Lotus Elise? Any Good? - GoFuckYourself.com

tgpshack · 09-27-2005, 06:27 AM

Just wondering if its a nice car, if anyone here owns one. Do you like it?

cranki · 09-27-2005, 06:29 AM

I liked it in need for speed ;)

09-27-2005, 06:29 AM

looks like a hotwheel!

Violetta · 09-27-2005, 06:30 AM

I think its ugly, but thats just my humble opinion!

Manowar · 09-27-2005, 06:33 AM

looks smooth

Machete_ · 09-27-2005, 06:33 AM

Its the best trackcar "outofthe" box under one 400k. On a dry track it will outrun most other cars. But PLEASE get it in silver

Number1Thumb · 09-27-2005, 06:33 AM

ugly as sin

Machete_ · 09-27-2005, 06:36 AM

Ace-wtf · 09-27-2005, 06:38 AM

it's a great car for pure breeds only

this is a relative caterham super seven 0-60 in 4.9 sec and under

even purer

cranki · 09-27-2005, 06:38 AM

it reminds me of the smart roadster...

tgpshack · 09-27-2005, 06:38 AM

lol ok I'll get it in silver. It does remind me of a hot wheels car in yellow.

a1ka1ine · 09-27-2005, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cranki

it reminds me of the smart roadster...

hehe the smart roadster cannot give the porsche gt2 a close race though

palladin · 09-27-2005, 06:49 AM

I drove one round a racetrack at a corporate motorsport day a couple of years ago. Its like a jet powered rollerskate. When I got out I said to the instructor 'if this thing could cook I'd marry it'. Its a DRIVER'S car. awesome.

tgpshack · 09-27-2005, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by palladin

I drove one round a racetrack at a corporate motorsport day a couple of years ago. Its like a jet powered rollerskate. When I got out I said to the instructor 'if this thing could cook I'd marry it'. Its a DRIVER'S car. awesome.

i like i like, how does it corner?

Minte · 09-27-2005, 06:52 AM

I got an opportunity to drive one 2 weeks ago.It's a tough car to get into and very tight once you make it.But...on the open road it's amazing to drive.The owner of the car insisted I take it out and after warming it up good that I had to run it up over 6,000 rpms where the afterburners

kick in.
Probably the best totally nonpractical car on the market.

MacDaddyPlaya · 09-27-2005, 06:54 AM

It's one of my favorites in Midnight Club Dub Edition!

tgpshack · 09-27-2005, 06:56 AM

I'll the get this for now and then buy the maserati 4 door when babies start coming out my wife.

palladin · 09-27-2005, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tgpshack

i like i like, how does it corner?

like its on rails ........

cranki · 09-27-2005, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by a1ka1ine

hehe the smart roadster cannot give the porsche gt2 a close race though

this one can? at 120 hp? or a pimped version?

tgpshack · 09-27-2005, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by palladin

like its on rails ........

ooooooooo

Jollyjoe · 09-27-2005, 07:04 AM

Its a car for drivers, looks are not that important when your on the track

Minte · 09-27-2005, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tgpshack

I'll the get this for now and then buy the maserati 4 door when babies start coming out my wife.

This is not a car you are going to take to a nice restaurant.You have to get in and out just like you would a racecar.Also,you aren't taking it to the store for any shopping.There is about enough room for a bottle of wine in the front trunk. This car was designed for one thing only... FUN

tgpshack · 09-27-2005, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Minte

This is not a car you are going to take to a nice restaurant.You have to get in and out just like you would a racecar.Also,you aren't taking it to the store for any shopping.There is about enough room for a bottle of wine in the front trunk. This car was designed for one thing only... FUN

Yeah I figured it was only for fun. It'll be my 4th car so it isn't like the car I would drive everywhere I go everyday.

MikeVega · 09-27-2005, 07:23 AM

Guy up the block from me has one ... looks like fun and sounds great. I only see him driving it on on weekends and in the summer .. so i assume it's not an everyday driver but i guess it could be ..

a1ka1ine · 09-27-2005, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cranki

this one can? at 120 hp? or a pimped version?

sorry no, the 120hp version wont of course, but the pimped version will:

400hp and 850kg, and it has an extremely low centre of gravity this thing can really corner. it wont take a gt2 in straight line speed of course but it will thrash it in the corners

tgpshack · 09-27-2005, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVega

Guy up the block from me has one ... looks like fun and sounds great. I only see him driving it on on weekends and in the summer .. so i assume it's not an everyday driver but i guess it could be ..

the lambo I want I'll drive everyday. I'll take the lotus when I go to places where theres lots of people, functions, evenings maybe something like that once and a while.

jayeff · 09-27-2005, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace-imlive

it's a great car for pure breeds only

this is a relative caterham super seven 0-60 in 4.9 sec and under

even purer

I had one of these when they were still made by Lotus (and sold as kit cars to save tax). Mine had a Cosworth 1500 engine and it was an amazing drive because the car was so light and the handling near perfect. Good to see the SS is still being made, more than 40 years since it first appeared.

BTW BBC America ran a few episodes of "The Prisoner" last night... anyone remember that series?

Minte · 09-27-2005, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tgpshack

the lambo I want I'll drive everyday. I'll take the lotus when I go to places where theres lots of people, functions, evenings maybe something like that once and a while.

I've had my Gallardo one week today..and I already have over 400 miles on it.
It's everything I had hoped it would be.

ajrocks · 09-27-2005, 08:03 AM

Its an amazing car, everything I've read about it has been great! I wish they sold them in the US. As far as I know they don't.

volante · 09-27-2005, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ajrocks

Its an amazing car, everything I've read about it has been great! I wish they sold them in the US. As far as I know they don't.

