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Originally Posted by Elanlover
Hmm.......this thread lacks a bit of realism.
First, if you haven't driven a car you can't comment on it effectively. Overall, I'd agree that FWD cars aren't generally going to make the cut when it comes to a "true sportcar" (regardless how ambiguous one's definition might be). But, the M100 Elan IS a true sportcar. All you have to do is DRIVE one to see for yourself. This thread would be more aptly named "Is there only one true FWD sportcar?" The answer, then, would be YES!
Second, shame on all you Lotus owners that haven't said yes to this poll. And I do mean LOTUS owners, not "ELise" owners. You bought a LOTUS and there's an unwritten rule about loving all that is Lotus (even the quirks and other crap we all deal with). You Elise owners owes a lot to the M100 (and other past Lotus models) that lead to the car you love to drive today.
Those that understand what the M100 is have probably said yes to this poll. That's because you know you bought a LOTUS and understand the rich heritage behind the Lotus marquee. The Lotus you bought just happened to be ab Elise - the current state of Lotus design. In fact, you probably WANTED to buy a Lotus regardless of the Elise badge. The rest of you didn't buy a Lotus, you bought an Elise. You bought some fast street racer called an Elise or Exige that was a status symbol and makes you stand out in a crowd. Oh.....its made by Lotus? Think I've heard of them.....
Rule #1 when answering polls. Get educated before voting.
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I think that you may be too emotionally involved (regarding the M100) to have a clear and unbiased view of the situation.
I'll agree that the M100 is a sports car but as a GENERAL RULE, sports cars are RWD. It's a common fact understood by the entire industry.