Would you drive your Lotus to your high school reunion? - Page 2 - LotusTalk

mini63 · 04-03-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardinal

It does feel good to have others recognize that you're doing well... a positive affirmation or whatever.

I don't know what that is - but it's definitely not "positive affirmation".

Cardinal · 04-03-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeAR303

Being able to afford a $30-45k car does not make you successful.

A broke friend of mine with 3 kids just spent $40k on a MINIVAN.

OUCH.

As my boss says: "That's like getting f***ed with a soft d**k."

Cardinal · 04-03-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mini63

I don't know what that is - but it's definitely not "positive affirmation".

Hence the "or whatever."

MikeAR303 · 04-03-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardinal

OUCH.

As my boss says: "That's like getting f***ed with a soft d**k."

I wanted to smack him in the face to wake him up, but the look on his face when he mentioned the purchase told me that his girlfriend had already done enough damage. He would make a great abstinence promoter for schools... "don't end up like me, kids".

ritcci · 04-03-2007, 01:28 PM

my 10 year is comming up in a month or so! i will be taking my main form of transportation to it....YAY!

Cardinal · 04-03-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeAR303

I wanted to smack him in the face to wake him up, but the look on his face when he mentioned the purchase told me that his girlfriend had already done enough damage. He would make a great abstinence promoter for schools... "don't end up like me, kids".

Is this him?

catapult · 04-03-2007, 01:29 PM

If I were to go to my reunion and the weather was good etc, I would have no hesitation driving the Elise. I'm sure there would be many other people driving their equally expensive vehicles (SUVs, Bimmers etc). While some might think you (and others driving nice cars) were showing off, IMO those people are probably jealous losers that aren't worth associating with in the first place. That being said, I do believe humility is a virtue so I probably wouldn't do doughnuts in the parking lot to "show off".

mini63 · 04-03-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardinal

Hence the "or whatever."

I don't mean to split hairs but my point was that taking pride/enjoyment out of seeing the jealousy you've caused in others is not even close to being "positive affirmation".

Allan Gibbs · 04-03-2007, 01:41 PM

Only if my entourage comes with me in the strenched Hummer limo.

NCZ06 · 04-03-2007, 01:43 PM

I don't think I will attend my high school reunion (the 10 year will be in 2 years), but if I did I would probably take the Lotus. I have always been a car guy so I know some people would be curious as to what I was driving.

RegGuy · 04-03-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mini63

I don't mean to split hairs but my point was that taking pride/enjoyment out of seeing the jealousy you've caused in others is not even close to being "positive affirmation".

Seeing that one has moved on and is doing better in one's life is a positive affirmation...not in the spiritual sense, but in the syntactic sense.

Air Asslt · 04-03-2007, 01:50 PM

Yup. Could not care less what the people thought.

milehitom · 04-03-2007, 01:56 PM

If my high school was relatively close by and I had some interest in going, I'd drive it, because it's my car...but my high school is 1,500 miles away and I've never even considered attending a reunion.

Tom

KingOfJericho · 04-03-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mini63

I hope that you'll feel differently about how important money and wealth are in a few years - as you gain more experience and perspective. I'm sorry that you have such sour memories of high school to that point that you have the need to flaunt a vehicle as a sign of "success".

Should he hide them and be ashamed of living comfortably? What if this was a woman who really blossomed after high school... would you advise her to wear a burqa for fear that it would be seen as gloating to do anything less? I, for one, would absolutely drive it to a reunion because it's more than likely on a weekend or in the evening which is when I would regularly drive the Lotus anyway. Go for it.

flyguyskt · 04-03-2007, 02:03 PM

my girlfriends is this summer and YES we'll be in the Lotus. it is after all my summer car so why hide what i drive. i did not buy this car to feel better about my status in the world i bought it cuzz i friggn love it! drive what you like and don't worry abvout what people think! if they wanna call you a tw*T for driving the car you paid for oh well. they will probably be in their honda accord. or dodge charger. it's not about money its about STYLE!

Cardinal · 04-03-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mini63

I don't mean to split hairs but my point was that taking pride/enjoyment out of seeing the jealousy you've caused in others is not even close to being "positive affirmation".

Interesting. That isn't at all what I said.

exarkun1178 · 04-03-2007, 02:12 PM

im not saying that while in hs i was the one shoved in to lockers, i wasn’t! just that (my parents have done well in life) i was in the middle income bracket if you will, in school. Those that had parents that were ceo, cfo, etc felt as though unless you were one of them that you really didn’t matter that you would not amount to much if any. i am happy that that is not the case for me. as far as feeling as though i am showing off, not the case! as was said, no i will not be doing donuts in the parking lot. But i will arrive as everyone else does. i will wear nice clothing(per attire of the event) and enjoy myself. I do expect a group of people that will also arrive in very nice cars, certainly much nicer then my Elise!, some probably have regular chuffers- will I be impressed, no, but either way good for them! All I am saying is I look forward to going to my reunion looking good, feeling good, and enjoying myself!