They do - choose a US dealer here :

http://www.grouplotus.com/car/car_dealerloc.php

Theo · 09-27-2005, 08:42 AM

by far the best car for what it costs

fuzebox · 09-27-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cranki

this one can? at 120 hp? or a pimped version?

It's all about power to weight

I believe the new US spec model makes 190hp and still weighs under 2000 lbs... There are not a lot of cars on the market that weigh that little nowadays, even the newer Miatas weigh closer to 2500 lbs. Think about it this way, at close to 200hp and 2000lbs, a larger sedan, like your average 3 series at 3400lbs, would need 340hp to match it in acceleration.

Then add in the fact that a lighter car will always turn and brake better than a heavier car with the same equipment, and you start to get the idea...

Personally I've always been in love with the older model... 118hp and 1600lbs...

Theo · 09-27-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jayeff

I had one of these when they were still made by Lotus (and sold as kit cars to save tax). Mine had a Cosworth 1500 engine and it was an amazing drive because the car was so light and the handling near perfect. Good to see the SS is still being made, more than 40 years since it first appeared.

BTW BBC America ran a few episodes of "The Prisoner" last night... anyone remember that series?

impressive car

loverboy · 09-27-2005, 02:16 PM

not really for the big boys

Just_Dave · 09-27-2005, 02:17 PM

thats a cool car

Tylo · 09-27-2005, 02:25 PM

Your specs are all fucked up, the car comes stock with 190hp and its 1900 lbs.. Turbo this thing and it will be crazy fast.. Been thinking about getting one for a while now. Only have a few things stopping me from doing so..

1 the ac sucks in this car
2 its really hard to get in and out of

but for the money I can say its worth every penny.. Its a pure dream to drive.

hmmwv · 09-27-2005, 04:01 PM

it´s a nice car.
it have driven an opel speedster turbo once (same base as the elise) with 200hp. lots of fun!

but at 240km/h you better put the hardtop on, it´s fucking loud!

Lee · 09-27-2005, 04:09 PM

Have you looked at the Exige? Thats more geared to hardcore driving.

rezdesign · 09-27-2005, 04:29 PM

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warlock5 · 09-27-2005, 04:40 PM

Wow, this thread makes me want to go out and buy one! Its amusing how different the opinions of cars are between people who have and haven't driven them.

RogerV · 09-27-2005, 04:41 PM

I want one might have to test drive.. what are they going for?

Michaelious · 09-27-2005, 04:58 PM

Very sporty dude!

Minte · 09-27-2005, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerV

I want one might have to test drive.. what are they going for?

An 05 will set you back around 50k

tranza · 09-27-2005, 05:49 PM

honestly..yeah, it's very cool!

quiet · 09-27-2005, 05:52 PM

the elise is a fucking amazing sports car. not a daily driver, but purpose built for speed.

Naia · 09-27-2005, 06:09 PM

aiken has one, and man it is a blast. Plus, we actually did along fine with it when we first moved to HI... it was our only car for about 3 weeks. The trunk (which is actually in the back) can fit about 4-5 bags of groceries... You just don't want to put anything that needs to be cold back there -- it gets fucking hot!

As for looking like a fool getting in and out... well... yes... that takes some getting used to. We get a lot of attention anywhere we go in the thing, because it's so pretty... but this one time we parked somewhere and this guy driving by literally stopped his car, pointed at us with outstretched arms, and started cracking-the-fuck-up while watching us trying to get out of the car.

Urgh... but he was driving a beat up old shit bucket, so go figure ;)

Anyway... I LOVE this car!

JuiceMonkey · 09-27-2005, 06:15 PM

uber ugly.

Morgan · 09-27-2005, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ajrocks

Its an amazing car, everything I've read about it has been great! I wish they sold them in the US. As far as I know they don't.

i see about 10 per day around my house

Naia · 09-27-2005, 06:18 PM

Uber ugly! No way!

lagwagon · 09-27-2005, 06:21 PM

god i hate that car.

09-27-2005, 06:27 AM	#1
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cranki Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Café del Mar Posts: 5,162	I liked it in need for speed ;)

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Machete_ WINNING! Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,579	Its the best trackcar "outofthe" box under one 400k. On a dry track it will outrun most other cars. But PLEASE get it in silver

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Minte Babemeister Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Madison Posts: 7,081	I got an opportunity to drive one 2 weeks ago.It's a tough car to get into and very tight once you make it.But...on the open road it's amazing to drive.The owner of the car insisted I take it out and after warming it up good that I had to run it up over 6,000 rpms where the afterburners kick in. Probably the best totally nonpractical car on the market. __________________ You might not be as anonymous as you think you are.

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Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	by far the best car for what it costs

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hmmwv Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 293	it´s a nice car. it have driven an opel speedster turbo once (same base as the elise) with 200hp. lots of fun! but at 240km/h you better put the hardtop on, it´s fucking loud!

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Naia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kona, HI Posts: 25	aiken has one, and man it is a blast. Plus, we actually did along fine with it when we first moved to HI... it was our only car for about 3 weeks. The trunk (which is actually in the back) can fit about 4-5 bags of groceries... You just don't want to put anything that needs to be cold back there -- it gets fucking hot! As for looking like a fool getting in and out... well... yes... that takes some getting used to. We get a lot of attention anywhere we go in the thing, because it's so pretty... but this one time we parked somewhere and this guy driving by literally stopped his car, pointed at us with outstretched arms, and started cracking-the-fuck-up while watching us trying to get out of the car. Urgh... but he was driving a beat up old shit bucket, so go figure ;) Anyway... I LOVE this car! __________________ [email protected] [email protected] ICQ 227199538 CATMOUSE Consulting \| Bondage.com \| PenguinCash

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