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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Beautiful car. IMO white is the perfect color on the Elise/Exige. I get the feeling that the car's not going to like snow but let us know how it goes anyways
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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nice storm trooper car....



you'll enjoy it in the summer...
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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wow as a dd. i mean i never drove one but that things gonna see some wear and near unless you work like 2 miles from your house.
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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That car is one of my favorites but i can't help but feel ripped off when in the interior. You get NOTHING inside. Even the seats suck because they are like a 1/2 inch thick seat on a rollercoaster or something. Trust me i looooove that car and i am not trying to knock it but you kinda know what i mean?? Its alot of money for very little of a physical car i guess. Saying all that, if someone offered me that lotus for my evo it would be the fastest i have ever swapped a key with someone. I would take the lotus in .000001 sec. G/L with it and i hope you love it for a long time!!
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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man that a sexy car, I was thinking about getting a Exige S 240 when I finish paying off my Evo lol 1 more year
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jjm4life
hey guys thanks for the comments. i will give a better comparison once i get some more seat time on it. it snowed last night so i parked it, missing awd at teh moment, but snow tires will be here this coming week. got a chance to try the traction control system out this morning, and i think it will do just fine in the snow.
You want to drive that thing in snow? good luck, you will need it.
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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You got any EVO parts left over Mat?
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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i hope its not your only car....my friend has an Elise and there is no way he could use it for a DD...he cant even fit his helmet (for the track) in the boot.....
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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that's a sick car.love the color.
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Your Lotus Exige S is beautiful but I am convinced that you understimated the DD capabilities of this car. I predict you will get feed up soon in terms of DD.
This car will required regular visits to the Chiropractic for complainst on your back due to the lack of proper cusing materials on the seats. It will required visits to the ear specialist to check on your ears due to the car's lack of sound dampering.

I am not trying to be sarcastic or negative, I love the car and it does very well at the track, however it is a car oriented for the track more than for daily driving. Just my .2c

Carlos
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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is maintenance expensive on these cars?
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 4g94T
is maintenance expensive on these cars?
its a Toyota engine and tranny.
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Regardless of who makes the engine, I would assume that yes, maintenance is on the high side. It's a low production car from a high-end manufacturer made with many high end/high performance parts.
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Can you see anything from the rearview mirror?


just curious?
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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I work with someone who DD's an Exige and he doesn't mind it at all. I've driven it plenty of times but there is no way I would sell or trade my Evo for one. It is an absolute blast to drive though.
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