KingOfJericho · 04-03-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by exarkun1178

All I am saying is I look forward to going to my reunion looking good, feeling good, and enjoying myself!

That's all that matters. Don't doubt yourself. Drive with pride.

EliseCat · 04-03-2007, 02:19 PM

Interesting topic.

I was just contacted about my 15 year reunion.
Being that I'm still single and don't have anything even remotely close
to a marriage on the horizon I would vote no.
Unfortunately I think a lot of people would think you were just trying
to show off or pick up the loser chicks that are still single after all these years. (Of course I could be classified as the loser too??!!)

However, I do agree that you shouldn't care what others think.
Especially since I have the Elise for what I think are all the correct reasons (technology, handling prowess, history, etc.)

The other problem is that I have really grown to actually DISLIKE the attention the car brings. Living in Pittsburgh doesn't help the situation.
People can be realy A**holes around here and you NEVER see another Elise or Lotus....PERIOD!
I had it out for the 1st time this year the other day and literally stopped traffic at one of the busiest intersections in town.....had a whole gaggle of high schoolers yelling, taking pictures, etc. It was crazy.

I'll stick with the MINI...that alone will generate plenty of stupid questions!

PhlypSide · 04-03-2007, 02:24 PM

No, I would take a Conti GT or an M5 instead. If you're into showing off your "car penis" these cars would go alot further as they're velvet covered hammers. Luxury, subtlety, "exclusivity", and power all in one. LOL!

Unquestionable comfort and luxury are more impressive than basic raw performance and good looks to the average non-car person--aka 99% of your HS class.

It really depends.... were/are you the type of person that wears brand name clothing and you wanted/want everyone to know that you were/are wearing a particular brand? (E.g. huge logos plastered all over your shirt?)

It seems very anti-Lotus to be that way, but that's just my take on it.

Unless I get an advertising fee from a designer I'm not getting screwed twice by them (once for the expen$ive purchase price and then once again for advertising for their brand).

If at all, a small Polo player or Sailboat for me on the shirt pocket only please, I have absolutely no need to have a huge ass POLO/RALPH LAUREN or NAUTICA plastered on my person.

To that end, I tend to think only those in the know really know whats special about Lotus cars and appreciate them for that reason, but those same folks would also find an Ariel Atom attractive too

Just take a "normal" car to your reunion, hell if you're lucky (depending upon where you ended up) you'll be flying in for your reunion anyhow and will likely have a rental.

I've always thought that people that went to school out of state and moved away were more likely to be successful anyhow.

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04-03-2007, 01:28 PM	#25 (permalink)
ritcci Registered Uzi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 557	my 10 year is comming up in a month or so! i will be taking my main form of transportation to it....YAY! __________________ 05 Lotus Elise KG 76 Lancia Beta Scorpion yay!

04-03-2007, 01:41 PM	#29 (permalink)
Allan Gibbs Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale, CA (formerly Gilbert, AZ) Posts: 5,399	Only if my entourage comes with me in the strenched Hummer limo. __________________ 2005 BRP Elise- SOLD 6/9/07 2006 MV Agusta F4S - SOLD 4/30/09 2008 Audi TT (MKII) 2009 Audi A4 2009 Ducati 1198

04-03-2007, 01:43 PM	#30 (permalink)
NCZ06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 734	I don't think I will attend my high school reunion (the 10 year will be in 2 years), but if I did I would probably take the Lotus. I have always been a car guy so I know some people would be curious as to what I was driving. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise - Ardent Red - Touring / HT / SS / Larini / Micromirror / Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s / Audiovox CCS100 Cruise Control 2002 Honda Civic Si - Flamenco Black Pearl

04-03-2007, 01:50 PM	#32 (permalink)
Air Asslt Bearcat 22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 76	Yup. Could not care less what the people thought. __________________ 2005 Elise W/zex 75 shot 2004 RX-8

04-03-2007, 01:29 PM	#27 (permalink)
catapult Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,569	If I were to go to my reunion and the weather was good etc, I would have no hesitation driving the Elise. I'm sure there would be many other people driving their equally expensive vehicles (SUVs, Bimmers etc). While some might think you (and others driving nice cars) were showing off, IMO those people are probably jealous losers that aren't worth associating with in the first place. That being said, I do believe humility is a virtue so I probably wouldn't do doughnuts in the parking lot to "show off".

