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Originally Posted by SIIK2NR
The Elise SC, EXIGE 240S and S2000 CR are not even close to the same league as the
R35 GTR. The GTR is a bargain at $70K. The issue is that the cost of ownership has yet to be defined but based on all the stipulations and quirks thus far, the cost are going to be substantial.
Although ugly IMO, (I own an 04 AP2 S2000) the S2000 "CR" has proven handling characteristics above the standard 08 model. Ugly or not, I would still choose it over a base model Elise.
The Elise SC will give you plenty of power and the top down experience you are looking for.
The biggest factor will be what you are using the car for, Daily? Weekend?
IMO, I'd go for the Exige 240S and take the hard top off every now and then. You get the power, looks, handling and the sunshine when you want it.
Tim
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The cars are so different I dont even know how they can be cross shopped. The gtr is a more is more appliance for speed and a lotus is all about the driving experience and purity. It is impossible to rationalize a lotus based on performance. You really have to value the elemental nature above all else for it to make any sence. If you you want to go as fast as possible for as little money as possible a 45k z51 corvette, a 70k z06, or 70k gtr is the ticket.