New Car Opinions

[mildcustom2]

So I used to own a beautiful 2003 Nissan 350Z, 3 years later 2 weeks before I got married I crashed it ( 2nd worst day of my life ). I did 6000$ in damage to it not to mention my emotional pain. So 3 months later my wife decided I didn't need the car anymore :sad:, so I sold it to keep her happy ( absolutely the worst day of my life ). I traded it straight across for a 2006 Dodge Magnum station wagon, custom leather interior, side trim removed and 22" wheels. Ever since then I have had a massive emptiness inside :cry::sad:.

Well my wife being the good woman she is noticed how sad I was ever since she made me sell my 350Z ( 1.5 years ago ). So she said to me one day " I think its time we sold the Magnum. " Whhhhhhhhhat. You have a company truck and don't need a daily driver and I have my Honda so why not get another sports car.

Excellent:biggrin:

So I was originally thinking about getting a new Challenger SRT8 but it looks like the dealers are jacking the price up past the MSRP so I began to think. Whats a car thats original, not too many people have (don't see in front of every Starbucks), will scare the crap out of me and not cost an arm, leg and a kidney.

How about a new Lotus?


I'm thinking about a new Lotus Elise or Lotus Exige S. The difference is a little bit of body styling, the Exige is supercharged. The Elise does 0-60mph in 4.9s and the Exige 0-60mph in 4.1s. and the big difference about 10 grand.

Lotus Exige S ( MSRP 67,750 $ )

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii62/ranucci333/lotus_exige_2006.jpg

Lotus Elise ( MSRP 54,500 $ )

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/LCG5000/Lotus_Elise.jpg



So what do you think, good choice or bad choice?

Wich Model?

Color?

I'm thinking about getting something in the next year, so lots of input would be great.

[digital-audiophile]

I'm a big fan of the lotus. I prefer the exige myself, better styling and more zip.

It really surprises me that you do not see many of these on the road considring they are cheap and can run circles around corvettes.

[VFX]

Hey,

I used to own an Elise :)

I had an S2 back in the UK.

I was all about the Exige until the dealer let me take one home for a weekend.

The intake for the supercharger gets it's air from ducts in the roof so you have no back window! Not too good when you're driving around in central London!

I went for an Elise R with the Sports & Touring packages.

The thing that always gets me when driving a Lotus is the way it grips & grips (only in the dry though as it had Yoko Advan semi-slicks!).

For driving around Vancouver though? I'd probably give it a miss.

Too much rain even in the summertime to really enjoy it & a little too compromised to use everyday (my commute is 200km each day).

Oh & I'm not he most supple of people so I never found the most elegant way of getting in & out with the roof on! :mrgreen:

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[mildcustom2]

I'm a big fan of the lotus. I prefer the exige myself, better styling and more zip.

It really surprises me that you do not see many of these on the road considring they are cheap and can run circles around corvettes.

I think its because they are just such a bare bones performance car. No real carpet just floor mats, Exposed aluminum everywhere, Can't get in or out without giving yourself a hernia, No power steering, etc. etc. etc.

This is all ok with me. I just want something that gives me Ferrari performance without the cost or crappy gas mileage.

[VFX]

Maybe it's because 'Lotus' is short for:

Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious!

Having said that... mine never actually broke down. It just had lots of stupid annoying things go wrong with it.

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[mildcustom2]

Hey,

I used to own an Elise :)

I had an S2 back in the UK.

I was all about the Exige until the dealer let me take one home for a weekend.

The intake for the supercharger gets it's air from ducts in the roof so you have no back window! Not too good when you're driving around in central London!

I went for an Elise R with the Sports & Touring packages.

The thing that always gets me when driving a Lotus is the way it grips & grips (only in the dry though as it had Yoko Advan semi-slicks!).

For driving around Vancouver though? I'd probably give it a miss.

Too much rain even in the summertime to really enjoy it & a little too compromised to use everyday (my commute is 200km each day).