04-03-2007, 01:56 PM	#33 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,143	If my high school was relatively close by and I had some interest in going, I'd drive it, because it's my car...but my high school is 1,500 miles away and I've never even considered attending a reunion. Tom

04-03-2007, 02:03 PM	#35 (permalink)
flyguyskt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,534	my girlfriends is this summer and YES we'll be in the Lotus. it is after all my summer car so why hide what i drive. i did not buy this car to feel better about my status in the world i bought it cuzz i friggn love it! drive what you like and don't worry abvout what people think! if they wanna call you a tw*T for driving the car you paid for oh well. they will probably be in their honda accord. or dodge charger. it's not about money its about STYLE! __________________ bourdeaux elise SOLD 2008 toyota yaris hatch...71 volkswagen type 2 with 79 hydraulic type IV 2.0/dual 40 idf webers! faster than a single speed bicycle oh yeah...i apologize in advance to the weak...

04-03-2007, 02:12 PM	#37 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 4,286	im not saying that while in hs i was the one shoved in to lockers, i wasn’t! just that (my parents have done well in life) i was in the middle income bracket if you will, in school. Those that had parents that were ceo, cfo, etc felt as though unless you were one of them that you really didn’t matter that you would not amount to much if any. i am happy that that is not the case for me. as far as feeling as though i am showing off, not the case! as was said, no i will not be doing donuts in the parking lot. But i will arrive as everyone else does. i will wear nice clothing(per attire of the event) and enjoy myself. I do expect a group of people that will also arrive in very nice cars, certainly much nicer then my Elise!, some probably have regular chuffers- will I be impressed, no, but either way good for them! All I am saying is I look forward to going to my reunion looking good, feeling good, and enjoying myself! __________________ [Ovarian Odorist] 11:12 pm: why did you ever get into your business rob...you have such great potential in the adult porn industry..

04-03-2007, 02:19 PM	#39 (permalink)
EliseCat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 791	Interesting topic. I was just contacted about my 15 year reunion. Being that I'm still single and don't have anything even remotely close to a marriage on the horizon I would vote no. Unfortunately I think a lot of people would think you were just trying to show off or pick up the loser chicks that are still single after all these years. (Of course I could be classified as the loser too??!!) However, I do agree that you shouldn't care what others think. Especially since I have the Elise for what I think are all the correct reasons (technology, handling prowess, history, etc.) The other problem is that I have really grown to actually DISLIKE the attention the car brings. Living in Pittsburgh doesn't help the situation. People can be realy Aholes around here and you NEVER see another Elise or Lotus....PERIOD! I had it out for the 1st time this year the other day and literally stopped traffic at one of the busiest intersections in town.....had a whole gaggle of high schoolers yelling, taking pictures, etc. It was crazy. I'll stick with the MINI...that alone will generate plenty of stupid questions! __________________ 2002 Mini Cooper S.....Traded 2000 S2000.......Traded 2005 BRG Elise, Touring, Hardtop, Starshield....5-24-05 2006 AB Mini Cooper S....12-15-06** "Get busy livin', or get busy dyin."

04-03-2007, 02:24 PM	#40 (permalink)
PhlypSide My Lotus hates my bike. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 4,452 Images: 9	No, I would take a Conti GT or an M5 instead. If you're into showing off your "car penis" these cars would go alot further as they're velvet covered hammers. Luxury, subtlety, "exclusivity", and power all in one. LOL! Unquestionable comfort and luxury are more impressive than basic raw performance and good looks to the average non-car person--aka 99% of your HS class. It really depends.... were/are you the type of person that wears brand name clothing and you wanted/want everyone to know that you were/are wearing a particular brand? (E.g. huge logos plastered all over your shirt?) It seems very anti-Lotus to be that way, but that's just my take on it. Unless I get an advertising fee from a designer I'm not getting screwed twice by them (once for the expen$ive purchase price and then once again for advertising for their brand). If at all, a small Polo player or Sailboat for me on the shirt pocket only please, I have absolutely no need to have a huge ass POLO/RALPH LAUREN or NAUTICA plastered on my person. To that end, I tend to think only those in the know really know whats special about Lotus cars and appreciate them for that reason, but those same folks would also find an Ariel Atom attractive too Just take a "normal" car to your reunion, hell if you're lucky (depending upon where you ended up) you'll be flying in for your reunion anyhow and will likely have a rental. I've always thought that people that went to school out of state and moved away were more likely to be successful anyhow.

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