Purgatory until 991 RS!
07-15-2011, 08:16 AM
#48
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Lotus 2-eleven
So I sold my RS. Miss her dearly. But she's in good hands.
So now I have an empty garage and am patiently waiting for the 991 RS' to come out. However, in the mean time, I need a toy to play with... not for track, but for fun on the streets. I need some help deciding what to buy to keep me occupied until the 991 RS arrives.
Option 1:
I have reserved 1 of the 15, Final Edition Lotus Elise SC's. It's Ardent Red. These cars are loaded with every conceivable option. And are literally the last Elise in the current style with the sought after, high-revving Toyota power plant. They are all sold out. I snagged one. They are 1900lbs of pure sporting fun. Cost is only $59k. Downside, it won't be here until mid-Sept.
Option 2:
Porsche Boxster Spyder. I found a Silver on black with sport buckets and manual with about 800 miles. Not my 1st choice in color, but has the seats I want and manual. I think I can snag it for low-60's. For some reason, this option doesn't apparel to me as it's less toy-like vs. the Lotus. But it is available now, is a Porsche, is safer than the Lotus and more comfortable for cruising, etc.
I am torn. Any feedback or experience with any of these cars would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
So now I have an empty garage and am patiently waiting for the 991 RS' to come out. However, in the mean time, I need a toy to play with... not for track, but for fun on the streets. I need some help deciding what to buy to keep me occupied until the 991 RS arrives.
Option 1:
I have reserved 1 of the 15, Final Edition Lotus Elise SC's. It's Ardent Red. These cars are loaded with every conceivable option. And are literally the last Elise in the current style with the sought after, high-revving Toyota power plant. They are all sold out. I snagged one. They are 1900lbs of pure sporting fun. Cost is only $59k. Downside, it won't be here until mid-Sept.
Option 2:
Porsche Boxster Spyder. I found a Silver on black with sport buckets and manual with about 800 miles. Not my 1st choice in color, but has the seats I want and manual. I think I can snag it for low-60's. For some reason, this option doesn't apparel to me as it's less toy-like vs. the Lotus. But it is available now, is a Porsche, is safer than the Lotus and more comfortable for cruising, etc.
I am torn. Any feedback or experience with any of these cars would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
07-15-2011, 07:52 PM
#49
2012 Porsche Cayman RS...
...how about a Porsche Cayman RS?
Q) Will Porsche go back to Le Mans as a works team?
"It takes about three years to get the right car/driver/team combination, which would take us to 2014, when the rules are due to be changed again.
We do our customer motorsport and there are things we might do with the Cayman R..."
Link: Porsche-CEO-Matthias-Müller_Telegraph-interview
Porsche Cayman RS planned to homolgate a Le Mans GT racer and provide customer cars for the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship...
2012 Porsche Cayman RS
2012-FIA-World-Endurance-Championship_Press-Release
The Cayman RS would provide a "halo" model for the range and establish a link to Porsche's motorsport heritage...
Originally Posted by Matthias Müller (Porsche CEO)
Q) Will Porsche go back to Le Mans as a works team?
"It takes about three years to get the right car/driver/team combination, which would take us to 2014, when the rules are due to be changed again.
We do our customer motorsport and there are things we might do with the Cayman R..."
Link: Porsche-CEO-Matthias-Müller_Telegraph-interview
2012 Porsche Cayman RS
2012-FIA-World-Endurance-Championship_Press-Release
The Cayman RS would provide a "halo" model for the range and establish a link to Porsche's motorsport heritage...
07-15-2011, 08:24 PM
#51
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I just purchased a 2011 Boxster Spyder! So excited!
It's being delvered either tomorrow or Saturday. It's silver on black with sport buckets and manual. I think I paid fair price.. not a steal of a deal, but it's the only one with sport buckets and manual on the market. It's going to be a fun weekend! Thank you all for your help. And if anyone is interested in the Lotus, I can transfer my reservation to you.
It's being delvered either tomorrow or Saturday. It's silver on black with sport buckets and manual. I think I paid fair price.. not a steal of a deal, but it's the only one with sport buckets and manual on the market. It's going to be a fun weekend! Thank you all for your help. And if anyone is interested in the Lotus, I can transfer my reservation to you.
07-15-2011, 11:34 PM
#53
Burning Brakes
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Thank you! It literally was the only one I could find. I checked every dealer in CA and looked on all the "sell" sites... dupont, autotrader.com, cars.com, fleabay, the forums, etc. My first color choice was white. But the silver was a close enough second to pull the trigger. All the others had the basic sport seats and/or pdk. I couldn't even find another with the buckets period. Pdk or not. It's being delivered tomorrow. I will post pics and a street-ride review over the weekend.
07-16-2011, 04:36 AM
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Every time I drive a spyder I want one. Perfect socal canyon carver. Top down, great suspension out of the box. It needs pccb's or the brake master cylinder upgraded. Oh and a light weight flywheel and some uncorking for sound.
Love light weight lotus' being a Brit but I'm 5-11, 174pounds and getting in and out of James Elise was a chore for everyday driving and I was always worried about how fragile it was. If I didn't get squashed by a GMC I was worried about sneezing and causing a crack in the 6k clamshell.
Love light weight lotus' being a Brit but I'm 5-11, 174pounds and getting in and out of James Elise was a chore for everyday driving and I was always worried about how fragile it was. If I didn't get squashed by a GMC I was worried about sneezing and causing a crack in the 6k clamshell.
07-16-2011, 04:45 AM
#56
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I just purchased a 2011 Boxster Spyder! So excited!
It's being delvered either tomorrow or Saturday. It's silver on black with sport buckets and manual. I think I paid fair price.. not a steal of a deal, but it's the only one with sport buckets and manual on the market. It's going to be a fun weekend! Thank you all for your help. And if anyone is interested in the Lotus, I can transfer my reservation to you.
It's being delvered either tomorrow or Saturday. It's silver on black with sport buckets and manual. I think I paid fair price.. not a steal of a deal, but it's the only one with sport buckets and manual on the market. It's going to be a fun weekend! Thank you all for your help. And if anyone is interested in the Lotus, I can transfer my reservation to you.
should still try and get the Exige/Elise out of your system before they come very rare to come by.
