Saying bye to Boxster :(

[Bavarian Motorist]

I drive for fun, so any drive for me is a true joy I suppose I'm just different.


I need to lose more weight to fit better, but that's no problem as I've already lost 70 lbs.


It's a yellow one.



It's not technically official yet until the paperwork is completed but it's going to get done. Just a matter of a few days.






The Elise hasn't been out that long, but I've been thinking about it ever since so it seems longer than it has been

[conradtan]

Congrats on the new toy! What did she set ya back if you dont mind me asking?

[Bavarian Motorist]

If anyone is interested in new '06 Elise for cheap, Lotus of Durham in NC was going to sell me one for a FIRST OFFER at 41.5k. They offered to go lower.


They also valued my Boxster at $37-38K with 20k miles on the clock. They said Boxsters sell well there and I assume the market there isn't as strong, thus raising the value. (meaning less Boxsters in circulation)


Great guys to work with and give awesome deals.




The Elise is being sold to me for around $44k. The value of my Boxster is being valued at $35k and the payoff was $41,438.09.


Total will be approximately $50k


It's a new '06 Elise.

[porsche986spyder]

Are you buying or leasing this time?

[super66]

It seems like a cool little car, I would go with krypton green....but then you might not be infatuated with superman like me and shaq

[Bavarian Motorist]

Well, here are my options...



Wait until Feb. to custom order an '08. Then I will still have my Boxster, but my dad will keep it for the time being.



I don't really wanna wait, so I am settling for a yellow one and for an '06. I think the car looks good in any color so I am not picky. First choices would be Chrome Orange, Laser blue, Krypton Green or Chilli red (all $1200 options)



First things I am doing is getting forged wheels (-20 lbs from unsprung weight) and powder-coating them black. Then I will just enjoy it for a while.



There is a decent aftermarket for this car, to my surprise. Actually a bigger one than the 987 has...who would've thought?



I'm leasing this car as well because, buying an '06 will cause me to lose more $$ than I want to by owning it. It will soon be 2 years old.

[Bavarian Motorist]

http://www.lotusofgreenwich.com/cars.php?cat=lotus&carid=630&subcat=elise




That's what it would look like...minus the stripes. I don't think I want stripes.

[Boxtaboy]

Congrats on your new purchase. Just make sure folks are careful when you need to change tires:

Lotus falls off lift at tire store:
http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?p=28081255

More pics here:
http://www.my914-6.com/crap/

Seems the whole exterior shell of the car is fiberglass.

[JP-s-in st. louis]

congrats man! I am thinking of getting rid of my SC'd Box but every time I get in and drive I just smile. The other day I was driving home right after telling the GF that i was selling the car when I said " I really love this car" , she things I am crazy.

[Bavarian Motorist]

I remember when Qball posted that topic about his car getting owned.


It sure made me aware of how delicate and rare these cars are.


You are right in that both clam shells are made of fiberglass. No removable bumpers. If you damage a clam, the whole clam goes.


So at the end of the day, being a Lotus owner is probably a pain in the ass, but a worthwhile pain in the ass I hope.





JP: I believe there is a Lotus dealer in Missouri. You thinking about one?