[x_macbeth]

In a nutshell, I'm debating between a new-ish Lotus Elise vs new R8 vs used Gallardo.

I've been in love with the Lotus Elise for a long time, and as of now, my plan is to do up the Elise with Weissach, and possibly trade it in for a used Gallardo in a couple years or so.

HOWEVER, one day I was out meeting with my agent, and he showed up in an R8. We went for a ride afterwards, and I fell in love. Again.

Price wise, the Elise is the cheapest. 60 grand go-cart. I love it.
The used Gallardo comes in second, but not costing much less than a new R8.
The R8 is by far the most comfortable, with the Elise being in last. :haha:
But the driving feeling in the Elise is like no other. No amount of comfort can compare to that.

I don't care much for ripping it in the city from red light to red light, so horsepower isn't exactly the point for buying an exotic in my eyes.

With reason, which would you choose?

[Supafly]

In a nutshell, I'm debating between a new-ish Lotus Elise vs new R8 vs used Gallardo.

I've been in love with the Lotus Elise for a long time, and as of now, my plan is to do up the Elise with Weissach, and possibly trade it in for a used Gallardo in a couple years or so.

HOWEVER, one day I was out meeting with my agent, and he showed up in an R8. We went for a ride afterwards, and I fell in love. Again.

Price wise, the Elise is the cheapest. 60 grand go-cart. I love it.
The used Gallardo comes in second, but not costing much less than a new R8.
The R8 is by far the most comfortable, with the Elise being in last. :haha:
But the driving feeling in the Elise is like no other. No amount of comfort can compare to that.

I don't care much for ripping it in the city from red light to red light, so horsepower isn't exactly the point for buying an exotic in my eyes.

With reason, which would you choose?


out of the three you listed, i would personally take the used gallardo.

I find that when i sit in the lotus, the interior feels really cheap and every bump in the road starts to really bother me after a good drive through the city...It is a definately a fun car to take out on a sunny day up to whistler, but nothing i would want to keep for more than a few weeks.

I dont have much to say about the R8 as i have never taken one for a test drive or even sat in one yet.

The gallardo is probably the best bang for the buck. It rides well, interior is fairly comfortable for a exotic and aside from that, it gets the attention of an exotic. It also can be used as a DD if need be.:)

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

I like r8

[hk20000]

Gallardo because.....

R8 is engineered to be civilized and daily driven - you have a car for that already
Elise is not so wicked given the roads are mostly straightaways here. There's no doubt that a Gallardo is faster than a Elise given any stretch of straight.

And then the mass appeal of the Lamborghini > Elise.

[Z3guy]

a used Gallardo is the best bang for you buck in regards to a second exotic car...the Elise would be nice as a 3rd car....imo just not exotic enough when you compare to the Lambo or R8....the R8 is essentially a Lambo chassis with a less powerful motor and more user friendly body. A used Gallardo is in the same class as the new R8 V10

[taylor192]

Is this a joke? You list an 08 Civic and 06 350Z in your profile, that'd be a huge step up to a R8 or Gallardo, the Elise is more realistic at 60K.

[Z3guy]

^ you don't know his situation, maybe he just made it big?....not everyone has to upgrade their cars based on price pts....heck if I made it big, I wouldn't gradually improve my cars, I would go for an Aston Martin.....

[Supafly]

Is this a joke? You list an 08 Civic and 06 350Z in your profile, that'd be a huge step up to a R8 or Gallardo, the Elise is more realistic at 60K.

don't be hatin...lol

some people have made huge jumps...i have a friend who went from a rusty 1987 civic to a 08 SL55 AMG in one jump....:eek:

[Bender Unit]

OP price range listed from $200000 -> $ 150000 -> $60000 :blushsmile:

If you are considering new R8 or used Gallardo, no point to go for an Elise.

