little lotus

[evilfij]

Anyone sat in one of these things yet?

How, large person friendly is it?

I have stubby little legs but a large torso (ideal for D90!) I am 6'1"

Ron

[JimC]

I checked out the Gen 1 Elise when i was in Germany, stubby legs are perfect because the roof comes off! I'm a perfect sportscar sized 5'10" so I'm not terribly objective.

[Burke]

I have a buddy waiting on delivery, I'll let you know.

[Quimbola]

My Dad is also on the list, and did get to sit in one. He is 6'2" and he had no problems.

[KeithD]

I am 6'3" and nowhere near could fit in the equivalent Vauxhall VX220 or whatever it's called. Then again my height is more in my legs. Just getting in and out was a major exercise in dexterity. I can't fit in the Merc SLK either with the roof down, Audi TTs are very tight as is the Infinity G35 coupe (neighbour just bought one for his wife :rolleyes. The Lotus looks a bargain though in fun factor terms if you can fit. In fact it's a model for other manufacturers should follow - cars are just getting so heavy and basically inefficient. It is no less safe - there is this silly association that the heavier something is the safer it is. Look at F1 cars as the most extreme proof that light can still be safe.

[newfD90]

I checked out the Opel Speedster (an Elise, made by Lotus for Opel) when I was in Luxembourg. It was sweet. If I could have brought one home, I would have. I loved the spartan interior (like the D!). Does seem to be bargain, but I'll until the furor dies down in the States before checking one out.