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04-09-2001, 03:50 AM
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Ok guys I've been saving for a while for another car or a new car. Part of me says sell the Maxima and get something like a used NSX or something kinda classy and exotic like that. Part of me also says keep the Maxima and get a 90-93 Esprit SE
I tihnk the car looks incredible and i heard it feels so fast. People have said it feels like the fastest lotus because of the major turbo lag. When the turbo kicks in it pushes the passengers back real hard. Anyways, what does anyone know about reliability, driving, etc. What do ppl think when they see an SE rolling around? Am I asking for a world of repairs or can this car be relatively reliable. British electrical systems frighten me.
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04-09-2001, 11:33 AM
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Reliability isn't a major concern....but parts support could be. Personally, I love Lotuses, and I'd probably take the lotus for no other reason than my sheer complete blindness to reason when it comes down to it. However, the NSX might be the best choice. Think of the mod potential matched with Hondas reliability. But, good luck either way and keep us posted.
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04-10-2001, 03:07 AM
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Yeah but it's an NSX. You can find those on a daily basis in nice areas, but a lotus is something else.
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July 2001 Maxima of the Month 1997 Nissan Maxima SE 5Spd - Sage Mist Green - 5Spd: Leather, Dual Power Seats, Climate Control, Bose, Moonroof Mods: Stillen 5 Piece Aero Kit / 5Zigen GT8 17" Rims / Nitto NT555 ZR-W 235/45/17 Tires / Suspension Techniques Modified Springs / Tokico Blues / Stillen Front Strut Tower Bar / Stillen Rear Sway Bar / Greddy Catback Exhaust / Cattman Y-Pipe / Random Tech 2.5" Straight Through Cat Converter / PR Cold Air Intake Adapter / Stillen ShortRam Intake with Velocity Stack / GForce 96 ECU (Testing for Maximadriver.com/Cheston) / Stillen Carbon Fiber Dash / Clear'd Amber Out of Taillights / Courtesy Front Clear Corners / SS Brake Lines / Porterfield Pads / Cut Shift Handle / Autolite Titanium Spark Plugs / B&M Carbon Fiber Shift Knob / Razo Carbon Fiber Pedals / JL 12W3 12" / Kenwood 650 Watt Amp / Redline MTF / Mobil 1 5w30 every 2500 miles / Wax every 3 months 180 FWHP - 186 TQ [Before Cat & ECU] (Outside 90F, one small worthless fan) / Estimate Power (w/ Cat & ECU) 190 FWHP - 200 TQ / 14.7 @ 94 [Before Cat & ECU] (Pomona 01/2001 - Cool/Overcast day) http://www.brianv.net Who wants some??? Support my business so I can mod my Maxima - http://www.vsdev.com
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07-05-2001, 09:43 AM
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07-05-2001, 10:07 AM
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1. It was Enzo that said that, not Igor.
2. Lotus has been around since at least the 50's 3. Lotus has been in the US since at least the 70's, which is alot longer than Kia...do you trust Kia more? 4. Newer ('89+) Lotuses are very reliable, although not as good as an NSX. 5. Calling the founder of the site an asswipe is not going to get you anywhere. You are correct in saying that Lotus parts are very expensive and tough to get. But I trust MaximumBrian has the funds to support it. Especially if he keeps his Maxima, then he has a car he can use if the Lotus does break down.
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07-05-2001, 10:19 AM
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01-01-2002, 08:56 PM
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at graduation at my highschool last year someone was given an esprit turbo se 90 or 91. they are around i guess. Wish my parents would take a hint
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04-14-2002, 12:59 PM
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Drag racing and highway racing aren't anything. Put both of the cars on a bumpy, twisty mountain road with equal drivers and I would bet my life savings on the Esprit. Also, an Esprit is exotic, few people have them; it's going to catch a lot more admiring stares than a 1st gen Eclipse will. For a daily driver, I would take the Eclipse because of it's user-friendliness, but for a fun weekend car like Brian wants, I'd pay the money for the Lotus anyday.
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06-24-2002, 05:15 PM
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if i had the money than i would def. get the lotus. NSX's are so common.
and for the retard that dissed igor .. you better hope to hell no one tells him.. and still think you will be able to post here.
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