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To our English friends... Lotus Elise

Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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Well, you've certainly forgotten anything you ever learned in English class, that's for sure.

You're losing it Dan, seems you got pushed just a tad over the edge.

Just read the new R & T article on the best all round sports car. Sadly, the Elise finished 4th out of 9, ahead of the Viper, of all things.

The Crossfire finished...well I'll be darned...I don't believe the Crossfire was even in the running. Fancy that. In it's segment, the Crossfire is best at...well maybe...no how about...Well it DOES get lots of looks. That's important.

Add up all that bling in your car and you could've bought the Lotus.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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Hey Bullseye...

Point taken. You're right. Just tweaking Dan a bit. And he me.

Like I said, I did like some aspects of my Crossfire, and I have a few friends of whom I'm very fond who enjoy theirs.

Dan's just a little irrational when it comes to the Loyotus..(see Dan, I'm even better at THAT than you) so I'm just picking some low fruit. Nothing personal to you guys. It's good that you enjoy your cars.

I enjoy mine. It's all good. Dan, what IS that thing in your avatar, anyway? Looks like a Dr. Suess car.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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sorry the only Toyota i'd buy again is a SC400.Had 3.all other kitcars no thanx .
 
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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What's the matter Kus no lotoy buddies yet,try racing a MR2.Or hondas civics that got 4 bangers too.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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'Scuse me Dan, your ignorance is showing. That and your bad grammar.

What say I try racing a 6 bonger Crossfire? Nah...they can't make the cut as a sports car, that's aiming WAYYYY too low.

By the way, the SRT 4 banger Neon, as well as the Saturn ION, also a 4 banger, and the Subaru WRX STI, and Mitsu EVO will DEMOLISH a Crossfire in any kind of race you'd care to set up.

Heck, a normally aspirated Miata will spank it on a road course.

You've got yourself one heck of a piece of automotive engineering there, Dan. AMG Mats. Didn't know JC Whitney sold 'em.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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I saw it at a local show here in 1000 Oaks .Cal luth.Jay leno was there too. Can you believe it the guy had 2 of them .Ugly hah ? It's for laughs like a 45,000 Lottoy !
 
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Yeah, that Leno guy knows NOTHING about quality performance cars. Nothing at all. I wonder how many Crossfires he's got in his collection? Why don't you ask him the next time you're hanging out with him?

Think I'll thumb back through that article about the best all around sports cars. I MUST have overlooked that cooking state-of-the-art Crossfire. Must've. Maybe if they'd tested one with AMG Mats and an ECU mod...oh yeah, the autostick...the poor man's tiptronic, right?

What's the matter Dan? Haven't rolled enough quarters yet for the neon door sills?
 

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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mightyjlr
If only they would release the Exige here...



I would get that as my next car, and a Crossfire Roadster on the side.

Ok, I'm confused. What the hell is an Exige if all you guys have been talking about is some LOTTOY ELISE.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 06:22 AM
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The Exige is an even higher performance version of the Elise. More hp, tighter suspension.

For folks that think the Elise is too spartan and hard to live with on the street, the Exige is that much more.

If it comes to the US, it's speculated they'll bring only 300 in. Will be msrp'd probably $10K to $15 K higher than the Elise, but there are more buyers lined up several times over than cars that will be available, so it's likely to actually sell for double it's msrp.

I love my Loyota.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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Thanks for the clarification.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kusheen
Wow, Vernon, you're quite a literate fellow, aren't you?

Uhhhh, I don't think you're fooling anyone...my guess is that not only do you not even own a Crossfire, but that it's very likely you've driven neither car.

Yes, the Crossfire is a soft, plushy car for soft, plushy people. I'll grant you that.
Hello kusheen may i say i find you at best rude at wosrt pig ignorant, please dont asume or guess what i have or have not when i have done nothing to help your assumption ..my guess is maybe your to fat to get your back side in any elise but my guess like yours would be unfounded and deemed rude i would of expected more respect from a person who likes to be seen as senior ..i hope your the only idiot using this forum and there are no others that think and act as you do
my deepset sympathy
vern
 
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by vernon
Hello kusheen may i say i find you at best rude at wosrt pig ignorant, please dont asume or guess what i have or have not when i have done nothing to help your assumption ..my guess is maybe your to fat to get your back side in any elise but my guess like yours would be unfounded and deemed rude i would of expected more respect from a person who likes to be seen as senior ..i hope your the only idiot using this forum and there are no others that think and act as you do
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Whats with the fat comment? LOL Did you get that out of Bob Sagat's best? I was expecting the your age to be much younger. Learn something new everyday eh?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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Holy Moly Vern...did I hit a nerve?

Oh, not to dwell on the literacy issue, but it's not 'to fat', it's 'too fat.' Subtle difference, but an important one.

Just to clarify: 5'8", 155 lbs. If that's 'to' fat, well, so be it.

And it stands: I'm sure you've never driven an Elise, and I have my doubts as to whether or not you even own a Crossfire.

I think it's pretty clear who is rude here, go look in the mirror, Vern.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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Kusheen,
Saw the pictures of your new Elise. Quite the looker! Hope you enjoy the ride and attention. Good luck.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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Thanks, Punkin.

Hope you enjoy your car as well. It's a truly classic design.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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Kusheen - I hope this isn't your Elise.

So much for the great handling...

http://www.wreckedexotics.com/newpho...0109_002.shtml

Just kidding!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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Hi 140.6

No, not mine (black/black).

I DO tell folks, though that as good as these cars handle, they are just cars, and are not immune to the laws of physics.

I love that site, there are LOTS of exotic cars demolished there, owners who thought that their cars somehow were immune to the laws of physics.

With the mid engine, they are a bit more susceptible to drop throttle oversteer, and they are particularly tricky on wet roads.

That pic looks like an expensive shunt.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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Hey Kusheen, will you get one of these next?

 
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 07:13 AM
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NO harry, I think I'll draw the line there. I have driven one, though, a friend of mine who is a dealer has two for sale, both as track only cars as they obviously are not street legal.
 
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