If You Didnt Own A Lotus?
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What would you have?
Say your budget was 9k max & you wanted soemthing other than a Lotus but something rather special but didnt want to have to service it like every 4k but did want to use it everyday. 4 seats being essential & most importantly, FUN. What would be your choice?
Oh & something with atleast 30 MPG
Say your budget was 9k max & you wanted soemthing other than a Lotus but something rather special but didnt want to have to service it like every 4k but did want to use it everyday. 4 seats being essential & most importantly, FUN. What would be your choice?
Oh & something with atleast 30 MPG
Edited by boobles on Thursday 23 October 11:52
kambites said:
boobles said:
Oh & something with atleast 30 MPG
SeanyD said:
clio 182, mileage maybe just under at 28mpg, if I remember rightly
Someone needs some help with basic maths. 
tricky 100 said:
Didn't you only buy it last month ? can't be that special can it.
What the Elise? Yes owned it for 5 weeks & want to keep it until the summer. I did own my previous Elise for almost 2 years as my daily drive & done almost 30k. Yes they are special & i think after doing 30k + i can qualify to have my say. 
Edited by boobles on Thursday 23 October 12:46
Caterham 21!
Loved it when it came out, but loved the Elise more!
DoH 4 Seata
I test drove and liked the Mini couper S but was too thirsty so Ill stick with the ZT 260 for now.
I'll look at the new MCS convertible when it comes out with the fuel saving gizmos....
Loved it when it came out, but loved the Elise more!
DoH 4 Seata
I test drove and liked the Mini couper S but was too thirsty so Ill stick with the ZT 260 for now.
I'll look at the new MCS convertible when it comes out with the fuel saving gizmos....
Edited by Spunagain on Friday 24th October 13:13
Mini Cooper S?
Maybe not 'that' special but a hoot to drive and I do look forward to driving it each time. Some horror stories about MPG but we usually get about 33mpg. Also dropping in value now (seen a '53' plate with 38k for under £6000!!)
I came from a VX rather than an Elise and you will miss the Elise. The sense of occasion each time you go for a drive in the Elise (or VX) cannot be replaced.
HTH
Mike
Maybe not 'that' special but a hoot to drive and I do look forward to driving it each time. Some horror stories about MPG but we usually get about 33mpg. Also dropping in value now (seen a '53' plate with 38k for under £6000!!)
I came from a VX rather than an Elise and you will miss the Elise. The sense of occasion each time you go for a drive in the Elise (or VX) cannot be replaced.
HTH
Mike
boobles said:
What would you have?
Say your budget was 9k max & you wanted soemthing other than a Lotus but something rather special but didnt want to have to service it like every 4k but did want to use it everyday. 4 seats being essential & most importantly, FUN. What would be your choice?
Oh & something with atleast 30 MPG
You're not leaving yourself many options! 4 seats and "special" will usually include one or all of high maintenance, expensive or less than 30 mpg. Say your budget was 9k max & you wanted soemthing other than a Lotus but something rather special but didnt want to have to service it like every 4k but did want to use it everyday. 4 seats being essential & most importantly, FUN. What would be your choice?
Oh & something with atleast 30 MPG
Edited by boobles on Thursday 23 October 11:52
You're probably limiting yourself to a couple of hot/warm hatches or maybe a 330d. If you allow for lower mpg you could throw in options like the turbo 4wd's, M3, AMG C class, RX8....
I could probably cope with less mpg & have also considered an S3/S4 quattro.
I may end up keeping the Elise just as long as my previous one, but im always looking ahead & wondering what my next purchase will be. I agree that finding something with as much WOW facter as the Elise will be hard to find but surely there is something out there that will tick all the boxes for me?
I may end up keeping the Elise just as long as my previous one, but im always looking ahead & wondering what my next purchase will be. I agree that finding something with as much WOW facter as the Elise will be hard to find but surely there is something out there that will tick all the boxes for me?
I'd go for an Evo (pref VI), I know the MPG isnt 30mpg but thats about the only 4 seater I can think of that would still entertain me! Cheaper to tax than my current Elise too!
BMW's, Audi's etc all leave me cold unless their the M or RS versions.
BMW's, Audi's etc all leave me cold unless their the M or RS versions.
Edited by beez on Thursday 23 October 13:24
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