I will get a Maserati GranTurismo or Aston Martin DBS ;)

[Supafly]

OP price range listed from $200000 -> $ 150000 -> $60000 :blushsmile:

If you are considering new R8 or used Gallardo, no point to go for an Elise.

I will get a Maserati GranTurismo or Aston Martin DBS ;)


um, well, a used gallardo is about 160k~ which is on par with a new base R8...i think the only reason why the elise is in there is for its proformance aspect.

[hk20000]

this guy made a killing counter trading the economy.... Good job!

[Z3guy]

um, well, a used gallardo is about 160k~ which is on par with a new base R8...i think the only reason why the elise is in there is for its proformance aspect.

I have a buddy looking at getting a gallardo, he has shown be a bunch of 05 Gallardo's for sale in Florida between the $70-$90K range.......definitely a bargain if you can one with low kms....

[taylor192]

^ you don't know his situation, maybe he just made it big?....not everyone has to upgrade their cars based on price pts....heck if I made it big, I wouldn't gradually improve my cars, I would go for an Aston Martin.....
If I made it big right now I'd be buying more investments, not cars. :thumbsup:

[taylor192]

don't be hatin...lol
At least someone here understood what I meant:

OP price range listed from $200000 -> $ 150000 -> $60000

There's a huge price difference in the cars he's looking at, unless he's bringing an 04 Gallardo up from the US.

[Z3guy]

^ sounds admirable......who cares? you can always plan for the future but you live in today....having a hot car in your 20's is not the same as having a hot car in your 40s....life is about balance...cars & hot women are the worst investments.....doesn't mean you have to listen to the rational part of your brain......

[valent|n0]

how come OP didn't consider porsche?
If I am in the market for 100K car, I would look into porsche as I heard they are the most reliable exotic?

[Z3guy]

Porsches are awesome reliable DD cars, but I wouldn't classify them as an exotic

[rb]

I say stick with the 08 Civic. If you need to come to an online message board to ask for an opinion such as this, you're probably not bright enough to keep that new found wealth.

[Konvict]

lambo all the wayyyyyyyyy

[taylor192]

^ sounds admirable......who cares? you can always plan for the future but you live in today....having a hot car in your 20's is not the same as having a hot car in your 40s....life is about balance...cars & hot women are the worst investments.....doesn't mean you have to listen to the rational part of your brain......
Oh I know, I bought a hot car (within reason compared to my salary then) when I was 23yo.

Good for the OP if he can afford these cars, I want an Elise yet cannot bring myself to wasting that much on a car again.

[Konvict]

I say stick with the 08 Civic. If you need to come to an online message board to ask for an opinion such as this, you're probably not bright enough to keep that new found wealth.

no need to be a douche...
all he did was ask for an opinion to see what people think... theres nothing wrong with that...and i think...that is one of the purposes of a forum... altho i may be wrong :)

[taylor192]

If you need to come to an online message board to ask for an opinion such as this, you're probably not bright enough to keep that new found wealth.
QTF :thumbsup:

[taylor192]

no need to be a douche...
all he did was ask for an opinion to see what people think... theres nothing wrong with that...and i think...that is one of the purposes of a forum... altho i may be wrong :)
no need to be a douche...
all he did was give an opinion that others might not agree with... there's nothing wrong with that...and i think...that is one of the purposes of a forum... altho i may be wrong :)

[Konvict]

no need to be a douche...
all he did was give an opinion that others might not agree with... there's nothing wrong with that...and i think...that is one of the purposes of a forum... altho i may be wrong :)

ok maybe what i shud have said...was theres no need to insult the op.. that better?

[taylor192]

ok maybe what i shud have said...was theres no need to insult the op.. that better?
I don't see it as an insult, and I agree with the sentiment about asking for opinions online about cars, its either:
- they want to show off (new money, so maybe); or
- they haven't done their own homework (which questions the OP's smarts, since usually those with money are smart about it and research their purchases)

Look at the comparison of a new R8 to a used Gallardo... sure they are about the same price, yet the Gallardo is going to be much more to maintain.

