Thoughts on a Lotus?

Few guys at work today (myself included) were discussing driving a Lotus as a daily driver. It was pretty split with half the group saying it was a douchey attempt at getting a high end sports car for not exactly high end money and the other half saying it was fast, looks cool so who gives a shit.

Any of you have a lotus? Thoughts?

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I want to buy one and am in the "who gives a shit" camp. But am a bit worried about the preconceived notions others may have about me if I buy one.

 
CaliforniaAnalystcayman will do it. no to lotus...
Cayman is the ultimate "I want people to think I have more money than I do" car.
 

You are not going to enjoy it as a daily driver. It stinks in traffic with its clutch engagement and suspension is too stiff for long drives. It is a fantastic weekend and track car though. I love Lotus and their F1 team

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I come from a family that has owned many Lotuses (Loti?). My dad and uncle both owned mid 80's Esprits. My dad recently purchased an Evora, and I own an Exige.

It is a different experience, and I only suggest purchasing one if you plan to learn and respect the history of Lotus. Colin Chapman had a unique perspective on automotive engineering and completely transformed Formula 1 racing.

If you appreciate cars for more than what others will think, it would be a great sports car to own. BTW the Evora definitely is not ugly.

 
professionalmonkeyI come from a family that has owned many Lotuses (Loti?). My dad and uncle both owned mid 80's Esprits. My dad recently purchased an Evora, and I own an Exige.

It is a different experience, and I only suggest purchasing one if you plan to learn and respect the history of Lotus. Colin Chapman had a unique perspective on automotive engineering and completely transformed Formula 1 racing.

If you appreciate cars for more than what others will think, it would be a great sports car to own. BTW the Evora definitely is not ugly.

Great post thanks. The Evora is sick.
If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses - Henry Ford
 

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