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stryder · Jul 10th, 2004, 06:15 PM

I am young, but what about the Lotus elise?

Only 2000 imported for the first year starting in a month or so, all of which are spoken for, and costing about $40K. No carpet, manual windows, (ok A/C, but it does get hot). Drop top. Less then 2,000 lbs. Isn't that true to the sports car ethic?

And an MCS is a rich man's sedan. You spend $20K for it minium (more if you get the auto). You can buy basic transportation in about the same size in a Chevy Aveo for about half the price. You're paying twice as much for something, because both cars will get you around, its a matter of how you want to get around.

And as far as lacking the other conviences, power windows, compfy seats, electric starting all don't affect the way you drive, its just a matter of how comfortable you are. Shifting is a different story. I regularly drive automatics for various reasons, and every time I drive them I think, wow this is really easy. And I totally catch myself being utterly bored by the driving and just along for the ride. Sure its easier, sure its a convience, and it detracts from being involved in driving. If you like that, so be it, but its more about getting from point A to point B in an easy and simple way then it is motoring or enjoying the ride, which is what a MINI is about.

Jul 10th, 2004, 06:15 PM	#12
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 3,267 Offline	I am young, but what about the Lotus elise? Only 2000 imported for the first year starting in a month or so, all of which are spoken for, and costing about $40K. No carpet, manual windows, (ok A/C, but it does get hot). Drop top. Less then 2,000 lbs. Isn't that true to the sports car ethic? And an MCS is a rich man's sedan. You spend $20K for it minium (more if you get the auto). You can buy basic transportation in about the same size in a Chevy Aveo for about half the price. You're paying twice as much for something, because both cars will get you around, its a matter of how you want to get around. And as far as lacking the other conviences, power windows, compfy seats, electric starting all don't affect the way you drive, its just a matter of how comfortable you are. Shifting is a different story. I regularly drive automatics for various reasons, and every time I drive them I think, wow this is really easy. And I totally catch myself being utterly bored by the driving and just along for the ride. Sure its easier, sure its a convience, and it detracts from being involved in driving. If you like that, so be it, but its more about getting from point A to point B in an easy and simple way then it is motoring or enjoying the ride, which is what a MINI is about. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.