Then look at how he stumbled upon the R8, driving with his agent. So if his agent owned a GT3 this thread would be about Porsches.

[sexyaccord]

FC

[J____]

id pick gallardo

sweet, from a civic in 01 to gallardo/r8 potential in 09. nice!

[q0192837465]

Gallardo looks kinda dated next to the LP560

I personally like R8 better

[tonyvu]

Gallardo if its only going to be for the weekends ahha

[JV6]

I would take the used gallardo over the 3 as it's meant to be a weekened car

[Blue92]

They're not on the list but would you consider a: GT3, GT3RS, 360 Modena Challenge Stradale, 575M?

From your list I'd go with the Lambo.

[tiger_handheld]

if i made it big i would not be driving where ever i was going... i'd be flying, and then being driven in my continental GT..... driving is for the "newly rich" ! :D

[shenmecar]

i say a 911 turbo.

but in ur list R8 is awesome tho.

[!SG]

take them all for a test drive back to back, then decide

its ultimately u and ur butt that will be sitting and driving the car, so u better well be comfy.

[Leopold Stotch]

Get a Gallardo. but get a spyder please!

[x_macbeth]

Let's clear the air a little bit.

And I don't mean to be least condescending or a showoff in any way possible. Take this with a grain of salt.
I'm 19 going on 20. I write and sell music. I'm also a graduated, certified engineer. To whoever told me to do my homework, I have. I know the ups and downs of each. Yes, I fell in love with the R8 after riding around in my agent's. But that doesn't mean I didn't didn't look into it. I'm just in a place on deciding on which car to get, experience wise, without money being an object. I'm not going to go for the most expensive one just because it it's the most expensive. None of these 3 cars are short on the eye-catching department, so I'm shopping for experience, not status.

I started this thread simply to see if anyone owns or has driven these, so I can read up on some experiences on these exotics. I'm not doing a sort of "let's vote on what car I should buy!"

Back on topic - Like someone said earlier, I do plan to keep my civic. Hence "weekend car." I'm most likely going to let go of my Z before anything. Having said that, I already have a daily car to get to and from work, grocery shopping, etc. So at this point, I'm still leaning closest to the Elise. Maintenance for all of them are pretty up there, but I'd consider myself pretty handy ;)

[DC5-S]

if you dont mind me asking how did you get rich at that age.. parents?

[mpr]

As I do not know your preference in vehicle, I can only say what I think I would like out of the three cars you listed.

I would not get R8 4.2 but wait for the 2010 R8 with the new engine. Even when you get the new engine in the R8, the gallardo is just a better car overall. Therefore the R8 goes.

Elise or Gallardo?

For myself, I would pick the Gallardo. It's an exotic 4wd with tons of torque and top speed. Something I do not have in my garage nor something the elise have. Almost everything out weighs the reason for getting the elise for one exception. The elise will be perfect if you do alot of auto x style driving.

[ilvtofu]

If performance wasn't that big a deal the Maserati Granturismo is a pretty nice car. Classic coupe styling and a nice exhuast note.
Personally I find the elise to be too flimsy and it would be an obvious upgrade to choose any of those cars

Aston Martin Vantages are nice enough to drive everyday, and the new ones are no slouch on the track either, (as quick if not quicker than E90 M3s), look great, reasonably practical, sounds amazing and best interior of the bunch.

[JHatta]

GT3

but then again, you would end up dailying it...

[racerman88]

have you considered the aston martin vantage?

[DC5-S]

id get a z06

[Good_KarMa]

Get the Gallardo because Akon has one. You can smack that all on the floor.

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

Personally, I'd rather get two $70,000(or w/e, u get my point) cars than have a civic as my DD and a Gallardo or something as my weekend driver....or even like a $40,000 car and a $100,000 car...no?

[x_macbeth]

^^^^ I've considered the Vantage as well, but for now I'm pretty set on one of these 3. Maybe in the future.

