10 Cheapest Cars that Make You Look rich (Jalopnik) - LotusTalk

Secret Chimp · 02-14-2013, 11:51 AM

Check out #1.... Ha!

Ten Cheap Cars That Make You Look Rich

sturgeongeneral · 02-14-2013, 12:01 PM

That's funny! We made the #1 spot!

JayJ · 02-14-2013, 12:15 PM

saw this yesterday - it's pretty funny- I've either own or have recently owned three on the list.

Minnis · 02-14-2013, 12:29 PM

I have to say my current red/tan Elise seems to garner more attention with the traditional exotic car colors people come to expect, at least in the past. Young folk probably look for flat black or dubstep green.

DeanG · 02-14-2013, 01:39 PM

I would like to own #10. I think a Bentley would be a great for road trips.

Bane · 02-14-2013, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanG

I would like to own #10. I think a Bentley would be a great for road trips.

... till it stands you in podunk nowhere with only Jim Bob as the towns mechanic

I was expecting to see the Chrysler 300 on here.

P.S. I love the Austin Healy 3000

RENDERMAN · 02-14-2013, 02:31 PM

I agree they are both number one, the expensive looking interior and exterior...

gray · 02-14-2013, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

I was expecting to see the Chrysler 300 on here.

I believe Katt Williams has something to say about that:

Katt Williams - Phantom Chrysler 300

ee.engineer · 02-14-2013, 07:03 PM

Nydus · 02-14-2013, 10:18 PM

I knew my car would get attention when I bought it, but I honestly never thought it would make me look rich. I guess because I know the monetary value of my car that it never occurred to me others wouldn't. Also, I almost never see super cars so I it didn't cross my mind that people could see my little Exige and mistake it for one.

Either way, it's hilarious and now that I've lived it, I can't disagree. You can get a nice looking salvage Elise for half of a nice SUV. I can appreciate nice SUVs... but they're so damn expensive!

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Drew09 · 02-15-2013, 03:53 AM

I figured it'd be #1!

vincesf · 02-15-2013, 08:21 AM

The article states what we know and live when driving our Elise.
The irony is that virtually noone owns an Elise to look rich, but rather own it for its driving experience.

vincesf

Secret Chimp · 02-15-2013, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw330ciandr6

Repost

Ten Cheap Cars That Make You Look Rich

Yep, that thread is a repost. This thread beat it to LT by about 30 minutes! :P

Nydus · 02-15-2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw330ciandr6

Repost

Ten Cheap Cars That Make You Look Rich

Tries to make OP look like an ass... looks like an ass.

Fail. But thanks for the laugh!

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Drew09 · 02-15-2013, 11:45 AM

Like I said, we need a facepalm smiley like this:

So I can do it to myself!

Drew09 · 02-15-2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Secret Chimp

Yep, that thread is a repost. This thread beat it to LT by about 30 minutes! :P

Where did you get that quote from? I never said that!

gray · 02-16-2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnis

I have to say my current red/tan Elise seems to garner more attention with the traditional exotic car colors people come to expect, at least in the past. Young folk probably look for flat black or dubstep green.

I just reread this and was like "wait, what?" Is dubstep green like green with that extra WHOMP?

El Dude · 02-16-2013, 03:03 PM

I agree with the article however if you get into an collision.. you do need to be rich to fix it!!

02-14-2013, 11:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Secret Chimp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 204	10 Cheapest Cars that Make You Look rich (Jalopnik) Check out #1.... Ha! Ten Cheap Cars That Make You Look Rich __________________ 2007 Exige S - Storm Titanium 1961 Austin Mini - restoration and turbo install in process

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sturgeongeneral Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 1,778	That's funny! We made the #1 spot! __________________ 05 Elise 56 VW Dune Buggy Lightweight fiberglass toys that simulate street legal rocket ships!

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JayJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 236	saw this yesterday - it's pretty funny- I've either own or have recently owned three on the list. __________________ 08 Elise SC Starlight Black

02-14-2013, 02:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
RENDERMAN Living la vida loca... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Le Banane Republique (305) Posts: 4,569 Images: 6	I agree they are both number one, the expensive looking interior and exterior... __________________ WILL.I.AM Then the LORD God made an Exige from the rib of the Elise, and he brought her to the man... -Genesis Do you not recognize my genius creation? -Arashi www.wilsart.com

02-14-2013, 07:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
ee.engineer Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 770	__________________ 2007 CO Exige S 2005 LRG Elise (leaving soon) 2007 Suzuki GS500- dropped 3 times in 1 day 2005 Honda Accord - King of the road

02-14-2013, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Minnis to society Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,559 Images: 1	I have to say my current red/tan Elise seems to garner more attention with the traditional exotic car colors people come to expect, at least in the past. Young folk probably look for flat black or dubstep green.

02-14-2013, 01:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,537	I would like to own #10. I think a Bentley would be a great for road trips.

02-14-2013, 10:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nydus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NW burbs of Chicago Posts: 220	10 Cheapest Cars that Make You Look rich (Jalopnik) I knew my car would get attention when I bought it, but I honestly never thought it would make me look rich. I guess because I know the monetary value of my car that it never occurred to me others wouldn't. Also, I almost never see super cars so I it didn't cross my mind that people could see my little Exige and mistake it for one. Either way, it's hilarious and now that I've lived it, I can't disagree. You can get a nice looking salvage Elise for half of a nice SUV. I can appreciate nice SUVs... but they're so damn expensive! Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App

02-15-2013, 03:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Drew09 Chrome orange is faster! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,992	I figured it'd be #1! Last edited by Drew09; 02-15-2013 at 11:46 AM.

02-15-2013, 08:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
vincesf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 417 Images: 3	The article states what we know and live when driving our Elise. The irony is that virtually noone owns an Elise to look rich, but rather own it for its driving experience. vincesf Last edited by vincesf; 02-15-2013 at 08:27 AM.

02-15-2013, 11:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
Drew09 Chrome orange is faster! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,992	Like I said, we need a facepalm smiley like this: So I can do it to myself!

02-16-2013, 03:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
El Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 337	I agree with the article however if you get into an collision.. you do need to be rich to fix it!! __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise - ULTRAliteLINES - DSbrace - Larini Exhaust

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