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Evora or Carrera
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Originally Posted by Jacques79,Oct 22 2009, 08:30 AM
But the rear-engine problem of a 997 can be cured with the new 320HP Cayman S that blows away the Evora.
A 2005 Boxster S can match the performance of the Evora, be it acceleration, braking, handling, steering. And you can get one for 25-30K. Plus it's a roadster.
A 2005 Boxster S can match the performance of the Evora, be it acceleration, braking, handling, steering. And you can get one for 25-30K. Plus it's a roadster.
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Originally Posted by nearwater4me,Oct 22 2009, 04:43 AM
I've had first-hand experience with Lotus products.
While it's fit and finish is pretty good(for a low production, hand made car), it's no where close to P-cars.
Plus, I'd rather buy a sports car with history(like Quick2k said) than buying a kit car(?) with an outsourced engine
Dan
While it's fit and finish is pretty good(for a low production, hand made car), it's no where close to P-cars.
Plus, I'd rather buy a sports car with history(like Quick2k said) than buying a kit car(?) with an outsourced engine
Dan
What exactly makes you think it has any kit car qualities?
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Why did my post get deleted? It involved the topic at hand. If you wanted to remove the irrelevant part, that's fine, edit out that part. But my contention about a car's engine having more to do than just peak numbers merits a place in this thread. Ridiculous.
I would direct this in a PM if I knew who deleted it.
I would direct this in a PM if I knew who deleted it.
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Originally Posted by Bboy AJ,Oct 22 2009, 12:51 PM
Why did my post get deleted? It involved the topic at hand. If you wanted to remove the irrelevant part, that's fine, edit out that part. But my contention about a car's engine having more to do than just peak numbers merits a place in this thread. Ridiculous.
I would direct this in a PM if I knew who deleted it.
I would direct this in a PM if I knew who deleted it.
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Originally Posted by 4evertopless,Oct 22 2009, 09:58 AM
Wow, some of you people are as ignorant as they come.
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The depreciation on a new 911 seems really bad, but that's mostly because you can hardly ever find base models. Everyone I see in stock always has a ton of options and costs upwards of 75-80k at least.
Assuming the lotus doesn't have the egress and ingress issues of the elise I wold look hard at it. I'm no fan of the elise, but this is a different car..I wold give it a hard look. But, in the end I think I would probably just go with a slightly used base 911.
Assuming the lotus doesn't have the egress and ingress issues of the elise I wold look hard at it. I'm no fan of the elise, but this is a different car..I wold give it a hard look. But, in the end I think I would probably just go with a slightly used base 911.
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You all are bloody bastards. I'm about 18hrs away from buying a 997 and all I can think about now is "where (and when) the bloody hell can I buy an Evora?"
Don't get me wrong, I'm still excited about the 997. I love Porsches. But I've almost bought a Lotus about 5 times... and the Evora may be something I could live with... so I wouldn't mind trying that at some point.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still excited about the 997. I love Porsches. But I've almost bought a Lotus about 5 times... and the Evora may be something I could live with... so I wouldn't mind trying that at some point.