And to whoever asked about my age/financial situation, no I don't come from a rich family. Actually quite the opposite. I just did the right things at the right age, at the right time, I guess. Never wasted a day in my life doing nothing. :)

[laureate]

wow 19y/o with a P.Eng? you must've blazed through school lol

As ELITE_TRAYUNZE said earlier, i think it would be better to get a more comfortable DD before getting a more expensive weekend car.

[DJ Milk]

I've been keeping track of the Gallardos for sale locally and the silver 2004 one at Bluestar has dropped the price from $150K to $130K a few days ago. Now it looks a little more attractive to me :bigthumb:

http://www.bluestarmotors.com/index.php?m=showroom&carid=1546

[x_macbeth]

Haha, I crammed 4 years of school into 2. Dreadful, but it paid off. :)

And I'm not too worried about a more comfortable DD. I mean, a sedan's a sedan, no matter how you put it. Sure, there's the BMW this, the Infiniti that; but unless people are "in the know", it'll just look like another one of the thousands of cars they see everyday.

Let's be honest, if you're going to get an exotic, you're gonna want everyone to notice. And those 3 cars I'm debating between couldn't blend in if they tried. Yeah, a 5 Series would nice, or an Evo or STi. But unless people know their stuff, the 5 series will just look like an everyday BMW, and the other two will just look like a couple of rice rockets.

Everyone will turn their heads to an exotic. Girls, guys, parents, babies, grandparents, dogs.

[1exotic]

Elise / Gallardo / R8 are all different cars significantly... Personally I'd go with the Lamborghini, well because it's Lamborghini and it's top of the line stuff.

Get the Galllardo if you can afford it.

[x_macbeth]

I'm going to do the Lease&Trade with Weissach. From an Elise to a Gallardo. I just can't keep away from the Lotus. They're magical.

[impactY]

even if u managed to cram a Beng into 2 years, how are you a certified engineer at age 19? It takes another 4 years to be certified after your degree.

[Death2Theft]

To me the lotus stands out the most of all 3 cars. I'd wait for the prices to come down on the gallardo's and def get an 06+. Not a fan of the audi at all.

[x_macbeth]

I don't have a degree. I find them a waste of time. I have my Diploma of Technology, as well as my Third Class Engineer Certification.

[x_macbeth]

To me the lotus stands out the most of all 3 cars. I'd wait for the prices to come down on the gallardo's and def get an 06+. Not a fan of the audi at all.

Enough about me. Car forum for a reason :)
Back on topic, I agree that the Lotus stands out the most. Half the people out there haven't even heard of them. Not to say that the R8 and Gallardo wouldn't stand out..

[Jackygor]

realistically, you are better off going to those separate car forums and ask for advice, we all know rs is mostly consists of poor university students who can barely afford gas. I wouldn't go with a used Gallardo, unless you can afford it new, but if your ultimate goal is get attention, then by all means, not saying that gallardo isn't an amazing machine. I personally would get an Elise and customize it to my hearts content

[x_macbeth]

I'm on several other forums. I know what you mean by most members here, but there are the select few who know their stuff.

(Jah Al, where are you? :D)

[!LittleDragon]

Personally, I'd get a used Diablo Roadster

[Z3guy]

Oh I know, I bought a hot car (within reason compared to my salary then) when I was 23yo.

Good for the OP if he can afford these cars, I want an Elise yet cannot bring myself to wasting that much on a car again.

you sound like a very rationale guy, but live a little man.....if you want a Elise, buy a used Elise, life is too short to fulfil your passions.....why don't you find other ways to make side money and blow it on cars? best of both worlds.....what are you going to buy when you are 60yrs old and have lots of money?

[Chairman Kaga]

I say stick with the 08 Civic. If you need to come to an online message board to ask for an opinion such as this, you're probably not bright enough to keep that new found wealth.

hahahahahahaha

OUCH!

