalers logo on my hood.

August 21st, 2008, 11:29 PM	#21
C53A_4G63T Not A Dude Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 04:41 AM Location: Farmington, Connecticut Age: 22 Posts: 514 Car: 99' Infiniti Q45t, 89 Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo Rep Power: 15	Where abouts in CT are you located? __________________ 1989 Mitsu Mirage Turbo Hatch, 4G63T swap and more goodies to make it a low 12 sec car. Better to own a Volvo, than be owned by one. I work for Buick....... and it's not nearly as fun as it sounds.

August 23rd, 2008, 10:27 PM	#30
AltimaXX Joined: Aug 18th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 190 Car: 1998 Integra GS Rep Power: 14	I recently discovered that a small dealer near me has started selling Lotus'...I've been over there twice just to walk around them and drool __________________

August 27th, 2008, 12:32 AM	#34
katwalk Not A Dude Joined: Apr 1st, 2008 Last Online: 07:49 PM Location: USA Age: 19 Posts: 787 Car: 2003 volkswagen beetle Cabriolet Rep Power: 32	steals lotus while everyone is arguing over the porsches whhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee __________________

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deltableh Joined: Nov 5th, 2007 Last Online: 04:00 AM Age: 22 Posts: 202 Car: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-door Rep Power: 7	Hey man, if Hartford's not a long drive for you, you should come to the AutoX with the Lotus tomorrow. PM me and I'll get you the info, if you want.

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deltableh Joined: Nov 5th, 2007 Last Online: 04:00 AM Age: 22 Posts: 202 Car: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-door Rep Power: 7	Yeah, I was the blue 2008 Subaru Impreza. I was there with a blue Bugeye and a peanut eye STi, and the '87 Nissan 300ZX. You were parked right next to the hot dog guy. A few CT Subie guys are going on Sunday, are you? PS: I was the one with the painter's tape Whalers logo on my hood.

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