the new Lotus Elise
 

Dealer called me today, they want $2k up front, and another $3k three months before delivery. Wait time is currently 1 year from today. Should I do it? I guess that qualifies as an exotic car... does 0-60 in like 4.8 seconds.

190hp Toyota engine and 1900 lbs. Should be pretty reliable too.

They are nice cars.

Yes, you should do it. :)

Hell yeah you should! I love Lotus. Always kickass cars.

I'd say go for it

Got a pic?
I wonder what it looks like. The old one was real nice...

go for it :thumbsup

do it!!

question though: how big are you? i was thinking about ordering one myself, but at over 6' 2" it doesn't sound like i'd fit very well...

lotus creates the best cars in the world for their price.

lets see some pics

i'm too lazy to search for pics

No, the elise sucks :mad:

i love saying i have a lotus hybrid... heh heh, the MR2 was designed by Lotus for Toyota. :) go for it, lotuses are killer rides.

The Elise is a great car, but if you're big I wouldnt do it

I think I'll be fine, I'm only 5'11". It sounds like a great deal at only $40k.

naw, xenigo is like 5'8".....I say go for it dude.

nice those things are hot man congrats if you get that thing

Nigguh, you aint 5'11"!!:mad:

googled a bit is this it ? looks awesome

http://www.fantasycars.com/Lotus_Eli...o_2/ELISE2.JPG

i'd take a Porsche over that car any day... looks like a suped up Fiesta with a pop-top...

Dude, I'm 5'11 fo rizeal...

awesome deal - and it's basically a race car. road and track gave it 2nd place in there best handling cars comparison (only thing that beat it was the ferrari 360):

http://roadandtrack.com/article.asp?...age_numb er=1

lol yeah well they look different cant compare a porsche to a lotus, the lotus is like a cart, its dangerous fast has zero comfort but if you know how to drive it its fun in its purest element...

some ppl prefer a 911 tiptronic thats safe and boring yes :Graucho

nice! :thumbsup

I used to have a Lotus Elan (1991)... These care a really made well and drive like no other... Takes corners like it's on rails.. The newer ones must be AWSOME...

http://www.coolasstoys.com/toys/lotus/lotus99.jpg

It's a good car, but I dont like it too much

Nice ride:thumbsup

nice im more a sucker for an esprit the white JB one... theres this movie cant remember the name where a fake reverant drives up to a prison in a red one... anyone ?

http://www.espritfactfile.com/images...lery/SE017.jpg

i dont think its that cool of a car :(

Taking care of Business. :winkwink:

and what do you drive?

exactly my thoughts , sir :( :(

it's just the normal elise, or is it a new version?

It's the new one, with the Toyota motor.

I think its pretty sexy, but I am in love with BMWs so that is what I would go with.

I agree,

I'd take a porsche any day of the week...

not bad. definately has a different look to it than most cars

Yeah, the car isn't bad as a 2. car. Because it's absolutly inapplicable for people who want a bit comfort or a big well.

Best racecar price/fun ratio. The Elise 1 was an instant classic. 2 will be an awesome ride too. Go for it for sure! If I had the money I'd buy one for sure!