Oh & I'm not he most supple of people so I never found the most elegant way of getting in & out with the roof on! :mrgreen:

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I hear you, I just want a dry weather summer car not a daily driver. It'll definitely never see rain as I will probably build it a private garage on the side of my house, and I'll sleep with it, tuck it in at night and give it a drink when its thirsty :biggrin:.

Thanx

Sean

[mildcustom2]

Maybe it's because 'Lotus' is short for:

Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious!

Having said that... mine never actually broke down. It just had lots of stupid annoying things go wrong with it.

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The North America model comes with a Toyota drivetrain (same engine as the Celica) unlike the Rover drive train the UK model came with (very unreliable).

[VFX]

The North America model comes with a Toyota drivetrain (same engine as the Celica) unlike the Rover drive train the UK model came with (very unreliable).

The engine was never the problem (mine had the supercharged Toyota engine.)

The problems were silly things like windows being stuck down, alarm systems going off, shaving your knuckles whilst putting the roof on, instrument panel not working etc. etc.

Still despite many annoying little things, I LOVED my car!

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[mildcustom2]

The engine was never the problem (mine had the supercharged Toyota engine.)

The problems were silly things like windows being stuck down, alarm systems going off, shaving your knuckles whilst putting the roof on, instrument panel not working etc. etc.

Still despite many annoying little things, I LOVED my car!

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HAHAHA, love the shaved knuckles, didn't know that they made a UK model with the Toyota engine in it. Any pics you can post of your car.

Thanx

Sean

[VFX]

Yeah, all UK models are Toyota based now.

When Rover went bust a few years a ago the K-Series engine was quickly ditched once they got the Toyota deal.

I'll dig up some photo's for you when I get the chance. It's liquid blue & totally stock.

Hey, when I come round & get some frags off you in a few weeks time, maybe you'd like a run in my new 2 seat roadster :wink:

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[mildcustom2]

Yeah, all UK models are Toyota based now.

When Rover went bust a few years a ago the K-Series engine was quickly ditched once they got the Toyota deal.

I'll dig up some photo's for you when I get the chance. It's liquid blue & totally stock.

Hey, when I come round & get some frags off you in a few weeks time, maybe you'd like a run in my new 2 seat roadster :wink:

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Sweet:biggrin::mrgreen::smile::mrgreen::biggrin:

Whats your new 2 seat roadster ?

Thanx

Sean

[VFX]

It's a Boxster... not an S model and it's got a Tiptronic gearbox so not as fast as an Elise :(

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[Telford]

I love those Lotus'. There is one around town here and everytime i see it i drool. It's dark metallic charcoal grey. I actually looked into them last year when i saw it and was very surprised at their 'reasonable' price.

I'd definetly go for it if i were you!

[Buccaneer]

S2000 is nice too ... and cheap ... easy to mod it upwards of 500hp

http://www.wirleo.com/ImageHandler.ashx?Size=O&PhotoID=249

[VFX]

S2000 is nice too ... and cheap ... easy to mod it upwards of 500hp

Yeah, I love those too! But those engines let go pretty fast if you mod them much past 250-300bhp.

Although, for the ultimate thrill of driving experience the Elise is it.

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[chevyjaxon]

the lotus looks nice but havent you heard that chevy is reviving the 69 camaro? its supposed to have the ls2 6.0L v8 (400cid) pushing an estimated 400 bhp and gas milage is supposed to be really good with variable cylinder technology im not sure of the msrp on this car but i for one will own one BTW 400 bhp is just the starting point because its a chevy the go fast parts will probably be endless! right now i am driving a crown victoria with pi cylinder heads and a compession ratio of 10:1 (my rocket couch) just an idea if you want affordable perfomance and luxury the ford modular motors that have replaced the old pushrod v8s have a ridiculous amount of potential the fastest crown vic ive seen is at 650 hp with a supercharger just a few ideas to toss at you but heck its your dime i think you are probably set on the lotus but remember with a car like that the cops will always be looking in your direction and go fast goodies will probably cost a mint, I for one belive that once you become used to the power your car produces you will always want more :biggrin:

[Buccaneer]

