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Old 06-19-2013, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by KarTek View Post
This was always a favorite if mine when I was a kid. After I had a chance to see a couple of them up close, I realized how much like a kit car they are.

For the money, I'd much rather have about a 1996-2004 Lotus Esprit twin turbo V8.

Like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Lotus-Esprit-Coupe-glass-roof-prem-sound-LOW-miles-manual-/370834091562?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item56576f2e2a
I've always loved the look of the Lotus and as a kid dreamed of owning one someday. I was terribly disappointed to read a number of times that anyone over 6' would be hard-pressed to squeeze themselves into the front seat, regardless of my currently-less-than-svelte status, and that limited foot well room made it more difficult to operate the pedals with bigger feet.

I wonder if there's a company that modifies cars for Big & Tall drivers? Professional athletes would be a prime target clientele!
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