Nice Elise - Page 2

FC · 03-20-2008, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lupinsea

X 100

It may be find for a 5'-10" 165 lb. driver. . . but this 5'-10" 220 lb. driver had difficulty getting into and out of the Elise. I found it easier to forget the door and just stand up on the seat and step over the door top (w/ top off) as recommended by the salesman.

I've sat in an Elise before. It wasn't like getting into a normal car, but it wasn't nearly as brutal as I expected.

Sure, doing it everyday might get annoying, but as a weekend toy it's not a problem.

I know all the downsides to the Elise. Crappy dealer network, weak on HP, uncomfortable, etc. But I'm looking for something different on weekends. I want an experience when I don't have the family in the car. And I won't lie, the exoticness and coolness of such a car is a very big attraction to me. I've seen exactly two Elises ever.

I just need to drive it and see if I like it. The safe choice is a 986S, and the cheap choice is an S2K.

John V · 03-20-2008, 08:13 AM

I've said it before...

Go drive some cars!

FC · 03-20-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by John V

I've said it before...

Go drive some cars!

I know. My in-laws are in town and I'm taking Friday off. I hope to drive the Elise, an S2K and a 986S this weekend.

John V · 03-20-2008, 08:38 AM

I know where you can find a really really nice low-mile 986S. Factory sport suspension, GT3 front sway bar, full leather interior, brand new top with glass window and defroster...

FC · 03-20-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by John V

I know where you can find a really really nice low-mile 986S. Factory sport suspension, GT3 front sway bar, full leather interior, brand new top with glass window and defroster...

Wait, your car has a glass rear window?

Anyhow, if I end up liking the 986S best, I would definitely want to buy your car. But that won't happen until this Fall at the earliest (and likely late next Winter).

John V · 03-20-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FC

Wait, your car has a glass rear window?

The replacement top is sitting on the guest bed at the moment, but hopefully this weekend it'll be installed

So, yes. Shortly.

FC · 03-20-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by John V

The replacement top is sitting on the guest bed at the moment, but hopefully this weekend it'll be installed

So, yes. Shortly.

Cool!

*clyde* · 03-20-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by FC

Wait, your car has a glass rear window?

Anyhow, if I end up liking the 986S best, I would definitely want to buy your car. But that won't happen until this Fall at the earliest (and likely late next Winter).

Late September-January could be perfect timing.

FC · 03-20-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by clyde

Late September-January could be perfect timing.

How so?

Anyway, if I decide I want a 986S and he is willing to hang on to it that long that could work.

John V · 03-20-2008, 09:28 AM

Clyde and I need the car through September.

Did I mention it has Litronics (factory Xenons) now too?

03-20-2008, 08:13 AM	#12
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	I've said it before... Go drive some cars!

03-20-2008, 08:38 AM	#14
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	I know where you can find a really really nice low-mile 986S. Factory sport suspension, GT3 front sway bar, full leather interior, brand new top with glass window and defroster...

03-20-2008, 09:28 AM	#20
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Clyde and I need the car through September. Did I mention it has Litronics (factory Xenons) now too?