[taylor192]

you sound like a very rationale guy, but live a little man.....if you want a Elise, buy a used Elise, life is too short to fulfil your passions.....why don't you find other ways to make side money and blow it on cars? best of both worlds.....what are you going to buy when you are 60yrs old and have lots of money?
I'm not waiting till 60, I replaced driving a nice car with traveling, eating great food, shows, concerts, ... basically I rarely turn down an opportunity to do something.

I was 25 and watching my friends cheap out on life to save to buy a house, to buy furniture for the new house, to buy a car, to buy car mods, ... I had a house and a car, and decided that the experience of sitting in both wore off quickly. The experiences I've had traveling, at shows, at some of the best restaurants, ... will never wear off.

[taylor192]

I don't have a degree. I find them a waste of time. I have my Diploma of Technology, as well as my Third Class Engineer Certification.
The degree is a waste of time, I completely agree. I could have done my 4 year engineering degree in 2 years. Yet its a required waste of time, I couldn't have gotten a job as easily without the ring.

Plus joining a Fraternity and having a crazy social life for 4 years was great, wouldn't trade it for anything.

That said, please don't call yourself an engineer. Those college/certificate programs are not recognized by the professional engineering associations, and you do not have the ring.

[taylor192]

I just can't keep away from the Lotus. They're magical.
I've always wanted one, looking forward to the Europa being imported here, its got more creature comforts than the Elise sacrificing a bit of weight.

[Supafly]

That said, please don't call yourself an engineer. Those college/certificate programs are not recognized by the professional engineering associations, and you do not have the ring.

I agree... I also have my P.Eng Tickets..took me a few years through an advanced learners program....you cannot call yourself an certified power engineer until you have your first-class ticket....started when i was 18...and the youngest first class tech is a friend of mine, and he was 29 yrs old when he got his 1st class ticket....he now runs ubc's boiler facility.

I don't have a degree. I find them a waste of time. I have my Diploma of Technology, as well as my Third Class Engineer Certification.

how do you manage a 3rd at the age of 19? getting your fourth and getting the hours is a long process....unless you put madd amounts hours at a large facility, started working when you were 16yrs old..... i find that your talk is cheap.... i am curious as to where x-macbeth is working....
I have my tickets, im 24yrs...and currently working my hours for my 2nd class...i doubt have your third.

you might have the theory, but I HIGHLY doubt you have any experience.

[DC5-S]

i have a 4th and im the process to get my 3rd.. but im damn lazy to study.. still how the hell do you make that kinda money with a 3rd lol.. i make okay wages with my 4th.. no wear near baller status.. p.eng crew holla!

[Supafly]

i have a 4th and im the process to get my 3rd.. but im damn lazy to study.. still how the hell do you make that kinda money with a 3rd lol.. i make okay wages with my 4th.. no wear near baller status.. p.eng crew holla!

dude, i can honestly say, the 3rd written test is uber hard as hell....i failed it 1x... passed with a 66% on the second try...good instructers, bad learning habits....you MUST study till your eyes fall out..:D

[x_macbeth]

I got my 4th when I was 18, and okay, I lied. I don't have my 3rd yet. I get it in 2 weeks. I went to school for my firing time instead of working for it, which takes half the time.

Please don't call myself an engineer? I have this piece of paper saying I am. Who would you hire, someone certified with a degree with 0 experience, or someone certified with a diploma, and 6 years experience.

I'd rather not say where I'm working, but I also have income from music and investments.

From where this is thread is going, I think I'm going to stick to my other forums for this particular topic :)

Thanks to all who contributed

[Harvey Specter]

Actually some guy on the Lambo forum only makes $30,000 and has a Gallardo. He posted a couple days ago and according to him he saved up his money since he was 6 years old, doesn't party, drink or go on crazy vacations. I bet he doesn't live in a nice house either. He changes the brakes, does oil changes at home to save money. When he goes on vacation with his family, yes he's married with kids, they stay at trailer parks. I should post the thread in here; it's a good read lol.


