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Old 05-13-2010, 04:54 PM
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heres a pic of the V next to his Lotus Exige S. Pretty sweet car. First time ive seen one in person. Its about half the size of the V. Literally in weight. Car is quick!
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Old 05-13-2010, 05:06 PM
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I like them but think i'd feel like an elephant riding a trike in one lol
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When i pulled in to the parking lot this morning he was already there. As i looked at it out my drivers side, i noticed i was looking dead even with the roof line. I step out of the V, and the top of the door is about even with my waist. Watching him get in and out of it is comical.
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Cool cars but I'd have a hard time paying so much for so little car.
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Id rather have one of those Trex things with the busa motors. Then buy a V2 with the leftover money.
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I test drove one a few weeks back at the Jag dealership here. They are fast and quick! But made very cheaply. This one was only like 4 years old and was rusting and falling apart. I love having a four door too much! These are just glorified go-karts.
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Nice car, lots of fun, basically a cart with panels, no creature comforts. An Ariel Atom would crush it on a track.
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an ariel atom is just a cart with a motor sans the panels
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Originally Posted by liqidvenom
an ariel atom is just a cart with a motor sans the panels
Yep, I know that, but seems like most Lotus owners use them exclusively for track days, I have two on the road in SoFlo in 5+ years. If your goal is to kick *** on the track, why compromise, get an Atom.
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i think because debris hurts.... thus an atom isnt to much fun following a wide tire vehicle chucking rocks at you.


i heard of a dude who drove his atom in the snow... pics looked hillarious.
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I have yet to see an Atom on the road, but with all other cars, none have the versatility of our Vs!!!
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I had a friend of my dad's that had a old school Elise Turbo....it was pretty cool car, I'm amazed how this one is being towered over by the green golf cart...for the $$$$ not a chance that's what I'd buy
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Nice, I like the color on it, but as mentioned above, just to small for my needs and wants too. How much is one of those anyways.
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The Jag dealership here has two for right around 39k, of course they are used and a few years old. I mean for the price they would make it a great summer car and will turn a lot of heads! I can't imagine how it wouldn't be a fun ride. But the interior truly is nothing more than a go-kart.
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very cool little cars
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He got his for right around 40k. It is his dream car. Well, actually his wides car, he is in the market for a black one. I love the color. Just seeing peoples reactions is holarious. People driving out of their way to look at it. I appreciate the car. No ammenities. Just all out power to weight ratio nastiness!
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Originally Posted by itsslow98
Id rather have one of those Trex things with the busa motors. Then buy a V2 with the leftover money.
I need to hire your accountant, because that's a pretty good deal you're talking there!

Campagna T-Rex - ~$50,000
Lotus Exige S - ~$65,000

Let me know where I can get a V2 for $15k, I'll be there in a frickin' heartbeat!!
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I should have taken a picture. I parked behind a red Lotus Exige at lunch today. They are just so small!


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