OT: Lotus Europa, Someone gimme the skinny!!! |
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OT: Lotus Europa, Someone gimme the skinny!!! |
ninefourteener |
Jun 10 2005, 04:23 PM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
So I just got back from my vacation to Florida....... Had a blast (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
On the way home, while stopping at one of those road-side "jams, jellies, and pecans" places.... I found a classic car dealership and peeked through the window. ........ where I found a car I've seen a thousand pictures of...... but never actually seen one in person...... a 1972 Lotus Europa. Same appeal as the 914.... tiny, nimble, rear engine, 2-seater, etc. Oh yea.... and it looks wild.. like nothing else out there....... much like the way I fell in love with 914s. Plus.... the cost is low.... gotta love that. So...... whats up with these cars? Are they fast? Handle well? reliable? piece of crap? expensive to buy parts? easy to modify? etc. I'd like to hear from anyone thats ever owned or driven one..... and their thoughts. Thanks!!! Matt here's a pic... for those that have no idea what one looks like (not the one I saw) Attached image(s) |
ninefourteener |
Jun 10 2005, 09:53 PM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
Thanks for all the advice and information folks.... I do appreciate it.
Contrary to most.. I like the bodystyle.... it's distinctive. One of the things that really appealed to me about the 914 was the "what the hell kinda car is that?" factor. Get a little closer, realize it says "Porsche" on it....... and it's instantly cool. This car has the exact same appeal. I'm not gonna sell the 914 to buy one. If I do get one, it will be in addition to the 914...and it probably wont be anytime soon. but if it comes down to getting another 914, or a Europa.. I may just opt to try my hand at one of these. I'm going to keep an eye on ebay.......see what they go for, get an idea of what I can afford, and research what maintenance costs will be..... and then maybe we'll see. Thanks all!!! |