The Opposite Locker - Edition XXXVI

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09/09/2013 at 18:25 • Filed to: The Opposite Locker, Lotus, Evora, OppositeLock

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This is The Opposite Locker where we try and sort out the cool from the square. This is a discussion system detailing how cool a car is, not how fast, fun, or frivolous it may be, but how well it looks in the cat's pajamas.

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Try a different web browser if the polls do not show. Asterisked* cars are moved more than slightly from the original vote by use of veto power, and double asterisked** cars are vehicles moved back under a challenge.

Locker Space

Frigid

Chrysler 300*

Dodge Challenger

Toyota GT 86

Porsche Cayman

McLaren 

Porsche 918

Maserati GranTurismo

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Jaguar F-Type

SRT Viper

Lamborghini Aventador

Cool

Ford Focus

Chevrolet Corvette (C7)

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Ford Mustang

Porsche 911

Tesla Model S

Maserati Quattroporte

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Ferrari FF

Audi R8

Ford Fusion

Kia Optima

Mazda 6

Alfa Romeo 4C

Cadillac XTS

Fiat 500

Audi A7

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Ford Fiesta

Audi A8

Jeep Wrangler

Uncool

Nissan GT-R

Chevrolet Camaro

Porsche Boxster*

Porsche Cayenne

Ferrari 458 Italia

Lamborghini Gallardo

Ferrari LaFerrari

Nissan 370Z

Chevrolet Volt

Maserati Ghibli

BMW 3 Series

Aston Martin Vanquish*

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Chevrolet Malibu

Hyundai Sonata

Honda Accord

Subaru Legacy

Lexus LF-A*

Buick Regal *

Volkswagen Golf*

Chevolet Silverado

Dodge Ram

Audi A5*

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Mercedes-Benz GLK

Cadillac Escalade

BMW 7 Series

Mercedes-Benz S Class

Square

Toyota Camry

Toyota Corolla

Porsche Panamera

McLaren MP4-12C*

Nissan Leaf

Toyota Prius

Nissan Altima

Chrysler 200

Dodge Avenger

Volkswagen Passat

Lexus IS

Lincoln MKZ

Ford F-150

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

New Kid On The Block

After Danny Bahar's over zealous endeavors and subsequent ousting, the only new Lotus to come out of the British manufacturer was the Evora; its ethos was not consistent with the colin chapman idea of simplification and lightness. While some of you may have been angry with the Bahar scheme, I was more pleased; I would like to see the Lotus name carry on into the future, and this won't happen if they just keep producing the Elise for 100 years. So the Evora may be a necessary evil, yet we are here today to decide something else entirely: is it cool?

The Big Question : For a blatant 911 rival, does this Lotus keep you with the crowd or set you apart?

Lotus Evora

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DISCUSSION (11)


Kinja'd!!! Decay buys too many beaters > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/09/2013 at 12:42

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Saw one for the fist time in person this weekend, it's a gorgeous car. I say frigid.


Kinja'd!!! revrseat70 > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/09/2013 at 13:18

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I saw one about a month ago in this color and couldn't take my eyes off of it. Very cool because it looks and sounds great, and put simply: because you didn't buy the previous cayman if you have one.


Kinja'd!!! shpuker > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/09/2013 at 13:29

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Any car that can make you stop in awe is certainly cool. I say Frigid.


Kinja'd!!! ncasolowork2 > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/09/2013 at 13:45

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I have a real problem with a couple things. The DB9 really is sub-zero. The 458 is cool.

This Lotus isn't an Elise. It is a larger Elise wannabe. It isn't really a real Lotus IMO. It is a pretender and pretenders are uncool.


Kinja'd!!! Bluecold > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/09/2013 at 15:13

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It's a relatively unknown car, but it does look sharp. And if someone asks you about your car you can say 'it's a Lotus Evora, a British sports car, I like it'. This does not sound overly expensive, but does sound like you made a very individual choice by buying a british sports car. The car has an evocative name instead of a nerdy number. In short, this car makes you look like someone who buys what he likes without wanting to flaunt his wealth.

Therefore Evora is a cool car.

Also, it's not a 911. By not buying a 911, you're automatically cooler than the guy that bought a 911. 911's are cars for old men in their midlife crisis and are not cool, no matter what the list above says (The 300C on top disqualifies the entire list imo, 300C's are as uncool as cars get).


Kinja'd!!! dogisbadob > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/09/2013 at 18:27

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I like it! Light weight 4-seater with a Toyota engine, which gives the Camry major street cred as the Elise did to the Corolla.

All the lifestyle shit Dany Bahar keeps it from being frigid, but the car is still cool.


Kinja'd!!! HammerheadFistpunch > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/09/2013 at 18:31

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It looks great in pictures, but you wont be mobbed at each gas station. it sounds good and its pretty quick but you wont be raped at each gas station. its exotic and special but getting repairs or parts wont be like getting mob raped at a gas station.

Cool.


Kinja'd!!! Anon > ncasolowork2
09/09/2013 at 18:34

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I think it's more for people that would buy an Elise but don't want to daily drive a race car.


Kinja'd!!! BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/09/2013 at 18:37

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Cool, but only really because it's alternative. It's good looking, but not stunning. It's fast, but not mind-boggling. I really like them, but they're not an all-time great.

I think they'll mature well though.


Kinja'd!!! lonestranger > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/09/2013 at 18:46

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I just realized that McQueen would've been 38 during the filming of Bullitt, and Jacquleine Bisset was 23.

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Anyway, I was never one for the Evora until I saw one in person. White with dark wheels and red interior. Stunning, frigid.


Kinja'd!!! GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > Bluecold
09/09/2013 at 23:09

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Tell that to Walter White and see what happens.