If you want 400hp and not attract too much attention there is always my car ... 2002 M5 I picked up 2 summers ago :wink:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/Buk_A_neer/m5.jpg

[dsaundry]

Just one piece of advise. When you buy one of these upper elite sports cars you better have a shop and a dealership close to you for service. As a shop owner myself I know the frustrations of having a breakdown and not being close to anyone who can service your car. Doesnt matter what you drive..They break! Nice looking vehicles though..:biggrin:

[mildcustom2]

the lotus looks nice but havent you heard that chevy is reviving the 69 camaro? its supposed to have the ls2 6.0L v8 (400cid) pushing an estimated 400 bhp and gas milage is supposed to be really good with variable cylinder technology im not sure of the msrp on this car but i for one will own one BTW 400 bhp is just the starting point because its a chevy the go fast parts will probably be endless! right now i am driving a crown victoria with pi cylinder heads and a compession ratio of 10:1 (my rocket couch) just an idea if you want affordable perfomance and luxury the ford modular motors that have replaced the old pushrod v8s have a ridiculous amount of potential the fastest crown vic ive seen is at 650 hp with a supercharger just a few ideas to toss at you but heck its your dime i think you are probably set on the lotus but remember with a car like that the cops will always be looking in your direction and go fast goodies will probably cost a mint, I for one belive that once you become used to the power your car produces you will always want more :biggrin:



Sorry, I owned a GM lemon once and will never buy one again. GM is just full of empty promises and heart ache (very un-reliable).

[Jason McK]

I question your commitment to this hobby. How could you possibly consider a sports car when a tank upgrade could easily suck that unwanted money away just as fast LOLLOL LOL LOL.

[Parker]

I'd be willing to bet that the new Camaro will be de-tuned by the time it hits show room floors. The 2009 Vette is slated to have 430 HP so I doubt GM would let the Camaro get that close in performance numbers to the Vette. I'm talking the base Vette, not the Z06.

Back on topic..

I say go for the Lotus, your not buying it for practacality your buying it for the thrill of driving it, so who cares if it's a bit hard to get in an out of or costs a bit more to maintain. That plus it will be plain cool to have a car that you won't see ten of day in and day out.

[Reefhawk1]

Just buy a Nissan GTR :biggrin:

[Der_Iron_Chef]

I still think the Viper is the sexiest car. Mmm. But that Lotus sure is a beauty. I also saw a new Audio R8 downtown yesterday, and...umm...YES.

[Doug]

When yer my age, my blue Focas wagon is sexy. :lol:

[Parker]

When yer my age, my blue Focas wagon is sexy. :lol:

Not a sexy as my black one.. I take pride in the fact that is says "Sport Wagon" on my registration!

[mildcustom2]

I still think the Viper is the sexiest car. Mmm. But that Lotus sure is a beauty. I also saw a new Audio R8 downtown yesterday, and...umm...YES.

Unfortunately the new R8 is out of my price range at 160,000. Not to mention its slower that the Lotus Exige S. Viper would be nice but I don't like the 11 mpg gas mileage or 100,000 sticker price:lol:. The Lotus gets on average 25 mpg.

[mildcustom2]

I question your commitment to this hobby. How could you possibly consider a sports car when a tank upgrade could easily suck that unwanted money away just as fast LOLLOL LOL LOL.

Fortunately my new medication is working to keep me sane. :lol:

[PoonTang]

Any BMW M series car will give you all you could want. Readily available dealership support and a virtually unlimited choice of aftermarket addons to make it as unique as you want.

[Skimmerking]

well you guys can't touch my car its a chysler Breeze with AC or our van the KIA Sedona. that is classy.............. I used to own a MAzada MX 3 with turbo ,and cold air intake it wsa pretty classy with metallic Red paint and custom seating. it was a 2 seater.. love that then the booss said get rid of it its asingle mans car , since we got back together...:redface:

now if you are looking for a car the camaro the one in Transformers that is sexy...............

[fkshiu]

The Lotus will be a bit of a waste unless you plan to take it out to the track on at least a semi-regular basis where it was meant to be. And I don't mean simply taking it auto-xing, but a real race track.

