"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
08/18/2018 at 10:37 • Filed to: None
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"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
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Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 10:43 |
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OK.
Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 10:45 |
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100% I’m in a debate whether a Cayman S or a Lotus Elise is my obtainable future dream car. I think the Cayman would be much more practical/cheaper but damn would a Lotus be more fun and special. I can't help but smile when I see a Lotus driving down the street around here.
CB
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 10:48 |
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It's probably a bad idea. Do it.
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smobgirl
> Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks
08/18/2018 at 10:58 |
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Theres one at a really sketchy dealer near my old office and I’m tempted to see if it’s legit.
On the other hand I may be too short to drive one and I bet they’d let me find out...
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smobgirl
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
08/18/2018 at 11:00 |
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I love them. I’ve looked at Caymans too but it’s just not quite there. I haven’t sat in a Lotus yet though and an ex-boyfriend said I couldn’t reach the pedals so I’m trying not to get too attached to the idea.
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Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 11:05 |
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Well, Marshall Goldman is definitely not a sketchy dealer, and it’s definitely a legit Lotus. I’ve seen it in person. It’s not perfect ; the battery tender wires need hidden (visible in photos) and I think that’s the one where the clear bra could use replacing.
Driving position in these is actually pretty good. I was able to get fairly comfortable. And I tend to be way the hell up there. (Makes it easier on my bad shoulder.) But man, these are not daily drivers.
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smobgirl
> Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks
08/18/2018 at 11:07 |
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Oh, I wasn’t saying they are! Just that the sketchy one here is a good chance to see if I could actually drive one or if this is a pipe dream.
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Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 11:13 |
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I've gotta try sitting in an Elise too. But driving a regular Cayman sold me on the idea that I had to have one some day. I'm sure the S would be even more fun. It's pretty much the only car I've driven that felt as fun as my Miata in the pure joy department. Finding a Lotus of some sort to drive for a turo rental or something is high on the priority list! Aftermarket pedals and/or seats can definitely help, I'm sure there's plenty of solutions for the vertically impaired haha.
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smobgirl
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
08/18/2018 at 11:15 |
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Yeah, at least I’m probably only a little shorter than the intended market - at least I’m not 5’1” or something.
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Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 11:17 |
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Fukkit, go drive it. My Porsche dealer let me take a 991 Turbo out for a spin because it was the closest they had at the time. No excuse for sketchy place to not let you joyride a Toyota motor.
Eric @ opposite-lock.com
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 11:22 |
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I do, too.
As long as it wasn’t modified in some horrendous way or wrecked, it’s unlikely that you could go wrong here. I mean, even with high mileage there’s only so much you might need to replace, they’re so simple...
whatisthatsound
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 11:36 |
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My wife fit, she is 5'4 and it was her favorite car to date.
ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
08/18/2018 at 11:38 |
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Mid 2000s Cayman S are around $26-28k in the Midwest now. I quite fancy it as my next car.
Elises are like 40k-ish :(
If you dont mind wrenching, the 2ZZ is a direct bolt on into the MR2 spyder. That is essentially the same as an Elsie.
facw
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
08/18/2018 at 11:41 |
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I’m sure the Cayman is the better car in most ways, but the Elise will turn heads in a way a Cayman or even a 911 won’t. In order to match the “exoticness” of the Elise with a Porsche , you’d need a 918 or Carr era GT or something.
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ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 11:42 |
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Have you driven a mid 2000s Cayman S? They are cheaper than an Elise ($25k vs $40k) and are extremely fun.
The flat 6 sound, thr steering feel, the handling <3
Gerry197
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 12:00 |
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I’ve not owned one, but I know two who have, including one who had the Toyota engine replaced with a Honda Type-R. Great cars, amazing fun to drive.
My advice would be j ust as long as it’s not your primary car I think you will be fine. I would not buy it if it had to also be your daily driver. Neither of the people I know who owned them would do it as their only car, just to much compromise for a daily.
Great as a weekend warrior car.
BaconSandwich is tasty.
> CB
08/18/2018 at 12:01 |
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Then report back here on Oppo. That way we can live vicariously. :p
just-a-scratch
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 12:08 |
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I would love one of those too.
Short is probably easier to overcome than tall with small cars. Go try it out. You may be pleasantly surprised.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 12:10 |
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The Elise is tiny , you would fit fine.
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smobgirl
> ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
08/18/2018 at 12:33 |
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But they’re so boooooooring looking.
And you can definitely get an Elise for less than $40k.
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ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 13:00 |
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Thats like your opinion :) The flat 6 howl is just too enticing for me tho
I haven't seen any cheapo Elises yet...
Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 13:13 |
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If you’re too short to drive an Elise, what car can you even drive?
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Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
> CB
08/18/2018 at 13:14 |
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This. My 4C was also bad idea, as was the F355, and the Cayman before that. I’m not learning my lesson.
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Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
> smobgirl
08/18/2018 at 13:16 |
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Do you think a 4C could possibly be in your budget? If so, check that out too. It’s roomier than an Elise, if that’s of any value to you.
I’ve written a fair bit about mine here.
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smobgirl
> Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
08/18/2018 at 13:54 |
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Hey it’s not proven yet. Just what I was told.
415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
08/18/2018 at 14:05 |
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The Elise might be better on maintenance if they have the Toyota motor in the USA. Porsches get expensive with maintenance.
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Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> facw
08/20/2018 at 08:47 |
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That was exactly my thoughts too
nerd_racing
> smobgirl
08/24/2018 at 14:26 |
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I’m pretty sure Colin Chapman was 5'7" So I’m sure you would have enough adjustment to get the pedals. IF not, get some Frankenstein shoes and you’re good to go!
7:07
> CB
08/24/2018 at 14:51 |
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Oppo’s unofficial motto, right here ^^^