Sad decision to sell my 7

[Ruadhd2]

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Edited October 28, 2011 by Ruadhd2
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[Croc]

Wow shock news! It is sad as you were giving the car such a good refresh that you will not be able to enjoy come Spring next year.

[Ruadhd2]

I deeply appreciate all the great counsel and collegiality and support provided by members on this forum, especially Mazda, Rob Mitchell, and Croc. Steve

[slngsht]

Wow Steve,

Good luck with the sale. I'm way to attached to my cars to sell any of them. I think we've only sold one car that still had some life left in it, and that was a little Subaru when we needed a minivan.

At least it sounds like you're doing well with your consulting / business.

[Ruadhd2]

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[MHKflyer52]

I've decided to buy an Elise and learn guitar.

 

Keep the 7 and buy the Elise you'll be much happier, forget the guitar.

Just my belief.

[Ruadhd2]

Just test drove an Elise. Difficult decision. Really poor visibility for a relatively tall person out of the front and rear windshields. For a semi-civilized car you can't adjust the passenger seat at all. The driver's seat only adjusts fore and aft. You sort of sit in the center of the car. Not all that comfy, although the one seat position is excellent in the 2006 forward. The poor visibility would be a problem even with the top off, if you don't like the top of the windshield blocking your view. Back to the drawing board. Don't want a Porsche. Had 3 modern Mini Coopers. Not a vette person. Had a Miata. Great car, but a little boring next to a 7. So the best performance bargain around is an S2000. Got to try one of those again.

[scannon]

Had a Miata. Great car, but a little boring next to a 7.

How about a Miata with an LS3 engine? Flyin' Miata does an excellent conversion on your own Miata or can supply a turnkey car. I've seen several in various stages of construction and the workmanship is top notch.

 

480 HP with a net weight gain of less than 150 lb and a change in weight distribution of about 1%. And the drive train comes with a GM warranty.

 

http://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/#

[Ruadhd2]

It still looks like a Miata

Edited October 28, 2011 by Ruadhd2

[slngsht]

Steve, all the ones listed above will work... it will depend on the individual car, who built it, and build quality.

[yellowss7]

How about Alaskossie's 7. Other than his wheel bearing issue, he drove it up to Alaska. That's confidence! How many of us drive our cars close to the limit on tracks. That's confidence. For the most part these cars are easier to maintain and work on than a "Normal" car.

 

Yeah, they're quirky, but at least you can work your way thru the process.

 

That's a small price to pay for the fun we have with them.

 

I'm with you Mazda. I'm waaay too attached to my car to part with it.

 

Tom:seeya:

[Ruadhd2]

I just priced out the Miata V8. How about starting at 35K?

[Mondo]

You forgot WCM.

Loren (WestTexasS2K) could probably build you a very reliable S2K, with honda S2000 motor (can take to any honda dealer/specialist for motor/trans issues). All parts are in U.S.

 

Downside - pretty much a fair weather car; no windshield wipers/heater etc.... though he could probably come up with that stuff if needed (that's where motorcycle gear comes in handy).

 

As far as the Lotus, there's something to be said for a coupe with A/C & heat

Edited December 15, 2010 by Mondo

[phowie50]

If your only gripe about the lotus elise is your seating position, you aren't alone. There are some pretty simple (cheap) aftermarket solutions available that put you lower in the car.

 

Here's one: http://www.sector111.com/products/interior/seats/downlow_seat_rails.cfm

 

I'm sure it doesn't make getting in the car any easier than it already is, but, then again, you have a 7, so you're probably used to human origami.

[Ruadhd2]

I'm going to test drive the car again. I liked everything about it but the seating positon vis a vis the windshield visibility.

 

I'm used to climbing into difficult places with the 7 as you point out.