Poll: Which car to get? - LotusTalk

kingjester · 05-13-2008, 02:26 PM

So I am getting down to the wire on which car I should get. Here are my options . Please take color and packages into account:

1. 06 Magnetic Blue on Biscuit, 13500 miles, Sport, Touring, LSD + TC
2. 06 Graphite Grey on Red, 7k miles, Touring, Hardtop
3. 06 Aspen White on Red, 24k miles, Touring, Hardtop, LSD + TC

Thoughts? I'm really torn between all the color choices. I'm leaning towards the White, although I haven't seen that color or the blue in person. I love the GG which i have seen in person, but I think with this car i want something that is a little bit more bold.

I've also left the prices out on purpose to hopefully get some feedback from you all as to what you think I should pay for each of these...NOTE: if you are a dealer, please withhold all comments in this regard because I know you know what these cars should cost wholesale.

Looking to decide by end of week so any help would be appreciated!

Soon to join the Elise family,

Dave

407Driver · 05-13-2008, 02:40 PM

Without knowing the price I would say GG with red, Hard top is a big plus also the lowest miles.

Chris Mackey · 05-13-2008, 02:54 PM

The one with the Sport Package.

Elise8206 · 05-13-2008, 02:57 PM

I would take the first choice.

CertifiedCC · 05-13-2008, 02:58 PM

GG w/red

LARRY · 05-13-2008, 03:18 PM

White?

Nice....

def · 05-13-2008, 03:28 PM

I think my answer is obvious, but I do love the sport package...

Nugget9k · 05-13-2008, 03:51 PM

mag blue on biscuit gets my vote

MB SC Elise · 05-13-2008, 04:00 PM

As you can see from my log in name & avitar I'm a big fan of MB!

NMRJock · 05-13-2008, 04:34 PM

I'm obviously biased as well, but Magnetic Blue with biscuit looks sharp, and I wanted the sport package. You have to decide whether that's important to you, because it would be the deciding factor for me.

I like the white Exiges. I don't know about the Elise. But that car doesn't have the sport package and if it were me I'd want it with a black interior.

Dietsch Werks · 05-13-2008, 04:41 PM

MB + Biscuit + Sport =

akandok · 05-13-2008, 04:54 PM

aspen white ftw

DuffMan · 05-13-2008, 05:31 PM

2. 06 Graphite Grey on Red, 7k miles, Touring, Hardtop

Color is fine, you don't need tc + LSD unless you are auto-xing, and it has the lowest miles. However you left out some details that would be very important, such as previous owners and price.

Bane · 05-13-2008, 05:40 PM

magnetic blue

knucklehead · 05-13-2008, 06:21 PM

Not a big fan of the Sport package. Many of the owners I know have replaced the shocks and the wheels. So if there's a price difference because of these pieces you'll just be paying for the extra oil cooler IMHO.

madden · 05-13-2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 407Driver

Without knowing the price I would say GG with red, Hard top is a big plus also the lowest miles.

thats what i would do

kingjester · 05-13-2008, 09:29 PM

Thanks for all the feedback.

So how many of you think the Sport Pack is not that important? Is it really true that a lot of lotus users replaced the shocks and wheels in the sport pack?

Keep in mind this is not a daily driver, and will simply be driven on the weekends.

Thanks again.

Dirac · 05-13-2008, 11:18 PM

I'd go for the Magnetic Blue one, and I'm saying that as an Aspen White owner. Mine does have the Sport pack, though.

If you're in the area, I'd be happy to show you my Aspen White if you want to see it in person. Tip: put your location in the User Settings on your account, and we won't have to ask.

FLuXeXigeS · 05-14-2008, 12:43 AM

white with red int FTW!!!!