I'm sure you already know this but the Lotus is simply a barebones street legal go-kart: damn fast and fun, but hard to live with: hernia-inducing ergonomics, back breaking suspension, deafening noise on the highway and shoddy fit/finish for such an expensive car.

A Corvette convertible is probably a better poseur car and a tweaked S2000 is probably a better all around bang for you buck.

A shame they didn't stick a Honda engine in there given their history with Rover. The Toyota one is fine, but it ain't no 8000rpm VTEC screamer.

[VFX]

I'm sure you already know this but the Lotus is simply a barebones street legal go-kart: damn fast and fun, but hard to live with: hernia-inducing ergonomics, back breaking suspension, deafening noise on the highway and shoddy fit/finish

I agree with all those things except for back breaking suspension.

It's one of the most supple sports cars I've ever driven. The ride was suprising good.

My Boxster is worse over the bumps than the Elise & the Mini Cooper S is much worse than both of them!

The supercharged Toyota engine has a nice dollop of torque low down but will still rev past 8000 rpm & the non supercharged on doesn't wake up until at least 4000 rpm.

Elise's never used the Honda designed, high revving VTEC engines... they used the K-Series which was much better low down the rev range & much more stable when tuned for 200+ bhp.

Anyways, Sean? You know that Elise has your name on it!

(Man I'm a car geek as well as reef geek! - heaven help me!) :mrgreen:

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[mr_alberta]

Is the Ariel Atom available in Canada yet?

[mildcustom2]

The Lotus will be a bit of a waste unless you plan to take it out to the track on at least a semi-regular basis where it was meant to be. And I don't mean simply taking it auto-xing, but a real race track.

I'm sure you already know this but the Lotus is simply a barebones street legal go-kart: damn fast and fun, but hard to live with: hernia-inducing ergonomics, back breaking suspension, deafening noise on the highway and shoddy fit/finish for such an expensive car.

A Corvette convertible is probably a better poseur car and a tweaked S2000 is probably a better all around bang for you buck.

A shame they didn't stick a Honda engine in there given their history with Rover. The Toyota one is fine, but it ain't no 8000rpm VTEC screamer.


Its the simplicity or the Lotus that I love. I would never take it on the track but an nice 220km/h run up the Cocahala Highway would be nice :twised:. Some people are pulling the Toyota powerplant out in favor of a Honda engine but I think I could live with the Toyota engine, its redline is set at 8250 rpm and the variable valve timing dosen't kick in till 6000 rpm :biggrin:.

[mildcustom2]

I agree with all those things except for back breaking suspension.

It's one of the most supple sports cars I've ever driven. The ride was suprising good.

My Boxster is worse over the bumps than the Elise & the Mini Cooper S is much worse than both of them!

The supercharged Toyota engine has a nice dollop of torque low down but will still rev past 8000 rpm & the non supercharged on doesn't wake up until at least 4000 rpm.

Elise's never used the Honda designed, high revving VTEC engines... they used the K-Series which was much better low down the rev range & much more stable when tuned for 200+ bhp.

Anyways, Sean? You know that Elise has your name on it!

(Man I'm a car geek as well as reef geek! - heaven help me!) :mrgreen:

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Lets get a Reef Geek car cruise together when I get one. When you come over in a couple weeks we'll probably spend as much time talking cars as we do corals. :lol::lol::biggrin:

I think you should be a Lotus salesman/person :wink:

Thanx

Sean

[mildcustom2]

Is the Ariel Atom available in Canada yet?

Should be available this year, they just opened a plant in the US from what I've read.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Lets get a Reef Geek car cruise together when I get one.

I wonder if my little Focus hatchback can keep up....:p

[Parker]

I wonder if my little Focus hatchback can keep up....:p

Don't worry, when they stop for gas we will catch up... oh...wait.... My Focus is horrible on gas too.. :-)

[mildcustom2]

I wonder if my little Focus hatchback can keep up....:p

I'll stick to first gear. :lol:

[Der_Iron_Chef]

I'll stick to first gear. :lol:

Haha. JERK.