And honestly I wouldn't touch a used Gallardo unless it has some sort of warranty. And stay away from used 04 and 05 Gallardo's. Way too many problems like egear, clutch wear, a/c blowing hot air and other software related issues. The 06+ and up would be better.

[DC5-S]

really wtf thats stupid.. post the thread

[Harvey Specter]

really wtf thats stupid.. post the thread

Don't want to jack this thread so made a new;

http://www.revscene.net/forums/guy-family-combined-t576484.html

[taylor192]

Please don't call myself an engineer? I have this piece of paper saying I am.
Unless your degree is on this list, you're not an engineer. You just have a piece of paper using the term engineer unjustly.

For example: Lots of college programs are called "software engineering" yet are nothing more than learning which buttons to push, no real "engineering" aka problem solving.

http://www.engineerscanada.ca/e/pr_programs1.cfm

[1exotic]

From where this is thread is going, I think I'm going to stick to my other forums for this particular topic :)



Never ever give out to much information on revsene or people will eat you alive, I think you've been proven that already :)...

[heleu]

Unless your degree is on this list, you're not an engineer. You just have a piece of paper using the term engineer unjustly.

For example: Lots of college programs are called "software engineering" yet are nothing more than learning which buttons to push, no real "engineering" aka problem solving.

http://www.engineerscanada.ca/e/pr_programs1.cfm

He said he's a certified engineer, not a professional engineer. He's running some sort of plant equipment, I'm sure. (and making more money than most university grad engineers probably).

Almost everyone ignore APEGBCs rule for the term "engineer" these days. It's unenforceable.

[MikesJo]

From the list, R8 cause I see less of those around than the lambo.

Not on your list: Porsche GT3 or Turbo. :).

[maxx]

Lambo - cause its a Lambo, period

[aperfectcircle]

Never ever give out to much information on revsene or people will eat you alive, I think you've been proven that already :)...

True or not, it's unwise to brag about being a rich teenager and claiming you have "made it" on your own on a forum where 90% of the people here who, when they were 18 were probably not making more than 14 dollars an hour.

And ditto on the engineering thing. You aren't a "Professional Engineer" as defined by APEGBC, so I wouldn't treat you as one.

Granted, knowing your background it does make it a little easier to answer your question; buy the Elise. It fits your "weekend car" description and you love the way it drives, which is supposed to be the point. Given your age you can save the luxury amenities and other old man's claptrap for later. The Elise is a perfectly hardcore weekend getaway vehicle that you can take your ladyfriend for a fun spin in especially in the summer months, and you'd be less inclined to treat it like a garage queen like the R8 or Lamborghini. All the cash saved can be put towards something more useful in the future, and I wouldn't say getting an Elise is compromising on life's pleasures in any way.

More importantly really, if you're still in your late teens you would look kind of childish in a lambo or an R8; the hate club no matter where you go will be huge.

[Roach]

^ You nailed it.

Kev

[bimmer91]

A bit OT, I saw a gunmetal-ish Murci LP640 Roadster on Main yesterday. It was 16 degrees and the driver was wearing a toque and sunglasses talking on his phone.

I was depressed. Where did I go wrong in my last life:(

?

[GLOW]

He said he's a certified engineer, not a professional engineer. He's running some sort of plant equipment, I'm sure. (and making more money than most university grad engineers probably).

Almost everyone ignore APEGBCs rule for the term "engineer" these days. It's unenforceable.

that's true...it's just a name that's not really enforceable. i mean hell, Dr. Dre calls himself a doctor... :D

[underscore]

don't get an Elise, get an Exige.

