I first want to say hello to everyone :nanner:. I am new here and would like some opinons please :crazyeyes.
I have just recently been interested in this whole Lotus thing
. I am wanting to get this 2005 Lotus Elise with 30k miles or one similiar in those respects in the near future, due to my budget. Now thats the key word, budget hehe. I am a 23 year old part time student and i have been saving some money here and there. I am wanting to trade in my SUV i have now and put down about half $. And most likely pay off the rest in a about 6months if not sooner.
I am wanting to use this as a daily driver. I am young, not married etc. and willing to put up with "hassels" of the size and other "quirks" that make this car what it is. My concern is, one, how durable SHOULD it be? I dont want to drop big $$$ on things breaking down on me.. quite frankly i couldn't afford that happening. Now i am capable of buying new tires every 10k miles or whatever and other minor things here and there.
What all should i be aware of...What am i getting myself into that i may not know?
What things could i expect to replace/repair and what are the costs of those?
Can i use this as a daily driver without having to replace many things at a high cost?
Basically i have fallen in love with this car and after spending the money on the vehicle itself i am worried that numerous things will need to be repaired at a high cost that i may not be able to easily afford. Is this a practical buy in my situation? Will i still be able to purchase this vehicle and properly maintain it without drastically hurting my wallet?
Any and all opinions/information would be appreciated.
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I have just recently been interested in this whole Lotus thing
I am wanting to use this as a daily driver. I am young, not married etc. and willing to put up with "hassels" of the size and other "quirks" that make this car what it is. My concern is, one, how durable SHOULD it be? I dont want to drop big $$$ on things breaking down on me.. quite frankly i couldn't afford that happening. Now i am capable of buying new tires every 10k miles or whatever and other minor things here and there.
What all should i be aware of...What am i getting myself into that i may not know?
What things could i expect to replace/repair and what are the costs of those?
Can i use this as a daily driver without having to replace many things at a high cost?
Basically i have fallen in love with this car and after spending the money on the vehicle itself i am worried that numerous things will need to be repaired at a high cost that i may not be able to easily afford. Is this a practical buy in my situation? Will i still be able to purchase this vehicle and properly maintain it without drastically hurting my wallet?
Any and all opinions/information would be appreciated.
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