[mildcustom2]

Haha. JERK.

My appologies thats my youthfull obnoxious side coming out.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Hehe, no I thought it was funny ;)

[mildcustom2]

Hehe, no I thought it was funny ;)


No worries :drinking:

[VFX]

I'll stick to first gear. :lol:

I can't stick to 1st! Mines an auto! :mrgreen:

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[VFX]

Lets get a Reef Geek car cruise together when I get one. When you come over in a couple weeks we'll probably spend as much time talking cars as we do corals. :lol::lol::biggrin:

I think you should be a Lotus salesman/person :wink:

Thanx

Sean

Yep! Reef Geek Car Cruise is on! :lol::biggrin:

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[bullit67]

The Lotus is a good choose for a sunny Sunday fun car As much as I like Bimmers and Porsche I drive a Front load Garbage truck around Vancouver all day and you cant good more then a block with out seeing one They are Belly button cars ( every bodys got one ) The Lotus is a purists car all performance built to do one thing and do it well

Good luck with it

Oh and by the way I have seen a total of 3 differant lotus's in Vancouver I know there is more then that around you just doint see them

[Tarolisol]

Unless your a small man or a women I would skip the lotus not just for size but it looks rediculus seeing a guy driving such a femanine car.

I would go for the NISSAN GTR it would destroy any car mentioned in this thread plus most other cars out there.

http://www.pookgai.com/images/nissan_skyline_gtr_proto_01.jpg

[mr_alberta]

The GTR is a nice car and will most likely beat the Lotus in a straight line, and I'm sure a GTR handles fairly well, but there is no way a stock GTR will outhandle a stock Lotus.

I still vote for an Aerial Atom though! Or buy and old 1st or 2nd generation miata and modify it (if you are into that).

[VFX]

That thing may be virtually as quick as a 911 Turbo but man it's fugly!

Give me an Elise R. Almost as quick in a straight line (who only drives in straight lines?), much better handling & looks so much better.

oh & being a 5' 8" asian dude, an Elise is no problem :)

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http://www.pookgai.com/images/nissan_skyline_gtr_proto_01.jpg

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[Tarolisol]

Im not sure where you guys get your info but the Nissan GTR has one of the best times on the nurburgring track in germany, and thats not a straight line. Beating out million dollar cars. Faster then the porche 911 turbo and carrera GT on straight and winding tracks.

[Tarolisol]

Also the Elises speed comes from how light it weighs which means big people can slow down the car immensly.

[VFX]

Im not sure where you guys get your info but the Nissan GTR has one of the best times on the nurburgring track in germany, and thats not a straight line. Beating out million dollar cars. Faster then the porche 911 turbo and carrera GT on straight and winding tracks.

You don't happen to own a Skyline do you?

Dont want this to become a slagging match over which car is better than which...

I love the GTR (I've owned an R32 and driven R33's & R34's) & I never said it's only good in straight lines.

As regards 'info' on lap times... the GTR is actually slower than a Carrera GT around the 'Ring.

7:28 - Porsche Carrera GT (official factory time 7:32)
7:38 - 2009 Nissan GTR
7:40 - Porsche 997 Turbo
8:32 - Porsche Boxster S
8:42 - Lotus Exige

Don't forget that one of the prime objectives of the GTR development team was to beat the 911 Turbo around the Nurburgring.

They achived that goal but, at what cost?

The car is stupendously fast, handles well (but not as well as a Lotus!) and is reasonably cheap for the performance (approx. $80k) - but it's heavy (near 4000lbs), soul-less (drives like a Playstation game - many reasons for this) and at the end of the day, looks damned ugly!

Put it on a tighter track (that is more typical of the kind of tracks you & me would drive around) and the GTR would start to become ponderous, heavy & underbraked compared to 'trackday' cars such as Elise & Exige.

The slower lap time around the 'Ring is due to the Lotus hitting it's rev limiter on the straights (small, low horse power engine).