BILMAR · 05-14-2008, 02:46 AM

GG w/ Red gets my vote mainly because of hardtop,if thats not important to you,i'd go with the MB w/bisquit / sport.
Bill

05-13-2008, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
kingjester Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manhattan and Westchester, NY Posts: 116	Poll: Which car to get? So I am getting down to the wire on which car I should get. Here are my options . Please take color and packages into account: 1. 06 Magnetic Blue on Biscuit, 13500 miles, Sport, Touring, LSD + TC 2. 06 Graphite Grey on Red, 7k miles, Touring, Hardtop 3. 06 Aspen White on Red, 24k miles, Touring, Hardtop, LSD + TC Thoughts? I'm really torn between all the color choices. I'm leaning towards the White, although I haven't seen that color or the blue in person. I love the GG which i have seen in person, but I think with this car i want something that is a little bit more bold. I've also left the prices out on purpose to hopefully get some feedback from you all as to what you think I should pay for each of these...NOTE: if you are a dealer, please withhold all comments in this regard because I know you know what these cars should cost wholesale. Looking to decide by end of week so any help would be appreciated! Soon to join the Elise family, Dave

05-13-2008, 02:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
407Driver Live from the Bubble Room Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tejas Posts: 145	Without knowing the price I would say GG with red, Hard top is a big plus also the lowest miles. __________________ "Never leave well enough alone" Raymond Loewy

05-13-2008, 02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,587	The one with the Sport Package. __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs. ChuforiaGraffix.com SDD Lives On! SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

05-13-2008, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elise8206 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 356	I would take the first choice. __________________ '05 Lotus Elise Mag Blue/TR/SP/HT/SS/SII/K&N Filter '02 Toyota MR-2 Spyder '07 Nissan Armada Tech Library! http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Category:S2

05-13-2008, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,150	White? Nice.... __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

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CertifiedCC BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA [The BEST Part of VA.(Sadly)] Posts: 875 Images: 4	GG w/red

05-13-2008, 03:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,609	I think my answer is obvious, but I do love the sport package... __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD

05-13-2008, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nugget9k Computer Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paxinos, Pa Posts: 379	mag blue on biscuit gets my vote __________________ 2007 Exige S - Laser Blue

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05-13-2008, 04:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
NMRJock A smile a mile. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,567	I'm obviously biased as well, but Magnetic Blue with biscuit looks sharp, and I wanted the sport package. You have to decide whether that's important to you, because it would be the deciding factor for me. I like the white Exiges. I don't know about the Elise. But that car doesn't have the sport package and if it were me I'd want it with a black interior. __________________ Paul Parkanzky Magnetic Blue with Biscuit Touring, LSS, Starshield

05-13-2008, 04:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dietsch Werks Destination For Drivers Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 228 Images: 4	MB + Biscuit + Sport = __________________ Robert Dietsch Dietsch Werks 5191 Lafayette st. Santa Clara, CA 95054 www.DietschWerks.net 408.725.4243 rob@DietschWerks.com <- New and only e-mail

05-13-2008, 04:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
akandok 2006 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,808	aspen white ftw __________________ “The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts.” Bertrand Russell John 3:16

05-13-2008, 05:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
DuffMan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 54	2. 06 Graphite Grey on Red, 7k miles, Touring, Hardtop Color is fine, you don't need tc + LSD unless you are auto-xing, and it has the lowest miles. However you left out some details that would be very important, such as previous owners and price.

05-13-2008, 05:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
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knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	Not a big fan of the Sport package. Many of the owners I know have replaced the shocks and the wheels. So if there's a price difference because of these pieces you'll just be paying for the extra oil cooler IMHO. __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

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05-13-2008, 09:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
kingjester Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manhattan and Westchester, NY Posts: 116	Thanks for all the feedback. So how many of you think the Sport Pack is not that important? Is it really true that a lot of lotus users replaced the shocks and wheels in the sport pack? Keep in mind this is not a daily driver, and will simply be driven on the weekends. Thanks again.

05-13-2008, 11:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
Dirac ¤ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 85	I'd go for the Magnetic Blue one, and I'm saying that as an Aspen White owner. Mine does have the Sport pack, though. If you're in the area, I'd be happy to show you my Aspen White if you want to see it in person. Tip: put your location in the User Settings on your account, and we won't have to ask. __________________ 2006 Aspen White Elise, Black Interior \| Sports, Touring & Premium Packs \| Starshield, Hard Top, Traction Control

05-14-2008, 02:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
BILMAR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville,Nc (Race City USA) Posts: 44	GG w/ Red gets my vote mainly because of hardtop,if thats not important to you,i'd go with the MB w/bisquit / sport. Bill