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Old 01-12-2005, 12:43 PM
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Does this affect your car?

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Old 01-12-2005, 01:01 PM
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Yup. MSRP is now $43860 for a base car. In fact, I just got the call from Lotus of Atlanta to actually place my order, so it's officially decision time.

Actually, the MSRP was raised on September 1 2004, by $960, then the $2k increase hit on Jan 1, 2005. My number above includes the $860 delivery fee.
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Good luck!

I hope you get the car you want but we'll be _really_ happy if we keep you in the S2K fold!
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Originally Posted by Ron,Jan 12 2005, 05:05 PM
Good luck!

I hope you get the car you want but we'll be _really_ happy if we keep you in the S2K fold!


Is the Elise $11,000 better that the S2000?
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Originally Posted by JAHumphrey,Jan 12 2005, 06:11 PM


Is the Elise $11,000 better that the S2000?
I guess I'll find out in about 5 months. In all honesty, for street driving, I can answer that with a resounding 'No'. Lust isn't exactly a logical thing though, and my reasoning of 'If I were ever going to get one, now is the time' , is still valid.

Lotus Racing Green w/ Biscuit (tan) interior -- March build, May/June delivery.

I'll buy some stick-on honda badges and tell everyone it's a 'prototype body kit' if I have to, but I ain't gonna skip hanging out with you guys.
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Understood. Don't get me worng, I look forward to a ride in it. I take it that you placed your order. Congratulations. We will have to have a special Dragon trip once you have the Elise properly broken in and ready for serious action.
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Originally Posted by SC_Highlander,Jan 13 2005, 11:28 AM
I'll buy some stick-on honda badges and tell everyone it's a 'prototype body kit' if I have to, but I ain't gonna skip hanging out with you guys.
So you know now (and I save you the embarrasment later), you will not be welcomed (or allowed) to any of our S2000 meets, events or drives. This includes our "tech-days," Wake the Dragon, DragonBall Run, Outer Banks Run and any monthly Meet, Eat and Drives. Also, Fall Colors is a NO-NO!
























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Originally Posted by JAHumphrey
I take it that you placed your order. Congratulations. We will have to have a special Dragon trip once you have the Elise properly broken in and ready for serious action.
Yep. I placed my order at about 10:00 this morning. Yes, rides will be given freely and in abundance once she's broken in.

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'Highlander,

Congratulations...on 'almost' fulfilling a dream !!!

Did they, at least, offer to kiss you afterwards??????
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Originally Posted by JAHumphrey,Jan 13 2005, 12:58 PM
Congratulations. We will have to have a special Dragon trip once you have the Elise properly broken in and ready for serious action.
Elise McDragon? (Sounds like a stripper's name!)


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