Also the Elises speed comes from how light it weighs which means big people can slow down the car immensly.

That's the beauty of the Elise :)

Let's put it this way...

Some people prefer to knock down a house with a wrecking ball & some would prefer a small, well placed explosive charge.

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[BC564]

Did you ever have a look at the T-rex......not many of them around....fast and only fair weather players.....

http://www.t-rexvehicles.com

[BC564]

ok..I just went to my posted website...and that sucker is way cooler then I remembered.

[VFX]

Very cool car!

Have you seen these? (http://www.ktm-x-bow.com/Gallery.624.0.html#)

A contender for out handling an Elise...

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[ElGuappo]

Did you ever have a look at the T-rex......not many of them around....fast and only fair weather players.....

http://www.t-rexvehicles.com

And there are canadian.

[mildcustom2]

Unless your a small man or a women I would skip the lotus not just for size but it looks rediculus seeing a guy driving such a femanine car.



Ok, so I'm not a small guy, about 6 feet and the size of a football player but I'm willing to drop 50 lbs just so I can fit in this car. I figure if I could fit inside my 350Z I'm pretty sure I could squeeze into a Lotus. As for the chick car comment, since when was a streetable race car a chick car :question:.

[Tarolisol]

Ok, so I'm not a small guy, about 6 feet and the size of a football player but I'm willing to drop 50 lbs just so I can fit in this car. I figure if I could fit inside my 350Z I'm pretty sure I could squeeze into a Lotus. As for the chick car comment, since when was a streetable race car a chick car :question:.

I said it was a femanine car. I just think its funny seeing middle age men driving an elise. Just my opinion.

[banditpowdercoat]

Did you get the Lotus yet?? I passed a Orange Elise yesterday on Lougheed Hwy.. I was the one in the black 07 Dakota with a jealous stare LOL:lol:

[mildcustom2]

I said it was a femanine car. I just think its funny seeing middle age men driving an elise. Just my opinion.

I didn't realize 26 was middle aged. Darn I'm old. :lol:

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Damn. I'm well over the hill then :D

[Tarolisol]

I didn't realize 26 was middle aged. Darn I'm old. :lol:

I dont think i called you middle aged. But a 6 foot tall football player might look funny driving that car as well.

[chevyjaxon]

I wanna race too like i said my crown vic has got enough work done to it to pass most of the cars mentioned on a straight away it will fry the rubber off the wheels the best part is i can do all of this while being imensly comfortable remember there is no replacement for displacement the cars youve mentioned with the exception of the viper all have 6 bangers at best the next step for my car is to add a supercharger to it and really wake up that motor im expecting to bring it up to 650 rwhp dont belive me check this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAWuHvVCI6g&feature=related
anyways its a cheap way to have one of the fastest most comfortable cars out there :biggrin:

[VFX]

Elise R, Liquid Blue, Sports & Touring Packages, No Climate Control.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/Babyakiro/elise_track_01.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/Babyakiro/elise_interior_01.jpg

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[Whatigot]

Now, I may be biased here gentlemen, but speaking of a small explosive charge....
I gotta say you could always pony up 6 or 7 grand for a mint 1g eagle talon and then put another 4 or 5 into the engine and drivetrain and be putting out 450 at the wheels...

Thats what i did.

[banditpowdercoat]

Gahh, 77 Trans Am, Pure Pontiac Power here, 462CI, Buckets of Tq, :D
Updated suspension of course, made to turn corners.....FAST :razz:

[muck]

Give me a few years to get my dime on the road.. :mrgreen:

[mr_alberta]

I bet I get my Miata running before you get your 510 Ryan! :razz:

Give me a few years to get my dime on the road.. :mrgreen:

[mildcustom2]

Now, I may be biased here gentlemen, but speaking of a small explosive charge....
I gotta say you could always pony up 6 or 7 grand for a mint 1g eagle talon and then put another 4 or 5 into the engine and drivetrain and be putting out 450 at the wheels...

Thats what i did.


