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$100K. 911 Turbo or Lotus Elise + Legacy + Mods

Old Jun 3, 2004 | 12:29 AM
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$100K. 911 Turbo or Lotus Elise + Legacy + Mods

just a debate I'm having with a Porsche loving friend of mine.

I would obviously take the Elise + Legacy + mods combo.

but his argument is sound too...it's a Porsche 911.
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 07:49 AM
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ur saying drop the EJ22 engine in the Elise???? If so that would smoke the **** out of a 911. If it fit. Dont think it would though
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 03:19 PM
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A 911 will do as a commuter, but a Legacy will do better. A 911 is useless for going to Home Depot, whereas a Legacy can fit some plants or various other stuffs. An Elise is wicked light, just as sexy looking (if not more) than a 911 and allows for top down motoring. Easy choice if you ask me.
Did I mention that the Elise was light?
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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yah...i thought it was an easy choice and couldn't believe he'd even argue it.

in fact, i think i might pick the elise alone over a 911. yeah...yeah...not as fast...but it's basically a highway legal go-kart!
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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you should make a poll

i say porsche all the way-
das jus me

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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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The 911 Turbo is over $100K, but you could get a GT3. Here's a solution, get a Cayenne Turbo, 450 hp Porsche SUV, not too shabby.
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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Screw that. I'll take the Porsche. I heard they come with a secret compartment under the drivers seat so you can hide all the panties girls throw at you from your girlfriend.
Old Jun 4, 2004 | 06:47 AM
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I think I would take the Lotus + Legacy
Old Jun 4, 2004 | 07:01 AM
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Easy - Elise + Legacy
Old Jun 4, 2004 | 08:30 AM
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Why not an Elise and an STI...I'd take both over a 911 any day.

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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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well...the reasoning was the elise for fun (even moreso than a 911) and the legacy for practicality and long road trips.
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 12:16 AM
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05 Legacy GT + Elise sounds good to me. The Elise is one hell of a track car! And the Legacy wouldnt be to shabby either

Porsches are great, and there are some great ones under 100k, but I dont think I'd own a new one with a budget any less than $200k
Old Jun 6, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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911 and legacy! I've always been in awe of the 911! Great car!

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