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Originally Posted by 3Si
Out of curiosity, for all you 1M purist. During the time of purchase, what made you stop going even more purist to say an Elise? Is it because of livability? Rear seats? Brand? It sounds like for some of you, you enjoy not having any Technology intervention in the car. Just wondering where do you draw the line.
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Nope, the Elise/Exige came off the list after seeing the way one crumple like an empty soda can during a low-ish speed accident. I stopped riding motorcycles for family reasons, that car gets lumped in that category. I purchased the 1m because of fender flares. It just a happened to have the right amount of power and enough questionable handling characteristics to make it one of the most playful modern cars at street speeds that I've owned. I couldn't careless about livability, collectability, value, purity, or whatever stupid shit people throw out there about the 1m. Simply put, this thing is a riot to drive at reasonable speeds. The M2 is a better car; but like many new cars, it's too competent to have fun with on a nice road without setting a pace that is on the of verge being reckless.