Ferrari Mailing List: Re: OFF Topic (sorta) Lotus Elise?

[LS (lashdeep]

A funny thread on the Elise first impressions:

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=8d635eb8666ed5055278aeadccad53a9&t=36000

The only one I've driven (at length) had more rattles and quality control 
problems than I was expecting...and I've owned both a '79 Chrysler New Yorker 
and a Countach.

Although, the chassis is amazing, I just can't get into the exterior styling or 
the sound of the engine/exhaust...which would keep me from buying a $40k car.

LS

----- Original Message ----
From: "red5hilser [at] aol.com" <red5hilser [at] aol.com>
To: LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
Cc: ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 9:01:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] OFF Topic (sorta) Lotus Elise?

Mike: Sorry, I've driven the bejesus out of a showroom stock Lotus Elan but 
never an Elise. But if it's a Lotus, I suggest you get the optional net that 
you bolt to the under-carraige that catches all the parts that keep falling 
off. Just a suggestion ...

Yer pal, Ferrari Bubba


-----Original Message-----
From: Mike themightytoe [at] gmail.com
Subject: [Ferrari] OFF Topic (sorta) Lotus Elise?



OK,

Just looking for opinions on the Lotus Elise, I figure someone on this list
as one, or had one, or at least knows some folks who do?

I am considering getting one as a toy car for track weekends and the
ccasional drive through the more scenic areas of Lake County, IL and parts
f Wisconsin (when the snow melts).

They seem to have a lot going for them:  Light, cheap, motor from Toyota
cheap) and fast/great handlingâ.  I used to own a Spec Miata race car and
hat was a fantastic drive in its own right, the Elise would be like a
lightly more powerful version with a hopefully less filling removing
uspensionâ

Any thoughts or impressions?

Thanks
Mike


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