I guess I should mention at this point that I am currently building a project car as a hobby. Me and my dad have built hot rods all my life together and I've always owned an old school VW beetle since I was 15. So I'm currently building a 1964 Canadian Standard VW Beetle. Bone stock interior except a roll cage, Factory color, Lowered a bit with polished five spokes and M&H cheater slicks out back. Powerplant will be a 2332 cc turbocharged (20psi), fuel injected, nitroused VW based mill that I'm hoping will put out at least 500 horse before the 125 shot of juice.


Yahooo:mrgreen:


Sean

[Telford]

Just wondering if you ended up getting a Lotus. I've been looking into them pretty seriously lately. Like yourself, having a tough time deciding between the Exige and the Elise....

[lorenz0]

If you have the money for the Exige go for it. Its faster and looks 100% more sexy compared to the Elise. The Elise is still a great car but more of an entry level lotus, simlar to buying a 1 series BMW.

Which btw, right now as much as I hate BMW drivers god i am in love with the 335. Saw a white coupe last night and those are gorgous cars. I haven't had the chance to driven 1 yet (perks of being a mechanic) but the 328 and 330's felt like a really heavy car. Hopefully the performance out of the 335 makes up for how heavy they are.

Than again with lotus remember you have to be a small guy for these cars. 6' is the tallest and anything over 190pounds and your going to feel cramped in them. None the less a great car and built for performance and handling.

[04scoobysti]

The 1-Series may be BMW entry level line, but the 135i is anything but entry level in performance. It not only can be trimmed to have all the luxury as the 3-series, but is a much tighter, lighter and faster car. The cockpit is essentially the same size as the 3-series and 6'+ drivers will not have any problem with headroom (as with most cars if your closer to 7'+ you will have to do some shopping around and custom seat and rails would be in order).

I have been in the Exige and at 6' 4" you begin to have issues with visibility, Also there will be next to no head room when you decide to wear a helmet and track your car :biggrin:

You will not be disappointed with the exige, just looking at the car puts a smile on my face whereas the 1 and 3 series are so bland most people wouldn't give them a second look. I suggest the BMW M coupe as an alternative to the Exige, great character, comparable performance, more luxury, more room and great fun on track days!

[Telford]

I suggest the BMW M coupe as an alternative to the Exige, great character, comparable performance, more luxury, more room and great fun on track days!

Thanks to your recommendation and after much deliberation and investigating i just bought a 2007 BMW M coupe. They are a sweet car and you don't see many of them on the road.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/TelfordHenry/IMG_0013.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/TelfordHenry/IMG_0014.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/TelfordHenry/IMG_0015.jpg

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Man, you're killin' me. One of my favorite BMW's. Saw them all the time when I lived in Germany :)

[04scoobysti]

I bought the exact same car after my last post! It's in Kelowna right now too for sale becasue i had to move to Vancouver and have nowhere to park it, im working on fixing that situation! Congrats on the purchase!

[steve fedyk]

Why buy a new car when you can biuld one. A nice 64-66 ford Folcon is a good start. A little 6.0L DOCH with a suppercharger. All old and new mustage part with work on it. NOt everyone has one.

[04scoobysti]

Heres a pic of mine,
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/04scoobysti/06%20BMW%20M%20Coupe/ecac_20.jpg

[Telford]

I bought the exact same car after my last post! It's in Kelowna right now too for sale becasue i had to move to Vancouver and have nowhere to park it, im working on fixing that situation! Congrats on the purchase!

I saw there were a couple for sale in Kelowna. I bought mine in Cali. Is yours the one on the lot?

[Telford]

Why buy a new car when you can biuld one. A nice 64-66 ford Folcon is a good start. A little 6.0L DOCH with a suppercharger. All old and new mustage part with work on it. NOt everyone has one.

Because it's been proven that people that drive such a car can't spell. :biggrin:

[04scoobysti]

Nope, i saw that one in Winfield too when i left in August. Mine is locked away in my parrents garage. Hopfully i'll have a spot for it here in the next month.

[LeeR]

buy a classic mini put a hayabusa engine in it:mrgreen: