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Well after feeling there was no car that could lure for under 40K from the Elise I sit here lusting after another. It is this car
It basically is a sub 1900lbs car with performance numbers that will rival or beat the Lotus Elise. For 45K I could basically get a 350-400rwhp version (turnkey) that would be neck snapping, and provide true supercar performance. It is now available and approved for the US. One of the things I worry about the Elise is this long unknown waiting period, suprise dealer markups and insurance. In addition the Bonded materials used for the tub although strong, exotic and sets the Elise from others is also it's achillies heel. I don't want to even think how much and how long it would be to replace it if it where to get damaged. The K1 is easily repaired in comparison. So here is the list please add to them, rip them up, or just comment on why I should or shouldn't be having these doubts about getting the Elise over the K1 Attack.
ELISE
Good
1. Proven Lotus Suspension and Tuning
2. Production Car
3. 3 Year Warranty
4. Resale Value
5. Name Recognition
6. Great looks
7. Price
Bad
1. Repair Cost and downtime
2. Insurance
3. Slow production
4. Tight Interior (shoulder to shoulder)
5. Acceleration (hardly super-car)
6. Possible dealer markups
7. In car by ??? even though I'm sub 10 in line
K1 ATTACK
Good
1. Extreme Performance
2. True Exotic Looks
3. Easy to repair (honda drive-chain)
4. Price
5. Extremely Rare (in the single digits)
6. Very Low insurance (kit car)
7. Better Interior
8. In car by August
BAD:
1. Not a production car
2. Resale ???
3. Unkown name
4. 1 year warranty
5. Unproven track abilities (although promising)
6. Too much attention
Let er rip! Thanks!
INFO ABOUT THE CAR AND PICS!

It basically is a sub 1900lbs car with performance numbers that will rival or beat the Lotus Elise. For 45K I could basically get a 350-400rwhp version (turnkey) that would be neck snapping, and provide true supercar performance. It is now available and approved for the US. One of the things I worry about the Elise is this long unknown waiting period, suprise dealer markups and insurance. In addition the Bonded materials used for the tub although strong, exotic and sets the Elise from others is also it's achillies heel. I don't want to even think how much and how long it would be to replace it if it where to get damaged. The K1 is easily repaired in comparison. So here is the list please add to them, rip them up, or just comment on why I should or shouldn't be having these doubts about getting the Elise over the K1 Attack.
ELISE
Good
1. Proven Lotus Suspension and Tuning
2. Production Car
3. 3 Year Warranty
4. Resale Value
5. Name Recognition
6. Great looks
7. Price
Bad
1. Repair Cost and downtime
2. Insurance
3. Slow production
4. Tight Interior (shoulder to shoulder)
5. Acceleration (hardly super-car)
6. Possible dealer markups
7. In car by ??? even though I'm sub 10 in line
K1 ATTACK
Good
1. Extreme Performance
2. True Exotic Looks
3. Easy to repair (honda drive-chain)
4. Price
5. Extremely Rare (in the single digits)
6. Very Low insurance (kit car)
7. Better Interior
8. In car by August
BAD:
1. Not a production car
2. Resale ???
3. Unkown name
4. 1 year warranty
5. Unproven track abilities (although promising)
6. Too much attention
Let er rip! Thanks!
INFO ABOUT THE CAR AND PICS!