"Kanaric" (Kanaric1)
10/03/2016 at 12:58 • Filed to: None
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"Kanaric" (Kanaric1)
10/03/2016 at 12:58 • Filed to: None | 4
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I wanted to downsize in car and get something even more sporty (really more like traditional sports car than pony car). For a while I was looking at several vehicles, Evora S (too expensive), Aston Martin Vantage (too many question marks), Porsche Cayman (friend’s engine exploded and it cost $10,000 to replace). Several others on top of that like the FRS+Supercharger for example.
Finally I have settled on the Lotus Elise.
I figured I have this 2nd car (Skyline GTS-T) that CAN get groceries and things when I need it. Why buy a 1st car with that in consideration? The Mustang also cannot go to Best Buy and put a TV in the trunk anyways.
The car checks all the boxes, revvy engine, exotic looks, sports car handling, lowest weight possible in a newer vehicle, and I always wanted a MR2 (lol). I love the 2ZZ engine and the fact it uses a Celica GTS trans on top of it.
Right now i’m waiting on my new turbo for the Skyline to arrive, i’m going to build that car, then when it’s done and I can use it for grocery getting i’m going to pick up one of these.
Arrivederci
> Kanaric
10/03/2016 at 13:18 |
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Hard to go wrong with the Elise when you need a fun/toy car. Exotic looks and a reliable drivetrain is a win. Only concern I’m aware of is that it doesn’t take much total one out if you damage it.
TractorPillow
> Kanaric
10/03/2016 at 14:17 |
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Had an Elise for 2 years; great car especially if you like driving more than you like caressing leather or pushing hundreds of buttons on the dash. You’d be very surprised how many groceries you can fit in the boot and, if you go by yourself, the passenger seat. The car is easy to work on and not too many issues. LotusTalk forum is a great community I imagine you’ve already checked out. Hope you have fun and find a great one!
SkyNet
> Kanaric
10/03/2016 at 15:16 |
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Kanaric
> SkyNet
10/03/2016 at 15:26 |
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Blame Kinja for that. It refuses to let me post images at work.
What’s funny is that I could post links but it auto-converts links into images which then it says “error” and wont post.
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Kanaric
> Arrivederci
10/03/2016 at 15:29 |
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Yes i’ve seen that on “clamshell” damage. That isn’t something that sends a red flag to me. I live in Las Vegas but in a VERY low traffic area and have a straight line highway drive on a desert road to work so my chance of getting into an accident are low. I can only see getting damage from hitting a coyote which is the largest animal out here but they are only night active really.
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Kanaric
> TractorPillow
10/03/2016 at 15:32 |
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Ya I do a lot of research on my cars and I did read lotus talk. I read the only problem I might have working on it is cramped space which can be resolved by getting a clamshell mod from this company radium (iirc) that allows you to open it up more easily. I probably would get that.
I actually like the drivetrain quite a bit. I am a big fan of the 4AGE and the 2ZZGE.
I am a guy who can live with a 90s interior car, I loved the WRX interior I had and it was BARE so I think the Lotus interior would be perfect.