A&Q about Lotus
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I was at a public park getting shots near the river last night and a big nasty late 70's pick up truck went by and someone yelled out the window
BUY AMERICAN!
wtf.
small cropped version
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the river is running out the left side of the frame
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LOL! What's up with you and all these 70s GMC truck drivers?
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Originally Posted by OneFastLotus
BUY AMERICAN!
I had an uncle once congratulate me for "Buying American" after we got a American Motors Corp. (AMC) Jeep Cherokee. I then explained that the Chevy engine was manufactured in Canada, the transmission was manufactured in France, the windshield and side windows all had "Made in Mexico" imprinted on them, and who know what else. He didn't know what to say...
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the whole "buy american" thing is for people not in the know.
All sorts of americans work for foregn car makers.
What it probably comes down to are the stockholders and where they live.
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Not exactly stupid but fun:
"do you have a girl friend?"
From an older woman in a converable BMW. I showed her my wedding ring
"Wanna swap?" From a guy in a Diablo VT
I paused less than half a second, then said yes.
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Originally Posted by sentry65
the whole "buy american" thing is for people not in the know.
All sorts of americans work for foregn car makers.
What it probably comes down to are the stockholders and where they live.
Yep.
There was a day when we had domestic car makers and import car makers. Now, we have domestic "brands" and import "brands."
I'll take my handmade British roadster with Japanese drivetrain and French body over anything else.
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Originally Posted by Steve W
"Wanna swap?" From a guy in a Diablo VT
I paused less than half a second, then said yes.
Out of my thread, you deserter, climb in your gay Diablo and get the hell out of my sight
...okay seriously there's worse things to swap for than a Lambo, I'd have a hard time if someone suggested to swap with a Vanquish or Gallardo. But you know what, I'd probably say no!
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Originally Posted by Johnny B
I'll take my handmade British roadster with Japanese drivetrain and French body over anything else.
Our girls are perfect! British manners, japanese determination and motivation with a french body.
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Next thing you will know Buick will be made by the Japanese in Mexico. Of course Mexico is part of North America.
First part to breakdown in my BMW was a lightbulb - made in Japan.
Bot a Nikon camera the other day - that was made in Singapore.
How about buying a Mercedes that has an engine made in America!
Comments from the GMAC truck driver remind me of Forrest Gump. Stupid is as Stupid does.
have fun
Nick
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Stopped at a light, guy in passenger seat of car next to me (girlfriend driving) gestured for me to roll down window. Always happy to chat with interested parties, so...
"That car is really bad man!" I say "Thanks! And it's a lot of fun...". After some general chit chat "fast?" etc. he says, "yeah, I was just telling her (GF) that you can't just go and buy these, they run, like, background checks on you, right?".
Just as well they don't I reckon...
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I'll bet he was likening it to Ferrari's sales stance on, say, the FXX, where you're only eligible to buy one if you've owned Ferraris in the past. Or (this is more hearsay than anything), when the M5 first came out, rumors were flying that they would perform a background check on you before they sold you one, to make sure you wouldn't turn around and attempt to resell it for more. Needless to say, this tactic isn't as prevalent with the Elise...just ask Ebay.
Anyway, the strangest comment I've gotten so far is, I'm at a stoplight, and this guy, maybe late 50's, in an RV is next to me. He looks down, I look waaaaaay up, and the conversation goes as follows:
Him: Nice car.
Me: Thanks, I like it a lot.
Him: Is it yours?
Me: (After 5-10 seconds of giving the most incredulous look I could) Ummm...last time I checked? (Gesturing to the RV) Is that yours?
Him: (Getting a little testy) What do you think?
Me: Hey, I thought the answer was obvious, too, but you asked first, remember?
He shakes his head and rolls up his window.
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Leaving a resturant in downtown Atlanta a man begging money said "that's a Ferrari, right?" I said "no" and as I pulled away he yelled "you lie!"
My girlfriend and I looked at each other and laughed.
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Had this conversation recently outside of a Starbucks...
A father and son walking around and around the Elise as my wife and I come out.
Father: "Is that a Porsche?"
Me: "Nope, it's a Lotus"
Father: "It's not a Porsche?"
Me: "N0... It's a Lotus"
Father: "What's a Lotus"
Me: "Ummm... A Lotus"
Father: "What's that?"
Me: "A small English sports car maker, been around since the late '40s..."
Father: "Hum"
He and the kid walk away, totally bummed out that it's not a Porsche...
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you should say, this is not a Porsche because they don't look this good. Or something to that affect. That should kick 'em in the family jewels.
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One odd trend I've noticed in all these comments is how disappointed people are when the car isn't the brand they thought it was. It's like they are only going to be excited if it's a Ford or Mitsubishi or Porsche. Does the emblem on the front and the badging on the rear matter that much?
First time I saw the Elise I didn't know who made it, only that the car looked truly sexy. It's not like if I found out it wasn't italian I'd be all sad and lose all interest in the car.
Really odd, people.
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stopped by Costco today and while walking back to my car the cart gathering guy tells me that my "ride would be an awesome drift ride".
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Originally Posted by I Scan U
One of the Doc's I work with said (when asked if he would buy one also), " No thank you, I have a large p#n*s."
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Doesn't anyone know the difference between plural and possessive any more?
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Originally Posted by Tyger
Doesn't anyone know the difference between plural and possessive any more?
Sadly, no. I almost got thrown out of my hotel in Phoenix a couple of years ago because they caught me trying to peel the apostrophe from a sign that read, "Employee's Only".
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Originally Posted by Tyger
Doesn't anyone know the difference between plural and possessive any more?
Doc's is correct.