Porsche: lotus elise

"Lawrence L." wrote: 

my son has a friend in tampa that owns two of them...says they both are
falling apart...parts just drop off and they are junk....that from an
owner.

regards

<british>

Need I say more.

Lawrence L. wrote: 


I have a friend who has a Lotus Elise. He says it's fun to drive, but
expensive to maintain. It always need something worked on, and all the
minor work adds up.

You're trying to compare apples and oranges here. The Lotus is a special
purpose vehicle, with few creature comforts. It's a loud, hard riding,
driving machine, more like a high powered go-kart" with a body on it.
Trying to compare it with a sophisticated Porsche Boxster or Carrera is
almost impossible.


"Lawrence L." <net> wrote in message
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the 'lightest' car, and "go-kart" feel is a major selling point for me -
because of the fun/thrill factor
and i like the bare bones interior - all that ultimatley makes you one with
the car and feel the road much better than a porsche. right?





"Weekend Guru" <HD net> wrote in message
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Honestly...at my "advanced age", I don't want to feel that close to the road
anymore! However, each to his own. That's why there are so many choices.

"Lawrence L." <net> wrote in message
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the user reviews on yahoo car reviews is unanimous - it's a great, fun
thrill car - especially for the money 40k, reviews even compare it to
ferrari's and lamb's - that alone must say aLot about it.
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/lotus_elise_2005/3903/model_user_reviews.html;_ylt=AixYJJ8iLsdevV7nsDhVU ofPrMEF

it outhandles the 911




"Weekend Guru" <HD net> wrote in message
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Then take your $40K down to the dealer and get one. Oh...if you have the
name of a good dentist...keep it handy, so when your fillings fall out from
that great "feel of the road." (Just kidding...?)

"Lawrence L." <net> wrote in message
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