Probably old news..... When is it supposed to be here though. Not sure it is worth $39k, but... maybe.

http://www.huntingridgemotors.com/cars.php...at=deal&carid=0

2004 Lotus Elise S2

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According to Car & Driver it will have the Celica GT-S drivetrain which is a little disappointing if you ask me.

 

yup, especailly since the 2zz-ge (GT-S engine code) has some issues. I just hope that they resolve the problems, and do something about the gearing. I can't stand the gearing of my GT-S, it's almost impossible to stain in the second cam profile. They also need to smooth out the cam change over "kick". It's far too harsh for such a car.

 

Wow, amazing car. gotta love the low weight

 

Lotus is reworking the engine, so I doubt that anyone is going to have trouble keeping this 1800-something pound car in a decent power band. Redline is going to be up from the stock 2ZZ-GE and the weight will be less than a Celica - and what is wrong with you people that can't keep the rpms in the VVT region? I've driven the GTS extensively. As with all similar sports cars you must keep the revs up if you want to have fun.

 

That is just like the S2000.... not much below 6000rpm...but lots of fun above.

Still not sure the car woudl be worth $39k ? That is a fair amount of corn for such a tiny car.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by protokultur
[B]Lotus is reworking the engine, so I doubt that anyone is going to have trouble keeping this 1800-something pound car in a decent power band.

 

I didn't know the cost of a car was based on its size. $39K sounds fair to me.



-Matt

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by protokultur
[B]Lotus is reworking the engine, so I doubt that anyone is going to have trouble keeping this 1800-something pound car in a decent power band.

 

If I had $39k burning a hole in my pocket, I'd pick one up for sure.

 

Maybe, but why not add a few more pesos and get a Z06? ($48K)