What does Oppo think...

"Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen" (sportwagen) 09/30/2014 at 23:14 • Filed to: Oppinions, Wants, Imports

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Legal in 1.5 years! WANT

Kanaric > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 09/30/2014 at 23:15

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They are legal now as they were sold in the states. They are also typically way overpriced for what they are.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Kanaric 09/30/2014 at 23:17

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I could bring it in NOW???

Kanaric > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 09/30/2014 at 23:18

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No i'm saying you could buy one here that was sold in the US.

Kanaric > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 09/30/2014 at 23:19

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http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Kanaric 09/30/2014 at 23:20

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For $20K?!?!

Kanaric > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 09/30/2014 at 23:21

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Those are turbos. The one you posted isn't.

Kanaric > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 09/30/2014 at 23:22

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The one that is $12000 is a non turbo.

Why do you want one of these?

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Kanaric 09/30/2014 at 23:22

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Oh... I still want one ;)

Steve in Manhattan > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 09/30/2014 at 23:25

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Front drive - it is not the answer.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Steve in Manhattan 09/30/2014 at 23:26

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Are you sure???

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Kanaric 09/30/2014 at 23:27

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Because I could say that I had a Lotus (and the ladies would be impressed ;)

Kanaric > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 09/30/2014 at 23:28

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lol.

You could pick up a classic Elan or a Esprit for less than $10k. An Elan 2+2 goes for like nothing and they are really easy to maintain.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Kanaric 09/30/2014 at 23:29

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An Esprit?

Kanaric > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 09/30/2014 at 23:31

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wow looks like they are $20k minimum now. I'm thinking like 10 years ago I guess.

http://www.lotuselan.net/forums/lotusel…

Classic Elans look like they still got for cheap though.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Kanaric 09/30/2014 at 23:31

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GAH the cheapest Esprit is 23K!

Steve in Manhattan > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 09/30/2014 at 23:36

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Hammond brought one to a challenge ... front drive.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Steve in Manhattan 09/30/2014 at 23:38

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yep, thats why I like it! That and it would be totally be unique!

Jayhawk Jake > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 09/30/2014 at 23:58

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Save money, buy a Miata

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Jayhawk Jake 10/01/2014 at 00:04

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It's funny, because that's actually what I'm planning on doing :) NA with sticky tires, a rollbar, and a better shifter (because racecar!)

Jayhawk Jake > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/01/2014 at 00:12

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Better shifter? Miata's have the best transmission out there. Don't waste your money. Get a proper suspension set up first. They are ridiculously fast at autocross when set up properly

Steve in Manhattan > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/01/2014 at 00:14

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Not unique, but few of them left - I'd say test drive and see if you like the driving dynamics. It's a Lotus, so they're probably sorted the handling.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Jayhawk Jake 10/01/2014 at 00:15

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The stock shifter on an NA Miata is really notchy though... but I will agree on suspension, just it is expensive :/

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Steve in Manhattan 10/01/2014 at 00:16

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The closest one is probably in Dallas... 6 hour drive ;(

Conan > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/01/2014 at 01:10

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Front wheel drive that we would buy (at the right price.)

Jobjoris > Kanaric 10/01/2014 at 02:11

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A decent classic Elan (non- +2) for less than $10k? Show me one and I'll buy it instantly! An Esprit for less than $10K? I would not dare even touch it.