Just bought a Europa - LotusTalk

TimMullen · 03-20-2009, 02:59 PM

My wife bought me a new Europa - she knows I like Lotus.

tesprit · 03-20-2009, 03:02 PM

Congrats Tim, that Europa looks really clean. Let us know how it drives!

TimMullen · 03-20-2009, 03:02 PM

She also bought me a new Lotus Sport Elise (special Easter edition).

TimMullen · 03-20-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tesprit

Congrats Tim, that Europa looks really clean. Let us know how it drives!

It goes on the track like it was on rails.

tesprit · 03-20-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

It goes on the track like it was on rails.

She bought you the track too? Wow, you are one lucky guy!

TimMullen · 03-20-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tesprit

She bought you the track too? Wow, you are one lucky guy!

Actually, the track was a Christmas present from my son. He thought it was a funny joke. I put it together and run my cars down it so the joke was on him.

tesprit · 03-20-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

Actually, the track was a Christmas present from my son. He thought it was a funny joke. I put it together and run my cars down it so the joke was on him.

Nice!!

AgentTripleX · 03-20-2009, 03:24 PM

You know it's funny, but I've never been a fan until recently. There's one at work that is mint.

Kudos on the mini version.

lotusforsale · 03-20-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentTripleX

You know it's funny, but I've never been a fan until recently. There's one at work that is mint.

Kudos on the mini version.

Is that car for sale?

EliseAtLeast · 03-20-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

It goes on the track like it was on rails.

If it feels like its on rails then you are driving too slow

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kestrel74 · 03-20-2009, 04:29 PM

Wow....nice Europa Sorinne !!!.......TIM: your Europa is the same color as mine !!

RoadDad · 03-20-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentTripleX

There's one at work that is mint.

Someone has spent a lot of time and $ on that car.

But not quite mint. The license plate is crooked

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DeanG · 03-20-2009, 05:42 PM

Very nice, very clean. The interior is fabulous.

drchris1 · 03-20-2009, 06:42 PM

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/atta...hboxeuropa.jpg

Say, aren't those the touring wheels in that first post?

cdn_alien · 03-20-2009, 06:48 PM

Wow!

mjf · 03-20-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentTripleX

You know it's funny, but I've never been a fan until recently.

I wasn't a fan until I saw one in person.

They make the Elise look bulky!

Tim, grats on the new cars. I'll have to go shopping!

AgentTripleX · 03-21-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusforsale

Is that car for sale?

Ya.. it's on consignment.

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Originally Posted by RoadDad

Someone has spent a lot of time and $ on that car.

But not quite mint. The license plate is crooked

.

Ya... the owner spent over 65k restoring it 4 years ago. Only has 1k miles since. It's probably better than new now.

JWA · 03-21-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AgentTripleX

You know it's funny, but I've never been a fan until recently. There's one at work that is mint.

Kudos on the mini version.

Wow, that's the best Europa I've ever seen.

Here's the link to more pics and details for others looking: http://www.carsauto.com/detail.cfm?V=1972|Lotus|Europa|Twin|Cam&ID=385729

Nikki · 03-21-2009, 09:00 AM

I seem to recall seeing this car listed on EBay or somewhere probably a year ago. I've had the urge to get a Europa and have been researching ads. From what I've found, this is the nicest Europa I've seen listed to date.

BUELL XB12R · 03-21-2009, 03:05 PM

I need to go get one of those Matchbox Europa's. That thing looks great.

IMO if you don't like Europa's you are not a true Lotus fan. When some one says Lotus the
Europa is the first car that pops into my mind. I think it is the quintessential Lotus. It's there
first mid engined road car, it handles like it's on rails, and it just looks so unique. I know a lot
of people don't like them, but I just don't see whats not to like.

03-20-2009, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,363 Images: 19	Just bought a Europa My wife bought me a new Europa - she knows I like Lotus. Attached Images __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

03-20-2009, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,363 Images: 19	She also bought me a new Lotus Sport Elise (special Easter edition). Attached Images __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

03-20-2009, 03:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,084	You know it's funny, but I've never been a fan until recently. There's one at work that is mint. Kudos on the mini version. __________________ http://www.forearthonline.com/supervixen www.facebook.com/sprvxn "Never create anything. It will be misinterpreted. It will chain you and follow you for the rest of your life. And it will never change." - I'm Not There

03-20-2009, 04:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,268	Wow....nice Europa Sorinne !!!.......TIM: your Europa is the same color as mine !! __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

03-20-2009, 06:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
drchris1 Cerebellum Whisperer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rock Island, IL Posts: 142	http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/atta...hboxeuropa.jpg Say, aren't those the touring wheels in that first post? __________________ '06 Elise, Aspen White/red, LSS, Touring, S111 Katana SC (+53 whp!) 2008 Yamaha R6-S - sport bike wife: 2006 Suzuki GZ 250 - 'starter' cruiser wife: 2006 red Mustang GT convertible, stock 2003 Mercury Mountaineer - run around, carry big stuff

03-20-2009, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
tesprit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 1,915	Congrats Tim, that Europa looks really clean. Let us know how it drives!

03-20-2009, 05:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 708	Very nice, very clean. The interior is fabulous.

03-20-2009, 06:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
cdn_alien Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 322	Wow! __________________ Current: '06 Chili Red Elise, '06 Infiniti M35 Sold: '03 Nissan 350Z , '00 BMW 325Ci, '99 Miata, '90 Miata

03-21-2009, 09:00 AM	#19 (permalink)
Nikki Nikki Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 249	I seem to recall seeing this car listed on EBay or somewhere probably a year ago. I've had the urge to get a Europa and have been researching ads. From what I've found, this is the nicest Europa I've seen listed to date.

03-21-2009, 03:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
BUELL XB12R No, it's not Italian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hobbs NM Posts: 494 Images: 1	I need to go get one of those Matchbox Europa's. That thing looks great. IMO if you don't like Europa's you are not a true Lotus fan. When some one says Lotus the Europa is the first car that pops into my mind. I think it is the quintessential Lotus. It's there first mid engined road car, it handles like it's on rails, and it just looks so unique. I know a lot of people don't like them, but I just don't see whats not to like. __________________ 2005 Elise Saffron yellow, Touring, LSS, SS, Hard Top 2004 Buell XB12R 2004 RX-8 2002 Z06 (Sold) 2002 Boxster S (Sold)

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