I hate to post another "I'm new here and need Elise advice" post, but here we are. But I'll try to make this as painless as possible...
I'm narrowing down an Elise purchase and would really appreciate any feedback on what I'm looking for. I've done a lot of research and think I've made up my mind on key issues - please shoot holes through anything I'm way off on. I've read a ton of posts already and your input is already invaluable! Here goes:
Background - live in SoCal. Trying squeak in a purchase before getting engaged. I would mostly use it for canyon runs, with probably 2 or 3 track days/year (trailered). Currently have an '11 WRX, race Lemons (Chump soon), and will take race school early next year. Obviously love analog driving and want to keep getting better/challenged. Spent a bit of time in a Krypton Green '05 Elise, so know what I'm getting into (best color ever, by the way).
Year & Model - 2006+ Elise NA (stock). Want LSD and having ProBax seats wouldn't hurt. I love the power of my WRX and am tempted by SC, but think NA is a better option until I get seriously into tracking the car. I know LSD is controversial, but I'd rather have it than not. Also, why is it so damn hard to tell if a car has LSD??? I read all the posts about it, but most dealers have no clue what cars actually have it... very frustrating.
Option Packages - I don't really care about the Touring Pack, though leather seats w/b nice. What is standard seat material - cloth?? As for the Sports Pack, twin coolers w/b cool, but wouldn't a baffled pan solve that also? Am I off base here?
Hard Top - Pretty sure I want this, as I think it looks better and I have a garage where I can store it when needed. Plus, buying one if I want it later sounds like it is a huge pain in the butt and crazy expensive...
Please let me know your thoughts or if I left anything out that I should be considering. I really appreciate your input!!!
I'm narrowing down an Elise purchase and would really appreciate any feedback on what I'm looking for. I've done a lot of research and think I've made up my mind on key issues - please shoot holes through anything I'm way off on. I've read a ton of posts already and your input is already invaluable! Here goes:
Background - live in SoCal. Trying squeak in a purchase before getting engaged. I would mostly use it for canyon runs, with probably 2 or 3 track days/year (trailered). Currently have an '11 WRX, race Lemons (Chump soon), and will take race school early next year. Obviously love analog driving and want to keep getting better/challenged. Spent a bit of time in a Krypton Green '05 Elise, so know what I'm getting into (best color ever, by the way).
Year & Model - 2006+ Elise NA (stock). Want LSD and having ProBax seats wouldn't hurt. I love the power of my WRX and am tempted by SC, but think NA is a better option until I get seriously into tracking the car. I know LSD is controversial, but I'd rather have it than not. Also, why is it so damn hard to tell if a car has LSD??? I read all the posts about it, but most dealers have no clue what cars actually have it... very frustrating.
Option Packages - I don't really care about the Touring Pack, though leather seats w/b nice. What is standard seat material - cloth?? As for the Sports Pack, twin coolers w/b cool, but wouldn't a baffled pan solve that also? Am I off base here?
Hard Top - Pretty sure I want this, as I think it looks better and I have a garage where I can store it when needed. Plus, buying one if I want it later sounds like it is a huge pain in the butt and crazy expensive...
Please let me know your thoughts or if I left anything out that I should be considering. I really appreciate your input!!!