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imported_turbomangt
08-02-2004, 06:47 PM
http://a9.cpimg.com/image/61/3C/37459809-79b1-02000180-.jpg
Here is a Lotus Elise I put my paint sealant on today, their is a 2 year wait for this car. sticker is $40,000 and they are taking orders for $60,000. I think its insane, but the public is falling over each other to get a test drive. I would not believe it if it were not for the fact that a guy came in off the street and in less than 5 minutes he wrote a deposit for one. Maybe its because of the finish on this car that makes it worth that much? [:D][8]
stilez
08-02-2004, 08:33 PM
That car is a pretty serious track contender. It sticks with the big dogs but I`d never pay that much for it.
Nice work on the paint. Any polising of it before sealing it up?
imported_turbomangt
08-02-2004, 09:40 PM
I have noticed more than my share of defects on some of these exotics I detail. You would think these car are perfect WRONG!This one was QD, had to clay as well. QD again. Poorboys SR 1, than on to sealing it. Gary
andriver
08-02-2004, 09:47 PM
Not much horsepower. About 185 hp but weighs less than 3000 lbs. It`s supposed to launch like a rocket and faster than most other street cars.
havabooz
08-03-2004, 12:28 PM
got great writeups and is supposedly a poweful and handling beast
it looks like *** though...i would rather spend the money on the c6 vette
TortoiseAWD
08-03-2004, 12:57 PM
Originally posted by andriver
Not much horsepower. About 185 hp but weighs less than 3000 lbs. It`s supposed to launch like a rocket and faster than most other street cars. 190 hp, and less than 2000 lbs. You don`t need much horsepower when it`s powering a rollerskate :D
A 3200 lb. car would need close to 300 hp to match the power-to-weight ratio of the Lotus, while the Lotus enjoys all the handling positives of a lighter car. Now, if only they made them to fit 6`3" fat guys from Nebraska . . .
Tort
"Add lightness." -- Colin Chapman
detailbarn
08-03-2004, 01:48 PM
best part about that is , it`s not even powered by lotus it`s got a 1.8 from Toyota in it. mind you it is tuned for this application but for $60,000 even $40,000 I don`t think so.
NavindraLR
08-03-2004, 04:36 PM
yup.. same motor as the celica gt-s.. but i WOULD actually want to get one (if i had the money...) for the performance, and price, its hard to beat
andriver
08-03-2004, 04:46 PM
Originally posted by TortoiseAWD
190 hp, and less than 2000 lbs. You don`t need much horsepower when it`s powering a rollerskate :D
A 3200 lb. car would need close to 300 hp to match the power-to-weight ratio of the Lotus, while the Lotus enjoys all the handling positives of a lighter car. Now, if only they made them to fit 6`3" fat guys from Nebraska . . .
Tort
"Add lightness." -- Colin Chapman
I stand corrected. Thanks Tort. I remember reading about it in Car and Driver.
bjwebster
08-03-2004, 05:00 PM
Well I hope those boys who are first inline with their extra 20k, enjoy it. In 6 months to a year when supply catches up to demand, that will be a huge extra 20k hit to the wallet.
Its a sweet car, but i wouldnt pay 20k over for it. I cant wait till I see one on the street and get a real feel for its looks.
david328ci
08-04-2004, 01:33 AM
Marking up on hot cars isn`t unusual. I remember the first Z8s selling for $300,000 when they first came out.
Fox Curry
08-04-2004, 03:37 AM
Just buy one of these. Comes with a free 1.8L Toyota engine.
http://www.autopia.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8424&size=big&papass=&sort=1
It`s also about twenty grand cheaper...
:D
imported_turbomangt
08-04-2004, 07:43 AM
Don`t fotgot that if your taller than 5` 11" you won`t fit inside
My brother`s friend was actually consitering selling his swaped 240sex (sr20det engine) with a bunch of mods and his cash in the bank for a lotus (not brand new). Instead, his car got stolen, cashier`s check bounced that he got from the guy, $20,000 worth. So he got a sport bike with his bank cash. He detailed for Nissan also. :)
estoriltEck
08-17-2004, 12:08 AM
those cars are just fun to stare at in person because of all the funky lines and styling.. but its 10times funner to drive.
my friend is thinkin about tradin in his 2000 mroadster and get one.. where going to the dealer nextweek to testdrive one. cant wait for that :bounce