Lambo's are for rich guys who want a car that screams "Look at me! Look at MEEEEEE!!!!! I'm rich!!!!" (imo)

The R8 is sexy but idk, there's just something about it that makes me not like it. maybe the LED's

plus Lotus just sounds sexy. Say it with me. Lotus. mmm

haha

[jigga250]

I don't have a degree. I find them a waste of time. I have my Diploma of Technology, as well as my Third Class Engineer Certification.

Just out of curiosity, what engineering diploma program normally takes 4 years? I thought they were all 2.....

I'd go 911 Turbo and daily it, sell the other 2. Whats the point in driving a civic if you have an exotic sitting in the garage depreciating like crazy.

[underscore]

whats this Third Class Engineer Certification? I just completed my Electrical Engineering Technology (2 year) and I'm looking to bridge/do Electrical Eng (4 year) but what is this you've taken and what exactly does that make you?

[ELITE_TRAYUNZE]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/30/39115703_ffc4dab263_o.jpg

[DC5-S]

whats this Third Class Engineer Certification? I just completed my Electrical Engineering Technology (2 year) and I'm looking to bridge/do Electrical Eng (4 year) but what is this you've taken and what exactly does that make you?

steam engineer

[kookoobird88]

jesus ur 20 and possibly buying a lambo
how do u do that damn! seriously would like to know how that happens

good on you!

[x_macbeth]

Diploma + Certification = 2 years
Degree + Certification = 4 + 4 = 8 years

I figured I'd use that extra 6 years for experience and scrap the degree. Yes, my diploma isn't as "high ranked" as a degree, but I'll always have 6 years on the university graduates. It's just my personal choice to skip the degree. Just made sense- to me, at least. And no, I don't call myself a "professional" engineer. I consider myself certified, since, well, I have the certification to work as one. Fair to say?
When I'm not working, I'm involved in the music industry. I do a lot of jumping in investments as well.

Lastly, back on topic. I've decided to do the Lease/Trade with Weissach. Pick up that sexy White or Orange Elise next week. And likely trade it in for whatever tickles my fancy in a couple years. Final answer.

End. :)

[Bender Unit]

Lastly, back on topic. I've decided to do the Lease/Trade with Weissach. Pick up that sexy White or Orange Elise next week. And likely trade it in for whatever tickles my fancy in a couple years. Final answer.

End. :)
Test Drive the Elise SC first ;)

[Supafly]

whats this Third Class Engineer Certification? I just completed my Electrical Engineering Technology (2 year) and I'm looking to bridge/do Electrical Eng (4 year) but what is this you've taken and what exactly does that make you?

anything to do with power...

so refridgeration, boilers, steam, etc.....

but largest and most popular out of the three is Boilers.:)

[underscore]

^ gotcha, so not something I can apply. thanks.

and I'm with Bender Unit, go try an Exige or SC'd Elise.

[kookoobird88]

damn some one teach me how to invest

[ilvtofu]

Buy 1,000 shares of GM

[Blinky]

Apologies for continuing on with the offtopic stuff. RE: Power Engineering (running boilers, chillers etc etc) - yeah that's called Power Engineering and I believe it's perfectly legitimate to call oneself a Power Engineer. However, do NOT give yourself the title Professional Engineer, and don't call yourself a P. Eng either (P. Eng. is the proper abbreviated title of Professional Engineer).

Underscore, sounds like you're an Engineering Technologist, which is quite different than power engineering.

To the main topic, get the Elise. It's going to be a fun weekend car and you won't break the bank doing so either. And should you do something stupid with it, well, it will be the "best" car to make a stupid mistake in. Or at least it will be the cheapest.

[kumbo1]

If you want to burn your money like that, get an investment. A 1969 Dodge Charger 500.

[Harvey Specter]

I thought your brother was going to buy the Lotus?

http://www.revscene.net/forums/lotus-elise-t556201.html

[Marco911]

The kid's full of shit.
/thread

[tofu1413]

weekend car..


im leaning towards something more impractical if such... elise/exige gets my vote.

[Harvey Specter]

The kid's full of shit.
/thread

+1.

It had to be said.